no training for cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians on bike/ped laws or safe interactions on the roads •Leads to bad behaviors, mistakes, fear, anger/road rage, decreased safety •More bicyclists (recreation and transportation) and pedestrians are on the road •Driving is a privilege and drivers must operate safely around other road users! ! !
walking •Pretest to see what you already know. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous and not graded •Share the Road Videos •Take test (graded) •Review test questions and answers
legal responsibility to share the road with bicyclists and pedestrians •To improve new drivers’ understanding of bicyclists’ actions and legal status on the road •To reduce car/bicyclist and car/pedestrians fatalities and injuries
With the traffic C. Depends on whether it’s a one-way or two-way street D. It doesn’t matter which direction a bicyclist rides What direction should a bicyclist ride on the roadway? Text Bicyclists riding with traffic are more visible to drivers, particularly at intersections – where most crashes occur AND, it’s the law!
the bicyclist B. Blast the horn for at least two seconds C. Race the engine D. Shout at the cyclist E. None of the above When a driver approaches a bicyclist from behind, the driver should: Text These can distract a bicyclist and may cause him to veer into the path of a vehicle, causing a collision.
feet C. At least 10 feet D. Fifteen feet or more What is a minimum safe distance for a driver to pass a bicyclist going in the same direction? Text This is Wisconsin law. Less than three feet, the driver and cyclist have less space for safe maneuvering. More is better.
Always hug the side of the road (ride on the edge), no matter what C. Ride as close to the right side of the road as practical D. Ride in the opposite direction of other traffic A bicyclist should: Text State law says that bicyclists should ride as close to the right side of the road as practical (that means at least three feet from the curb and parked cars)
right to ride on the road Text Vehicular Status: The Bicycle is defined as a vehicle. {340.01(5)} The operator of a vehicle is granted the same rights and subject to the same duties of the driver of any other vehicle. {346.02(4) (a)}
bike lanes and bike paths Text Bicyclists may choose either a path or adjacent roadway and have a legal right to both. Bicyclists are not required to use bike lanes and in fact must leave bike lanes to turn or avoid obstacles
left, right and straight ahead B. Look for pedestrians on the sidewalk approaching the intersection C. Look for bicyclists approaching on the roadway from the left, right and straight ahead and on the sidewalk D. All the above At a stop sign before proceeding, a driver should: Text Before safely proceeding into an intersection from a stop sign, a driver must be alert to all traffic. Stop at stop signs!
from a driveway B. A bicyclist riding alongside parked cars C. A bicyclist riding against the traffic D. All of the above A driver should be alert to: Text Driving requires being alert for others’ actions and mistakes at all times, not just at intersections.
of a bicyclist, after parking on-road B. Passing a bicyclist and then immediately turning right, into the path of the cyclist C. When turning left, misjudging an oncoming bicyclist’s speed and cutting him off D. Waiting for a safe opportunity to pass a bicyclist by at least three to five feet All of these are driver errors except: Text On narrow roads, drivers may have to be patient and wait awhile to pass, instead of risking a dangerous collision.
are larger than bicycles, their drivers always have the right of way when bicyclists are on the road. Text Drivers and bicyclists share the road equally. Both should take turns according to standard right-of-way rules.
pedestrians waiting on the edge of the street, waiting to cross at the corner Text Pedestrians have the right of way at all crosswalks, painted or unpainted.
sidewalk, entering an alley or driveway B. Who have started crossing at an intersection or crosswalk C. Who have darted out into the road D. All of the above It is a drivers legal responsibility to yield to pedestrians: Text
vehicle shall drive at an appropriate reduced speed when approaching: Text •An intersection •Railway crossing •A hillcrest •A narrow or winding roadway •School children, highway construction workers or •pedestrians
a blind pedestrian (anyone with a sight cane) at the edge of the roadway attempting to cross? Text A. Stop the vehicle before approaching closer than 10 feet B. Yield to the pedestrian even if they are crossing against the light C. Only stop if you have a red light D. Slow down but not stop E. A and B
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/vehicle/bicycle/docs/bikelaws.pdf Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin: www.bfw.org Share & Be Aware including this Driver’s Ed Program: www.ShareAndBeAware.org
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