CDL · Defensive driving
Of all the reasons to watch for hazards while driving, which one matters most?
Correct answer: To give you time to plan a way out should a hazard become an emergency.
Answer options
- ATo make sure any crash report you fill out later is complete and accurate
- BTo let you call the police the moment you notice something unusual ahead
- CTo give you time to plan a way out should a hazard become an emergency Correct
Why
Spotting a hazard early gives you precious seconds to decide how you would get out of trouble, for example by slowing down, stopping or steering toward open space, before the situation becomes an emergency.
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Topic: Defensive driving License: CDL
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