If you remain in the back blind spot of a large vehicle:
|
The large vehicle will take much longer to stop.
|
|
|
You can reduce fuel consumption.
|
|
|
You increase the chance of a crash.
|
|
|
All of the above.
|
Explanation
If you remain in the back blind spot of a large vehicle by driving too close behind, you increase the risk of a crash because you may not be seen by the driver. Always remember to increase your following distance when you are behind a bus or truck.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 24.7% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Sharing the Road with Large Vehicles
Which of the following is true about large trucks:If you are following a truck that swings left before turning right at an intersection, you should:Due to their size and weight, trucks and buses take longer to stop than cars.Generally speaking, you are in a large truck’s blind spot if you:A good rule of thumb for drivers sharing the road with a truck is:Trucks and buses may need more space to make a right-hand turn.You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:Most crashes involving large trucks:When following a truck at night, it is important to dim your headlights.A large truck is driving in the middle of three lanes. You want to pass the large truck. It is best to pass:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: