Tractor Trailer Rigs
Any turning vehicles rear wheels follow a what path than the front wheels.
A shorter path
You need to give extra space to who?
Pedestrians and bicycles
If there is bad weather or heavy traffic you should...
Slow down to a safe distance.
What types of vehicles need room too work
Emergency vehicles such as police, ambulances, and fire trucks.
Make sure you avoid...
Tailgating
When fully loaded tractor trailers and are turning left, which way do they have to turn when making a complete left turn.
Right
When you are merging, you need a gap about how many seconds?
4 Seconds
At 55 mph, it can take about how many feet in total distance
225 Feet
Slippery roads require more what?
More stopping distance
Avoid the...
The squeeze play
What is the percent of fatal crashes with two or more vehicles in which one of them is a tractor trailer
72%
If you drive slower than other vehicles you should...
pull to the side of the road and let the other vehicles pass
If you are going 40 mph it takes about how many stopping distance?
124 feet
If you are towing, the extra weight increases your what?
Your stopping distance
You shouldn't hang out on either sides of what?
Trucks or buses
It takes a normal car going 40 mph 124 feet to stop. How many feet does it take for a tractor trailer going 40 mph to stop
169 feet
If someone is Tailgating you, you should
drive into the right lane if possible, if you can't wait until the path ahead is clear and reduce your speed.
If you can't see a safe length ahead of the speed you are going, you may not be what?
driving at a safe distance
If a driver behind you wants to pass you, you should...
Slow down to make room in front of your vehicle allowing the vehicle to merge.
It is important your vehicle is what while driving.
Seen
What is the overall length of a tractor trailer.
65 Feet
Avoid driving next to other vehicles on what type of road?
Multi lane roads.
If you need to determine if you are driving too fast for conditions, use the what rule?
The four second sight rule
If bad weather makes it harder for you to see, you should
Increase your following distance
Where are the No zones?
In Front, Beside, And Behind A Bus Or Truck