Car permit · Sharing the road
Why does a large truck need extra open space in front of it?
Correct answer: So its driver has room to stop.
Answer options
- ASo its driver has room to stop Correct
- BSo other drivers can merge onto the freeway
- CSo other drivers have room to slow down
Why
A heavy truck needs far more distance to stop than a car does. If you cut in closely ahead of one, you take away the room its driver needs to brake safely.
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Topic: Sharing the road License: Car permit
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