PennDOT Sharing the Road Safely 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a truck's 'no-zone'?
- A zone where trucks are prohibited from traveling
- A blind spot area around a truck where crashes are more likely (Correct answer)
- A designated truck-only travel lane
- The area directly in front of a truck
Correct answer: A blind spot area around a truck where crashes are more likely
No-zones are the large blind spots around trucks where the driver cannot see other vehicles, making collisions much more likely.
Question 2: When driving behind a large truck on the highway, following too closely is especially dangerous because:
- Trucks accelerate faster than passenger cars
- Your view of the road ahead is blocked (Correct answer)
- Trucks have faster braking systems
- Wind turbulence will damage your vehicle
Correct answer: Your view of the road ahead is blocked
Tailgating a truck blocks your view of traffic ahead, preventing you from reacting to hazards in time.
Question 3: A pedestrian is crossing the street in an unmarked crosswalk. What must you do?
- Proceed if there is no painted crosswalk marking
- Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian
- Only yield if the pedestrian has a walk signal
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian
In Pennsylvania, drivers must yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
Question 4: What should you do if a bicyclist ahead of you is taking up the full lane?
- Pass immediately using the oncoming lane
- Honk repeatedly until they move to the shoulder
- Follow at a safe distance and wait for a safe passing opportunity (Correct answer)
- Flash your headlights to signal them to move over
Correct answer: Follow at a safe distance and wait for a safe passing opportunity
Bicyclists have the legal right to use the full lane, and you must wait until it is safe to pass with adequate clearance.
Question 5: When approaching an intersection where a blind pedestrian is waiting with a white cane or guide dog, you must:
- Proceed normally since traffic signals control the intersection
- Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross safely (Correct answer)
- Tap your horn once to alert the pedestrian
- Wait only if the pedestrian steps into the street
Correct answer: Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross safely
Pennsylvania law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to blind pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog at all times.
Question 6: A farm vehicle is traveling slowly on a rural road ahead of you. You should:
- Pass immediately on any straight section
- Tailgate to pressure the driver to pull over
- Be patient and only pass when it is completely safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Use your horn continuously until the vehicle pulls off
Correct answer: Be patient and only pass when it is completely safe to do so
Slow-moving farm equipment is common on rural Pennsylvania roads; patience and safe passing conditions must be ensured before overtaking.
Question 7: What is the primary danger when a truck is turning right from a multi-lane road?
- The truck may stall during the turn
- The truck may swing wide into your lane before turning right (Correct answer)
- The truck's cargo doors may open
- The truck's brakes may fail on the turn
Correct answer: The truck may swing wide into your lane before turning right
Large trucks often swing left before turning right to allow clearance, which can trap vehicles positioned to their right.
PennDOT Sharing the Road Safely 3
What is a truck's 'no-zone'?