Unit 3 chapter 11 Flashcards
Injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from
The exposed position of the rider
What makes it difficult for vehicle drivers to judge a motorcycle’s speed and distance?
The motorcycle’s smaller size.
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
started in the path of a left turn.
Why are motorcyclists often difficult to see behind your vehicle?
The relatively small size of a motorcycle is lost in your blind-spot area
To protect a tailgating motorcyclist while following another vehicle, you should
increase your following distance.
When a motorcyclist is overtaking you, you should
maintain speed and lane position.
As the driver of a vehicle, you should
flash your lights at a cyclist so he or she will move over. (?)
A motorcyclist’s balance and stability depend on
the rider’s skill and experience.
If the motorcyclist applies the front brake too hard the
front brake can lock up and cause loss of control
A motorcyclist might have more difficulty stopping than a vehicle driver because
motorcycles require use of separate brakes for the front and rear.
Death or injury to a motorcyclist often results because the motorcyclist
lacks protective equipment
In terms of traction, the worst time for a motorcyclist is
immediately after the rain starts.
How should a motorcyclist cross railroad tracks?
as close to a right angle as possible
Motorcyclists can make themselves more visible at night by
putting reflective tape on their helmet and clothing
To avoid traction-reducing conditions, motorcycle and scooter riders
change lane position.
Mopeds are restricted from
high-speed roadways
Mopeds might not be able to keep up with traffic flow because
they do not accelerate as quickly as a vehicle
The pedestrians most at risk are
children and older persons
Why are there many collisions involving pedestrians occurring at intersections and crosswalks in business districts?
many pedestrians assume that drivers will yield the right of way to anyone in the crosswalk
When a person leaves a vehicle, he or she becomes
a pedestrian
Most states require that when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a two-way street, others
in both directions must stop.
If an emergency vehicle is approaching in heavy traffic, you should
pull as far right as possible
Why should you stay out of the open space to the right of a truck that is turning?
They make very wide right turns.
Low-speed vehicles are required to have
license plates and safety features such as turn signals, windshields, and seatbelts.
What happens when you pass a large truck during rain or snow?
Both traction and visibility are decreased.
