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What is a leading cause of vehicle rollover after dropping off the road onto the shoulder?
What is a leading cause of vehicle rollover after dropping off the road onto the shoulder?
- Applying full braking immediately
- Not downshifting properly
- Making sudden steering movements (correct)
- Accelerating rapidly
Why is driving at a reduced speed important for preventing vehicle rollovers?
Why is driving at a reduced speed important for preventing vehicle rollovers?
- To extend the engine life
- To enjoy the scenery
- To increase control over the vehicle (correct)
- To save fuel
What action should operators take when bringing the vehicle back onto the road surface after dropping off?
What action should operators take when bringing the vehicle back onto the road surface after dropping off?
- Apply full brakes to stop quickly
- Accelerate rapidly to gain momentum
- Gently steer using lower gear and feathered acceleration (correct)
- Make sudden, drastic steering movements
Why are emergency apparatus vulnerable to rollovers?
Why are emergency apparatus vulnerable to rollovers?
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What should operators do when an apparatus drops off the road onto the shoulder?
What should operators do when an apparatus drops off the road onto the shoulder?
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How should operators handle the brakes when dropping off the road onto the shoulder?
How should operators handle the brakes when dropping off the road onto the shoulder?
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