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Question:

If somebody is following you too closely, what should you do?

1. Decrease your following distance

2. Tap your brakes several times

3. Put on your warning flashers

4. None of the above

Answer: None of the above

Explanation
Don’t let somebody tailgating you push you into rash actions. Keep your following distance (the space between you and the vehicle ahead) constant, or make it larger if you can. That will give the vehicle behind space to enter if they choose to overtake, and give you room to slow down more gently, cutting the risk of being run into from behind.
This question is in Section 1: General Knowledge of our CDL Test Guide. Explore now!
Related Question

Question: If, within a three-year period, you are handed a second conviction for violating railroad crossing regulations, what will your punishment be?

120-day disqualification

Your first violation of railroad crossing regulations will earn a 60-day disqualification, your second (within a three-year period) a 120-day disqualification and your third will disqualify you for a year.

Question: Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. When should you turn off your engine?

Turn it off before unhooking the hose.

If your engine must be on when you are pumping a load of compressed gas, it adds additional danger. As soon as the delivery is completed, turn off the engine before you unhook the hose.

Question: You are hauling hazardous materials and you find that one of your tires is leaking, you must:

Stop at the nearest safe place and fix it.

Question: A disruptive passenger:

Should not be discharged where it would be unsafe for them.

Question: The best way to tell if your trailer has started to skid is to

see it in your mirrors.

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