Chapter 5 – Sharing the Road

Rules of the Road

I . Trucks and Buses

A. Stay out of the blind spot when following other vehicles

B. Give large vehicles plenty of room to turn

C. Be ready to make steering adjustments when meeting large vehicles on two-way highways.

II. Slow-Moving Vehicles

Farm vehicles, construction equipment & vehicles drawn by animals

III. Pedestrians

A. Crossing a road – when crossing any place other than marked or unmarked X-walk, pedestrians must yield

B. Jogging and Walking – face oncoming traffic. At night wear light colored clothing.

C. Hitchhiking – illegal $2500 fine and 1 year in jail

IV. Children

A. Be watchful and ready to reduce speed.1. Residential areas2. School zones3. When backing up

V. Motorcycles

A. *Motorcycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities ass other roadway users.

B. *Drivers should never share the same lane with a motorcycle

*motorcycle awareness video

VI. Bicycles

A. *Have the same rights and responsibilities as other roadway users

B. They travel in the same direction as other vehicles

C. Drivers should use caution when making a right turn when bicyclists are present

VII. Be prepared to share the road with

A. Mopeds – motorized vehicles

B. Snow mobiles

C. Joggers

D. Horseback riders

E. Animals

Homework

Read Chapter 5 Rules of the Road

Complete chapter 5 study questions on p. 41 #1-5

Write out the questions and the answer!