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1
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Space ahead - what should ur following distance be?

A

If 30mph or less 2-3 secs may be enough, if going faster at least 4 secs

Watch when rear of vehicle in front passes stationary object, count secs it takes u to reach it

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Space ahead - when should u leave xtra room?

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-Driver behind wants 2 pass
-Emergency vehicles
-Approaching railrd
-Stopped on hill/incline/uphill
-Slippery Rd
-Following motorcycles/bikes
-Following large vehicles
-Followed closely

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How should u position urself in lane?

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dont crowd centerline, generally safest 2 drive in center of ur lane

Ofc consider ur hazard difference splitting

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4
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How close can u follow a firetruck?

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Illegal 2 follow closer than 500ft behind firetruck

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5
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What r some vehicles required to stop at railrd xings?

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Transit buses, school buses, vehicles carrying hazardous materials

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Space behind - if ur parallel parking & there’s traffic behind u what should u do?

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Turn signal, pull next 2 parking space & let drivers pass b4 parking

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What should u do if tailgated?

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If there’s a right lane move right

Otherwise wait till Rd ahead is clear & gradually slow to encourage passing

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8
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If u have to drive so slowly ur making driver behind u slow down what should u do?

A

Pull over to let them pass

Some 2wy rds have turnout areas u can use or passing lanes

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Taking hazards 1 @ a time ex.

What should u do if u wanna pass a bike but there’s an oncoming vehicle?

A

Slow, wait till the oncoming vehicle passes, then pass bike

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10
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Split dff. between hazards

Where in the lane should u drive w parked cars on one side & on oncoming vs on the other?

A

Ex. Drive center between parked & oncoming vehicles

If one is more dangerous than other leave a bit more space on dangerous side
Ex. If oncoming vehicle pulling tractor trailer give it xtra space

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How can u avoid driving next 2 other vehicles on multi lane rds?

A

Move up, drop back or change lanes.

If conditions on 1 side change check the other

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How should u give stopped emergency vehicles space on highways with @ least 4 lanes, @ least 2 moving ur direction?

A

Change lanes
Choose lane w most open space on either side of ur vehicle

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How should u give stopped emergency vehicles space on highways/rds w less than 4 lanes?

A

Slow down & pass to left

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How should u give stopped emergency vehicles space?

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On highways w 4+ lanes change lanes

Less than 4 lanes pass to left

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15
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How big of a space do u need to merge into?

A

4+ sec gap

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16
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If other traffic is merging into ur lane what should u do?

A

Change lanes to give them space if safe

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17
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If moving multiple lanes over

A

Take them 1 @ a time

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How can you avoid getting stuck partway across a rd etc?

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Know for certain what drivers are doing b4 u proceed w decisions - turn signal ex.

Green light wait 4 anyone blocking u 2 clear

Check 4 ppl B4 turning left

Xing railrd tracks make sure can cross without stopping on tracks

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19
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What’s one way to tell if you’re at a safe distance from oncoming vehicles in the passingv lane to pass?

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Far away vehicle generally looks like it’s still
If u can see that it’s approaching u may be too close 2 pass
If unsure wait till they’re gone

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20
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How many vehicles is it safe 2 pass at a time?

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Only 1, don’t count on having time 2 pass multiple

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How far from a hill/curve must u b 2 pass?

Mile/sec

A

Don’t pass within 1/3 mile/15 secs of hill/curve

Assume there’s an oncoming vehicle u can’t see over hill/around curve.

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22
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Is it ok to pass in intersections?

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No
Intersections include railrds & shopping enterances

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23
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Before you pass check for these traffic & Rd conditions that might cause other drivers to move into ur lane:

A
  • peds&bikes on Rd/shoulder
  • narrow bridge/other reduced lane width
  • ice, pothole, smth on Rd, uneven pavement
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24
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How can you tell you have enough space 2 return when passing?

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When u can see both headlights of vehicle u passed in rearview

don’t count on others 2 make room 4 u

25
Q

Is it ok to pass near a railrd grade xing?

A

No don’t pass if railrd xing ahead

26
Q

Space 4 bikers
Driving in bike lane
Passing space
When 2 pass left of ped/bike
Driving on left

A

Only drive in bike lane 2 turn or 2 cross lane 2 park by curb

@ least 3+ft space between any part of ur vehicle & bike ur passing

Pass left of ped/bike that’s on right shoulder or bike lane

Don’t drive on left side of rd when ped/bike approaching if width or condition of rd, shoulder or bike lane makes it unsafe

27
Q

When can you stop halfway across a street?

A

When next to a median divider wider than the length of ur vehicle

28
Q

How can you avoid getting stuck across a lane w oncoming vehicles when turning left?

