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A sign showing a truck with a downhill slope and a percentage (e.g., '6% GRADE') indicates what for a bus driver?
A 'GRADE' sign alerts drivers to a significant incline or decline. For bus drivers, a steep downhill grade requires downshifting to lower gears to maintain spee
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Question: A sign showing a truck with a downhill slope and a percentage (e.g., '6% GRADE') indicates what for a bus driver?
Answer options: ✅ A steep downhill grade requiring the use of lower gears to control speed.
- A recommended speed limit for commercial vehicles on the upcoming downgrade.
- A designated truck climbing lane ahead.
- A warning that the road surface may be slippery due to the grade.
Correct answer: A steep downhill grade requiring the use of lower gears to control speed.
Explanation: A 'GRADE' sign alerts drivers to a significant incline or decline. For bus drivers, a steep downhill grade requires downshifting to lower gears to maintain speed control and prevent brake fade.
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