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74 Cards in this Set
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What do two flashing red lights mean?
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That there is a train
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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Be aware of construction areas, intersections, or emergency vehicles like Tow Trucks
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If you are taking a right turn on red, and there is no sign, what do you do?
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STOP. Then turn when the way is clear.
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When are left turns on left permitted?
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ONLY when turning from a one way street to another one way street
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What does a yield sign mean?
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You should slow down and yield to traffic on the road you are entering/crossing
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When are the three times a driver must yield to a pedestrian?
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When pedestrians are in a crosswalk at an intersection and there is no traffic
light (the crosswalk does not have to be marked). • When turning a corner and pedestrians are crossing with the light. • In any situation that could threaten the pedestrian’s safety. |
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Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles which are going BLANK or
turning BLANK. |
straight, right
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Drivers on a minor road should yield to drivers on what other type of roads?
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main
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At a 3-way, 4-way, or 2-way stop, who goes first?
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The driver that reached the intersection first
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When two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the car on
the BLANK should have the right-of-way. |
right
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Remaining on the Left lane in a limited access highway is?
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ILLEGAL!
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If there are three or more lanes, what is the Left lane used for?
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Drivers who want to turn or pass
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Which Side do you pass on?
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The Left!
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When Turning, Turn into the Lane BLANK to you.
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Nearest
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If you start to make a turn, do what?
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Follow Through!
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When backing into a street, be sure to give a
signal before backing into the street, stay in the BLANK lane, then give a BLANK before pulling back out when safe to do so. |
right,signal
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If you are parallel Parked, make a _______ _______before pulling out.
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Turning Signal
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What do you do if you're praked on a hill?
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Move your tires so the car will roll off to the side of the street.
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You need to Know Where to look!
5 bullet Points! |
1.Looking ahead
2.Taking in the whole scene 3.Looking to the side 4.Looking behind 5.Checking speedometer |
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Focus eyes how many seconds ahead?
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10
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Scan; especially for what three things?
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vehicles
people signs |
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Rule Number one at an intersection(3 steps):
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(1) Look both ways.
• Look to the left first, since traffic coming from the left is close to you. • Then, look to the right. • Take one more look to the left before you pull out, just in case there is something you did not see the first time. |
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Rule Number two at an intersection:
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(2) Do not rely on traffic signals.
• At an intersection, look both ways, even if other traffic has a red light or a stop sign. Someone may disobey either one. |
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Rule Number three at an intersection:
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(3) Make sure you have a good view.
• If your view of a cross street is blocked by a building or a row of parked vehicles, edge forward slowly until you can see. • If traffic in one lane is blocking your view of another lane, wait until it clears. If you try to look by placing the front of your vehicle into the other lane, you may get hit. |
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Cross a railroad crossing with speed?
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yes- so you can coast over! Be very careful!!
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What are the four steps in parrallel parking?
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1
Check to the rear to make sure it is safe to do so, then stop smoothly even with the car ahead and about a foot and a half away from it, and give a turn signal. 2 Turn wheel sharp right and back slowly straight toward car behind. 3 When clear of car ahead turn wheels sharp left and back slowly to car behind. 4 Turn wheel sharp right and pull toward curb in center of parking space. |
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Do what if you are Parked on a Hill?
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Move your wheels so if you roll off, you will go away from the road.
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Three steps to Intersections:
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(1) Look both ways.
• Look to the left first, since traffic coming from the left is close to you. • Then, look to the right. • Take one more look to the left before you pull out, just in case there is something you did not see the first time. (2) Do not rely on traffic signals. • At an intersection, look both ways, even if other traffic has a red light or a stop sign. Someone may disobey either one. 20 (3) Make sure you have a good view. • If your view of a cross street is blocked by a building or a row of parked vehicles, edge forward slowly until you can see. • If traffic in one lane is blocking your view of another lane, wait until it clears. If you try to look by placing the front of your vehicle into the other lane, you may get hit. |
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Cross Walks usually are what color?
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Yellow or White
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Four Steps to Changing Lanes:
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1. Make sure no one is trying to pass you
2. Check Blind Spots 3. Watch Left Side mirror and left shoulder 4. Make sure other drivers are aware if you slow down |
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Where is another person’s blind spot?
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Slightly to the rear of the vehicle
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Three Backing-up Rules:
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1. Check vehicle is clear before getting into the car
2. When backing straight to the rear or to the right, look over your right shoulder directly through the rear window. When backing to your left, look over your left shoulder. Do not depend on your mirrors. 3. Back slowly. Your vehicle is more difficult to control when you are backing. Continue looking back until you come to a complete stop. |
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When do you dim your high beams?
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500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, 200 if a vehicle is behind you
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When do you turn on your headlights?
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Anytime when conditions are poor, sunset, or you have trouble seeing other vehicles
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When are three times to use your horn?
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When you pass another driver and it appears that he might pull in front of
you. • When approaching a driver who is not paying attention or may have trouble seeing you. • When coming to a place where you cannot see what is ahead (for example, a steep hill or a sharp curve). |
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If you have mechanical trouble and have to stop, follow these SIX rules:
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• Pull completely off the road, to the right if possible.
