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Commercial Driver's License

Category - Standard Driving

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One of the most important tasks a commercial driver must do properly is shift gears. Properly shifting gears is important because:
  1. It helps protect the transmission.
  2. It helps the driver to maintain control of the vehicle.
  3. It helps drivers control their speed.
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - Commercial drivers must know how to shift gears properly. If a driver cannot get into the right gear, they risk damaging the transmission or clutch. They may also lose control of the vehicle; this can happen when going up or down a hill if the transmission gets stuck in neutral. Being in the right gear is imperative for speed control when descending hills or mountains.
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