Bicycle Friendly Driver- Final Quiz

Question 1 of 20

1. Question

What is the amount of space specified in Michigan law that motorists must give bicyclists while passing?

Motorists must pass bicyclists with 5 feet of space.
Motorists must move completely over to the oncoming lane, when clear, to pass bicyclists.
Motorists must pass bicyclists with at least 3 feet of space, measured from the closest point, and at least 5 feet in some communities.
Michigan law does not specify the distance required to pass bicyclists.

Question 2 of 20

2. Question

What are the meanings of the pictured hand signals?

1 – Stopping or Slowing, 2 – Left Turn, 3 – Right Turn
1 – Left Turn, 2 – Right Turn, 3 – Stopping or Slowing
1 – Left Turn, 2 – No Meaning, 3 – Stopping or Slowing
1 – Right Turn, 2 – Left Turn, 3 – No Meaning

Question 3 of 20

3. Question

At a four-way stop, before proceeding, what should motorists look for?

All three of these choices.
Vehicles coming from the left, right, and straight ahead.
Pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Bicyclists approaching on the road or the sidewalk.

Question 4 of 20

4. Question

In Michigan, when *must* a bicyclist ride on the sidewalk?

Only when there are no bicycle lanes on the roads in the area.
A bicyclist may never ride on the sidewalk; it is illegal.
Bicyclists are not required to ride on the sidewalk, but may do so except where prohibited by local ordinances. Bicyclists must give pedestrians the right of way and alert them when passing.
Only when they are riding at or below the pace of pedestrians.

Question 5 of 20

5. Question

Michigan law requires bicyclists to ride “as close as practicable” to the right side of the road, with some exceptions. Which of the following is NOT an exception?

(2) Proceeding between lanes of stopped traffic going in the same direction.
(1) Passing a vehicle or another bicyclist proceeding in the same direction.
(3) Preparing for a left turn.
(5) Avoiding obstacles or hazards on the right side of the road.
When the lane is too narrow for a vehicle to safely pass. (4)

Question 6 of 20

6. Question

Which of the following statements about Michigan law related to bicyclists is true?

Bicyclists may violate traffic laws where they deem it is safe to do so.
Bicyclists are permitted on all public roads, including limited access highways.
Bicyclists must ride only where bike lanes are present.
Bicyclists are generally subject to the same rules of the road as motorists.

Question 7 of 20

7. Question

On a two-way road, which side should bicyclists ride on?

The right, in the same direction as car traffic.
The left, in the opposite direction as car traffic.
Bicyclists should ride on the sidewalk.

Question 8 of 20

8. Question

According to Michigan law, a bicyclist may ride ____________.

On any public road, except limited access freeways such as interstates.
On the right side of a lane, with exceptions.
On the sidewalk, unless posted otherwise.
All of these.

Question 9 of 20

9. Question

In Michigan, how many bicyclists may ride side-by-side at the same time?

Three, but they must switch to two if motorists are waiting to pass.
Two, but they must switch to single-file if motorists are waiting to pass.
Two.
One.

Question 10 of 20

10. Question

On a narrow two-lane road, if a bicyclist is riding in the road, a motorist trying to pass should __________________.

Honk their horn at the bicyclist to signal their intention.
Slow down and wait for oncoming traffic to clear before moving over to the opposite lane and passing as they would another motorist.
Tailgate the bicyclist to encourage them to pull off the road.
Pass the bicyclist within the lane.

Question 11 of 20

11. Question

In the images below, the motorist traveling on a street with a bike lane is preparing to turn right into the driveway. Which image shows the proper way to do this?

A: The car drives straight until immediately before the driveway, then turns across the bike lane.
B: The car merges into the bike lane before the turn, using it as a right turn lane.

Question 12 of 20

12. Question

Pavement to the right of a white line is a bike lane ________________.

If it is wide enough for a bike to fit there.
At all times.
If bicyclists are riding there.
If signs and/or pavement markings identify it as a bike lane.

Question 13 of 20

13. Question

Which of the following circumstances allow bicyclists to ride in the middle of the main travel lane instead of staying to the right?

When road debris on the shoulder creates an unsafe riding surface.
To avoid the ‘door zone’ of a line of parked cars where they may be struck by an opening door.
To increase their visibility for motorists when conditions make it unsafe to ride at the right-hand edge.
All are correct.

Question 14 of 20

14. Question

Which of the following habits is useful to avoid becoming distracted by your phone while driving?

Using a hands-free device or console mount to free up both hands during phone calls.
Putting your phone on airplane mode and stowing it someplace where it won’t be visible, such as the glove compartment.
Programming directions into your GPS device before driving.
All are correct.

Question 15 of 20

15. Question

A motorist may pass a bicyclist on the right __________________.

If traffic prevents the motorist from passing on the left and the shoulder is available.
Only when it would be legal to do so when passing another motorist.
Only if the motorist can keep at least two wheels on the pavement or shoulder.
As long as the motorist is careful not to hit the bicyclist.

Question 16 of 20

16. Question

A motorist may stay in a lane to pass a bicyclist if ___________________.

The bicyclist indicates that it is okay to do so.
They slow down to the bicyclist’s speed before passing.
It is an extra-wide lane measuring twelve feet across or more.
The motorist decides to do so (i.e. a motorist may always pass a bicyclist within a lane.)

Question 17 of 20

17. Question

May motorists parallel park in a bicycle lane?

Yes.
No.
Sometimes. Motorists may park in a bicycle lane for brief periods to load or unload only.

Question 18 of 20

18. Question

In a no-passing zone, a motorist wanting to pass a bicyclist should ________________.

Tailgate to encourage the bicyclist to move off the road.
Slow down and move to another lane while passing.
Pass the bicyclist within the lane.
Pass the bicyclist on the right by driving on the shoulder, if it is clear to do so.

Question 19 of 20

19. Question

As a driver turning left in an intersection with a bicyclist approaching from the oncoming direction, the correct action is to _______________.

Yield and allow the bicyclist through.
Judge the bicyclist’s speed and make the turn before they come through the intersection.
Proceed with your turn. You have the right of way.
Honk at the bicyclist to make them stop, then proceed with your turn.

Question 20 of 20

20. Question

In Michigan, if a person opens their parked car door into traffic (either car or bicycle traffic) and causes a crash, ________________.

The person striking the door is at fault for failing to control their vehicle.
Nobody is at fault. Such incidents are unavoidable and thus blame cannot be placed.
The driver of the parked car is at fault. They failed to check to see if traffic had cleared.
The transportation engineer who designed the roadway is at fault, for not creating a buffer next to parked vehicles.

Bicycle Friendly Driver- Final Quiz