Defensive Driving 2018 page 49-53 Flashcards
A ____ ____ is defined by FMCSA as “a driver who tries to recognize potentially hazardous situations in advance and assumes other drivers may make mistakes and is prepared in the event an error is made.”
defensive driver
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A ____ _____ is one who commits no driving errors himself; adjusts his own driving to compensate for unusual weather, road and traffic conditions; and,
defensive driver
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A _____ ____ is aware of his environment (traffic, road, weather, or pedestrain activity)
defensive driver
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In ___% of large truck-two vehicle fatal crashes, either the truck or the other vehicle were stopped or parked
6%
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Before shifting into gear when starting or backing up, a _____ _____knows what is in front, behind and to the side of his vehicle
defensive driver
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When backing a tap of the horn can be useful in ____ ____
Congested areas
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When backing if in doubt, ____
Stop
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When using a spotter, have the spotter wear a
safety vest and walk around the vehicle and
check all clearance levels, distances and hazards;
then position the spotter at least ___ feet from the vehicle and in such a way that he can clearly see the driver and the driver can clearly see the spotter
8
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Large truck statistics suggest that one out of every _____ collisions involves backing, so don’t back up unless there’s no other alternative
four
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Who gives the right of way to other vehicles
Defensive driver
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Typically, during a tractor-trailer rollover event, the _____ begins to roll first, often giving the driver little or no time to react
trailer
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The ____ of a CMV when entering a cure is the most important factor in rollovers
speed
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The cargo securement standard for vehicles with a gross weight rating over 10,000 lbs. requires that cargo must be secured to withstand a force in left, and right direction of ___ (50% of the weight of the cargo)
.5 g.
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The cargo securement standard for vehicles with a gross weight rating over 10,000 lbs. requires that cargo must be secured to withstand a force in left, and right direction of .5 g. (50% of the weight of the cargo) Why?
Because shifting freight can cause a vehicle to rollover
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The cargo securement standard for vehicles with a gross weight rating over 10,000 lbs. requires that cargo must be secured to withstand a force in left, and right direction of .5 g. (___% of the weight of the cargo)
50%
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