Section 02.03 MNGN SPCE Quiz

What is the most important area around your vehicle that you need to manage space for?

• The sides of the vehicle

• The rear of the vehicle

• The area ahead of the vehicle

• The area below the vehicle

According to the rule of thumb, how many seconds of following distance should you have for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds under 40 mph?

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 4 seconds

If you are driving a 50-foot truck at speeds above 40 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you maintain?

• 4 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 7 seconds

What should you do if a heavy load is slowing you down?

• Stay in the left lane

• Stay in the right lane

• Speed up

• Stop immediately

What is the additional time you should add to your following distance for speeds above 40 mph?

• 0.5 seconds

• 1 second

• 1.5 seconds

• 2 seconds

What should you do if you find yourself being tailgated?

• Speed up

• Avoid quick changes

• Turn on your taillights

• Flash your brake lights

What is a common danger when traveling next to other vehicles?

• The other driver may change lanes suddenly

• The other driver may speed up

• The other driver may stop suddenly

• The other driver may honk

What should you do before backing into an area?

• Check for overhead objects

• Speed up

• Turn on your headlights

• Honk your horn

What is a danger of strong winds for large vehicles?

• They can make it difficult to stay in your lane

• They can cause the vehicle to speed up

• They can cause the vehicle to stop suddenly

• They can make the vehicle honk

What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under an object?

• Speed up

• Go slowly

• Turn on your headlights

• Honk your horn