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. Which mindset helps keep you from becoming an aggressive driver?

   Correct answer: Give fellow drivers the benefit of the doubt

   Extend fellow motorists the benefit of the doubt; whatever their reason for driving that way, it has nothing to do with you.

   Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.10.2 — Don't Be an Aggressive Driver

2. 2. If a heavy load slows you going uphill, what is the best lane practice?

   Correct answer: Stay in the right lane

   Stay in the right lane when you cannot keep up with traffic, and do not try to pass another slow vehicle.

   Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.7.2 — Space Behind

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

   Assume they do not see you and could move into your path, and drive so you can avoid a crash anyway.

   Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.5.2 — Communicating Your Presence

4. 4. When a driver is tailgating you, why should you avoid speeding up?

   Correct answer: It is safer to be tailgated at a lower speed

   It is safer to be followed too closely at a lower speed than at a high one, so do not increase your speed.

   Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.7.2 — Space Behind

5. 5. Why are pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists on the road especially hazardous?

   Correct answer: They can neither see nor hear your vehicle

   They may have their backs to traffic and may wear headphones, so they can neither see nor hear you coming.

   Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.8.3 — Drivers Who Are Hazards

6. 6. What sets road rage apart from ordinary aggressive driving?

   Correct answer: It involves intent to harm or assault another

   Road rage involves driving with the intent to harm others or actually assaulting a driver or their vehicle.

   Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.10.1 — What Is It?

7. 7. What information should you give authorities when reporting an aggressive driver?

   Correct answer: The vehicle description, plate, location and direction

   Provide a description of the vehicle, its license number, the location and, if possible, its direction of travel.

   Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.10.3 — What You Should Do

8. 8. What is the purpose of the truck apron often built into a single-lane roundabout?

   Correct answer: To allow trucks room to off-track through the turn

   The apron gives extra room for the off-tracking of turning trucks and for oversize or overweight vehicles.

   Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.7.6 — Circular Intersections

9. 9. Why should you be cautious near a stopped bus?

   Correct answer: Passengers may cross and cannot see you

   Riders getting off may step out ahead of or behind the bus, and they frequently cannot see you.

   Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.8.3 — Drivers Who Are Hazards

10. 10. How is aggressive driving described?

    Correct answer: Operating selfishly and pushily without regard for others

    Aggressive driving means operating a vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy way without regard for others' safety.

    Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.10.1 — What Is It?

11. 11. Roundabouts are designed to do what to vehicle speeds?

    Correct answer: Keep speeds low throughout

    They are built to keep speeds low on entry, while circulating and on exit.

    Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.7.6 — Circular Intersections

12. 12. If you are being tailgated, which action helps reduce the risk of a crash?

    Correct answer: Increase your following distance

    Opening up more space in front of you gives room to avoid sudden changes and helps the tailgater get around you.

    Source: Wisconsin CDL Manual, Section 2.7.2 — Space Behind