Sharing the Road Safely Flashcards

When passing a bicyclist on a Pennsylvania road, what is the minimum safe passing distance required by law?

Answer: 3 feet

Pennsylvania law requires drivers to maintain at least 4 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.

A large truck is making a wide right turn. What should you do if you are in the lane to the right of the truck?

Answer: Stay back and allow the truck to complete its turn

Trucks need extra space for wide turns, so you should stay back and never attempt to squeeze between a turning truck and the curb.

What does a triangular orange slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem on the back of a vehicle indicate?

Answer: The vehicle travels at speeds under 25 mph

The orange triangle SMV emblem warns other drivers that the vehicle travels at 25 mph or less, commonly seen on farm equipment.

When driving near pedestrians at night, you should:

Answer: Reduce speed and be prepared to stop

Pedestrians are much harder to see at night, so you must slow down and be ready to stop when driving in areas where people may be walking.

What should a driver do when approaching a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road?

Answer: Stop completely in both directions of travel

On a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights.

A motorcyclist is riding in the left portion of a lane. This position is most likely chosen to:

Answer: Increase visibility and avoid road hazards

Motorcyclists often ride in the left portion of a lane to increase their visibility to other drivers and avoid debris near the road's edge.

When sharing the road with a horse-drawn vehicle, you should:

Answer: Slow down, pass wide, and avoid sudden movements

Horses can be startled by sudden sounds or movements, so pass slowly and widely to avoid causing the animal to panic.