Slow-moving heavy vehicles

Slow-moving heavy vehicles: what it means

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What it means

Heavy vehicles travel slowly down a descent (a downhill) ahead.

What you must do

Slow down. Particularly in mountainous areas with sharp curves, be able to stop within the distance you can see.

Where you see it

Especially in mountainous areas.

Remember

A slow truck may be just past the next curve. Be able to stop within the distance you can see.

Remember to allow for a longer stopping distance on a descent, especially when your vehicle is heavily laden (carrying a heavy load).

Test yourself

Question 1
The Slow-moving heavy vehicles warning sign is found especially in which areas?
- A Built-up areas
- B Mountainous areas
- C Areas near sports fields
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Answer: B: Mountainous areas
The Slow-moving heavy vehicles sign is found mostly in mountainous areas.
Question 2
Which of these signs warns that heavy vehicles travel slowly down a descent?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture C
This sign warns you that heavy vehicles travel slowly down a descent.
Question 3
You pass a Slow-moving heavy vehicles sign in a mountainous area with sharp curves and reduce speed. Within what distance must you be able to stop?
- A Within the length of the descent
- B Within twice the length of your vehicle
- C Within the distance you can see
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Answer: C: Within the distance you can see
You must slow down and be able to stop within the distance you can see.

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