CDL · Emergencies
Your tanker's brakes have failed and an escape ramp for trucks lies ahead. Should you use it?
Correct answer: Yes, in every case.
Answer options
- AOnly if the tank is equipped with baffles
- BNo, not under any circumstances
- CYes, in every case Correct
Why
Escape ramps exist to stop out-of-control vehicles safely, so a tanker whose brakes have failed should use one if it is available. Whether the tank has baffles does not matter.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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This question is part of Mountain Grades and Brake Fade (16 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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