Missouri permit test: sharing the road

Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 7 questions.

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Sharing the road

Should you share a lane with a motorcycle?

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Sample sharing the road questions

  1. Should you share a lane with a motorcycle?

    • A Yes, if the motorcycle is near the edge
    • B Yes, in slow traffic
    • C No, the motorcyclist needs the entire lane
    • D Yes, if you stay in the left part of the lane
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    C. No, the motorcyclist needs the entire lane

    Motorcyclists need the full lane for safety, since they shift position to avoid hazards like manhole covers and debris. When passing, give them a full lane width.

    Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 30

  2. According to the Missouri Driver Guide, how much room should you give when passing a bicyclist?

    • A A full lane width
    • B Two feet
    • C Three feet
    • D Half a lane
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    A. A full lane width

    Give bicycles and mopeds a full lane width when passing; do not squeeze past. If the lane is too narrow to share, slow down and wait for a clear stretch.

    Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 33

  3. Car about to turn right across a bike lane, with a cyclist in the lane
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    Car about to turn right across a bike lane, with a cyclist in the laneYouBike lane

    You want to turn right across a bicycle lane. What must you do?

    • A Speed up so you can cross the bike lane ahead of the bicyclist
    • B Yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane before crossing it
    • C Never cross a bicycle lane
    • D Sound your horn so the cyclist stops
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    B. Yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane before crossing it

    You may cross a bicycle lane when turning or entering or leaving the road, but you must yield to bicyclists in it. If following a cyclist, slow down and stay behind until you can turn.

    Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 33

  4. A pedestrian with a white cane is crossing the street ahead. What does Missouri law require?

    • A Slow down and drive around them
    • B Honk to let them know you are there
    • C Proceed if they are not in your lane
    • D Come to a complete stop
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    D. Come to a complete stop

    When a pedestrian is crossing guided by a dog or carrying a white cane, or a white cane with a red tip, drivers must come to a complete stop. Always yield to people who are blind.

    Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 33