Sharing The Road Flashcards
What are 4 crosswalk rules?
- If there are signs, both pedestrians and vehicles must obey
- May not pass any vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk
- Must yield to pedestrians when turning on a green signal
- Must yield to pedestrians when turning on a red signal is permitted after stopping.
What are the three things you must do when you see or hear an emergency vehicle?
- Move as close to the edge of the road as possible
- Stay out of intersections
- Remain stopped until vehicle passes
When do emergency vehicles have right of way?
When their sirens or lights are flashing
What are you not allowed to do if behind or going in direction of emergency vehicle?
Pass it
What is not allowed when approaching a service vehicle stopped on the side of the road?
To be in a lane adjacent
What should you not do around large trucks?
- Try not to pass on the right
- Never cut in front of a truck
What are the four no zones for a truck?
Side note zones
Rear no zones
Front no zones
Backing up no zones
What two things you should do approaching a stopped school bus with lights flashing?
- Stop 20 feet in front or behind bus
- Only start moving when school bus turns off lights or starts moving again
In what four instances should you expect to find bicyclists?
- On most types of roads
- All intersections
- In all kinds of weather
- At all times of day
Who has right of way between you and bicyclists?
Bicyclists
What three things should you remember when driving around bicyclists?
- Do not honk your horn
- Bicyclists will use arm to tell you their course of action
- Do not follow too closely
How many feet should you leave when passing bicyclists?
3 feet
What three things should you keep in mind regarding vehicle technology?
- Keep vehicle sensors clean and damage free
- Keep software technology up to date and follow manufacturer’s recommendations
Be familiar with technologies of your car
