Question 5726
On this road with an uphill grade, what should the drivers of these passenger cars anticipate?
- That the bus will reduce its speed.
- That the bus will increase its speed.
- That the bus can kick up gravel.
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Correct answer: That the bus will reduce its speed.
Heavy vehicles tend to lose speed on uphill grades. In the image, a sign warns of a 10% uphill grade and the red bus is ahead, so the drivers of the passenger cars must expect it to get progressively slower.