Cushion Of Space

1. Space Ahead When following motorcycles or bicyclists you should

Follow closely so that they are aware you are behind them and the rider will be more careful.

Beep the horn so that they let you pass because cars of the right of way.

2. Space Behind You can help a driver behind you maintain a safe distance by keeping a steady speed and signaling in advance when you have to slow down or turn.

True

False

3. Space Ahead Drivers who cannot see a vehicle directly behind them can be driving

A bus

Van or vehicle pulling a camper

Semi-truck

All of the answers

4. Space Ahead The drivers of trucks, buses, vans or vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you when you are directly behind them. This is call their ______________________.

Side view spot

Blind spot

Danger spot

None of the answers are correct

5. Space Ahead When pulling a heavy load you need to increase your cushion of space because the extra weight increases your stopping distance.

True

False

6. Space Ahead You should leave more cushion of space ahead of you when approaching a railroad crossing for vehicles required to come to a stop at railroad crossings like transit buses, school buses or vehicles carrying hazardous materials.

True

False

7. When you have to drive so slowly that you slow down other vehicles put to the side of the road when safe to do so and let them pass.

True

False

8. You need cushion of space

On the front of your vehicle.

On the back of your vehicle.

On all sides of your vehicle.

On just the sides of your vehicle

9. Space Ahead Because you need more distance to stop your vehicle on slippery roads, you must _______________________________.

Slow down so the drivers with four wheel drive can pass.

Speed up to gain more distance between you and the vehicles behind you.

None of the answers

10. You should always drive next to other vehicles on a multi-lane road.

True

False

Avoid driving next to other vehicles on a multi-lane road. Someone may crowd your lane or try to change lanes and run into you. Move ahead or drop back from the other vehicle.

Explanation

Avoid driving next to other vehicles on a multi-lane road. Someone may crowd your lane or try to change lanes and run into you. Move ahead or drop back from the other vehicle.

11. Space Ahead When a driver wants to pass. You should

Speed up so that the driver does not have to pass.

Turn on your lights so that the driver can see better while passing.

Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle to allow the pass to be completed sooner.

12. Space Behind It is always easy to maintain a safe distance behind your vehicle because you just speed up when a vehicle gets to close to your bumper.

True

False

It is not easy to maintain a safe distance.

Explanation

It is not easy to maintain a safe distance.

13. Bicycles are vehicles, and are entitled to a full traffic lane.

True

False

14. If you are driving more slowly than other traffic on a multi-lane road, drive in the

Right most travel lane.

Left most travel lane.

Middle travel lane.

15. Space Ahead Rear-end crashes are very common. They are caused by drivers following too closely (tailgaiting) to be be able to stop before hitting the vehicle ahead when it suddenly slows or stops. Professionals feel a safe following distance of ______________ seconds is enough under ideal conditions.

3

2

4

None of the answers

16. If you want to parallel park and there is traffic coming behind you

Put on your turn signal and quickly park so that they traffic doesn't have to wait to long for you.

Pull next to the space and proceed to park. You have the right away.

None of the answers are correct

17. Space Ahead The drivers of trucks, buses, vans or vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you when you are directly behind them. This is called their blind spot. This blind spot to the rear of large trucks can extend _________ feet. They could stop suddenly without knowing you are there. Large vehicles also block your view of the road ahead. Fall backing allow you more room to see ahead.

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20