Texas CDL handbook|| 115 Questions|| Completely Answered

Texas CDL handbook|| 115 Questions|| Completely Answered Section 2.7 and 2.8 How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have? - ANSWER - If you are driving a 40 ft. truck and only counted up to 2 seconds, you're too close. Drop back a little and count again until you have 4 seconds of following distance. (or 5 seconds, if you're going over 40 mph.) - to know how much space you have wait until the vehicle ahead passes a shadow on the road, a pavement marking, or some other clear landmark. Then count off the seconds like this: "one thousand-and one, one thousand-and-two" and so on, until you reach the same spot. Section 2.7 and 2.8- If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow? - ANSWER 4 seconds Section 2.7 and 2.8- You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely. True or False? - ANSWER False Section 2.7 and 2.8- What is a hazard? - ANSWER A hazard is any road condition or other road user (driver, bicyclist, pedestrian) that is a possible danger. For example, a car in front of you is headed toward the freeway exit, but his Subsection 2.7 and 2.8 If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right. True or False? - ANSWER True Subsection 2.7 and 2.8 Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard? - ANSWER You will be a prepared defensive driver who will improve your own safety as well as the safety of all road users. Subsection 2.9- 2.10 what are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted driver? - ANSWER -Assess all potential in-vehicle distractions before driving Section 2.2 If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? - ANSWER Put on the parking bake whenever necessary to keep from rolling back. Subsection 2.9- 2.10 How do you use in-vehicle communications equipment cautiously? If you must use a mobile phone, make sure it is within close-proximity, that it is