To provide time to react to changes in traffic, you should look ahead at least __________ worth of travel time - Answer- 12 seconds'
Driving - Answer- is a complex task that requires judgment, skill, practice and knowledge of the rules of the road.
Speed limits for trucks will differ from aut...
Your Michigan Chauffeur License
To provide time to react to changes in traffic, you should look ahead at least __________ worth of travel time - Answer- 12 seconds'
Driving - Answer- is a complex task that requires judgment, skill, practice and knowledge of the rules of the road.
Speed limits for trucks will differ from automobiles, based on what? - Answer- the commercial vehicle designation, weight restrictions and the type of road being traveled
When approaching a downhill grade in a truck, it is a good idea to what? - Answer- to shift to a lower gear before starting down the hill
Using the brakes too much going downhill may cause what? - Answer- overheating and possible loss of braking power
How do you maintain the best control on a curve? - Answer- To maintain the best control on a curve, slow to a safe speed before entering the curve, then accelerate slightly through it.
Why is braking in a curve dangerous? - Answer- Braking in a curve is dangerous because you may lock the wheels and cause a skid.
Following vehicles too closely is dangerous and, depending on the ______ of your vehicle, it may be illegal. - Answer- size
According to Michigan law, outside the corporate limits of a city or village, vehicles with gross weights over _______ pounds (loaded or unloaded) must not follow each other closer than ________ feet except when passing. - Answer- 5,000 pounds; 500 feet
If a load extends 4 feet or more past the rear of a vehicle's bed or body, then what? - Answer- a red flag or cloth at least 12 inches square (during the day) or a red light (at night) must be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load.
The maximum height allowed for vehicles on Michigan roads and highways is what? - Answer- 13 feet, 6 inches.
Commercial vehicles with a capacity of _________________ must have one outside rearview mirror on each side of the vehicle. - Answer- 1,000 pounds or more
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