Sharing the Road (Pedestrians, Cyclists, Motorcycles, Large Vehicles)
Pedestrians
Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right-of-way, marked or unmarked. Approach crosswalks prepared to stop, and never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk - it may be yielding to someone you cannot see. Blind pedestrians may use a white cane or guide dog; yield generously and give them time.
Cyclists and Motorcyclists
Bicycles are vehicles with the same road rights and duties. Give cyclists at least three feet of clearance when passing where feasible, and more at higher speeds. When turning right, check for cyclists coming up on your right before crossing a bike lane. Motorcycles are harder to see and their speed and distance are easy to misjudge; give them a full lane and never share a lane with them.
Large Vehicles
Trucks and buses have large blind spots - the "No-Zone" - on both sides, directly behind, and in front. A good rule: if you cannot see the driver in their mirror, they cannot see you. Large vehicles need much more room to stop and make wide right turns, often swinging left first; never squeeze into the space on their right during a turn. Pass trucks promptly and do not linger alongside.
Traps to Watch
Questions test the three-foot passing rule, the blind-spot rule for trucks, and the right-turn squeeze. Another trap is assuming a cyclist must yield to a turning car - cyclists going straight have the right-of-way over a right-turning vehicle.
Rule of Thumb
If you can't see the truck driver's face in the mirror, they can't see you - back off.