ELDT - Entry Level Driver Training Entry Level Driver Training Extreme Driving Conditions 1

Question 1

When driving a CMV through a flooded roadway, what is the safest action to take?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the flooded area entirely and find an alternate route

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Slow to 5 mph and proceed cautiously through the water

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Accelerate quickly to minimize time spent in the water

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Use hazard lights and drive through at normal speed

Question 2

Which of the following is a warning sign that a road surface is likely to be icy?

Accepted Answer

Pavement appears dark and wet after temperatures have dropped below freezing

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Rain is falling steadily at 45°F

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The road is clearly snow-covered and visible

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Skies are clear and the temperature is 40°F

Question 3

What is the primary risk associated with driving a CMV through a highway crosswind zone?

Accepted Answer

Loss of vehicle control or trailer sway

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Increased fuel consumption

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Engine overheating due to side wind pressure

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Reduced visibility from dust or debris only

Question 4

When descending a steep grade in icy or snowy conditions, what braking technique is most appropriate for a CMV equipped with a manual transmission?

Accepted Answer

Downshift to a lower gear before the descent and use controlled, steady brake applications

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Apply the trailer brakes only to keep the cab from jackknifing

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Pump the brakes rapidly to build heat and improve stopping power

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Shift to neutral to allow the vehicle to coast and reduce engine strain

Question 5

During a severe thunderstorm with high winds, a CMV driver spots a funnel cloud approaching. What is the recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Abandon the vehicle and seek shelter in a low-lying ditch away from the truck

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Accelerate and try to outrun the tornado on the highway

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Stay inside the cab as it provides the best protection from a tornado

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Pull under an overpass for shelter from the wind and debris

Question 6

When driving in a dust storm or whiteout blizzard with near-zero visibility, what should a CMV driver do first?

Accepted Answer

Pull as far off the road as possible, turn off running lights but keep hazard flashers on, and wait

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Slow to 15 mph, turn on four-way flashers, and continue driving to clear the storm

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Pull completely off the roadway, turn off all lights, and wait for conditions to improve

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Increase following distance to 10 seconds and maintain highway speed to stay with traffic flow