Driving Safety: Changing Lanes and Passing

Questions and Answers

What should you do before changing lanes?

Check your side and rearview mirrors

Use your turn signal

Look for other drivers moving into the same lane

All of the above (correct)

You should stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than the traffic around you.

True

What should you do when passing another vehicle?

Check traffic ahead, behind, and in the blind spot, signal, then accelerate.

Is it legal to exceed the speed limit while passing?

No Signup and view all the answers

When you are being passed, you should not _____ up.

speed Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with their descriptions.

Passing on the right = If the vehicle is making a left turn No Passing zone = Complete the pass before reaching the zone Bicyclist = Reduce speed and pass at least three feet to the left Signal turn = Signal at least three or four seconds ahead of the turn Signup and view all the answers

You should panic if you veer off the road.

False Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when making a right turn?

Signal your intent, check for pedestrians, and turn into the lane closest to the curb. Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper way to make a left turn?

Signal your intent, check for pedestrians and traffic, and turn into the leftmost lane. Signup and view all the answers

When two vehicles are approaching each other and signaling to turn left, they should turn behind each other.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Changing Lanes and Passing

Always check side and rearview mirrors before changing lanes.
Use turn signals to communicate lane changes to other drivers.
Perform a shoulder check for blind spots before merging into another lane.
On multi-lane highways, slower drivers should use the right lane.

Rules for Passing

Assess surrounding traffic and signal before attempting to pass another vehicle.
Return to the right lane once you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
Exceeding the speed limit while passing is illegal; complete passes before reaching No Passing zones.
Passing on the right is permissible if the vehicle ahead is signaling for a left turn.
Maintain a safe distance (at least three feet) when passing bicycles or similar vehicles.

Guidelines for Being Passed

Maintain a steady speed or decelerate when another vehicle is passing.

Unsafe and Illegal Passing Situations

Passing is unlawful under several conditions including hills, curves, intersections, or when obstructing paved areas.
Avoid passing when school buses are unloading passengers, unless safely separated by barriers.

Over-Correcting

Over-correcting occurs when sharp steering causes the rear wheels to slide, potentially leading to loss of control.
To regain control after veering off-road, slow down and steer gradually back onto the roadway.

Making a Right Turn

Position in the lane closest to the curb and signal your intent at least three to four seconds (100 feet) before turning.
Check for pedestrians and traffic before making the turn; come to a complete stop at traffic signals and stop signs.

Making a Left Turn

Use the farthest left lane when turning left unless directed otherwise by signs or markings.
Signal before the turn and verify the intersection for pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
Keep front wheels straight until ready to turn to avoid an accident.
Yield to vehicles and pedestrians when making a left turn.

Left Turn Maneuvering

Vehicles should turn, aligning passenger sides beside each other when two cars are turning left toward each other.

Description

Test your knowledge on the essential rules for changing lanes and passing vehicles safely. This quiz covers everything from signaling correctly to the legalities surrounding passing on multi-lane highways. Ensure you're familiar with these guidelines to promote road safety.