Chapter 8: Sharing the Road with Others

What is the penalty for a pedestrian under 17 who violates pedestrian laws?

$22 fine

What is the penalty for a motorist who fails to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

$200 fine, 2 points, and up to 15 days community service

In bad weather, a truck can take as much as what percent longer to stop?

25 percent longer

What are the blind spots around a large truck or bus called?

No-Zones

What should you do if a truck driver cannot see you in their rearview mirrors?

You are in a no-zone (blind spot) and should move

State law requires all non-emergency vehicles to yield to buses when?

When they are re-entering traffic after dropping off/picking up passengers

What is the speed limit when passing a horse-drawn vehicle or horseback rider?

25 mph or less

When must horse-drawn vehicles display a front light?

30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise (or if visibility is

What is the "Safe Passing Law" requirement for passing a cyclist/pedestrian?

Allow at least a 4-foot safety zone

If you cannot give 4 feet of space under the Safe Passing Law, what must you do?

Slow to 25 mph and be prepared to stop

What is the fine for violating the Safe Passing Law if bodily injury results?

$500 fine and 2 points

How long does it take a freight train traveling 55 mph to stop?

A mile or more

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming, which way should you run?

At a 45-degree angle in the direction the train is coming from

What is a Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV)?

A four-wheeled vehicle with a speed of 20-25 mph

When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, how far back should you stop?

30 feet before the crosswalk