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Of all the space around your truck, why is the space ahead the most important to manage?
- A.It is the only space other drivers can see
- B.It is where fuel economy is decided
- C.It is the space traffic officers measure at checkpoints
- D.It is the space you need to stop or steer around a problem without hitting anything
Correct answer
D. It is the space you need to stop or steer around a problem without hitting anything
Why
Your stopping distance and escape path are in front of you, so the gap ahead is what keeps a sudden stop ahead from becoming your crash. Side and rear space matter, but the forward gap is the one you use on almost every emergency.
Manual topic: Safe Driving - Managing Space · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-021).