Sharing the Road Flashcards

You are driving at night on the Seward Highway and see a moose standing near the shoulder. What is the best response?

Answer: Slow down immediately and be ready to stop; more moose may follow

Moose are unpredictable and often travel in groups, so slow down and prepare to stop.

When is it legal for two vehicles to share one lane with a motorcycle?

Answer: Never; a motorcycle is entitled to the full lane width

Motorcycles are entitled to the entire lane, and cars may never share that lane side-by-side with them.

A funeral procession with headlights on is crossing an intersection you are approaching. You should:

Answer: Yield and let the entire procession pass

Vehicles in a marked funeral procession have the right-of-way, and you should not cut through it.

Where do most collisions between cars and bicycles occur?

Answer: At intersections and driveways

Most car-bicycle crashes happen at intersections and driveways where paths cross.

Before opening your door after parallel parking on a street, you should:

Answer: Check mirrors and look back for bicyclists and traffic

Checking for approaching cyclists before opening your door prevents dangerous dooring crashes.

A slow-moving vehicle displays an orange triangular emblem on its rear. What does this tell you?

Answer: It travels at 25 mph or less, so adjust your speed early

The orange triangle marks slow-moving vehicles traveling 25 mph or less, warning you to slow well in advance.

You want to pass a large truck traveling downhill on a mountain grade in Alaska. What should you keep in mind?

Answer: Trucks may gain speed downhill and need extra room, so complete the pass quickly and safely

Heavy trucks can gain speed on downgrades, so pass decisively and never linger beside them.