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Commercial Driver's License

Category - Emergencies

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In terms of avoiding a crash, which of the following statements is TRUE?
  1. Hitting the brakes hard is always the best way to avoid a crash.
  2. You can usually steer to miss an obstacle faster than braking to a stop.
  3. Using one hand on the steering wheel is better than using two hands.
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - In terms of avoiding a possible crash, drivers can usually turn to avoid an obstacle (such as another vehicle) faster than they can they brake to a stop. In order to do this however, drivers need to have both hands on the steering wheel. There can be many instances where hitting the brakes hard is simply not the safest way to handle the emergency. Drivers should always be ready to steer out of a situation, which means knowing what is on the sides of the vehicle at all times.
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