Sharing the Road

In an urban area, pedestrians may indicate their intention to cross a street by:

• Sticking out a leg pointing to the opposite curb.

• Raise a hand at the direction of traffic requesting to stop

• Raising an arm at a right angle and pointing to the opposite curb.

When stopping for a pedestrian at a crosswalk, how far back should you stop from the intersection?

• one to two car lengths

• two to three car lengths

• three to four car lengths

True or False. Never pass another vehicle when you are approaching a crosswalk.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There is always a chance that the other vehicle is slowing or stopping for a pedestrian.

The law requires cyclists or passengers on a bicycle, who are under _ years of age, to wear an approved bicycle safety helmet.

A cyclist who is walking beside and pushing a bicycle is a ​ (a)   .

A bicycle that is being ridden is a vehicle. A cyclist must follow the

rules of the road like ​ (b)   of

other vehicles.

• pedestrian
• drivers
• cyclist

True or False. Never share a lane with a motorcycle rider. A motorcycle rider needs the whole lane

• True

• False

Why is it important to never move into the space in front of a large vehicle that is approaching a traffic light?

• The larger vehicle may not be able to see you cut and you are in their blindspot

• If the traffic light changes to red the driver may need that extra space in front of the vehicle for stopping

• So you do not spray debris, such as rocks into the large vehicle's radiator

Answer explanation

Remember that a large vehicle needs extra distance to stop.

If you are on a hill and stopping behind a large vehicle, leave extra space in front of your vehicle. The large vehicle may _ when the driver releases the brakes.