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What determines the "safe speed" to proceed down any hill?
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The speed which will allow safe stop at any time.
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What is the purpose of an engine governor?
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engine's RPM within safe limits.
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Are engine retarders more effective at low engine R.P.M. or high
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R.P.M? Higher RPM i,-i,- i,- i,-
What should the driver do when it becomes necessary to drive his
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vehicle through the water which is upon the highway?
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slight drag on the breaks
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Why should you avoid overtaking another vehicle when your
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difference in speed is only slight? The time to overtake is
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considerable and creates hazards i,- i,- i,-
,Why should you not signal another vehicle to overtake and pass
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you? You may be encouraging a driver with limited
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experience to over-drive his/her ability. i,- i,- i,- i,-
What action should the driver take when he is being overtaken by
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a smaller vehicle?
i,- Help them complete their pass, reduce
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your speed if necessary.i,- i,- i,-
What is the advantage of "double clutching" when shifting gears?
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i,-It allows you to get the engine's RPM up with the clutch out.
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To proceed down a steep grade, at which point should the driver
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gear down? Before proceeding down the steep grade.
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How can the driver determine the correct gear to select before
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descending a steep grade? Be in the gear you pulled the hilli,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
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How can backing accidents be prevented?
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unnecessary backing, plan ahead. i,- i,- i,-
2. Use a guide whenever possible.
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3. Plan your approach
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4. Don't back the vehicle to the blind side.
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, 5. Always back out of traffic rather than into traffic.
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When a guide is used in backing a large vehicle what is the best
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position for the placement of the guide? i,- Where the guide i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
has a view of the vehicle's path and eye contact with the driver.
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How can the driver anticipate a change in traffic signals as he
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approaches an intersection? Look well ahead for stale green
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lights, to avoid running through late.
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If your vehicle is 38 feet in length, what "timed-interval" count
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would you use under ideal road and traffic conditions?
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seconds. Round to nearest 10 feet and divide by 10.
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What conditions should the driver consider when deciding upon
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a safe driving speed?
i,- 1. Road condition (rain)
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2. Tire condition (tread, inflation)
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3. Brake condition (adjustment)
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4. Light condition (glare, shadows)
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5. Visibility condition (dusk, rain, smoke, dust)
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6. Traffic density (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists)
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7. Load condition (weight, length, width, type)
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8. Driver condition (fatigue, tension)
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