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Scenario 85: 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: Scenario 85: 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. The correct answer is "A steep downhill grade requiring the use of lower gears to control speed.". This capacity-fill scenario 85 reinforces the same competency for the class2 bank and follows the certified explanation standard.
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