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1. True. In ideal conditions, leave three seconds for each six metres
(20 ft.) of vehicle length.* If conditions are less than ideal, such as in heavy traffic or bad weather, increase the following distance. If cars cut in front of you, drop back to keep your separation.

2. True. Cyclists must obey the same rules of the road as motorists — e.g. ride with traffic on the right side of the road, be sober, stop for stop signs and red lights, signal turns and yield to traffic that has the right-of way.

3. False. If you cut in front of another vehicle, you may create an emergency-braking situation. Forcing a large vehicle to stop quickly could cause a serious, even fatal, collision. Always pass a truck on the left side, wait until you see its front in your rear-view mirror before you switch back, and maintain your speed after you pass.

4. False. When a truck approaches an intersection to make a right turn, it may move to the left to avoid running the trailer into the curb. The driver may not see a bike or car and this could cause a collision when the truck swings into its turn.

5. True. Pedestrians have special status as road users. Give them as much time as they need. Children and seniors may take longer to cross than others.

* Pick out a stationary object on the road ahead, such as a pole or tree. When the rear of the vehicle you are following arrives at that object, begin to count - one thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three. If your vehicle arrives at the object before you finish, you are too close.

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