Section Three

Question 1

True or False: In MIssouri, all motorcyclists are required by law to wear helmets.

Answer 1

False. Only those who are under the age of 26.

Question 2

True or False: Motorcyclists are often hard to see on the road by motorists.

Answer 2

True, especially at night time and poor weather conditions.

Question 3

When sharing the road with large trucks, what are the “blind spots” called?

Answer 3

No Zone

Question 4

When a driver sees a pedestrian standing at a legal crosswalk, what should you do?

Answer 4

The driver must slow down and yield to the pedestrian.

Question 5

When a driver sees a pedestrian with a guide dog or a white cane, what does this mean?

Answer 5

The pedestrian has a significant disability such as blindness. Must yield to the pedestrian if crossing a street.

Question 6

When sharing the road with bicyclists, what precautions should you take to avoid hitting them?

Answer 6

1. Be aware of “blind” spots.
2. Slow down.
3. Stop and yield when making a turn.
4. Pass only when it’s safe.

Question 7

True or False: One out of every three car accidents involves a road rage driver.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What are some behaviors that can be shown by a road rage driver?

Answer 8

• Yelling or screaming
• Honking the horn repeatedly
• Flashing headlights repeatedly
• Tailgating
• Cutting in front of other vehicles
• Swerving in-between lanes
• Braking or slowing down purposely
• Damaging another vehicle purposely
• Making rude hand gestures

Question 9

What should you do when you are confronted by a road rage driver?

Answer 9

1. Remain calm and do not react.
2. Contact 911 if you feel threatened.
3. Identify current location.
4. Get a physical description of driver and its vehicle.
5. Pull into a safe, lighted parking lot, if necessary to avoid a confrontation.