Unit 3 chapter 11

Question 1

Injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from

Answer 1

The exposed position of the rider

Question 2

What makes it difficult for vehicle drivers to judge a motorcycle’s speed and distance?

Answer 2

The motorcycle’s smaller size.

Question 3

An oncoming motorcyclist is signaling for a left turn. A vehicle driver preparing to turn left in front of the motorcycle should complete the turn only after the motorcyclist has

Answer 3

started in the path of a left turn.

Question 4

Why are motorcyclists often difficult to see behind your vehicle?

Answer 4

The relatively small size of a motorcycle is lost in your blind-spot area

Question 5

To protect a tailgating motorcyclist while following another vehicle, you should

Answer 5

increase your following distance.

Question 6

When a motorcyclist is overtaking you, you should

Answer 6

maintain speed and lane position.

Question 7

As the driver of a vehicle, you should

Answer 7

flash your lights at a cyclist so he or she will move over. (?)

Question 8

A motorcyclist’s balance and stability depend on

Answer 8

the rider’s skill and experience.

Question 9

If the motorcyclist applies the front brake too hard the

Answer 9

front brake can lock up and cause loss of control

Question 10

A motorcyclist might have more difficulty stopping than a vehicle driver because

Answer 10

motorcycles require use of separate brakes for the front and rear.

Question 11

Death or injury to a motorcyclist often results because the motorcyclist

Answer 11

lacks protective equipment

Question 11

In terms of traction, the worst time for a motorcyclist is

Answer 11

immediately after the rain starts.

Question 12

How should a motorcyclist cross railroad tracks?

Answer 12

as close to a right angle as possible

Question 12

Motorcyclists can make themselves more visible at night by

Answer 12

putting reflective tape on their helmet and clothing

Question 12

To avoid traction-reducing conditions, motorcycle and scooter riders

Answer 12

change lane position.

Question 13

Mopeds are restricted from

Answer 13

high-speed roadways

Question 14

Mopeds might not be able to keep up with traffic flow because

Answer 14

they do not accelerate as quickly as a vehicle

Question 15

The pedestrians most at risk are

Answer 15

children and older persons

Question 16

Why are there many collisions involving pedestrians occurring at intersections and crosswalks in business districts?

Answer 16

many pedestrians assume that drivers will yield the right of way to anyone in the crosswalk

Question 17

When a person leaves a vehicle, he or she becomes

Answer 17

a pedestrian

Question 18

Most states require that when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a two-way street, others

Answer 18

in both directions must stop.

Question 19

If an emergency vehicle is approaching in heavy traffic, you should

Answer 19

pull as far right as possible

Question 20

Why should you stay out of the open space to the right of a truck that is turning?

Answer 20

They make very wide right turns.

Question 21

Low-speed vehicles are required to have

Answer 21

license plates and safety features such as turn signals, windshields, and seatbelts.

Question 22

What happens when you pass a large truck during rain or snow?

Answer 22

Both traction and visibility are decreased.