NC DMV, Chapter 6 Flashcards
Are bicycles vehicles?
Yes
Must bicycles obey the same law as motor vehicles?
Yes
What 3 things must bicyclists do?
Ride on the right side of the road, stop for stop signs and red lights, give hand signals
When can motor vehicles pass bicyclists?
When there is plenty of clearance and no oncoming traffic in the opposed lane
What must bicyclists have at night?
Light on the front visible to at least 300ft and back red or amber lights visible to 200ft
What are potential hazards to bicyclists on the road?
Left cross, drive out, and right hook
What must bicyclists have that are under the age of 16?
A helmet and be seated on a saddle seat
Who must be seated in a bicycle restraining seat?
People who 40lbs or less than 40 inches
What is the ratio of pedestrians being killed by motor vehicles in cities?
2/5
What is the ratio of pedestrians being killed by motor vehicles in rural areas?
1/10
What should all pedestrians do?
Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic, wear or carry something white, make yourself visible to drivers, be ready to move in case traffic can’t see you, a light to hold or wear at night for visibility
What 3 reasons make driving larger trucks more difficult than a passenger car?
They cannot gain speed as quickly, require additional turning room because rear wheels don’t follow the path of front wheels, they require additional stopping distance
What do motorists falsely assume about truckers?
They have more vision on the road because they sit higher
What is the rule of thumb about sharing the road with truckers?
If you can’t see the truck driver in his side-view mirror, he can’t see you
Do recreational vehicles and trailers have the same blind spots as passenger cars do?
No, more likely like truckers
What 3 things should you do when you approach vehicles towing trailers?
Watch for sway or possible hazards, sudden braking might cause the trailer to jackknife, and use extreme caution while passing a trailer and towing vehicle
What 4 precautions do drivers need to look for in motorcyclists and mopeds?
Give the same right of way as any other vehicle, motorcycles are entitled to the full width of lane, a moped should drive at the right side of the lane, and you must leave cyclists enough room to pass so wind stream won’t make the other vehicles lose control
When can regular vehicles pass a moped?
You must stay at least 2 feet to the left of the moped
Is it as difficult to see regular vehicles as much as mopeds and motorcycles on left-turn situations?
No
What is the ratio of motorcycles getting into crashes involving a car?
2/3
What is the most often excuse to crashing into a motorcycles?
They couldn’t see the rider
What can cause serious injury or death to a motorcyclist and mopeds at the fault of them?
They offer little or no protection that follow also follow Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Answer and explain why small motorcycles stop more quickly than a regular car.
They don’t accelerate rapidly especially going uphill, they stop more quickly unless there is a second rider, and poor road surfaces that make them brake or fall
What material on pavement can make the motorcyclist not excel as rapidly?
Sand, gravel, wet leaves, or water on the pavement
