Chapter 8 - Sharing the Roadway Flashcards

1
Q

motorcyclists should drive with their ___________ on any time of the day

A

headlights

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2
Q

motorcyclists increase their visibility by

A

putting reflective tape on their clothes and helmet

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3
Q

when riding a bicycle at night

A

you must have a headlight and reflectors

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4
Q

which brakes do cyclists have to control

A

the lever on the right handlebar operates the front brake and a foot pedal controls the rear brake

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5
Q

what can happen if one brake is applied to hard

A

it can lock and cause loss of control

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6
Q

mopeds are restricted from

A

high speed roads

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7
Q

When approaching a school bus with lights and sign on you should stop unless there is…

A

a median

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8
Q

Why are there so many collisions involving pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks in business districts

A

Many pedestrians assume that the drivers will yield the right of way

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9
Q

what do tractor-semi trailers have to do when making right turns?

A

they have to make wide right turns

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10
Q

most states do not require traffic from either direction to stop for ______________

A

local buses

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