Q
21. You are driving in the right lane of a four-lane, undivided road. You come over a hill and find a car stopped ahead in your lane. You do not have room to stop. The hill blocks your view to the rear. The shoulder is clear. Which of these is most likely?
General Knowledgemedium
ASteer into the left lane.
BSteer to the right.
CUse hard braking and brace for collision.
Detailed Explanation
Here, the clear right shoulder offers an escape when stopping distance is insufficient. The hidden rear view makes the left lane uncertain.
Official reference: Oregon CDL Manual 2.17.1Correct Answer: Steer to the right.
Why This Matters on the CDL Test
Emergency steering.
How to Remember It
Check escape space.
Answer Review
Use the clear escape.
Why the other answers are weaker
- Steer into the left lane.A passing vehicle may be hidden.
- Use hard braking and brace for collision.A clear escape remains available.
Test-Day Checklist
- Read the question once for the topic, then read it again for the exact CDL action being tested in General Knowledge.
- Eliminate answers that sound convenient but skip an inspection, warning sign, or safety step.
- Say the correct rule out loud before moving on so you can recognize it when the exam changes the wording.
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