Sharing the Road Flashcards

A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on the opposite side of an undivided two-lane road. What must you do?

Answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing

On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.

Under Alaska's Move Over law, what should you do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane highway?

Answer: Move over one lane if safe, or slow down significantly

Alaska law requires vacating the adjacent lane when safe, or slowing to a prudent speed if you cannot move over.

Why do loaded large trucks need much more distance to stop than cars?

Answer: Their greater weight increases stopping distance

A loaded truck's massive weight can require nearly twice the stopping distance of a passenger car.

A snowmachine (snowmobile) crossing is marked ahead on a rural Alaska highway. What should you expect?

Answer: Snowmachines may cross the roadway at that location

Snowmachine crossing signs warn Alaska drivers that snowmobiles may cross the highway there.

When following a snowplow that is actively clearing an Alaska road, you should:

Answer: Stay well back and pass only when the driver can see you and it is safe

Snowplows create snow clouds and may shift suddenly, so keep a long distance and pass only when clearly safe.

A motorcyclist ahead of you is riding in the left portion of the lane. Why might this be?

Answer: The rider is positioning to be visible and avoid road hazards

Motorcyclists adjust lane position for visibility and to avoid debris, and they are entitled to the full lane.

What should you do when a transit bus signals to re-enter traffic from a bus stop?

Answer: Slow down and let the bus merge when safe

Courteous drivers yield to buses re-entering traffic, which keeps traffic flowing safely.