Practice question
Why is it dangerous to cut in front of a large truck and then slow down suddenly?
Show the answer and the rule
C. The truck cannot stop quickly enough to avoid you
Large vehicles need more distance to stop, so they cannot stop quickly enough if you cut in and slow down.
Section 7 · Laws and Rules of the RoadNever cut in front of a large vehicle and then suddenly slow down or stop, because it cannot stop quickly enough to avoid hitting you.Section 7 · Laws and Rules of the RoadHeavier and faster vehicles need more distance to stop safely, so a loaded truck stops more slowly than an empty one.