• If you cannot get completely off the roadway, try to stop where your vehicle can be seen from a distance. Do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve. • Turn on your emergency flashers to warn other drivers. If your vehicle does not have flashers, then turn signals may be used instead. • Lift the hood to show others you need assistance. • Give other drivers plenty of warning. If you have flares, put them 200 or 300 feet behind the vehicle. This allows other drivers to change lanes, if necessary. • If you do not have emergency flares, stand by the side of the road and wave traffic around your vehicle. Use a white cloth flag or a piece of clothing. |
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When are seven times to use your turning signal?
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Parallel Parking.
• Making a turnabout (turnaround) • Change lanes or pass another vehicle. • Turn at an intersection. • Enter or leave a freeway or interstate highway. • Pull away from the curb. • Pull over to the side of the road. |
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Signal how many feet before turning at an intersection?
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100
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If you are going to stop or slow
down at a place where another driver does not expect it, do what? |
Tap your brake pedal to warn
other drivers. |
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What is the Speed limit on off-street parking facilities.
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15 mph
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What is the Speed limit for All motor vehicles in residential districts.
And as you enter the limits of most towns? |
35 mph
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What is the speed limit on Open highways.
And Urban interstate and limited access highways? |
55 mph
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What is the speed limit on Rural interstates and Limited Access Highways?
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65 mph
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Do what before entering a curve, because breaking in a curve can cause what?
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slow down, a skid
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On wet roads, reduce speed by how much?
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5-10 mph
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On snow, reduce speed by how much?
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half
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On ice, reduce speed by how much?
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5-10 mph
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What does an orage sign indicate?
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Something having to do with construction and maintenance
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At night, never drive so fast that you cannot what?
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stop withing the distance of what you can see with your headlights
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In rain, fog, or snow, when you can only see about 100 feet ahead, how fast should you drive? what lights should you use
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30 mph
low-beam headlights |
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When you come to a hill or curve, what should you do?
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Ajust your speed so can stop if there's a slow car, ect. in your lane
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While entering/leaving traffic, do what?
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always keep same speed as others while on main road
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What is the minimum following distance?
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2 seconds
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When is a three-four second following the minimum?
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On Slippery Roads, With Motorcyclists, Passing esp. someone passes you
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Previous Question Continued (4)
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Blocked View, Heavy Load or Towing.Following Large Vehicles, stopped on a hill
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When do you need a space cushion to the side?
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Multi-Lane Streets.Oncoming Vehicles.Entering Vehicles, Parked Vehicles.
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If you are being followed too closely, do what?
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If
there is a right lane, move over to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until 33 traffic is clear, then flash your brake light and reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you or increase his following distance. |
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4 people who have trouble seeing you:
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Drivers at intersections, or driveways, whose view is blocked by either buildings,
signs, trees, or other vehicles. • Drivers backing out of driveways or parking spaces. • Drivers whose windows are covered with snow or ice. • Pedestrians with umbrellas in front of their faces, or hats pulled down over their eyes. |
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Give five examples of distracted people, for whom you should give more space:
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Delivery people.
• Construction workers. • Children, who often run into the street without looking. • Drivers or people who are talking to each other, tending to children, or looking at maps. -confused people (tourists) |
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When is it required to stop for a bus?
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when following
a bus that is stopped on a two-lane road or you are going in the opposite direction of the bus on a highway that has less than four lanes, as they are generally not divided. |
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for a funeral procession you should...
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...give it the right of way and make no action to interrupt it or anything if the procession is led by an escort
vehicle displaying flashing yellow, red, or blue lights. The only exceptions are when the right-of-way is required by an emergency vehicle, when vehicles in the procession are directed otherwise by a police or safety officer, or when the vehicle is a train or locomotive. |
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for an emergency vehicle you shoud...
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yield the right-of-way to any
vehicle displaying a flashing red or blue light or sounding a siren.you must immediately drive to the right side of the road or to the curb, clear of any intersection, and stop. You must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed,DO NOT BLOCK AN INTERSECTION |
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It is also unlawful to follow any emergency vehicle closer than BLANK feet.
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500
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While driving behind a truck, what do you always want to see?
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Their rear-view mirrors
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What can an on-coming truck create?
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air turbulence
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Never pull into the open space beside a truck
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... the driver is going to turn
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what is the blood-alcohol level illegal?
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.08%, .o4% is drunk, underage is .02%
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When will you go to jail for DUI?
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Operating a motor vehicle in excess of 30 mph above the posted speed limit.
• Operating a motor vehicle in the wrong direction on a limited-access highway. • Operating a motor vehicle that causes an accident resulting in death or serious physical injury. • Operating a motor vehicle while the alcohol concentration in the operator’s blood or breath is .18 B.A.C. or more within two hours of cessation of operation of a motor vehicle. • Refusing to take a blood, breath, or urine test requested by a police officer. • Operating a motor vehicle while transporting a passenger under the age of 12 years old. |
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Have a BLANK attitude
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Helping out
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What is minimum insurance coverage?
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$25,000 for body, $10,000 for property
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Any person failing to satisfy a judgment rendered against him for damages
resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, within 60 days from the date of said judgment will |
be suspended for 15 years, or untill judge is satisfied
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How many is a big warning points?
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six points
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For underage within 2 years?
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4
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Points expire after how many years?
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2 years
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