CDL · Defensive driving
When your heavy vehicle has to move slower than the rest of traffic, which practice should you avoid?
Correct answer: Signaling to drivers behind you that they can safely pass.
Answer options
- AKeeping as far to the right as you safely can
- BTurning on your four-way flashers where the law permits
- CSignaling to drivers behind you that they can safely pass Correct
Why
Telling others when to pass is directing traffic, which you should not do: a driver who relies on your signal may pull out into danger or mistake it for a turn signal. When moving slowly, keep right and, where allowed, warn traffic behind you with your four-way flashers.
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Topic: Defensive driving License: CDL
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