What helps keep a truck from rolling backward as you pull away from a stop?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- AWith a manual transmission, begin letting out the clutch before lifting your right foot from the brake pedal.
- BKeep the parking brake set until you are giving the engine enough power to hold the vehicle.
- CAll of these are correct. Correct
Why
Rolling back when starting can cause a collision with the vehicle behind you. With a manual transmission, start letting out the clutch before your foot leaves the brake, and leave the parking brake on until the engine is supplying enough power to hold the vehicle in place.
Tip When each technique listed is a sound one, the answer that covers all of them is generally the one to choose.
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Topic: CDL general knowledge License: CDL
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