CDL · Emergencies
What causes serious skids more often than anything else?
Correct answer: Too much speed for road conditions.
Answer options
- ATires that are worn or damaged
- BToo much speed for road conditions Correct
- CBrakes that are out of adjustment
Why
Skids usually begin when a driver is traveling too fast for the road, far more often than because of worn tires or brakes out of adjustment. Slow down before you reach curves, exit ramps or slick pavement, rather than once the vehicle is already sliding.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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