Sharing the Road Safely Flashcards

In SC, when may you pass a vehicle on the right?

Answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room on the right

SC permits passing on the right only when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a clear paved lane to the right.

What should you do if a motorcycle suddenly swerves in front of you in SC?

Answer: Brake and increase following distance

Motorcycles often swerve to avoid road hazards — increase your following distance and brake smoothly to give them space.

What is the safest lane position when driving near large trucks on the highway in SC?

Answer: Behind and slightly to the left

Positioning slightly to the left behind a large truck keeps you out of the largest blind spots and in the truck driver's mirror view.

When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind on a multi-lane road in SC, all drivers should:

Answer: Move to the right edge of the road and stop

On a multi-lane road, all drivers must move to the right and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass safely.

What does it mean when a school bus has yellow flashing lights activated in SC?

Answer: The bus is preparing to stop — slow down and prepare to stop

Yellow flashing lights on a school bus mean it is slowing to stop — drivers should slow down and prepare to stop for the red lights.

When driving near farm machinery or slow-moving vehicles on SC rural roads, you should:

Answer: Follow at a safe distance and pass only when it is clearly safe

Farm equipment moves slowly and may make unexpected turns — follow at a safe distance and only pass when you have a clear, safe opportunity.