Understanding Slow-Moving Vehicles

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Questions and Answers

What should you do when you see a slow-moving vehicle with an orange and red triangle on its back?

Tailgate the vehicle closely to urge them to drive faster.

Overtake the vehicle quickly to avoid being delayed.

Adjust your speed and share the road with the slow-moving vehicle. (correct)

Honk and signal the driver to move out of the way.

What is the maximum speed that Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) and Low-speed Vehicles (LSVs) are allowed to reach?

55 mph

45 mph

25 mph (correct)

35 mph

If you encounter a horse-drawn vehicle on the road, what should you avoid doing?

Pass by the animal-drawn vehicles at high speed.

Honk loudly to alert the riders of your presence.

Drive closely behind the animal-drawn vehicle.

Intentionally scare the horses or livestock. (correct)

What should drivers do when they see a sign with a picture of an animal near the road?

Slow down or stop, proceeding only when safe. Signup and view all the answers

What rights and responsibilities do bicyclists have on the road?

Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers. Signup and view all the answers

What should a vehicle facing downhill do when another vehicle is going uphill?

Back up to allow the uphill vehicle to pass. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for drivers to be aware of the blind spots or 'No Zones' of large vehicles?

The vehicle can disappear from the large vehicle driver's view. Signup and view all the answers

Why should drivers avoid suddenly slowing down or stopping in front of a large vehicle?

Large vehicles take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

Why do large vehicles create extra space in front of them when traveling?

To have space for sudden stops. Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver do when a vehicle is turning?

Stay at a safe distance and be prepared for sudden maneuvers. Signup and view all the answers

What is required when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck with flashing amber warning lights?

Move over and slow down Signup and view all the answers

If a truck displays a diamond-shaped hazardous load placard, what action must the driver take before crossing railroad tracks?

Stop before crossing Signup and view all the answers

When driving in heavy traffic or bad weather conditions, you should:

Drive slower than the speed limit Signup and view all the answers

If you are driving slower than the normal flow of traffic, which lane should you occupy?

The rightmost lane Signup and view all the answers

When towing a vehicle or trailer, or driving a truck with three or more axles, you must:

Drive in the far right lane or lane marked for slower vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Why must large vehicles and truck drivers often swing wide to complete a turn?

The length of the turning path is greater for larger vehicles Signup and view all the answers

When driving near large vehicles and trucks, which of the following should you NOT do?

Drive next to them for as long as needed Signup and view all the answers

What are safety zones and how should you drive near them?

Safety zones are spaces set aside for pedestrians waiting for buses, streetcars, and trolleys, and you should never drive through them under any condition Signup and view all the answers

When following a large vehicle, what should you do before attempting to pass?

Check the vehicle's turn signals to see which direction it is turning Signup and view all the answers

On a divided highway with four or more traffic lanes in one direction, where should large vehicles and trucks be driven?

In the two lanes farthest to the right Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Large Vehicles and Trucks

The longer the vehicle, the greater the difference in the length of the turning path.
Large vehicles and trucks are not as easy to maneuver as passenger vehicles.
When driving near large vehicles and trucks, do not:
- Change lanes directly in front of them to reach an exit or turn.
- Drive next to them longer than you need to.
- Always pass a large vehicle on the left side.
- Follow too closely.

Safety Zones

Safety zones are spaces set aside for pedestrians waiting for buses, streetcars, and trolleys.
Safety zones are marked by raised buttons or markers on a road.
Do not drive through a safety zone under any condition.

Slow-Moving Vehicles

They can take longer to get up to speed when entering traffic.
Large trucks, bicycles, and some cars lose speed on long or steep hills.
Some slow-moving vehicles have an orange and red triangle on their back, such as road maintenance vehicles.
Adjust your speed to share the road with these vehicles.

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) and Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs)

NEVs and LSVs reach a maximum speed of 25 mph.
They are restricted from roads where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.
Watch for slow-moving vehicles when you see these signs or markings: NEV USE ONLY, NEV ROUTE.

Animal-Drawn Vehicles

Horse-drawn vehicles and people riding horses or other animals are allowed to share the road with motor vehicles.
It is against the law to intentionally scare horses or livestock.

Bicycles

Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers.

Drivers need to share the road with other vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, road workers, and large vehicles.

Blind Spots (the No Zone)

Large vehicle and truck drivers have a better view in front of them and bigger mirrors.
But they also have large blind spots, also called No Zones.
If you cannot see the truck’s side mirrors, the truck driver cannot see you.

Braking

Large vehicles and commercial trucks take longer to stop than passenger vehicles traveling at the same speed.
The heavier the vehicle and the faster it is moving, the longer it takes to safely stop.
A loaded truck will take longer to stop than an empty truck.

Turning

When a vehicle turns, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels.

Emergency and Road Work Vehicles

Drivers must move over and slow down for emergency and road work vehicles.
These include: Stationary emergency vehicles or tow trucks displaying flashing amber warning lights, Stopped road work vehicles displaying emergency flashing or amber warning lights.

Vehicles with Hazardous Loads

A diamond-shaped sign on a truck means that the truck’s load may be dangerous (gas, explosives, etc.).
Vehicles with these signs must stop before crossing railroad tracks.

Heavy Traffic or Bad Weather

You must drive slower when there is heavy traffic or bad weather.
At the same time, you should not block normal and reasonable traffic flow by driving too slowly.

Towing

You must drive in the far-right lane or a lane marked for slower vehicles when you:
- Tow a vehicle or trailer.
- Drive a truck with three or more axles.
- If no lanes are marked and there are four or more lanes in your direction, you may only drive in the two lanes closest to the right edge of the road.

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Description

Learn about slow-moving vehicles and how they can affect emergency personnel and traffic flow. Discover the characteristics of slow-moving vehicles like large trucks, bicycles, and cars on hills. Identify slow-moving vehicles by their orange and red triangles.