You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:
|
You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
|
|
|
You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
|
|
|
The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
|
|
|
All of the above.
|
Explanation
When driving up a hill and approaching a heavy truck from the rear, it's important to recognize that the truck may be traveling slower than the posted speed limit. Additionally, passing the truck might not be legal or safe due to factors like limited visibility and the potential for oncoming traffic.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 21.2% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Sharing the Road with Large Vehicles
You should allow for an extra cushion of space when following large vehicles because:When a public transit bus traveling in the same direction has signaled and is re-entering the traffic flow, drivers should:Most crashes involving large trucks:Which of these statements is true about large trucks:A large truck turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:If a bus has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway, you must:To pass a truck on a downgrade, you may need to:A large vehicle is backing up to unload goods. You should:A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:No Zones are areas around trucks where cars:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: