WEDMK Ch. 6 Quiz

What is the main reason commercial vehicles like trucks and buses are more difficult to maneuver quickly?

• They have more powerful engines.

• They are often carrying flammable materials.

• Their size and weight make it difficult.

• They have more blind spots than other vehicles.

How much longer does it take for a commercial vehicle traveling at the same speed as a passenger car to stop?

• 100 feet longer

• 250 feet longer

• 400 feet longer

• 550 feet longer

What are the "no zones" in relation to large commercial vehicles?

• Areas where it is illegal to drive.

• Spots where the commercial driver has limited or no visibility.

• Zones where overtaking is not allowed.

• Areas designated for commercial vehicles only.

Why should you not cross behind a commercial vehicle that is preparing to back up?

• It is illegal to cross behind backing vehicles.

• The vehicle's mirrors are designed to detect small cars.

• Trailers can hide a car from view, preventing the truck driver from seeing your vehicle.

• Commercial vehicles have sensors that detect cars behind them.

What should you do when you see a commercial vehicle with its right-turn signal on at an intersection?

• Speed up to pass the truck before it turns.

• Honk to alert the driver of your presence.

• Stop behind the white stopping lines on the pavement.

• Move to the left lane to allow the truck to turn right.

When merging onto the freeway with commercial vehicles present, what should you do to ensure safety?

• Speed up and overtake the commercial vehicle quickly.

• Match the flow of traffic as closely as possible and signal your intentions early.

• Follow closely behind the commercial vehicle to take advantage of slipstreams.

• Ignore the commercial vehicles as they have their own designated lanes.

Where should you pass commercial vehicles for safety?

• On the right side while maintaining a constant speed.

• Directly behind the commercial vehicle to minimize wind resistance.

• On the left side and maintain a consistent speed when passing.

• It is not recommended to pass commercial vehicles.

What should you do when following a commercial vehicle before attempting to pass it?

• Flash your headlights to signal the commercial vehicle driver.

• Observe its turn signals and be especially careful with trucks pulling a trailer.

• Pass the vehicle quickly to minimize time spent behind it.

• Drive in the blind spot to stay out of the wind flow.

What is a characteristic of slow-moving vehicles that you should be aware of?

What should you do if you are driving behind a slow-moving vehicle?

• Honk to encourage the driver to speed up.

• Pass the vehicle immediately to avoid delays.

• Be patient and avoid passing if it could cause traffic backups.

• Flash your lights to signal the driver to pull over.