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As a truck driver, what is the "Heavy Vehicle Formula" used to calculate safe maneuvers?

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Correct Incorrect The Heavy Vehicle Formula helps you calculate safe braking distances. For every 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds under 40 MPH, allow 1 second of stopping time. Add another second for speeds above 40 MPH to ensure proper reaction time.

As a truck driver, what is the "Heavy Vehicle Formula" used to calculate safe maneuvers?

• Every 10 feet of vehicle length under 40 MPH is one second; add an additional second when driving over 40 MPH
• Every 10 feet of vehicle length under 60 MPH is four seconds; add an additional two seconds when driving over 60 MPH
• Don't do math; brake by feel
• Every 20 feet of vehicle length under 40 MPH is three seconds; add an additional second when driving over 40 MPH