Lesson 9: Sharing The Road Flashcards
What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle approaching?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop - do not stop in a roundabout or intersection
Do you have to stop for an emergency vehicle on the opposite side of a divided roadway?
No
What is Michigan’s “Move Over” law?
Slow down and move over at least one lane for all emergency and service vehicles on the side of the road. If it is not possible to move over, you must slow down at least 10 mph under the speed limit
When stopped at a railroad crossing, you should get no closer than how many feet from the tracks?
15 feet
Before reaching a RR crossing in slow and heavy traffic where do you stop?
Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding
What should we do at an unprotected railroad railroad crossing?
Reduce speed, search, and listen
What color overhead lights indicate that the school bus will be stopping soon?
Yellow
How long should we stay stopped for a school bus with red flashing lights on?
Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing
A school bus is stopped off the roadway ahead of you with its yellow hazard lights flashing. You should:
Slow down and prepare to stop. You may proceed cautiously
Where should a driver stop in relation to a stop line or crosswalk?
Before the stop line or crosswalk (within 2 feet)
Where may you encounter equestrians (horses)?
Along the road and events like parades
What is a tractor-trailer?
Semi truck
If you notice a tractor-trailer at an intersection that is planning on turning you can expect?
They will need more space, and may have to use an additional lane to complete their turn
You want to pass a large truck traveling on the expressway, what is the best method for passing?
Pass quickly on the left to stay out of the driver’s blind spot by moving ahead of it
Why is it a bad idea to cut in front of a semi-truck too quickly?
The truck may not be able to stop quickly enough to avoid hitting you
How much space should we give a bicycle while passing?
At least 3 feet
If we are driving on a road with a bicycle lane, we need to do what before turning?
Check to our right, including our blind spot for bicycles before turning
If the intersection yoy are stopping at has a sidewalk you should stop?
Before the sidewalk
If you see a blind pedestrian near the road when should you yield to them?
At all times
What is the acceptable response when approaching a blind pedestrian crossing the street who is using a white cane or using a guide dog?
Stop and wait
Should you give motorcycles more or less following distance?
More
Why should you always look for motorcycles when lane changing?
The motorcycle’s small size makes it harder to see and judge it’s speed and distance
When another vehicle is passing you what should you do?
Maintain your speed and lane position
What should you do if a passing vehicle cuts into your stop distance, when returning to their lane?
Slow down and check for open zones on your right
