Commercial Driver's License (General Knowledge) › Road Conditions
A hazard is ________________.
any road condition or driver that could potentially cause danger
a road condition that could potentially cause danger
not a relevant term related to commercial vehicle safety
a term for materials that are toxic or flammable
Hazard is a broad term that refers to any road condition or driver that could potentially cause danger. Hazardous materials are toxic or flammable. A patch of ice and a drunk driver are both considered hazards, by this definition.
In judging the safe speed on a deep downgrade, one must consider all of the following except ________________.
how fragile the cargo inside the vehicle is
how steep the grade is
how heavy the vehicle and cargo are combined
the quality and condition of the road
In assessing your safe speed on a downgrade, your primary concern must be the safety of yourself and the other drivers or pedestrians nearby. The fragile nature of your cargo is far from the greatest concern, as compared to safe travel for all humans involved or nearby.