Module 6 Sharing the Road

Bicyclists are required by law to stay in the right side of the lane at all times A. True B. False

A

Distracted driving is anything that takes you away from the driving task A. True B. False

A

It is illegal to text and drive in Va A. True B. False

A

Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of A. Driver error B. Malfunctioning lights C. Bad weather D. Teen drivers

A

The best time to address distractions that can affect driving is A. Before driving begins B. While driving C. After driving ceases D. After receiving a citation for driving in an unsafe manner

A

When an emergency vehicle approaches you using a siren, you should A. Pull over to allow a clear path the the emergency vehicle B. Slow down until the emergency vehicle passes C. Continue at the posted speed D. Follow them and see how you can help

A

When passing a bicyclist the law states you must give them a minimum of 3 feet A. True B. False

A

When traveling behind a large truck, to help the driver know that you are there, the best rule to follow is to A. Maintain a distance where you can see the truck's side view mirrors while traveling behind the truck B. Continuously flash your headlights while traveling behind the truck C. Move from the center area behind the truck to the left side of the travel lane so you keep peeking out from behind the truck D. Honk your horn and turn on your emergency flasher until you decide to pass the truck

A

When traveling behind or beside a loaded flat bed truck, you should A. Allow enough space to react and avoid objects that may spill onto the roadway B. Not worry because the load is always strapped or tied down C. Turn on your hazard warning lights to warn other drivers D. You should lightly step on your brakes every 5 miles to test them just in case there is an emergency involving the flat bed truck

A

"Distracted driving" has been defined as A. Anything that causes a driver to lose control of their vehicle B. Anything that takes a driver's attention away from driving C. Anything that causes a driver to brake unexpectedly D. Anything that causes a driver to "rubberneck"

B

A train's speed A. Is easy to judge B. Will appear slower than it is C. Will appear faster than it is D. Is always constant

B

Bicyclists do not have to obey traffic laws A. True B. False

B

Moped drivers must A. Have a drivers license B. Be at least 16 years old C. Ride on the sidewalk D. All of the above

B

One major reason for motorcycle accidents is A. All motor cyclists take too many risks B. Other motorists cannot see them, especially in high traffic and at night C. You don't need a license to drive a motorcycle D. All of the above

B

Stop lines at intersections are designed to A. Warn pedestrians not to walk near a turning truck B. Indicate where cars should stop to allow trucks the maximum turning space to complete a turn safely C. Provide reflective strips that help drivers and pedestrians know where the curb ends and the intersection begins D. Assist police officers when blocking intersections for specialized truck convoys

B

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should A. Stop on the tracks to make sure a train is not coming B. Look both ways and cross the tracks quickly C. Cross quickly if you see a train approaching D. Speed up to beat the train

B

When approaching and driving through a construction zone, you should A. Get through quickly to avoid dust B. Slow speed and adjust vehicle position C. Watch the construction taking place D. Turn on the radio to drown out the noise

B

While driving, drivers should pay attention to all of the following except A. Other vehicles B. Aircraft directly overhead C. Pedestrians D. Lane position

B

While it takes a car going 55 mph about 265 ft to stop, the distance it would take a fully loaded tractor trailer truck to come to a complete stop when going 55 mph is A. 5 city blocks B. Just over the length of a football field C. The height of the Washington Monument D. The straight line distance from home plate to second base

B

It takes a train going 50 mph approximately _____ to stop safely. A. 100 ft B. 1/2 miles C. 1 1/2 miles D. 5 miles

C

Most crashes are caused by A. Vehicle malfunctions B. Poor road conditions C. Driver error D. Senior citizens

C

Tanker trucks should be considered dangerous anytime but especially when A. Liquid loads shift causing the center of gravity in the tanker truck to shift so far that is results in a rollover B. Sudden stops caused by other vehicles "cutting in" the truck's safety space gap may result in the liquid inside the tank rolling from front to back C. Both A and B D. Neither A or B

C

The greatest cause of distracted driving accidents is A. Passengers B. Pets C. Texting while driving D. Loud music

C

The railroad crossing warning sign is considered to have the same as a A. Stop sign B. Warning sign C. Yield sign D. Flashing red light

C

The responsibility for driving safely and remaining free of distractions rests with A. The State Department of Motor Vehicles B. Passengers C. The drivers D. The vehicle's condition

C

When a large truck is merging or exiting the freeway, you should A. Do nothing and not worry because the truck will make adjustments to get in B. Maintain your speed and position because the driver can see everything and get in C. Adjust your speed and lane position as necessary to help the driver merge safely D. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop to allow the truck to merge or exit

C

When driving in high winds around large trucks or other vehicles you should A. Hold the steering wheel firmly B. Adjust space and speed to be appropriate with the conditions C. Both A and B D. Neither A or B

C

When passing a large truck, you must signal your intention to move back into the lane in front of the truck buy do not move back until you_____ A. Can see the front of the truck and its wheels in the side view mirror B. Can see the front of the truck and its wheels in the rearview mirror C. Can see the front of the truck and its wheels in both the side view and rear view mirrors D. Can see the front of the truck and its wheels as you turn your head when you pass the truck's front bumper

C

When passing someone riding a bicycle ahead of you A. Blow your horn to pass the rider B. Get close and make them move over C. Slow your speed and increase the space between you and the bicyclist D. Have them move to the sidewalk to ride

C

When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights from either direction you A. Must always stop B. May proceed if the bus is going in the opposite direction C. May proceed only if there is a median between you and the bus D. You only need to stop during school hours

C

Costs associated with distracted driving related crashes could include A. Property damage B. Fines associated with criminal charges C. Monies awarded because of civil lawsuits D. All of the above

D

Drivers who text are ____ times more likely to get involved in a crash A. 2 B. 5 C. 14 D. 23

D

If the bicycle rider near you is a child A. Expect the child to know the state's bicycle laws B. Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle C. Expect the child to know all of the safety rules when riding D. Expect anything could happen and adjust your driving

D

Motorcycles: A. Offer the rider little or no protection in a crash B. Speed up and stop quickly C. Are sometimes difficult to see in traffic D. A, B, and C are all correct

D

Oversized or wide load trucks A. May travel slower than the posted speed limits B. May cause traffic to back up or stop C. May have pilot or escort cars D. All of the above

D

The largest and most dangerous of a large truck's blind spots is found A. In front of the truck B. In the rear of the truck C. On the left side of driver's side of the truck D. On the right side or passenger side of the truck

D

To operate a motorcycle in Va, you may have A. A motorcycle license B. A drivers license C. A regular driver's license D. Both A and B

D

Vehicle equipment that could cause a driver to become distracted includes A. Voice activated controls B. Blind spot detectors C. Advanced navigation systems D. All of the above

D

What types or drivers are more susceptible to distractions while driving A. Noview drivers B. Experienced drivers C. Senior drivers D. All of the above

D

When a large truck is turning right or left, you should A. Do nothing and not worry because the driver is trained to make those big turns B. Watch those right turns because only on a right turn might the truck swing into your lane to complete the turn C. Adjust your lane position to match the rear of the truck's trailer D. Watch both right and left turns because the truck will often swing wide to make and complete any turn

D

When encountering a bicyclist on a roadway A. Tap your horn B. Reduce your speed and pass when it is safe C. Expect the unexpected D. B and C

D