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Most of us are taught as kids that sharing is the right thing to do. But drivers of cars, as well as riders of motorcycles and bicycles can seem more apt to stoke each other’s rage than happily share the road.
And with more people commuting to work on bicycles than ever before (across cities, the average increase from 2000 to 2013 was 62 percent, according to the League of American Bicyclists), it’s crucial that all drivers watch out for each other. Answer the following questions to see if your road-sharing skills need sharpening.
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Traffic laws are written for…
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Everyone. Those on the road should be aware of pedestrians and other vehicles.
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Everyone. Those on the road should be aware of pedestrians and other vehicles.
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
True or False: When you’re in a car approaching a bicyclist, it is a good idea to honk your horn to alert them to your presence.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while honking drivers may be well-intentioned, bicyclists say honking makes them feel vulnerable on the road. Keep your hand off the horn except in emergencies.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while honking drivers may be well-intentioned, bicyclists say honking makes them feel vulnerable on the road. Keep your hand off the horn except in emergencies.
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Question 3 of 7
3. Question
When a motorcycle or bike is about to enter the road from a driveway or from between two parked cars and a vehicle is approaching, who has the right of way?
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According to NHTSA, one of the top mistakes motorcycle and bicycle riders make is suddenly riding out from a driveway or between parked cars. Drivers don’t expect other vehicles to enter the road from the middle of the block. The rule: The vehicle on the road has the right of way; the motorcyclist or bicyclist must yield.
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According to NHTSA, one of the top mistakes motorcycle and bicycle riders make is suddenly riding out from a driveway or between parked cars. Drivers don’t expect other vehicles to enter the road from the middle of the block. The rule: The vehicle on the road has the right of way; the motorcyclist or bicyclist must yield.
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Question 4 of 7
4. Question
True or False: If you’re behind a motorcycle and its turn signal is flashing, it’s safe to assume the rider intends to turn, which means you can speed up and proceed.
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Unlike cars, motorcycles may have non-cancelling signals, which means riders could forget their signal is on, according to NHTSA. Never proceed until you see the motorcycle turning.
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Unlike cars, motorcycles may have non-cancelling signals, which means riders could forget their signal is on, according to NHTSA. Never proceed until you see the motorcycle turning.
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Question 5 of 7
5. Question
How many seconds of following distance should drivers stay behind motorcyclists?
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Motorcyclists don’t always use brakes to slow down, so you may not see a brake light in time. To avoid being surprised, allow 3 to 4 seconds between you and the motorcycle: Look ahead at a stationary object (a tree or sign), and when the motorcycle passes that object, slowly start counting. If you reach the object before you’ve counted to 4, you’re too close.
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Motorcyclists don’t always use brakes to slow down, so you may not see a brake light in time. To avoid being surprised, allow 3 to 4 seconds between you and the motorcycle: Look ahead at a stationary object (a tree or sign), and when the motorcycle passes that object, slowly start counting. If you reach the object before you’ve counted to 4, you’re too close.
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
In certain states, new bicycles are required to have which of the following safety equipment?
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Even if your state doesn’t yet have these regulations, consider using all safety options.
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Even if your state doesn’t yet have these regulations, consider using all safety options.
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
Lane splitting (riding a motorcycle between lanes of slow moving or stopped traffic moving in the same direction) is permitted in:
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While lane splitting is expressly prohibited in most states, it is permissible in California as long as it is done in a safe and prudent manner, according to the California Highway Patrol. Drivers in California should take special care when changing lanes: always signal your intentions, check your mirrors and blind spots carefully, and never intentionally block or impede a motorcyclist.
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While lane splitting is expressly prohibited in most states, it is permissible in California as long as it is done in a safe and prudent manner, according to the California Highway Patrol. Drivers in California should take special care when changing lanes: always signal your intentions, check your mirrors and blind spots carefully, and never intentionally block or impede a motorcyclist.
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By Paula Derrow
Illustration by Peter Grundy
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Darrell E Hendricks says,
You should put out more question every month
said mohammed abdella says,
Good quiz.it is great reminder of safety drive
Ken Brandt says,
Question # 4 and #6 are poorly written. #4 does not account for what kind of roadway you are on. If you are passing on a 2 lane roadway, it would be impossible to give the M/C a full lane width. #6 gives no account for vehicle speed or following distance. A vehicle traveling a 60MPH covers 88 Ft. per second, Reaction time will eat up over half that distance and the time it takes to dissipate all that speed, will depend on tire and roadway conditions. “2 or 3” seconds is cutting it a bit close, especially if you are closing in because the rider is “not using brakes to slow down.”
B. Clare says,
Being a driver for over 37 years, I take all possible caution when driving.
Sekou says,
Awesome quiz, not sure if I passed.
George V Schiller says,
Missed two, both common sense questions !!
Kal Kraus says,
Aced the test… All the correct answers are common sense. The reason we need a lot of rules and regs is some drivers just don’t think… Why would any bicyclist or motorcyclist drive out into a street thinking he has the right of way over a car? And why would anyone think motor cycles only need half a lane? lol
Motorcyclists often do zoom between cars in adjoining lanes if traffic slows a little. That has to cause a few accidents. I suppose that’s illegal too, but i don’t know for sure.
Jose L Navarrete says,
Great tips, great reminders, if we all drive/ride safe, insurance premiums will be lower.
Tina Levy says,
It’s impossible to leave a full lane’s width for a cyclist. Some of our roads are only 2 tiny lanes so we all have to use our best judgement in passing otherwise we can get hit head on by the driver in the oncoming lane….
Dan says,
Truth is a bicycle has no business on any road with a speed limit over 25 mph ever.
It is allowed because idiots write laws to make is acceptable. But in reality bicycles can NOT come up to speed or stop safely to operate in NORMAL TRAFFIC PATTERNS IN ANY CITY.
THEY BELONG IN GATED COMMUNITY SITUATIONS ONLY.
Danny Gilbert says,
Have had my mc endorsement since I was 18 I’m 58 only had one incident a car with a boat pulled out of the driveway and I sideswiped the boat and by the way good imformation in the quiz
Charlotte Mae Boyd says,
Knowledge is power especially when driving on the road.
Olivia says,
Got 6 out of 7 🙂
Suzanne says,
I received 7/7 on your quiz, however question 4 should be reworded. It is very unclear. I read it at least 4 times and guessed at the answer.
Jose A Pizarro says,
It’s good to have little quiz like to remember drivers bout others in the roads