CDL · Intersections
You are about to cross or pull into traffic in a heavy vehicle. What should you keep in mind?
Correct answer: You need a bigger opening in traffic than a car would.
Answer options
- APulling partway across and blocking a lane while you wait is the best approach.
- BYou can rely on other drivers to make room, since a big rig is easy to spot.
- CYou need a bigger opening in traffic than a car would. Correct
Why
A heavy vehicle accelerates slowly and needs more room to get moving, so wait for a much larger gap than a car would need. Never block a lane while waiting, and do not assume others will slow down or move over just because your vehicle is big.
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Topic: Intersections License: CDL
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