Dealing with Vulnerable Road Users Flashcards
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What is the primary reason motorcycle riders are advised to avoid riding in a car's blind spot alongside a cyclist?
Answer: The car driver cannot see either the cyclist or you, increasing collision risk
Remaining in a car's blind spot means the driver cannot see you or the cyclist, making it dangerous for all parties if the car changes lanes.
When is a motorcyclist most at risk of hitting a pedestrian who steps off the curb unexpectedly?
Answer: At intersections and in urban areas with on-street parking
Intersections and areas with parked cars are high-risk zones because pedestrians emerge suddenly from between vehicles.
A horse and rider are traveling on the shoulder of a rural road. How should you approach?
Answer: Slow down, give wide berth, and avoid sudden acceleration until well past
Horses can spook suddenly at engine noise or quick movement; slow well in advance and accelerate only after you are safely past.
Which of the following best describes the 'dooring' hazard for motorcyclists riding near parked cars?
Answer: A parked car occupant opens a door into the motorcyclist's path
Dooring occurs when a vehicle occupant opens a door into the path of an oncoming motorcycle, leaving no time to stop.
When riding on a road shared with farm equipment moving at 15 mph, the safest approach is to:
Answer: Follow at a safe distance until an overtaking opportunity with full visibility arises
Farm equipment is slow but wide; wait for a straight section with full visibility before overtaking, giving maximum clearance.
A runner is approaching from the opposite direction on the road shoulder at dusk. What should you do?
Answer: Steer toward the center line and reduce speed as you pass
At dusk visibility is reduced; move slightly away from the shoulder and slow down to create a safe buffer when passing pedestrians.
What should a motorcyclist do when approaching a bus stop where passengers may step into the street?
Answer: Cover the brakes and slow down, scanning for pedestrians entering the roadway
Bus passengers frequently cross in front of or behind the bus without checking for motorcycles; slow and cover the brakes in anticipation.