Sharing the Road

In North Carolina you must be at least __ years old to operate a moped. __ driver license is required.

16; No

The North Carolina Department of Transportation began its Adopt-A-Highway Program in April ____. More than _____ volunteer groups have adopted about _____ miles of state-maintained roadsides, making North Carolina's Adopt-A Highway program the _____ of its kind in the nation. To join the program, a civic, business, social or family group agrees to pick up litter at least ___ times a year along a __-mile section of state-maintained roadway. The Department of Transportation erects ___ signs identifying the adopted ___________ and recognizing the group's ______. The NCDOT provides ________ and _____for each volunteer.

1988; 7,000; 15,000; largest; four; two; two; stretch of roadside; contribution; safety vests; training

At night, the law requires that a bicycle be equipped with a light on the front visible for a distance of at least ___ feet and a _____ or reflector on the rear visible for a distance of at least ___ feet.

300; red light; 200

Legally, a moped's top speed cannot exceed __ miles per hour. Although some mopeds on the market have top speeds higher than the 30 mph limit, they are _____ for use in North Carolina

30; illegal

A passenger weighing less than __ pounds or less than __ inches in height must be seated in a bicycle restraining seat.

40; 40

Bicycles __ vehicles.

ARE

Many motorists falsely assume that truckers can see the road better because they sit twice as high as the driver of a car. However, truckers still have serious blind spots or ______ into which a car can disappear from view --- up to __ feet in front of the cab, on ____ _____ of the tractor-trailer, particularly alongside the cab, and up to ___ feet in the rear.

NO-ZONES; 20; either side; 200

_______ is a major problem with recreational vehicles. Remember, that the closer you are as you approach a recreational vehicle, the more it will ____ your field of vision.

Visibility; block

Many small motorcycles do not ______ rapidly and may not maintain speed going ____ or against a ______. Stopping distances for motorcycles are also different. Most can stop more ____ than cars, but motorcycles stop more slowly when there is a _____ rider or when traveling on poor ____ _______ where sudden braking could lead to a fall.

accelerate; uphill; headwind; quickly; second; road surfaces

Bicyclists can be expected on ___ roads except where expressly prohibited.

all

When following large trucks, your vision may be ______. Use_____while attempting to pass these vehicles.

blocked; caution

About two-thirds of motorcycle crashes in North Carolina involve a ____. In most of these crashes, the _____ of the car is at fault. The driver usually claims he or she did not see the ________. Because the motorcycle offers little or no _______ to the rider, the motorcyclist often is seriously injured or _____. Moped riders and all passengers are required to wear a _____ with a retention strap properly secured.

car; driver; motorcycle; protection; killed; helmet

When you approach a vehicle towing a trailer: • Watch for any sway or possible hazards, such as ______ or ________ • Be aware that sudden braking might cause the trailer to ______ (end into a V-shape in an uncontrolled skidding movement) • Use extreme caution while passing a trailer and the towing vehicle — it may take you a ___ _____of clear roadway to safely pass.

crosswinds; slippery curves; jackknife; half mile

Things to remember when you encounter a cyclist: • Never _____ the motorcycle or moped. Following too closely does not allow enough _____ ____ in the case of an emergency • Allow a greater following distance when road surfaces are ______. It is easier for the motorcycle or moped to become unstable because it has only ___ wheels in contact with the road surface • Always allow the cyclist plenty of room to maneuver, especially at ________ or on ___ and ____ roadways. If the crossing is rough or at an angle, the rider might need to _____ down to cross • ___ and ____ surfaces are hazardous for cyclists. Leave plenty of _____ between you and the cyclist.

crowd; reaction time; slippery; two; railroad crossings; rough; uneven; slow; Metal; steel; space

For stop hand signal: car-bend left hand ____ at the elbow bicycle- keep left hand _____ and down at a diagonal ____

down; straight; angle

An excellent rule of thumb for motorists sharing the road with a tractor-trailer is, "if you can't see the truck _____ in his side-view mirror, he ____ see you."

driver; can't

All bicycle riders and passengers under age 16 must wear an approved protective bicycle _____ and must be seated on a _____ seat.

helmet; saddle

Motorists lingering in the NO-ZONES ______ the trucker's ability to take evasive action to avoid a dangerous situation.

hinder

In North Carolina, littering is _____. When litter is thrown from or blown from a vehicle, the _____of the vehicle is held responsible. If convicted, the minimum fine is _____, and the maximum fine is _____. Any second or subsequent offense within three years is punishable by a fine of not less than ____ nor more than ______.

illegal; driver; $250; $1,000; $500; $2,000

Drivers of recreational vehicles can lose sight of you because their blind spots are much ______ than those of cars.

larger

For right turn hand signal: car-bend ___ hand up at the elbow bicycle- stick ____ hand straight across

left; right

When you are a pedestrian, do all you can to make yourself visible and to help drivers to prevent crashes: - walk on the ___ side of the road facing traffic - wear or carry something ___ - don't _____ that drivers can see you - be ready to _____________ in case a driver cannot see you - At night, remember that it is more difficult for drivers to see you — use a _____.

