Sharing the Road

Larger vehicle and truck drivers have a better view in front and have bigger mirrors. They also have large blind spots called…

No zones

Large vehicles and commercial trucks take … to stop than passenger vehicles

longer

The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within … feet. A large vehicle traveling at the same speed can take up to … feet to stop

300 feet; 400 feet

When a vehicle turns, the rear wheels follow a longer path than the front wheels. True or false?

False. The rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels when turning

When driving near large vehicles and trucks, you should never change lanes directly in front of them. True or false?

True.

Always pass a large vehicle on the … side, then move …

left side; move ahead of it

You can drive next to a large vehicle or truck for as long as you want if done safely. True or false?

False. Do not drive next to large vehicles or trucks longer than you need to.

What are safety zones?

Spaces set aside for pedestrians waiting for buses, streetcars, and trolleys

Safety zones are marked by …

raised buttons or markers on a road

When are you allowed to drive through a safety zone?

Never. Do not drive through a safety zone under any condition

When a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or traffic light, you may pass at no more than … mph

10 mph

Do not overtake and pass a light rail vehicle or streetcar on the … side, unless…

left side; you are unable to pass on the right side due to the tracks being too close, you are on a one-way street, or a traffic officer directs otherwise

When sharing the road with light rail vehicles, you should be aware of …, as items like … or … can cause blind spots for the operator

where they operate; trees or buildings

You do not need to check for approaching light rail vehicles before you turn across the tracks. True or false?

False. always check for approaching light rail vehicles, and complete your turn only when the traffic light indicates you may proceed

Check for motorcycles and use your … when you … or …

mirrors; change lanes or enter a road

When driving behind a motorcyclist, allow a safe … second following distance.

three-second

You should give a motorcyclist the full lane whenever possible. True or false?

True

What is lane splitting?

When you share lanes with motorcycles

In what situation is it okay to pass a motorcycle in the same lane as you?

Never. Do not try to pass a motorcycle in the same lane as you

Give the right-of-way to any …, …, …, or other emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights

law enforcement vehicle, fire engine, ambulance

What do you do to let emergency vehicles pass?

drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicles have passed

What do you do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing emergency signal lights (hazard lights)?

move over and slow down

If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle, you should…

continue through the intersection. Then drive to the right as soon as it is safe to stop

It is against the law to follow within … feet of any emergency vehicle when their siren or flashing lights are on

300 feet

What can happen if you drive to the scene of a fire, collision, or other disaster?

You can be arrested

Some slow-moving vehicles have an … on their back, such as road maintenance vehicles, which usually travel at … mph or less

orange and red triangle; 25 mph

Other types of slow-moving vehicles that may operate on public roads include…

• scooter

• neighborhood electric vehicles

• golf carts

Watch for slow-moving vehicles when you see these signs or markings…

• NEV USE ONLY

• NEV ROUTE

NEVs and LSVs reach a max speed of … mph. They are restricted from roads where the speed limit is greater than … mph.

25 mph; 35 mph

If you see animals or livestock near the road, you should…

slow down or stop and proceed when it is safe.