Utah Permit Test Study Guide 4: Sharing the Road

33 question-and-answer flashcards covering safe practices for sharing the road with motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, school buses, emergency vehicles, large trucks, trains, and animals in Utah.

How much following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle?

At least 4 seconds.

Why should you give motorcycles extra space on the road?

Because they can stop faster and are harder to see.

When passing a motorcycle, how much lane space should you give it?

The full lane.

Can motorcycles be hidden in a driver’s blind spots?

Yes.

Should you ever share a lane side-by-side with a motorcycle?

No, always give them a full lane.

When driving near a bicyclist, what minimum space should you allow when passing?

At least 3 feet.

May bicyclists use the full traffic lane when necessary?

Yes, if it is required for their safety.

Should you honk your horn at a bicyclist to alert them?

No, it can startle them.

What is the proper action at a crosswalk if a pedestrian is crossing?

Yield and stop for the pedestrian.

Do you have to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk even if they are on the opposite side?

Yes, always.

What should you do when a pedestrian is at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection?

Yield the right of way to the pedestrian.

Should you ever stop your vehicle while standing inside a crosswalk?

No.

What must you do when approaching a school bus displaying flashing red lights?

Stop in both directions.

When is it permitted to pass a school bus with flashing red lights?

Only after the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

On a divided highway, when do you have to stop for a school bus?

Only if you are on the same side of the road as the bus.

What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens?

Pull over to the right and stop.

How close may you legally follow behind an emergency vehicle?

No closer than 500 feet.

When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, what action should you take?

Move over or slow down.

Why should you give large trucks extra space on the road?

They need more room to turn and stop.

Where are a large truck’s major blind spots, also known as no-zones?

Directly in front, directly behind, and along each side of the truck.

Should you cut in front of a large truck after passing it?

No, because the truck needs more stopping distance.

Why is it unsafe to drive beside a large truck for an extended time?

You may be staying in the truck’s blind spot.

Why do trucks often make wide right turns?

They require extra space to complete the turn.

If you are stopped behind a large truck at a traffic light, what should you do?

Stay back far enough so the driver can see you.

What must you do at a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing.

If a train is approaching a crossing, how far from the tracks must you stop?

At least 15 feet away.

Is it ever safe to try to beat a train at a railroad crossing?

No, never.

What should you do if your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks?

Get out and run away from the tracks at an angle toward the train.

What does a slow-moving vehicle emblem look like?

A red-orange triangle mounted on the back of the vehicle.

Name some typical examples of slow-moving vehicles.

Farm equipment, animal-drawn vehicles, and construction equipment.

How should you pass a horse-drawn vehicle or animals on the road?

Slow down and pass carefully.

Do animals or horseback riders have the right of way on rural roads?

Yes; treat them like pedestrians.

Should you use your horn near animals on or beside the roadway?

No, it could scare them.