left; white; assume; move out of the way; flashlight

Most recreational vehicles, including motor homes, campers and travel trailers, are ______, ______, and _______than passenger cars.

longer; higher; wider

On the road, a cyclist traveling ahead of you could___ _____ when materials such as sand, gravel, wet leaves or water are on the pavement. Be aware of conditions that may cause a motorcyclist to ____. Watch out for motorcycles that ______ or ____while starting to move, or cyclists who _____ while making traffic decisions. These are signs of a_______ cyclist, so allow plenty of room.

lose control; fall; wobble; jerk; hesitate; beginning

DWI laws that apply to drivers of other motor vehicles also apply to _____ operators. When riding a moped on a public roadway you must follow all the ___ of the road.

moped; rules

Bicycles are ____ and typically operate at the right of the lane, so they may be ______ and _____ to detect. Cars must avoid the _____, _____ and _____ types of potential collisions.

narrow; obscured; difficult; left cross; drive out; right hook

During the daylight, bicyclists must avoid being _____ by other vehicles.

obscured

In addition, you should follow the rules for riding a moped listed below: - Stay ___ of traffic as much as possible -Try to find routes that are not traveled ____ -Keep a good____ _____ -Keep to the ___ of the lane and give yourself as much ____ as you can -Since you will be moving ____ than the traffic, drivers will want to pass you, so stay ___of their way -Don't share ____ with other vehicles -At an intersection, never squeeze between _______ ____and _________ -Make sure other drivers can see you by wearing ___ or _______ clothing -Install _______ on your moped, otherwise use __________ when you turn or stop -look as far ____ as possible -Anytime you cross the path of traffic, ____ _____, ___ and ___ carefully before you proceed to move - look over your _____before you move into traffic and always be careful around _____ cars -Protect your body. Wear protective clothing that covers your ___ and always wear ____.

out; heavily; following distance; right; space; slower; out; lanes; parked cars; moving traffic; light; brightly colored; electric turn signals; hand signals; ahead; slow down; stop; look; shoulder; parked; body; shoes

When driving beside large trucks or any large vehicle, the wind currents created by the larger vehicle may affect your _______. Give the truck plenty of _____.

steering; room;

Drivers share the road with motorcycles and mopeds, and they must be especially careful to look for them and to observe these precautions: • Give the motorcyclist or moped rider the same __________ as you would for the driver of any other vehicle • Motorcycles are entitled to the ____width of their lane. To pass a motorcycle, you must _____ ____ and pass in the same manner as you would for a larger motor vehicle • A moped should travel using the ___ side of the lane. To pass a moped, you must stay at least ___feet to the left • You must leave any cyclist enough room when you pass so your vehicle's windstream cannot cause the rider to _____ _______.

right of way consideration; full; change lanes; right; two; lose control.

It is especially important for bicyclists to ride ____, with the traffic, ___ facing traffic. Motorists often do not ____ in the direction of bicyclists riding the wrong way.

right; NOT; look

Like drivers, bicyclists must: • Ride on the ___ side of the road; • ____ for stop signs and red lights • Give ___ signals.

right; Stop; hand

Bicyclists usually ride on the ____ side of the lane, but are entitled to use the ___ lane.

right; full

Bicyclists must obey the ____ traffic laws as other drivers, this includes ___ laws.

same; DWI

A bicyclist staying to the right in their lane is accommodating following drivers by making it easier to ___ when it is safe to pass, and easier to ____ the pass. Drivers wishing to pass a bicyclist may do so only when there is _____ clearance and __ oncoming traffic is in the opposing lane. When passing a bicyclist, always remember the bicyclist is entitled to use of the ___ lane.

see; execute; abundant; no; full

Recreational vehicles and trailers accelerate and stop more _____ than cars and require ___ _____ for turning.

slowly; more room

It is more difficult to drive a large truck than a passenger car for the following reasons: -Heavy trucks cannot gain ____ as quickly as cars, especially while traveling ____. However, because of its ____ size, a tractor-trailer often appears to be traveling at a slower speed than it is. -____ trucks require additional turning room because their rear wheels do not follow the path of their front wheels. When following a tractor-trailer, observe its _______ before trying to pass - Truck brakes create ____ when the truck is traveling downhill. This condition requires additional ______ _______ for the truck.

speed; uphill; large; turn signals; heat; stopping distance

Be especially watchful for motorcycles and mopeds while _____ or ________ at intersections or entering the road from a ______. Mopeds and motorcycles are difficult to see, and can be entirely hidden by your ________. In many left-turn situations it is even more _______ to see a motorcycle or moped. Look out for motorcycles and mopeds, as well as other vehicles, before you proceed to move.

turning; changing lanes; driveway; blind spots; difficult;

In cities, about ___ of every ___ persons killed by motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians. In rural areas, the rate is about __ of every ___. Most of the pedestrians killed are ______, ______ persons or those who have been drinking _______ beverages.

two; five; one; ten; children; elderly; alcoholic

traffic

vehicles moving on a road or public highway