PennDOT Sharing the Road Safely 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

1 foot

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2 feet

Answer

4 feet

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Stay back and allow the truck to complete its turn

Answer

Speed up to get through before the truck turns

Answer

Honk to alert the truck driver of your position

Answer

Move to the left lane immediately

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The vehicle travels at speeds under 25 mph

Answer

The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials

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The vehicle is an emergency responder

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The vehicle has oversized cargo

Question 4

When driving near pedestrians at night, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop

Answer

Assume pedestrians can see you clearly

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Use high beams to illuminate them better

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Sound your horn to warn them

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Stop completely in both directions of travel

Answer

Slow to 15 mph and proceed cautiously

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Stop only if children are visible

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Stop only if approaching from behind the bus

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Increase visibility and avoid road hazards

Answer

Intimidate other drivers

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Violate traffic laws

Answer

Prepare for an illegal lane change

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Slow down, pass wide, and avoid sudden movements

Answer

Sound your horn to alert the horse

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Pass quickly to minimize disturbance

Answer

Flash your headlights to signal your presence