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Understanding Slow-Moving Vehicles

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

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

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

25 mph

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

Intentionally scare the horses or livestock.

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.

What rights and responsibilities do bicyclists have on the road?

Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers.

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

Back up to allow the uphill vehicle to pass.

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.

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

Large vehicles take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

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

To have space for sudden stops.

What should a driver do when a vehicle is turning?

Stay at a safe distance and be prepared for sudden maneuvers.

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

Move over and slow down

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

Stop before crossing

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

Drive slower than the speed limit

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

The rightmost lane

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

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

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

Drive next to them for as long as needed

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

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

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

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.

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