Railroads
What is an example of a roadway marking warning others that there's a railroad?
round yellow warning sign
White regulatory crossbuck sign
painted crossbuck on roadway
Why are motorcyclists at a disadvantage when in a crash with a larger vehicle?
give one example
Each of the following are correct:
They are completely exposed
They don't have the same safety features as cars
What are the trucks no-zones?
The trucks blind spots
True/False
Bicyclists are officially recognized as roadway users but are exempt from responsibilities that other drivers have.
False
They're officially roadway users and have the same responsibilities as any driver
What is Good Driving Habit #10?
Interact Courteously with Others
When do you proceed when a train is gone?
when gate is up and lights are off
How much of a following distance do you want to give motorcyclists?
4-6 sec.
How much of a following distance do you give trucks?
4-6 secs.
What are the four common driver errors in relation to drivers and bicyclists?
Right Hook
Left Hook
Curb Cut
Dooring
List at least two groups of people who're more vulnerable as pedestrians.
These answers are acceptable:
Children
Elderly
Blind
Deaf
True/false
Train schedules are predictable
False, train schedules are unpredictable
Would bad weather change anything when it comes to following distance?
Yes, due to lessened visibility, give them more space
What lane position will trucks need in order to make a right turn?
LP 2
How much side space do you want to leave a bicyclist?
Enough space so that you prevent contact with the biker and you give them enough "fall space".
Where do you find pedestrian safety zones?
At every intersection, marked or unmarked.
True/false
Unless directed by a police officer/railroad official, it's illegal to go around lowered crossing gates.
True
Give three examples of protective wear that motorcyclists wear
Full face helmet
Leather Boots
Jacket
Gloves
How many truck crashes end in fatalities?
5,000 crashes end in fatalities
On a flat ground, how fast are bikers going?
About 10-15mph
When are you allowed to cross an intersection when there's a pedestrian? What's the exception?
Wait until the pedestrian has crossed your lane and 6ft of the next lane.
With the blind, wait until they're COMPLETELY across the road.
How many railroad crossings have active controls?
1/3
Since 2/3 of railroad crossings don't have active controls, it stands to reason that the rest do.
How many fatal motorcyclist crashes involve other vehicles?
How many crashes every year involve trucks?
400,000 crashes involve trucks
What is a ghost bike?
A ghost bike is a roadside memorial placed in memory of a cyclist that was killed at that location.
True/False
In Oregon, if you're unable to see, you're able to stop in the crosswalk so you can tell what's there.
False.
In Oregon, when your view is blocked, you may not stop in the crosswalk. Wait until the light turns green.