Sharing The Road Flashcards
Who should you be cautious with when operating your vehicle?
Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycle riders
What should you slow to when you see a yellow flashing pedestrian light?
30km/h
How do pedestrians indicate that they want to cross?
By raising an arm at a right angle
What should you do if a pedestrian wants to cross the street?
Stop your vehicle safely. And the yield the right of way to the pedestrian
Is it legal to pass a vehicle when you are approaching a crosswalk?
No
How can you tell if a pedestrian is visually impaired?
Some will have a white came or a dog
What does do not overdrive your headlights mean?
This means you should drive so you are able to stop your vehicle within the distance you can clearly see with your headlights
Until what age do you have to wear a helmet while on a bicycle?
18 yrs
When is a cyclist a pedestrian?
When they are walking a bike
What portion of the lane do motorcycle riders travel in?
The left. To make them more visible to other road users.
Why should you allow extra space between you and a motorcycle?
Because they can brake really fast
Why should you increase your following time with commercial vehicles?
So your viewing area is larger and you are not in their blind spot
How do you know if you are too close to the back of a commercial vehicle?
You can’t see both side view mirrors
What is the maximum speed a school bus may go?
90km/h
When approving a school bus from any direction on an undivided highway what tells you that you should be prepared to stop?
When it had flashing alternating Amber lights