Sharing the Road Flashcards

A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog is at an intersection. What does this mean?

Answer: The pedestrian is visually impaired and you must stop and yield completely

A white cane or guide dog indicates the pedestrian is visually impaired; you must stop completely and yield the right of way.

You are approaching a bus that has stopped at a bus stop and has its right turn signal on to re-enter traffic. What must you do?

Answer: Slow down and yield to the bus if it is safe to do so and if required by law

In Saskatchewan, drivers must yield to buses re-entering traffic from a bus stop when the bus signals its intention to pull out.

Where are the main blind spots located around a large semi-truck?

Answer: Directly in front, directly behind, and along both sides of the truck

Large trucks have four major blind spots: directly in front of the cab, directly behind the trailer, and alongside both the driver and passenger sides.

You approach a horse and rider on the shoulder of the road. What is the safest action?

Answer: Slow down, give the horse plenty of space, and pass slowly and quietly

Horses can be startled by vehicles; you should slow down significantly, give them a wide berth, and pass as quietly and gently as possible.

In a school zone during posted hours, what special rules apply?

Answer: You must reduce speed to the posted limit and watch carefully for children

In school zones you must reduce to the posted reduced speed limit and remain alert for children at all times during the designated hours.

A large truck is turning right at an intersection. Why should you never pull up on the truck's right side while it is turning?

Answer: Trucks swing wide to the left before turning right and can crush a vehicle on their right side

Large trucks must swing wide left before completing a right turn, and a vehicle caught on the right side can be crushed between the truck and the curb.

When driving near cyclists at night, what is an important consideration?

Answer: Cyclists at night may be harder to see even if they have lights, so reduce speed and increase following distance

Cyclists are much harder to see at night even with lights, so drivers should slow down and allow extra space when sharing the road with them after dark.