PennDOT Sharing the Road Safely 3

Question 1

What is a truck's 'no-zone'?

Accepted Answer

A blind spot area around a truck where crashes are more likely

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Your view of the road ahead is blocked

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Follow at a safe distance and wait for a safe passing opportunity

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross safely

Answer

Pennsylvania law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to blind pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog at all times.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test