Practice question

When following a truck, you should:

  1. Stay close to the truck because the driver can better see the road
  2. Allow plenty of space to the truck as the truck needs a lot of room to maneuver
  3. Stay to the trucks right side, as drivers expect other sharing the road to stay to their right
  4. Stay to the trucks left side, as drivers expect other sharing the road to stay to their left

Answer: B — Allow plenty of space to the truck as the truck needs a lot of room to maneuver

When following a truck, it is important to allow plenty of space because trucks need a lot of room to maneuver. Trucks are much larger than other vehicles on the road and require more space to make turns or switch lanes. Staying too close to a truck can be dangerous, as it may not be able to see you in its blind spots and sudden maneuvers can be difficult in such a large vehicle. Staying on the right or left side is not recommended as it can block the truck's driver from seeing you and may cause confusion. Staying at a safe distance allows both vehicles to have enough space to safely navigate the road.

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