What action must you take when a car approaches a close clearance?

What action must you take when a car approaches a close clearance?

• A. Continue riding
• B. Dismount the car prior to reaching the close clearance
• C. Stand on the side of the car
• D. Use a whistle

Answer: (B)

When a car is approaching a tight space, you risk being pinched or crushed between the car and nearby structures or other equipment. Getting off the car before you reach that narrow gap keeps you away from the pinch point and on solid ground where you can move to a safe position. Riding on or alongside the car doesn’t remove the danger if the car shifts or the clearance narrows. A whistle helps warn others, but it doesn’t remove you from the hazard. So the needed action is to dismount prior to reaching the close clearance.

When a car is approaching a tight space, you risk being pinched or crushed between the car and nearby structures or other equipment. Getting off the car before you reach that narrow gap keeps you away from the pinch point and on solid ground where you can move to a safe position. Riding on or alongside the car doesn’t remove the danger if the car shifts or the clearance narrows. A whistle helps warn others, but it doesn’t remove you from the hazard. So the needed action is to dismount prior to reaching the close clearance.