Sharing Space Flashcards
Space ahead - what should ur following distance be?
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
Space ahead - when should u leave xtra room?
-Driver behind wants 2 pass
-Emergency vehicles
-Approaching railrd
-Stopped on hill/incline/uphill
-Slippery Rd
-Following motorcycles/bikes
-Following large vehicles
-Followed closely
How should u position urself in lane?
dont crowd centerline, generally safest 2 drive in center of ur lane
Ofc consider ur hazard difference splitting
How close can u follow a firetruck?
Illegal 2 follow closer than 500ft behind firetruck
What r some vehicles required to stop at railrd xings?
Transit buses, school buses, vehicles carrying hazardous materials
Space behind - if ur parallel parking & there’s traffic behind u what should u do?
Turn signal, pull next 2 parking space & let drivers pass b4 parking
What should u do if tailgated?
If there’s a right lane move right
Otherwise wait till Rd ahead is clear & gradually slow to encourage passing
If u have to drive so slowly ur making driver behind u slow down what should u do?
Pull over to let them pass
Some 2wy rds have turnout areas u can use or passing lanes
Taking hazards 1 @ a time ex.
What should u do if u wanna pass a bike but there’s an oncoming vehicle?
Slow, wait till the oncoming vehicle passes, then pass bike
Split dff. between hazards
Where in the lane should u drive w parked cars on one side & on oncoming vs on the other?
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
How can u avoid driving next 2 other vehicles on multi lane rds?
Move up, drop back or change lanes.
If conditions on 1 side change check the other
How should u give stopped emergency vehicles space on highways with @ least 4 lanes, @ least 2 moving ur direction?
Change lanes
Choose lane w most open space on either side of ur vehicle
How should u give stopped emergency vehicles space on highways/rds w less than 4 lanes?
Slow down & pass to left
How should u give stopped emergency vehicles space?
On highways w 4+ lanes change lanes
Less than 4 lanes pass to left
How big of a space do u need to merge into?
4+ sec gap
If other traffic is merging into ur lane what should u do?
Change lanes to give them space if safe
If moving multiple lanes over
Take them 1 @ a time
How can you avoid getting stuck partway across a rd etc?
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
What’s one way to tell if you’re at a safe distance from oncoming vehicles in the passingv lane to pass?
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
How many vehicles is it safe 2 pass at a time?
Only 1, don’t count on having time 2 pass multiple
How far from a hill/curve must u b 2 pass?
Mile/sec
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.
Is it ok to pass in intersections?
No
Intersections include railrds & shopping enterances
Before you pass check for these traffic & Rd conditions that might cause other drivers to move into ur lane:
- peds&bikes on Rd/shoulder
- narrow bridge/other reduced lane width
- ice, pothole, smth on Rd, uneven pavement
How can you tell you have enough space 2 return when passing?
When u can see both headlights of vehicle u passed in rearview
don’t count on others 2 make room 4 u
Is it ok to pass near a railrd grade xing?
No don’t pass if railrd xing ahead
Space 4 bikers
Driving in bike lane
Passing space
When 2 pass left of ped/bike
Driving on left
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
When can you stop halfway across a street?
When next to a median divider wider than the length of ur vehicle
How can you avoid getting stuck across a lane w oncoming vehicles when turning left?
Check 4 bikes, peds & v b4 turning so u don’t need 2 stop partway thru
Why should u never assume drivers will give u space?
Aka
Why should u not turn just bc approaching v has turn signal on?
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
How large a gap do u need 2 pass at 55mph?
10 sec gap in oncoming traffic & in sight distance
How much space is needed to pass at 55mph
(Ft/mile)
55mph u & oncoming vehicle travel >800ft in 10 secs, meaning u need 1600ft or 1/3 mile to pass
How should u drive in work zones?
Slow down & be attentive
How should u drive coming up 2 railrd xings?
Slow down & be attentive
How should u drive near toll plazas?
Slow down & be attentive
How should u drive in slippery rds?
Slow down
Give xtra room to everyone
What should u do if driver behind u wants 2 pass?
Slow down & drop back to give them room to return
Always give xtra room
Should ur following distance change when ur behind motorcycles & bikes?
Hazard splitting?
Room on sides?
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
How should u drive when following or next to large vehicles?
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
How should u drive when being followed closely?
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
How should u drive around emergency vehicles?
Give them extra space
Be attentive
Be ready to slow down
Why should u give ppl xtra space approaching railrds?
U & driver ahead has room 2 stop
Some vehicles required 2 always stop @ railrd xings
Why should u give xtra room when stopped on a hill/incline?
In case v ahead rolls, in case v is slow going up, in case u pick up speed going down
Why shouldnt u pass in intersections?
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
When is it ok 2 drive in a bike lane?
Only when turning or when crossing bike lane is necessary 2 park by the curb.
Otherwise NEVER
How much space should be between u & and biker ur passing/overtaking?
@ least 3+ft space between any part of ur vehicle & the bike
How should u pass bicyclists?
Pass 2 left of ped/bike who’s on right shoulder or bike lane
@ distance that clearly avoids contact w them
When can u drive in the left lane if bikes/peds r approaching?
When width & condition of rd, shoulder &/or bike lane is safe for it
Where should u check 4 bikes & be xtra attentive?
Scan intersections
When changing lanes
Turning
Backing check for bikes out of normal range of view
What should u do instead of trying to share lane w biker?
Follow bike & wait till safe 2 pass.
Never attempt 2 share lane w bike
If bike needs room in ur lane and there’s multiple lanes for traffic in the same direction what should u do?
Move to lane immediately left if safe
What should u take into account when considering how much space u give ppl?
Remember to think ab projecting mirrors, loads & other possible hazards that r part of ur vehicle space
Higher speed limit = xtra space more important
Can you tell what speed a bike is travelling?
Why might bikers change position while biking?
Bikes may b faster or slower than u think or may change position 2 avoid hazards u cant see
Is it ok to pass a bike B4 turning?
If turning right don’t pass bike right b4 turning, slow & let bike clear intersection 1st
Since your brakes are stronger than a bikes, you should;
Not slow or stop quickly after passing bike
Extra room 4 driver who wants 2 pass u
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Just a reminder mark yellow/green/blue unless forgor completely
Xtra room ahead 4 emergency vehicles
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Extra room approaching railrd
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Xtra room stopped on hill/uphill
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Extra room slippery Rd, following bike/mc, following large v, or being followed closely
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