Question of the Day:
You have stopped on the shoulder. When you get back on the road, what should you do?
A. Slowly move back into the traffic
B. Gradually steer back on the road
C. Increase speed and steer straight and go into the correct lane.
Answer: C. Increase speed and steer straight and go into the correct lane.
According to Utah.Gov’s public safety documents for the 2010 CDL Driver Manual, do the following,
1. Check for traffic by using your mirrors completely and in all directions.
2. Make sure the four-way flashers are turned off.
3. Turn on the left hand turning signal.
4. Once traffic allows, release the parking brake and then pull straight ahead.
5. Keep the wheel straight before you move.
6. Check again from all directions for traffic, especially from the left.
7. Increase speed and steer straight and go into the correct lane.
8. Once you are back in the lane, cancel left turn signal.
Another Question of the Day:
Before reaching the railroad crossings, all commercial drivers should:
A. Speed up to beat the train
B. Look both ways as crossing
C. Decelerate, brake smoothly, and shift gears as necessary. Look and listen for the presence of trains. Check traffic in all directions.
Answer: C. Decelerate, brake smoothly, and shift gears as necessary. Look and listen for the presence of trains. Check traffic in all directions.
According to http://publicsafety.utah.gov:
“Before reaching the crossing, all commercial drivers should:
Decelerate, brake smoothly, and shift gears as necessary. Look and listen for the presence of trains. Check traffic in all directions.
Do not stop, change gears, pass another vehicle, or change lanes while any part of your vehicle is in the crossing.
If you are driving a bus, a school bus, or a vehicle displaying placards, you should be prepared to observe the following procedures at every railroad crossing (unless the crossing is exempt):
As the vehicle approaches a railroad crossing, activate the four-way flashers. Stop the vehicle within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail.
Listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train and for signals indicating the approach of a train. If operating a bus, you may also be required to open the and door prior to crossing tracks.
Keep hands on the steering wheel as the vehicle crosses the tracks. Do not stop, change gears, or change lanes while any part of your vehicle is proceeding across the tracks.
Four-way flashers should be deactivated after the vehicle crosses the tracks. Continue to check mirrors and traffic.
Not all driving road test routes will have a railroad crossing. You may be asked to explain and demonstrate the proper railroad crossing procedures to the examiner at a simulated location.”
http://publicsafety.utah.gov/dld/documents/2010CDLDRIVERMANUAL-Draft.pdf