Quiz 7 - Sharing the Road

When driving behind a tractor-trailer, what should you do?

• Attempt to pass.

• Drive closely to save fuel.

• Allow at least a 4-second following distance.

• Tap your horn lightly.

Collisions with pedestrians occur most often:

• At intersections.

• On highways.

• On weekends.

• In parking lots.

Drivers who travel the same route every day:

• Drive faster than usual.

• Have fewer collisions than other drivers.

• Pay less attention to their surroundings.

• Fall asleep at the wheel more often.

As the use of cycles increases, what might happen?

• Collisions with other vehicles will decrease.

• The number of collisions with other vehicles might also increase.

• Air pollution will decrease.

• Traffic congestion will disappear.

Drivers use ground viewing to:

• Search the road for animals.

• Check for road signs.

• Search beneath parked vehicles for signs of movement.

• Avoid large puddles.

Because truck drivers sit high above the surface of the roadway, they:

• Can drive faster than other vehicles.

• Are able to see above fog.

• Have great visibility of the road ahead.

• Don't have any blind spots.

If it appears impossible to avoid striking a large animal, you should:

• Turn off your vehicle's engine.

• Stop immediately.

• Steer to strike it at an angle.

• Accelerate and move forward.

When driving behind a cyclist, you should:

• Increase your following distance.

• Pass at the first opportunity.

• Turn on your high beams.

• Honk to alert the cyclist.

Most small cars have:

• More power than larger cars.

• The ability to pass easily.

• Less power than larger cars.

• Better fuel efficiency than larger cars.

If you approach a railroad crossing when a train is coming, you should:

• Try to cross the tracks if the gate is open.

• Stop directly in front of the crossing signal.

• Speed up to beat the train.

• Stop at least 15 feet from the crossing.