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Safe Driving Practices and Regulations
1. Merging Safely: - Wait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road.
2. Total Stopping Distance: - Total stopping distance consists of perception distance, reaction distance, and effective braking ...
Texas CDL General Knowledge Guaranteed Success
Safe Driving Practices and Regulations
1. Merging Safely:
- Wait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road.
2. Total Stopping Distance:
- Total stopping distance consists of perception distance, reaction distance, and effective braking
distance.
3. Pre-Trip Inspection Issues:
- Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch wheel) should be fixed before
driving.
4. Weight and Stopping:
- Empty trucks generally take longer to stop than loaded ones, but this is not always true for buses.
5. Driving on Slippery Roads:
- Make turns as gently as possible on slippery roads.
6. Accident Scene First Aid:
- Do NOT keep injured persons cool when caring for injuries at an accident scene.
7. Response to Tire Blowout:
- After a tire blowout, stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
8. Post-Engine Start Check:
- The coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal.
, 9. Starting on an Uphill Grade:
- Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages when starting on an uphill grade
with a manual transmission.
10. Speed Management:
- On slippery roads, it will take longer to stop, and it will be harder to turn without skidding.
Vehicle Operations and Safety Checks
1. Shipping Papers for Hazardous Materials:
- Keep shipping papers in the pouch on the driver's door or in the seat.
2. Using Mirrors:
- Use mirrors to check the rear position of the vehicle while making turns.
3. Lane Positioning:
- Extra care is necessary to keep a vehicle centered in the lane because commercial vehicles are often
wider than other vehicles.
4. Windshield Ice Removal:
- A brush would probably not help if the windshield is covered in ice.
5. Causes of Vehicle Fires:
- Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to catch fire.
6. Purpose of Retarders:
- Retarders help slow the vehicle while driving to reduce brake wear.
7. Driving in Hot Weather:
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