Class 3 Commercial Driver Practice · Question
On a multi-lane highway, to compensate for off-tracking when turning left at an intersection, a straight truck driver should generally:
For a left turn, compensation for off-tracking means the driver should approach from closer to the centre line or even swing slightly right initially, to ensure
Start free practice for Class 3 Commercial Driver Practice
300 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
Question: On a multi-lane highway, to compensate for off-tracking when turning left at an intersection, a straight truck driver should generally:
Answer options:
- Stay tightly to the inside of the left turn lane
- Move into the rightmost lane before initiating the turn ✅ Approach the turn from closer to the centre line to allow the rear to clear the curb
- Accelerate rapidly through the turn to minimize off-tracking
Correct answer: Approach the turn from closer to the centre line to allow the rear to clear the curb
Explanation: For a left turn, compensation for off-tracking means the driver should approach from closer to the centre line or even swing slightly right initially, to ensure the rear of the truck clears the left curb or any obstacles.
Start free practice for Class 3 Commercial Driver Practice
300 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
More about Class 3 Commercial Driver Practice
Related Questions
- When performing a pre-trip inspection, what is the minimum air pressure required in an air brake system before
- When driving a straight truck, how should you pass a pedestrian walking on the shoulder of the road without a
- Scenario 1: Tare weight refers to:
- Scenario 2: Gross combination weight (GCW) is:
- Scenario 3: A retarder on a heavy truck is used to:
- Scenario 4: An e-log (ELD) records:
More for Class 3 Commercial Driver Practice candidates
Question explanations
- When performing a pre-trip inspection, what is the minimum air pressure required in an air brake system before
- When driving a straight truck, how should you pass a pedestrian walking on the shoulder of the road without a
- Scenario 1: Tare weight refers to:
- Scenario 2: Gross combination weight (GCW) is:
Ready to practice?
Free, no signup required. Build a wrong-question list as you go.
Start Free Class 3 Commercial Driver Practice Practice →Related courses
Other Canadian certifications candidates often prepare for alongside this one.