CHAPTER 2 - 3 SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHER ROAD USERS

Question 1

Do bicycles use a full lane?

Answer 1

No, there may be bike lane on the right of the road - otherwise, they ride close to the right edge of the road. Nonetheless, cyclists are permitted to be on the road when they are turning left from a left-turn lane, or when they are travelling at the same traffic speed.

Question 2

What does the white road symbol means?

Answer 2

indicates a bike lane

Question 3

what does the chevron sign means?

Answer 3

indicates the lane is shared

Question 4

Do motorcycles use a full lane?

Answer 4

Yes, treat them like other vehicles when driving

Question 5

what is the approx stopping distance for standard vehicles riding at 80 km/h? and for large commercial vehicles at 80 km/h?

Answer 5

• approx 60m - approx 90m

Question 6

Do horse-drawn vehicles/buggies use a full lane?

Answer 6

No, horse-drawn vehicles/open or closed-buggies typically use the shoulders of the road. They may straddle or enter the paved road only where shoulders are narrow or no shoulder exists.

Question 7

What is a “bus bay”? What are the 3 types of bus bays?

Answer 7

• bus bay is a stopping area for municipal buses - 3 types: 1. Mid-block indented bus bay 2. Indentation immediately before/after intersections 3. Bus-stop areas btw 2 designated parking areas

Question 8

What is A?B?C?D?

Answer 8

A - mid-block indented bus bay

B - an identation before an intersection

C - an indentation after an intersection

D - bus stop btw 2 parking areas

Question 9

Where are the blind spots of large commercial vehicles?

Answer 9