- A Tailgate
- B Match car speeds
- C Maintain extra following distance and avoid sudden lane changes Correct answer
- D Drive aggressively
Why this is the correct answer
Triples need space to maneuver and stop. Defensive driving is the only safe approach.
How this topic appears on the test
The Doubles & Triples CDL exam covers Driving as a recurring theme. Test-writers favor questions that probe whether the applicant has internalized the safe operating procedure, not merely memorized the rule. When you encounter a question on this topic, slow down and verify that the answer you've chosen describes what a careful, defensive driver would actually do — not what is technically permissible.
If you missed this question, that's exactly the right outcome of a practice session: the goal is to surface gaps before the actual test. Open your state CDL manual to the Driving section and re-read the relevant subchapter. Then come back and run through the rest of the Doubles & Triples practice exam.