Ohio permit test: sharing the road

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

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Sharing the roadOhio rule

How much space does the Ohio digest say to keep when passing a bicycle?

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Sample sharing the road questions

  1. How much space does the Ohio digest say to keep when passing a bicycle?

    • A At least three feet
    • B At least one foot
    • C At least two feet
    • D At least ten feet
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    A. At least three feet

    Keep a safety zone of at least three feet between your vehicle and a bicycle. Slow down when approaching or passing a cyclist, and pass only when it is safe.

    Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 9

  2. How much lane space should you give a motorcyclist?

    • A Half a lane, so you can share it
    • B A full lane width
    • C Only the right third of the lane
    • D No special space; treat it like a bicycle
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    B. A full lane width

    Give a motorcyclist a full lane width, the same as any other vehicle. The rider needs room to react to other traffic and to avoid road hazards.

    Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 9

  3. A truck is making a wide right turn and has swung into the left lane. You are behind it in the right lane. What should you do?

    • A Stay back and let it complete the turn
    • B Pass on the right between the truck and the curb
    • C Honk so the driver knows you're there
    • D Move up beside the truck's rear wheels
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    A. Stay back and let it complete the turn

    Trucks and buses may swing left to make a wide right turn. Don't squeeze between the vehicle and the curb; let it finish turning before you move up.

    Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 9

  4. You are driving beside a large truck. How can you tell if the truck driver can see you?

    • A If you can see the driver's face in the truck's side mirror
    • B If you can see the truck's rear lights
    • C If you are directly behind the truck
    • D If you have your headlights on
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    A. If you can see the driver's face in the truck's side mirror

    If you cannot see the truck driver's face in the side-view mirror, the driver cannot see you. Trucks have large No Zones on both sides, so don't stay alongside them longer than needed.

    Source: Ohio Driver Manual - Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws, section 9