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Commercial Driver's License

Category - Standard Driving

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When starting the engine of a commercial vehicle with a manual transmission, drivers should:
  1. Depress the clutch, put the vehicle in first gear, and start the engine.
  2. Depress the clutch, put the vehicle in reverse, and start the engine.
  3. Depress the clutch, put the vehicle in neutral, and start the engine.
  4. Depress the clutch, put the vehicle in second gear, and start the engine.
Explanation
Answer: C - When starting the engine of a commercial vehicle that has a manual transmission, drivers should depress the clutch, put the vehicle in neutral, and start the engine. Starting the engine, even with the clutch depressed, while it is in gear can lead to the vehicle lurching forward, or backward if the vehicle is in reverse. This can lead to serious injuries to those who may be standing near the vehicle.
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