Managing Speed - ONLINE CDL SCHOOL

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Managing Speed

Build confidence with 10 original questions about Managing Speed. Review your answers and explanations after finishing.

Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

1 / 10

What should you do if you are being tailgated in a large vehicle?

Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead

Speed up to get away

Change lanes immediately

Flash your brake lights

2 / 10

What is the most important way to control your speed on long downgrades?

Apply the brakes continuously

Use the engine braking effect

Shift to neutral

Accelerate intermittently

3 / 10

When driving on a wet road, how should you adjust your speed to maintain safe stopping distance?

Maintain the posted speed limit

Increase speed slightly

Reduce speed by half

Reduce speed by about one-third

4 / 10

If you begin to hydroplane, what is the safest action to take?

Accelerate to regain traction

Apply the brakes firmly

Steer sharply to regain control

Release the accelerator and push in the clutch

5 / 10

Why is it dangerous to brake while turning on a curve?

It is easier to lock the wheels and cause a skid

It improves traction

It increases fuel consumption

It reduces tire wear

6 / 10

What should you do before starting down a long, steep downgrade?

Shift to a low gear

Turn off the engine brake

Apply the brakes continuously

Increase your speed

7 / 10

What is the main cause of injury and death in roadway work zones?

Narrow lanes

Poor lighting

Speeding traffic

Construction equipment

8 / 10

What should you do if you see signs of black ice on the road?

Turn on your high beams

Increase speed to cross quickly

Reduce speed and be extra cautious

Use the cruise control

9 / 10

What is the best way to determine if you are following another vehicle at a safe distance?

Stay as close as possible to reduce passing

Count one second for every 10 feet of vehicle length

Use your mirrors only

Rely on your judgment

10 / 10

How does doubling your speed affect your stopping distance?

It has no effect

It reduces stopping distance

It doubles the stopping distance

It increases stopping distance by four times

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