Sharing the Road Flashcards

When passing a bicycle on a Tennessee road, how much space must you give?

Answer: At least 3 feet

Tennessee law requires motor vehicles to provide at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.

When a pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk in Tennessee, drivers must:

Answer: Stop and yield until the pedestrian has completely crossed

Tennessee law requires drivers to stop and remain stopped until a pedestrian has completely crossed the roadway at a marked crosswalk.

In Tennessee, motorcycles are entitled to:

Answer: The full use of a traffic lane

Tennessee law grants motorcycles the full width of a traffic lane, and no vehicle may squeeze into the same lane as a motorcycle.

Lane splitting — riding a motorcycle between lanes of slow or stopped traffic — is:

Answer: Illegal in Tennessee

Lane splitting is not legal in Tennessee; motorcycles must follow the same lane discipline rules as other vehicles.

What should a driver do when approaching a horse and rider on a Tennessee road?

Answer: Slow down, give plenty of space, and avoid sudden noises

Horses can be spooked by loud noises or fast-moving vehicles, so slow down significantly, give wide clearance, and pass gently.

What is a blind spot in relation to large trucks?

Answer: Areas around the truck where the driver cannot see other vehicles

Large trucks have significant blind spots on all four sides where the truck driver cannot see smaller vehicles in mirrors.