CDL · Emergencies
When you have no choice but to leave the roadway, what technique should you use?
Correct answer: Try to keep the wheels on one side on the paved surface.
Answer options
- ATry to keep the wheels on one side on the paved surface Correct
- BSlam on the brakes at once so you keep control
- CUse full braking until your speed is down to about 20 mph
Why
Holding one side of the vehicle on the pavement helps you stay in control and avoids a sudden drop onto soft ground that could roll it over. Avoid braking until you have slowed to about 20 mph, then brake gently, since hard braking on a loose surface can start a skid.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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