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 are drivers of local delivery or step vans a hazard?

   Correct answer: They may be rushing and step out or pull into traffic suddenly

   These drivers are frequently rushing and can step out or steer into the traffic lane without warning.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

2. 2. Confused drivers are especially common in which locations?

   Correct answer: Near interchanges and major intersections

   Drivers often get confused around freeway and turnpike interchanges and at major intersections.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

3. 3. Strong winds cause the most trouble for which vehicles?

   Correct answer: Lighter vehicles

   Wind trouble tends to be worst for lighter vehicles, and it can spike when you leave a tunnel.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space

4. 4. Why can walkers, joggers, and bicyclists be hazards?

   Correct answer: They may have their back to traffic and not see or hear you

   They may have their backs to traffic, and headphones can keep them from hearing you.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

5. 5. Why are children near the road especially hazardous?

   Correct answer: They tend to act quickly without checking for vehicles

   Children tend to act quickly without checking for traffic.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

6. 6. If you are being tailgated, one safe response is to...

   Correct answer: Open up more space in front of you

   Leaving more room ahead gives you a cushion and also lets the tailgater pass you more easily.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space

7. 7. In safe driving, what is a 'hazard'?

   Correct answer: Any road condition or road user that is a possible danger

   A hazard is any road condition or road user that presents a possible danger.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

8. 8. When a driver tailgates you, what should you avoid doing?

   Correct answer: Speeding up

   Don't speed up; it is safer to be tailgated at a lower speed than a higher one.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space

9. 9. Why are drivers whose vision is blocked, such as those in vans with no rear window, a hazard?

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

   People who cannot see out well may not notice you and could move into your path.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

10. 10. A parked vehicle can become a hazard when...

    Correct answer: People start to get out or it pulls into your path

    Watch for people getting out or the vehicle suddenly pulling into your path.

    Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

11. 11. To keep space to the sides, what should you avoid?

    Correct answer: Traveling right alongside other vehicles

    Don't ride beside other vehicles; one might turn into you, or you could get boxed in when you need to change lanes.

    Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space

12. 12. When a heavy load keeps you from keeping pace with traffic, what should you do?

    Correct answer: Stay in the right lane when you can

    Stay in the right lane when you can, since heavy vehicles that can't keep pace are often tailgated.

    Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space