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Hazards

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  1. #1

    According to the manual, road rage is:

    1. driving in a selfish, bold or pushy manner that annoys other drivers
    2. driving too slowly in the left lane and blocking faster traffic
    3. driving with the intent of harming others or assaulting a driver or vehicle
    4. tailgating in heavy traffic to force the vehicle ahead to move over

    Answer: C. Road rage is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 50Road rage is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle.

  2. #2

    When confronted by an aggressive driver, what should you do first and foremost?

    1. Speed up to stay ahead of them
    2. Hold your own in your travel lane
    3. Make eye contact to show you are not afraid
    4. Make every attempt to get out of their way

    Answer: D. First and foremost, make every attempt to get out of the aggressive driver's way.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 50First and foremost, make every attempt to get out of their way.

  3. #3

    When reporting an aggressive driver to the authorities, you should provide:

    1. only the driver's name and approximate age, as seen through the window
    2. a vehicle description, license number, location and, if possible, direction of travel
    3. a photograph of the driver taken while you are driving, plus the exact time
    4. only the make and color of the vehicle, since the rest is not needed

    Answer: B. Report aggressive drivers with a vehicle description, license number, location and, if possible, direction of travel.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 50Report aggressive drivers to the appropriate authorities by providing a vehicle description, license number, location and, if possible, direction of travel.

  4. #4

    A railroad-highway crossing that does not have any type of traffic control device is called a:

    1. active crossing
    2. passive crossing
    3. gated crossing
    4. signal crossing

    Answer: B. At a passive crossing the decision to stop or proceed rests entirely in your hands.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 54Passive Crossings. This type of crossing does not have any type of traffic control device.

  5. #5

    Which sign is placed ahead of a public railroad-highway crossing as an advance warning?

    1. A red octagonal sign
    2. A round, black-on-yellow sign
    3. A white rectangular sign
    4. An orange diamond sign

    Answer: B. The round, black-on-yellow sign tells you to slow down, look and listen for the train, and be ready to stop.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 55The round, black-on-yellow warning sign is placed ahead of a public railroad-highway crossing.

  6. #6

    If you get stuck on railroad tracks, you should evacuate the vehicle and walk:

    1. in the direction of the oncoming train, away from the tracks at a 45 degree angle
    2. in the opposite direction of the train, following the tracks to the nearest crossing
    3. straight away from the tracks at a 90 degree angle, away from the oncoming train
    4. back toward the vehicle's cab and stay beside it until the train has passed

    Answer: A. If struck, the debris spreads out in the direction the train is moving, so walk toward the train's direction, away from the tracks at 45 degrees.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 56evacuate your vehicle and walk in the direction of the oncoming train and away from the tracks at a 45 degree angle.

  7. #7

    At a railroad crossing, if your vehicle is stuck, whom should you call first?

    1. 911 only, then the railroad
    2. Your dispatcher, then 911
    3. The emergency number on the ENS sign, then 911
    4. The railroad office after your tow company

    Answer: C. Check the signpost or signal housing for the ENS emergency number, call it first, then call 911.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 56Call emergency number on ENS first, then call 911.

  8. #8

    How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer unit to clear a single railroad track?

    1. About 5 seconds
    2. At least 14 seconds
    3. About 8 seconds
    4. About 25 seconds

    Answer: B. A typical tractor-trailer needs at least 14 seconds to clear a single track and more than 15 seconds for a double track.

    Source: North Dakota CDL Manual (AAMVA model), Section 2, p. 56It takes a typical tractor-trailer unit at least 14 seconds to clear a single track and more than 15 seconds to clear a double track.
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