Sharing the Road & Adverse Conditions

Large trucks have extensive blind spots, called No-Zones, directly in front, immediately behind, and along both sides, with the right side being the largest. A good rule is that if you cannot see the truck driver's face in their mirror, they cannot see you. Avoid lingering beside trucks and pass on the left as quickly and safely as possible.

When hydroplaning, ease off the accelerator and keep the steering wheel steady until traction returns.. When hydroplaning, your tires lose contact with the road, so braking or steering hard can cause a skid.

This ensures the safety of the bicyclist, who has the same rights and duties as other drivers. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.

• !Some drivers may think they need to leave more space than 3 feet, or that they have no specific distance requirement when passing a bicyclist. However, leaving insufficient space can lead to accidents or injuries.
• !Learners often confuse the Dutch Reach with preventing rear‑end collisions or hydroplaning, rather than its specific purpose of avoiding dooring incidents.
• !Drivers often think they should brake or steer sharply to correct hydroplaning, but this can worsen the skid.
• !Avoid lingering beside trucks and pass on the left as quickly and safely as possible.

Answer each from memory — you'll see instantly whether you're right and why.

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