Name: ____________________________________ Class Period: ____________ Date: _________________

Module 6 – Sharing the Roadway (DE.18)

Topic 1 – Sharing the Road with Pedestrians

1. Sharing the road with Pedestrians: 

 yield to pedestrians at all times.   Check for pedestrians before passing
 Yield at mid-block crossings.  stopped vehicle.  
 Check for pedestrians when making left  Search for pedestrians in shopping centers.  
turns.   Be careful in school and residential areas. 
 Be cautious of pedestrians when making  Obey slower speed limit in school zones. 
right turns. 
2. Give pedestrians the right of way even when they are crossing on a red signal. 
3. Stop for a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog.
4. Avoid using your horn. 
5. children are at increased risk for pedestrian injuries. 
6. As a pedestrian, use sidewalks -where no sidewalks are provided it is usually safer to walk facing road traffic. 

Topic 2 – Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

1. Bicycles are considered vehicles when the cyclist rides on the road. He/she
must follow the same right of way laws and legal responsibilities as drivers of
motor vehicles. 
2. Sharing the road with Bicyclists: 
 Bicyclists are legally entitles to use the road. 
 Yield to bicyclists the same as you would for pedestrians and
vehicles. 
 Do not attempt to share a lane with cyclists. 
 When approaching or passing a cyclist slow down and give space. 
 Check for bicyclists before turning and backing. 
 Do not slow down or start stop quickly after passing a bicyclist. 
 Do not sound horn close to bicyclists.  
 yield to bicyclists when a bike lane intersects a road. 
3. When passing a bicycle rider, try to create at least 5 feet of passing space.  
4. When turning left and a bicyclist is entering the intersection from the opposite direction, wait for the bicyclist to pass before
making the turn. 

Topic 3 – Sharing the Road with Mopeds / Scooters

1. Mopeds are typically classified as a bicycles. 

2. Mopeds are typically restricted from highspeed roadways. They can’t be driven on roadways where the speed limit is faster
than 35 mph. 

Topic 4 – Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

1. Sharing the road with motorcycles: 
 Do not share a lane with a motorcycle.  
 Check mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles.  
 Before turning check for motorcycles. 
 When following a motorcycle allow for more space.  
 Don’t assume a motorcycle is turning. 
 Always signal intentions. 
 increase space around the motorcycle in bad weather. 
 Maintain lane position and speed when passing a motorcycle. 
 2. Motorcycles are easily hidden in the environment and traffic.  
3. Many people believe incorrectly that a motorcycle can stop quicker than a car. 
4. Where do most motorcycle crashes happen? intersections 
5. Where do single vehicle motorcycle crashes happen? curves

Topic 5 – Sharing the Road with Large Vehicles

1. Blind-spots are also called no zones. There are areas around large trucks where crashes are most likely to occur.
2. Drivers of large trucks rely on their inside mirrors.
3. Do not hang out in the no-zones. In the no zone drivers cannot see directly behind the truck for at least 30 feet. The front no-
zone position at least 10 car lengths in front of the vehicle. Do not linger in the side no-zone. Trucks make wide right turns by
swinging out to the left.
4. A truck stopping distance may be 2 times that of a car.
5. Long, large trucks require a larger turning (radius). Stop your vehicle stop lines at intersections.

Topic 6 – Sharing the Road with School Buses and Transit Buses

1. Stopping for the School Bus: 

 Flashing _______________ signals caution drivers that the bus is preparing to _______________. 
 Flashing _______________ means the driver is _______________ loading or unloading children. 
 Stop and remained stopped until all children are _______________ and the bus moves again. 
 You must also stop if the bus is _______________ or unloading children and the signals are _______________ on. 
2. When the roadway is divided by a physical barrier such as a _______________, _______________, or _______________,
only traffic traveling in the direction of the bus must stop when the school bus has it’s warning devices on or is loading or
unloading passengers. 
3. When the roadway is __________ divided by a physical barrier ALL TRAFFIC MUST STOP! 
4. Use the _______________ rule to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the bus. 

Topic 7 – Sharing the Road with Construction Vehicles

 Construction vehicles are typically very large, and when loaded, very heavy.
 Acceleration and braking takes _______________________________ time.
 The heavy vehicle will have a _________________________________ stopping distance.
 The blind areas around the vehicle can be large and restrictive.
 Use reduced risk-driving skills when sharing the roadway with construction vehicles.

