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Basic Vehicle Control Flashcards

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  1. What is the recommended method for checking the path before backing a commercial vehicle?

    Answer: Get Actively Out And Look (G.O.A.L.) before and during the maneuver

    G.O.A.L. (Get Out And Look) is the safest practice because mirrors have blind spots that walking around the vehicle eliminates.

  2. Which factor most affects how far a commercial vehicle drifts before responding to a steering correction?

    Answer: Vehicle speed and wheelbase length

    Higher speed and longer wheelbase cause more drift before steering changes take effect, requiring earlier and smaller steering inputs.

  3. When is it acceptable to exceed the posted speed limit in a commercial vehicle?

    Answer: It is never acceptable to exceed the posted speed limit

    Commercial drivers must obey all posted speed limits at all times; no circumstance permits exceeding them.

  4. What should a CDL driver do if the steering feels unusually heavy or unresponsive while driving?

    Answer: Pull off safely and inspect for a flat tire or steering system problem

    Heavy or unresponsive steering often indicates a flat tire, low power steering fluid, or a mechanical failure that must be inspected immediately.

  5. What technique helps a driver maintain straight tracking while backing a straight truck?

    Answer: Keep both hands at the top of the wheel and turn in the direction you want the rear to go

    Placing hands at the top of the wheel and steering toward the desired direction of trailer movement helps maintain control when backing.

  6. Why is smooth acceleration especially important when driving a commercial vehicle with a loaded trailer?

    Answer: Abrupt acceleration can break trailer coupling components or cause cargo shift

    Sudden acceleration can stress the fifth wheel coupling, break cargo tie-downs, and cause trailer sway.

  7. How should a CDL driver manage speed when approaching a curve?

    Answer: Slow to the posted curve advisory speed or lower before entering the curve

    Commercial vehicles must reduce speed before a curve because their high center of gravity increases rollover risk if advisory speeds are exceeded.