Bicycles
drivers wishing to pass a bicyclist must do so when there is abundant clearance and no _____ traffic in the opposing lane
oncoming/opposing
pedestrians should always walk on the _____ side of the street.
left
heavy trucks cannot gain _____ as quickly as cars, espically when going uphill.
speed
sudden braking could cause a trailer to _______.
jackknife
to pass a moped, you must stay at least __ feet to the left.
2
like drivers, bicyclists must (list at least 3 things) ...
ride on the right side of the road
stop for stop signs and red lights
give hand signals
obey many of the same laws as other motorists (includes many)
pedestrians should always wear or carry something _____ (color) to make themselves more visible to motorists.
white
if you cannot see a trucks mirrors, the truck/driver _______________________.
cannot see you.
the closer you are as you approach a recreational vehicle, the more it will block ___________________.
your field of vision
to pass a motorcycle, you must ______ ______ in the same manner you would to pass a larger motor vehicle.
change lanes
all bicyclist under age __ must wear a helmet and be seated on a saddle seat.
16
most of the pedestrians killed are _____, _____, or those who have been _____.
children, elderly, drinking
trucks have serious blind spots or ____ ____ into which a car can disappear from view.
NO-ZONES
most recreational vehicles are _____, _____ and _____ than passenger cars.
longer higher wider (slower, bigger also acceptable)
you must be at least __ years old to operate a moped on a public roadway.
16
bicycles are vehicles and must obey the same (traffic) laws as other drivers, this includes the _._._. laws
D.W.I.
in cities, about __ of every 5 people killed in crashes are pedestrians.
2
if a truck appears to be starting a left turn, check to see which way the driver is _______ before you attempt to pass.
signaling
use extreme caution when passing a trailer and the towing vehicle, it may take you ______________ (distance) of clear roadway to safely pass.
half a mile.
a mopeds motor cannot be more than __CCs (cubic centimeters) in size and travel no faster than __ mph
50-30
At night bicycles must be equipped with a light on the front must be visible for at least ___ feet and a red light or reflector visible for at least ___ feet.
300-200
in rural areas about __ in 10 people killed in crashes are pedestrians.
1
cars can disappear from a trucks view on either side of the cab and up to ___ feet in front as well as ___ feet in the rear.
20-200
when you approach a vehicle towing a trailer, watch for ____ or possible hazards such as _________.
sway, crosswinds
DAILY DOUBLE!!! correct answer is worth 2x the points.
name 6 different surfaces or conditions that are especially dangerous for cyclists, that you should give them extra room for because they might have to slow down.
railroad crossings, rough or uneven roadways, steel bridge expansion joints, metal grating on bridges or other metal surfaces, slippery/wet road surfaces, bridges, around curves, high winds.--refer to gray box on p89