Topic 8 – Sharing the Road with Recreational Vehicles

1. When traveling _______________, leave a larger _______________ distance from the vehicle towing a trailer- expect the
trailer to _______________ speed during the uphill climb.

2. Sharing the Road with Towed Vehicles

a. Vehicles can be seen towing a variety of trailers: conventional travel trailers,
including folding trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, motorcycle, boat, and cargo trailers.
b. Watch for trailers swaying in high winds, particularly side winds, or when passing approaching larger vehicles—leave lots
of ________________________________ space.

3. Sharing the Road with Slow Moving Vehicles

The most collisions occur when a slow-moving vehicle makes a ____________ turn after the motorist behind begins to pass.
a. Recognize and respect the slow-moving vehicle emblem – the triangular fluorescent orange emblem bordered in red—
slow down as if approaching a stoplight.
b. Don't assume that a slow-moving vehicle pulling to the ________________ side of the road is going to turn right or is
going to let a driver pass.
 4. Sharing the Road with Horse-Drawn Vehicles
a. When encountering horse-drawn vehicles, adjust speed.
b. The horse-drawn vehicle should display a slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear.
c. Pass with caution—while passing, do not use the __________________ and do not ____________the engine, it could
scare the horse and cause an accident.

5. Sharing the Road with Snowplows

a. Snowplows travel slowly, usually 25-30 mph.
b. When driving behind one, resist the temptation to pass - road conditions could be much worse in
______________ of the plow.
c. Snowplow drivers need to concentrate on their task and the road conditions in front of them, so
they may not spot a vehicle trying to pass.

6. Sharing the Road with Farm Machinery

a. Slow down when a slow-moving vehicle's flashing turn signal is seen.
b. Be patient--it's not easy for the operator to move aside to let others pass, especially when road shoulders
are questionable.
c. Don't pull out in _____________________ of a slow-moving farm vehicle, then stop or slow down rapidly.
d. Farm equipment cannot stop or slow down as ________________________________ as an automobile.

7. Sharing the Road with Animals

a. Many animals are most active around ___________ and ___________ when they look for food.
b. Use headlights smartly; at night, use high beams when possible to illuminate the road's edges.
c. Avoid high beam or flashing the headlights—the animal could become confused and move into the vehicle’s path.
d. When encountering animals in or along the side of the road, _______________________ and be aware where there is
one there is likely to be many more.

8. Sharing the Road with Funeral Processions

a. Never_________________ a funeral procession.
b. Funeral processions can be a few cars or vehicles covering a mile or more.
c. Police officers need unhindered lanes to speed by the procession to block off side streets
or guide the cars through dangerous intersections.

9. Sharing the Road with Emergency Vehicles

 Pull off the ______________. 
 Stay ______________ feet from the vehicle. 
 Observe the ___________________ law- slow or change lanes when approaching an accident. 

What to do if stopped by a police officer: 

1. Remain ______________. 
2. Pull vehicle to side of road in ______________ place and park. 
3. Put on ______________. 
4. Turn on ______________ lights if stopped at night. 
5. Turn off car and any devices that could impact your ______________with the officer. 
6. Put down your ______________ – Officer MAY come to either driver or passenger side based on safety 
7. Keep safety belts ______________ - you and your passengers 
8. Stay in your ______________.  Do ______________ get out of vehicle unless asked to do so 
9. Keep your hands in plain ______________ –  on the steering wheel is best.  Passengers should keep hands in sight. 
10. Do NOT make any ______________ that may make the officer think you are reaching for or hiding something. 
11. Carry proper ______________:  valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.   
12.  If the officer is driving an unmarked car or is not in uniform, you may ask to see his/her ______________. 
 13. Answer officer’s questions ______________ and ______________.   
14. You will be asked to sign the ______________.  Sign it; this is ______________ an admission of guilt. 

Topic 9 – Sharing the Road with Trains

Remember to:

a. ___________________________ down.
b. Pay _______________________ to signs, lights and gates at crossings.
c. Look both ways and cross tracks quickly.
d. Stop at the _________________________ line if train is approaching.
e. Do ___________________ stop on tracks.

It takes a train traveling approximately 55 mph ________________ miles (26 football fields) to stop safely.

A train’s speed will appear ______________________ that it really is.