Class A Cdl Texas Part 2

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2.6 CONTROLLING SPEED What should the driver's spped be going around a curve?

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If you take a curve too fast, two things can happen. The tires can lose their traction and continue straight ahead, so you skid off the road.

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2.7 MANAGING SPACE How do you find out how many seconds of following distance
space you have?

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At least one second
for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40
mph. At greater speeds, you must add one second for safety.

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2.7 MANAGING SPACE What should a driver do when he/she can’t keep up with the speed of traffic. (going up a hill mainly)

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Stay in the right lane if you can

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2.7 MANAGING SPACE Space to the Sides

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Commercial vehicles are often wide and take up most of a
lane. Safe drivers will manage what little space they have.

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2.7 MANAGING SPACE Space for Turns

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The space around a truck or bus is important in
turns.Because of wide turning and offtracking, large vehicles
can hit other vehicles or objects during turns.

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2.7 MANAGING SPACE Right Turns

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Turn slowly to give yourself and others more time to
avoid problems.If you are driving a truck or bus that cannot make the right turn without swinging into another lane, turn wide as you complete the turn

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2.7 MANAGING SPACE If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right. True or False?

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True

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2.7 MANAGING SPACE Space Needed to Cross or Enter Traffic

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Be aware of the size and weight of your vehicle when you cross or enter traffic. Here are some important things to keep in mind: Because of slow acceleration and the space large vehicles require, you may need a much larger gap to enter traffic than you would in a car.

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2.7 MANAGING SPACE Left turns

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On a left turn, make sure you have reached the center of the intersection before you start the left turn. If you turn too soon, the left side of your vehicle may hit another
vehicle because of offtracking.

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2.8 DRIVING AT NIGHT You should use low beams whenever you can. True or False

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True

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2.8 DRIVING AT NIGHT What should a driver do if sleepy?

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If you can safely do so, look at yourself in a mirror. If you look sleepy, or you just feel sleepy, stop driving You are in a very dangerous condition.

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2.9 DRIVING IN FOG If you must drive, be sure to consider the following:

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Obey all fog-related warning signs. Slow before you enter fog. Turn on all your lights. Headlights should be on low
beams. Be prepared for emergency stops

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2.10 DRIVING IN WINTER Wet Brakes

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Water in the brakes can
cause the brakes to be weak, to apply unevenly, or to grab. This can cause lack of braking power, wheel lockups, pulling
to one side or the other, and jackknife if you pull a trailer.

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2.11 DRIVING IN VERY HOT WEATHER You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.

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Do not let air out or the pressure will be too low when the tires
cool off.

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2.11 DRIVING IN VERY HOT WEATHER You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn’t overheated. True or False?

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False

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2.12 RAILROAD CROSSINGS When is a ful stop required at a railroad crossing?

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The nature of the cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulations. Such a stop is otherwise required by law.

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2.13 MOUNTAIN DRIVING What is“Safe” Speed

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Your most important consideration is to select a speed that is not too fast for the: Total weight of the vehicle and cargo. Length of the grade.
Steepness of the grade. Road conditions.
Weather.

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2.13 MOUNTAIN DRIVING should a drivershift to a lower gear before or starting down a step hill.

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Do not try to downshift after your speed has already
built up. You will not be able to shift into a lower gear. You
may not even be able to get back into any gear and all
engine braking effect will be lost.

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2.13 MOUNTAIN DRIVING Proper Braking Technique

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Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite
slowdown. 2. When your speed has been reduced to approximately 5 mph below your “safe” speed, release the brakes. [This brake application should last for about 3 seconds.]
3. When your speed has increased to your “safe” speed,
repeat steps 1 and 2.

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2.14 SEEING HAZARDS What Is a Hazard?

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Hazard is any road condition or other road user (driver, bicyclist, pedestrian) that is a possible danger.

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2.14 SEEING HAZARDS Seeing Hazards Lets You Be Prepared for

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You will have more time to act if you see hazards before they become emergencies.

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2.15 EMERGENCIES If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane,

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a move to your right is best. If that driver realizes what
has happened, the natural response will be to return to his or her own lane.

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2.15 EMERGENCIES Should a driver go off road in an emergency?

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In some emergencies, you may have to drive off the road. It may be less risky than facing a collision with another vehicle.

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2.15 EMERGENCIES In an emergency should driver avoid braking.

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If possible, avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph. Then brake very gently to avoid skidding on a loose surface.

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2.15 EMERGENCIES How to Stop Quickly and Safely

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You should brake in a way that will keep your vehicle in a
straight line and allow you to turn if it becomes necessary.
You can use the “controlled braking” method or the “stab
braking” method.

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2.15 EMERGENCIES Stab Braking

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Apply your brakes all the way.
Release brakes when wheels lock up. As soon as the wheels start rolling, apply the brakes fully again. (It can take up to one second for the wheels to start rolling after you release the brakes. If
you re-apply the brakes before the wheels start rolling, the vehicle won’t straighten out.)

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2.15 EMERGENCIES Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons

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Loss of hydraulic pressure.
Brake fade on long hills.

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2.15 EMERGENCIES What is Loss of Hydraulic Pressure.

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When the system won’t build
up pressure, the brake pedal will feel spongy or go to the
floor

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2.15 EMERGENCIES What can the driver do when Loss of Hydraulic Pressure occures?

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Downshift. Putting the vehicle into a lower gear will help to
slow the vehicle.Pump the Brakes. Sometimes pumping the brake pedal will generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle. Use the Parking Brake. Find an Escape Route.

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2.15 EMERGENCIES What can the driver do when Tire Failure occures?

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Hold the Steering Wheel Firmly. Stay Off the Brake. Check the Tires. After you’ve come to a stop,

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2.17 ACCIDENT PROC When you’re in an accident and not seriously hurt, what should the driver do?

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Protect the area. Notify authorities. Care for the injured.

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2.18 FIRES Extinguish the Fire

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Only try to extinguish a fire if you know what you are doing and it is safe to do so. When using the extinguisher, stay as far away from the fire as possible. Aim at the source or base of the fire, not up in the flames. Position yourself upwind. Let the wind carry the extinguisher to the fire rather than carrying the flames to you. Continue until whatever was burning has been cooled. Absence of smoke or flame does not mean the fire is completely out or cannot restart.

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2.18 FIRES Extinguish Using the right fire extinguisher?

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The B:C type fire extinguisher is designed to work on electrical
fires and burning liquids. The A:B:C type is designed to
work on burning wood, paper, and cloth as well

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2.20 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS What Are Hazardous Materials

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Hazardous materials are products that pose a risk to health, safety, and property during transportation.