District of Columbia Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: Up to 200 feet

Truck blind spots are up to 20 feet in front of the cab, along the sides, and up to 200 feet in the rear.

Source: Sharing the Road With Large Trucks

Correct answer: More than 400 feet

A truck at 60 mph takes more than 400 feet to stop.

Source: Sharing the Road With Large Trucks

Correct answer: Dim them

Always dim your headlights when following a truck at night; bright lights reflect off its mirrors and blind the driver.

Source: Sharing the Road With Large Trucks

Correct answer: Leave space in case it rolls back

Leave space in front of you in case the truck drifts back when it starts, and keep left in your lane so the driver sees you.

Source: Sharing the Road With Large Trucks

Correct answer: No, never

Never cross behind a truck that is backing up; truck drivers may not see you.

Source: Sharing the Road With Large Trucks

Correct answer: The center lane

Tractor-trailers generally stay in the center lane to help traffic flow on and off and to keep escape options.

Source: Sharing the Road With Large Trucks

Correct answer: Almost half

Almost half of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve cars; drivers often say they never saw the motorcycle.

Source: School Vehicles, Motorcyclists, Bicycles, Buses & Streetcars

Correct answer: It can stop more quickly than cars

Maintain a safe following distance at all times, as the motorcycle can stop more quickly than cars.

Source: School Vehicles, Motorcyclists, Bicycles, Buses & Streetcars

Correct answer: 20–30 mph

An experienced cyclist can reach 20–30 mph and be closer than you think; don’t turn right across their path.

Source: School Vehicles, Motorcyclists, Bicycles, Buses & Streetcars

Correct answer: No; it may startle them

Slow down and avoid using your horn; loud noises can startle the bicyclist and cause a crash.

Source: School Vehicles, Motorcyclists, Bicycles, Buses & Streetcars

Correct answer: 25–35 mph

Streetcars operate at average speeds of 25 to 35 mph, similar to local buses.

Source: School Vehicles, Motorcyclists, Bicycles, Buses & Streetcars

Correct answer: Buses, bicycles, paratransit and emergency vehicles

Only transit, tour, charter and school buses, plus bicycles, paratransit and emergency vehicles, may use bus lanes.

Source: School Vehicles, Motorcyclists, Bicycles, Buses & Streetcars

Correct answer: It’s safest to walk on a sidewalk

Pedestrian tips: cross at crosswalks, increase visibility, and walk on sidewalks.

Source: Introduction – Sharing the Road, Dutch Reach & HAWK Signal

Correct answer: No

Bicyclists should not ride on sidewalks in downtown areas.

Source: Introduction – Sharing the Road, Dutch Reach & HAWK Signal

Correct answer: Those using canes, wheelchairs or guide dogs

Be especially alert and yield to pedestrians who are deaf or use canes, crutches, walkers, guide dogs, wheelchairs or scooters.

Source: Right-of-Way & Pedestrians