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After a truck has been stopped by an arrester bed, what should the driver expect and do?
- A.Expect the truck to need a tow out of the bed; stay clear of traffic, set warnings, and report the brake failure before any attempt to continue
- B.Rock the truck free by spinning the wheels
- C.Back out of the bed under power and continue the trip
- D.Leave the truck unreported and walk to the next town
Correct answer
A. Expect the truck to need a tow out of the bed; stay clear of traffic, set warnings, and report the brake failure before any attempt to continue
Why
The same resistance that stops the truck also traps it, and tearing out under power damages the drivetrain without fixing the brakes that failed. The event is a reportable emergency, and the truck moves again only after inspection and repair.
Manual topic: Runaway Ramps - After Stopping · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-245).