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| What are two main things to look for ahead? | Traffic and road conditions |
| What is your most important way to see the sides and rear? | Checking your mirrors regularly |
| What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? | Letting other drivers know you're there to help prevent accidents. |
Furthermore, what is the most important way to see the sides and rear of your car?
Traffic and road conditions. What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? Checking mirrors regularly.
Furthermore, how far ahead does the manual say you should look? 12 to 15 seconds
Additionally, what is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle CDL?
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- Regularly looking out the window and checking behind you.
- Checking your mirrors regularly and more often in special situations.
- Installing a rear camera system is the safest way to see sides of your vehicle.
- Using a passenger to look out the windows and check the mirrors for you.
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
Safety is the most important reason you inspect your vehicle, safety for yourself and other road users.
What are the 2 main things to look for ahead?
What are two main things to look for ahead? Look for traffic: Vehicles coming onto the highway, into our lane, or turning. Watch for break lights from slowing vehicles. Look for road conditions.Why should you back towards the driver side?
Why should you back toward the driver's side? Back to the driver's side so you can see better. Backing toward the right side is very dangerous because you can't see as well. If you back and turn toward the driver's side, you can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.When you do a walk around inspection you should?
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection.- Go to front of vehicle and check that low beams are on and both of the 4-way flashers are working.
- Push dimmer switch and check that high beams work.
- Turn off headlights and 4-way, hazard warning flashers.
What effects can wet brakes cause how can you avoid these problems?
How can you avoid these problems? Wet brakes can cause the brakes to become weak to apply unevenly, or to grab. This cause lack of braking power, wheel lockups, pulling to one side or the other, jackknife if you're pulling a trailer. Increase engine rpm and cross water while keeping light pressure on the brakes.How can you start moving without rolling backward?
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake. Release the parking brake with enough engine power. the hand valve can be applied to keep from rolling back.How many red reflectors should you carry?
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| How many red reflective triangles should you carry? | 3 |
| How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? | Pump the brake pedal three times, apply firm pressure, hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move. |
| Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? | For your safety |
