- Entry Level Driver Training Hazard Perception Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is a 'space cushion' and why is it important for CMV drivers?
Answer: The open space maintained around the vehicle on all sides for safety
A space cushion is the buffer of empty space maintained around the vehicle in all directions, giving the driver room to maneuver and stop in emergencies.
When approaching an intersection, what clues might indicate another driver is about to turn into your path?
Answer: Wheels turned, driver looking in your direction, vehicle creeping forward
Key visual clues that another driver may turn into your path include their front wheels being turned, the driver looking in your direction, and the vehicle slowly creeping forward into the intersection.
What are the main hazards associated with driving near parked vehicles?
Answer: Doors opening, pedestrians stepping out, vehicles pulling out without looking
Parked vehicles present hazards including doors suddenly opening, pedestrians (especially children) stepping out from between parked cars, and vehicles pulling into traffic without checking for CMVs.
How do you identify a potential road rage driver as a hazard?
Answer: Aggressive lane changes, tailgating, honking, and excessive speeding
Road rage indicators include aggressive lane changes, tailgating, excessive honking, obscene gestures, speeding, and erratic driving behavior.
What is the significance of a 'point of no return' when approaching an intersection with a green light?
Answer: The point beyond which you cannot safely stop if the light changes
The point of no return is the distance from an intersection beyond which a CMV cannot safely stop if the light changes to yellow, making it safer to proceed through.
Why should CDL drivers pay special attention to highway work zones?
Answer: Narrow lanes, uneven surfaces, workers on foot, and sudden traffic stops create multiple hazards
Work zones present concentrated hazards including narrowed lanes that are difficult for CMVs, uneven pavement, workers on foot near traffic, sudden lane shifts, and stop-and-go traffic.
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