Lesson 9: Sharing The Road Flashcards

1
Q

What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle approaching?

A

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop - do not stop in a roundabout or intersection

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2
Q

Do you have to stop for an emergency vehicle on the opposite side of a divided roadway?

A

No

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3
Q

What is Michigan’s “Move Over” law?

A

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

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4
Q

When stopped at a railroad crossing, you should get no closer than how many feet from the tracks?

A

15 feet

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5
Q

Before reaching a RR crossing in slow and heavy traffic where do you stop?

A

Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding

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6
Q

What should we do at an unprotected railroad railroad crossing?

A

Reduce speed, search, and listen

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7
Q

What color overhead lights indicate that the school bus will be stopping soon?

A

Yellow

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8
Q

How long should we stay stopped for a school bus with red flashing lights on?

A

Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing

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9
Q

A school bus is stopped off the roadway ahead of you with its yellow hazard lights flashing. You should:

A

Slow down and prepare to stop. You may proceed cautiously

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10
Q

Where should a driver stop in relation to a stop line or crosswalk?

A

Before the stop line or crosswalk (within 2 feet)

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11
Q

Where may you encounter equestrians (horses)?

A

Along the road and events like parades

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12
Q

What is a tractor-trailer?

A

Semi truck

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13
Q

If you notice a tractor-trailer at an intersection that is planning on turning you can expect?

A

They will need more space, and may have to use an additional lane to complete their turn

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14
Q

You want to pass a large truck traveling on the expressway, what is the best method for passing?

A

Pass quickly on the left to stay out of the driver’s blind spot by moving ahead of it

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15
Q

Why is it a bad idea to cut in front of a semi-truck too quickly?

A

The truck may not be able to stop quickly enough to avoid hitting you

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16
Q

How much space should we give a bicycle while passing?

A

At least 3 feet

17
Q

If we are driving on a road with a bicycle lane, we need to do what before turning?

A

Check to our right, including our blind spot for bicycles before turning

18
Q

If the intersection yoy are stopping at has a sidewalk you should stop?

A

Before the sidewalk

19
Q

If you see a blind pedestrian near the road when should you yield to them?

A

At all times

20
Q

What is the acceptable response when approaching a blind pedestrian crossing the street who is using a white cane or using a guide dog?

A

Stop and wait

21
Q

Should you give motorcycles more or less following distance?

22
Q

Why should you always look for motorcycles when lane changing?

A

The motorcycle’s small size makes it harder to see and judge it’s speed and distance

23
Q

When another vehicle is passing you what should you do?

A

Maintain your speed and lane position

24
Q

What should you do if a passing vehicle cuts into your stop distance, when returning to their lane?

A

Slow down and check for open zones on your right

25
Q

In which driving environment do we most often see bicyclists, mopeds, and pedestrians?

A

An urban environment

26
Q

Before turning in an urban environment you should always check for?

A

Pedestrians and bicyclists

27
Q

Before turning right in an urban environment you should always check for?

A

Check to your right for bicyclists

28
Q

True or false: If you are not able to complete a pass before entering a no-passing zone, you should not begin the pass.

29
Q

If a deer runs out into the roadway what should you do?

A

Concentrate on braking and steering

30
Q

If you see farm machinery ahead of you what should you do?

A

Adjust your speed and position