Sharing the Road

Study questions with answers

12 sample Sharing the Road questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. Why should you not try to punish another driver who leaves their high beams on at night?

   Correct answer: Your high beams add glare for oncoming traffic and raise crash risk

   Turning on your own high beams to retaliate only increases glare for oncoming drivers and raises the chance of a crash. Look toward the right edge of your lane instead.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Avoid Glare)

2. 2. Which of these is a clue that another driver may be impaired by alcohol or drugs?

   Correct answer: Weaving across the road or drifting from side to side

   Weaving across the road or drifting between lanes is a classic sign of an impaired driver, along with stopping at the wrong time and sudden speed changes.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Impaired Drivers)

3. 3. When you are about to pass a pedestrian, bicyclist, or another vehicle, what should you assume?

   Correct answer: That they do not see you and could move into your path

   Assume they do not see you, since they could suddenly move into your path. Where legal, tap the horn or flash your lights, and drive to avoid a crash even if they never notice you.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Communicating Your Presence)

4. 4. Why should you not wave other drivers on to signal when it is safe for them to pass?

   Correct answer: You could cause a crash and be held responsible

   You should not direct traffic. If you signal someone to pass and it turns out unsafe, you could cause a crash and be blamed for it.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Don't Direct Traffic)

5. 5. Why do delivery-truck drivers, such as those in step vans, pose a hazard?

   Correct answer: Blocked views and haste can make them step out or pull into traffic suddenly

   Packages or open doors often block their view, and they are frequently in a hurry, so they may suddenly step out or pull into the traffic lane.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Delivery Trucks)

6. 6. Why are walkers, joggers, and bicyclists on the road with their backs to traffic a special concern?

   Correct answer: They cannot see you and may not hear you either

   They cannot see you approaching, and headphones may keep them from hearing you as well. Rain gear like hats and umbrellas can further block their view of traffic.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Pedestrians and Bicyclists)

7. 7. When only the tractor of a combination has working ABS, what benefit do you still get?

   Correct answer: You keep steering control with less chance of jackknifing

   With ABS on only the tractor you should keep steering control and reduce the chance of a jackknife, though you should watch the trailer and ease off the brakes if it begins to swing out.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (ABS on the Tractor Only)

8. 8. Under a move-over law, what should you do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle on the roadside?

   Correct answer: Slow down and, if safe, move over to a lane away from it

   Slow down and, if safe, move into a lane not next to the emergency vehicle or work zone. If changing lanes is unsafe, slow down and pass with caution.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Move-Over Laws)

9. 9. What is a hazard, as the manual defines it?

   Correct answer: Any road condition or road user that could become a danger

   A hazard is any road condition or road user, such as a driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian, that presents a possible danger. Spotting hazards early gives you time to prepare.

   Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Seeing Hazards)

10. 10. If a driver is tailgating your large vehicle, what should you avoid doing?

    Correct answer: Speeding up to get away from them

    Don't speed up when tailgated, since it is safer to be followed closely at a lower speed. Instead, increase your following distance ahead and avoid sudden changes.

    Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Dealing with Tailgaters)

11. 11. Why should you be extra cautious around a vehicle whose driver's view to the rear is blocked?

    Correct answer: The driver may not see you and could move into your path

    Drivers who cannot see well, such as those in loaded vans or rental trucks, may back out or move into your lane without seeing you. If you cannot see the driver, assume they cannot see you.

    Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Blocked Vision)

12. 12. A driver's head and body movements can give you an early clue that the driver is about to do what?

    Correct answer: Make a turn or lane change

    Drivers tend to look in the direction they are about to turn, so head and body movement can warn you of a turn or lane change even before the signal comes on.

    Source: Ohio CDL Driver Manual, Section 2 (Driver Body Movement)