Module 6 Topic 7 - Traffic and Safety Rules

When driving behind large recreational vehicles, it is important to remember _____

• Your line-of-sight can be restricted.

• If you Increase following distance, you will improve your line-of-sight.

• All RV drivers have a lot of experience driving bigger vehicles.

• Both a and b are correct.

When mobile homes are being transported, they are often preceded and followed by vehicles that carry a “Wide Load” sign. These vehicles are called _______________.

• construction vehicles

• pilot cars

• warning truck

• security vans

It is important to know how to share the road with slow moving vehicles. What are some important things drivers need to know?

• The vehicle emblem is a triangular fluorescent pink emblem bordered in orange

• Most collisions with a slow-moving vehicle occur when it makes a left turn

• Don't assume that a slow-moving vehicle pulling to the right side of the road is going to turn right or is going to let a driver pass

• Both b and c are correct.

When sharing the road with horse drawn vehicles, the driver will _______________.

• The horse-drawn vehicle should display a slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear.

• When encountering horse-drawn vehicles, you will need to increase speed.

• Pass with caution and do not use the horn because it could scare the horse.

• Both a and c are correct.

When driving behind a snow plow, it is important to _________________

• Increase your following distance

• Attempt to pass

• Drive close to the back bumper to block the snow fall

• Flash your high beams to let the driver know you are there

You should never cut off a funeral procession. Even though it is the law to yield the right of way, it is also a sign of respect for the deceased and their family.

• True

• False

Animals are more likely to look for food around midafternoon. Drivers should be alert for any animals jumping out from the side of the road.

• True

• False

When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should (a)   .

• pull over to allow a clear path for the emergency vehicle

• slow down until the emergency vehicle passes

• continue at the posted speed

• follow them and see how you can help

The Move Over Law protects all vehicles using emergency flashers. If reasonable, with regard to both safety and traffic conditions, drivers should move over one lane and slow down when passing vehicles in distress.

• True

• False