A

Check 4 bikes, peds & v b4 turning so u don’t need 2 stop partway thru

29
Q

Why should u never assume drivers will give u space?
Aka
Why should u not turn just bc approaching v has turn signal on?

A

Don’t turn just bc approaching vehicle has turn signal on
They might be turning after passing u or or their signal didn’t turn off esp motorcycles
WAIT TILL THEY ACTUALLY START TURNING

30
Q

How large a gap do u need 2 pass at 55mph?

A

10 sec gap in oncoming traffic & in sight distance

31
Q

How much space is needed to pass at 55mph
(Ft/mile)

A

55mph u & oncoming vehicle travel >800ft in 10 secs, meaning u need 1600ft or 1/3 mile to pass

32
Q

How should u drive in work zones?

A

Slow down & be attentive

33
Q

How should u drive coming up 2 railrd xings?

A

Slow down & be attentive

34
Q

How should u drive near toll plazas?

A

Slow down & be attentive

35
Q

How should u drive in slippery rds?

A

Slow down
Give xtra room to everyone

36
Q

What should u do if driver behind u wants 2 pass?

A

Slow down & drop back to give them room to return

Always give xtra room

37
Q

Should ur following distance change when ur behind motorcycles & bikes?
Hazard splitting?
Room on sides?

A

Give motorcycles and bikes extra room no matter where on the rd they are

Give xtra room on sides, be generous with space 4 them when splitting hazard difference

38
Q

How should u drive when following or next to large vehicles?

A

Give them extra space
B attentive and ready 2 slow/react

Strongly avoid driving right next to them
Change lanes 2 avoid being next to them if safe
If might be in blindspot speed up/drop back to visibility

39
Q

How should u drive when being followed closely?

A

Give extra space to person behind u

Change lanes if safe

If being tailgated and all traffic is clear, gradually slow down 2 encourage them 2 pass

40
Q

How should u drive around emergency vehicles?

A

Give them extra space
Be attentive
Be ready to slow down

41
Q

Why should u give ppl xtra space approaching railrds?

A

U & driver ahead has room 2 stop

Some vehicles required 2 always stop @ railrd xings

42
Q

Why should u give xtra room when stopped on a hill/incline?

A

In case v ahead rolls, in case v is slow going up, in case u pick up speed going down

43
Q

Why shouldnt u pass in intersections?

A

Can’t see what’s happening in intersection bc view blocked by driver ur passing

Drivers turning right into approaching lane won’t expect u 2 be oncoming in their lane

Big vehicles swing wide & sometimes cross centerline 2 turn

44
Q

When is it ok 2 drive in a bike lane?

A

Only when turning or when crossing bike lane is necessary 2 park by the curb.

Otherwise NEVER

45
Q

How much space should be between u & and biker ur passing/overtaking?

A

@ least 3+ft space between any part of ur vehicle & the bike

46
Q

How should u pass bicyclists?

A

Pass 2 left of ped/bike who’s on right shoulder or bike lane

@ distance that clearly avoids contact w them

47
Q

When can u drive in the left lane if bikes/peds r approaching?

A

When width & condition of rd, shoulder &/or bike lane is safe for it

48
Q

Where should u check 4 bikes & be xtra attentive?

A

Scan intersections
When changing lanes
Turning
Backing check for bikes out of normal range of view

49
Q

What should u do instead of trying to share lane w biker?

A

Follow bike & wait till safe 2 pass.

Never attempt 2 share lane w bike

50
Q

If bike needs room in ur lane and there’s multiple lanes for traffic in the same direction what should u do?

A

Move to lane immediately left if safe

51
Q

What should u take into account when considering how much space u give ppl?

A

Remember to think ab projecting mirrors, loads & other possible hazards that r part of ur vehicle space

Higher speed limit = xtra space more important

52
Q

Can you tell what speed a bike is travelling?
Why might bikers change position while biking?

A

Bikes may b faster or slower than u think or may change position 2 avoid hazards u cant see

53
Q

Is it ok to pass a bike B4 turning?

A

If turning right don’t pass bike right b4 turning, slow & let bike clear intersection 1st

54
Q

Since your brakes are stronger than a bikes, you should;

A

Not slow or stop quickly after passing bike

55
Q

Extra room 4 driver who wants 2 pass u

R

A

Just a reminder mark yellow/green/blue unless forgor completely

56
Q

Xtra room ahead 4 emergency vehicles
R

A

R

57
Q

Extra room approaching railrd
R

A

R

58
Q

Xtra room stopped on hill/uphill
R

A

R

59
Q

Extra room slippery Rd, following bike/mc, following large v, or being followed closely
R

A

R

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