Heavy trucks «C»

Questions Bank section: Safety

0832. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

  • The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
  • That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
  • That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
  • That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.

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0833. What is the correct way for pulling onto a “hard shoulder” which is lower than the road?

  • Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and quickly stopping after a very short distance.
  • Slowing down to a low speed and gradually moving onto the “hard shoulder”.
  • There is no "correct way": It is prohibited to pull onto a lower hard shoulder.
  • Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and then slowing down gradually.
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0834. Where would you stand your vehicle after being required to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

  • Across the canal that is adjacent to the road’s edge.
  • No more than 40cm from the road’s edge.
  • With its two left wheels on the road.
  • As far as possible from the edge of the road.

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0835. What are the preliminary actions a driver must perform while getting back up to the road from the “hard shoulder”?

  • Observing all traffic on the road, signaling appropriately and gradually moving back on the road.
  • Signaling appropriately and getting back to the road as quickly as possible.
  • Getting back to the road diagonally, as quickly as possible..
  • Putting the vehicle in a diagonal position and turning on the vehicle’s distress lights.
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0836. What is the first stage in getting back on the road from the “hard shoulder”?

  • Signaling with the indicator.
  • Getting closer from the hard shoulder to the road's edge.
  • Accelerating the vehicle up to the speed of the vehicles on the road.
  • Turning the wheel in order to get on the road in a 45 degree angle.
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0837. What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?

  • Sudden appearance of an undesirable element in the driving lane.
  • When another vehicle stops in the opposite lane without giving an appropriate signal.
  • Ringing of the vehicle's cellular phone.
  • Technical malfunction in the vehicle’s air conditioning system.
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0838. What is the risk in braking while being forced to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

  • The Vehicle may spin as a result of braking on different types of road surfaces that have different grades of friction.
  • Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive air pressure in the tires.
  • Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive brake use.
  • Vehicle spinning, because its front wheels become locked.
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0839. What are the characteristics of a mountain road?

  • Many pedestrians and animals.
  • Wide and unmarked roadways.
  • Mountain roads are never paved.
  • Narrow and winding roadway, sharp curves, bends and sudden slopes.

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0840. What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?

  • Engine heating due to excessive use of the brakes.
  • Loss of braking ability and head-on collision. Difficulty yo pull off the road.
  • Tire overheating.
  • Loosening of a wheel due to the road's steep slope.
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0841. How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?

  • It is advisable to use the brakes without utilizing the engine’s braking power.
  • Drive in anappropriate (low) gear and avoid excessive use of the brakes.
  • Don’t use the brakes much and stay on high gear.
  • Do not change gears along the mountain road.
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