MO DMV Sharing the Road 3

Question 1

Why do large trucks need a longer distance to stop than passenger cars?

Accepted Answer

Their greater weight increases stopping distance

Answer

A loaded truck's mass requires significantly more distance to stop, especially at highway speeds.

Question 2

You want to pass a large truck on the interstate. What is the safest approach?

Accepted Answer

Pass on the left, move through the blind spot quickly, and return only when the whole truck is visible in your mirror

Answer

Pass on the left without lingering in the blind spot, and wait until you can see the entire truck in your rearview mirror before merging back.

Question 3

A motorcycle ahead of you is approaching a patch of gravel on the road. What should you expect?

Accepted Answer

The rider may slow down or change position within the lane

Answer

Surface hazards like gravel are dangerous for motorcycles, so riders often adjust speed or lane position to avoid them.

Question 4

When is a bicyclist allowed to ride in the middle of a travel lane?

Accepted Answer

When the lane is too narrow to share safely or hazards exist near the edge

Answer

Bicyclists may take the full lane when it is too narrow to share side by side or when avoiding edge hazards like debris or parked cars.

Question 5

You see a pedestrian with a white cane waiting at a corner. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The person is blind or visually impaired and you must yield to them

Answer

A white cane or guide dog identifies a blind or visually impaired pedestrian who always has the right-of-way.

(MO DMV) Missouri Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test