District Of Columbia CDL DMV Endorsement Double 2

A large vehicle may need to swing right to make a left turn. If an intersection has two left turn lanes, the driver should choose the righthand land to begin their turn.

Swerving out of the way of a hazard is sometimes safer than trying to stop before reaching the hazard. You can usually turn away from something more quickly than you can come to a complete stop. However, swerving while in a vehicle that is either top-heavy or pulling multiple trailers may result in a rollover.

If you are involved in a crash, the three basic things you need to do are protect the area, notify the proper authorities, and care for anyone injured. It is important to protect the accident site immediately after the accident occurs to help prevent another crash from happening in the same location.

You can build up a "debt" of sleep if you do not sleep for adequate amounts of time. You can only catch up on the time that you "owe" by getting more sleep.

Doubles and triples should be inspected using the same process that is used to inspect other vehicles. A driver should expect a properly thorough inspection of a double or triple to take more time than an inspection of a smaller vehicle.

More than half of all accident-related truck driver deaths are a result of truck rollovers. To help prevent a rollover, be sure to load cargo low to the ground and centered on your rig. Take corners slowly and carefully.

Double and triple combinations are the most vulnerable to turning over as a result of the "crack-the-whip" effect.

Driving a combination vehicle usually requires more skill than driving a single vehicle. Combination vehicles are generally longer and heavier than single commercial vehicles.

Trailers equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are equipped on the left rear with a yellow malfunction lamp. If the malfunction lamp stays on after the engine has been started, the ABS is malfunctioning.

To prevent drowsiness on a long trip, strategies include getting adequate sleep beforehand; planning out the route and stopping points in advance; driving with a passenger; and driving at times during which you are normally awake.

Driving in fog is always dangerous. If possible, you should always avoid driving under foggy conditions.

The trailer service air line may also be referred to as the control line or signal line.

The controlled braking method for emergency stops involves applying the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels. Keep steering wheel movements small when braking in this way.

When inspecting the convertor dolly, make sure all components are present and in proper working condition. Be sure to check the upper and lower fifth wheel, the air lines, and the electric lines. The fifth wheel should be properly greased and securely mounted.

If your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks for any reason, you should immediately exit the vehicle and walk away from the tracks. Contact the proper emergency authorities.

A steering wheel should be held firmly with both hands, positioned on opposite sides of the wheel.

If you encounter an aggressive driver, the most important thing to do is get out of their way, if possible. Do not provoke the driver by challenging them or making eye contact, and do not let yourself be provoked by rude gestures they might make.

Always change lanes slowly and smoothly. If there is a vehicle in the other lane that you did not see before beginning to move, they will have more time to react to your vehicle.

To avoid hitting someone or something behind you, it is important to ensure that your vehicle does not roll backwards when starting from a stop. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, partly engage the clutch before taking your foot off the brake.

When starting a trip, be sure that all shut-off valves are in the open position, except for the last valves on the rear trailer. It is important that air reaches the brakes on all trailers and that the air is not able to escape from the back of the vehicle.