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What does a green arrow appearing with a red traffic light mean? |
It means that you may proceed in the direction of the arrow, if you are in the proper lane and the road way is clear |
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Which car must yield at a "T" intersection? |
the driver on the street which ends must yield the right of way to vehicles on the cross street. |
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Yes or No / When a light turns green do you still have to yield to pedestrians in the intersection? |
Yes |
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When entering the roadway from an alley or driveway you must |
stop before reaching the sidewalk |
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If you receive a citation for running a red light and are convicted of that violation you MUST |
attend Traffic Survival School |
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What may happen if you run a red light causing life-threatening injuries to another driver or passenger? |
You may be fined up to $500 and your driving privilege may be suspended for 3 months. In addition, you may have to do community service. |
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What is the consequence if you cause a crash that results in the death of another driver or passenger? |
You may be fined up to $1,000 and have your license suspended for 6 month. In addition, you may have to do community service. |
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What happens if you fail to complete the Traffic Survival School? |
Indefinite suspension of your driving privilege. |
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What must you do when an emergency vehicle approaches your vehicle? |
Move tot he right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed. |
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If your vehicle is following an emergency vehicle how must distance must there be between the 2 vehicles? |
500 feet |
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When driving down a steep hill you should |
Shift into a lower gear to control your speed |
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School buses are required to |
stop at all railroad crossings |
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It is true that blind spots are |
larger on trucks |
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What vehicles does the Move Over Law apply to? |
All vehicles pulled over with flashing lights, including emergency-response and law-enforcement vehicles, tow trucks, highway maintenance vehicles and private vehicles |
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What is the "Move Over Law"? |
A law that requires motorists to move over one lane to create a safe margin of space when driving by any vehicle with flashing lights pulled to the side of a road or highway |
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Unless otherwise posted what is the speed limit in residential areas? |
25 mph |
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When driving in bad weather |
double the following distance from the vehicle in front of you |
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What sign is octagon shaped? |
A stop sign |
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A triangle shaped sign requires |
that you yield the right of way to cross traffic or merging traffic |
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What are rectangular shaped signs used for? |
To regulate traffic and direct the driver's speed and direction. |
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Passing another vehicle in a school crossing zone is |
prohibited |
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The maximum speed from the first sign of a school crossing to the last is |
15 mph |
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What should you do if your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks? |
Get out of your vehicle |
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Fines ______ when traffic violations occur in work zones on AZ streets and roadways |
Double |
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Most signs used in highway and street work areas are diamond shaped and _____ in color |
orange |
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What do yellow center lines indicate? |
That there is 2 way traffic, flowing in both directions |
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What are white lines on streets and roadways used for |
To separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction |
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True / False - Broken yellow lines separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions and indicate that passing on the left is NOT permitted when the roadway is clear. |
False |
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True / False - Double yellow lines means that passing is not allowed in either direction |
True |
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True / False - If a broken yellow line is on your side, you may pass when the roadway ahead is clear |
True |
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True / False - If a solid yellow line is on your side it means that you may NOT pass |
True
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What are solid white lines used for? |
Turn lanes and to prevent lane changes near intersections |
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What are reversible lanes? |
Designated lanes which carry traffic in 1 direction a certain times and in the opposite direction at other times |
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True / False - The rules for turning apply at all locations, even driveways and alleys, not just at intersections |
True |
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When turning right on red you MUST |
first come to a complete stop before reaching the marked or unmarked crosswalk, then yield the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists, and oncoming traffic |
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What speed does farm machinery travel at? |
25 mph or les |
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What is the best way to prevent hydroplaning? |
Take foot off accelerator - Do NOT brake - Avoid steering changes - Hole the steering wheel firmly until your tires grip the road again |
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What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC)? |
.08 |
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What is considered aggressive driving? |
When you commit a series of acts during a single, continuous period of driving that presents an immediate hazard to another person or vehicle |
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If you are cited for driving on a revoked or suspended license, your vehicle may be impounded by a law enforcement agency |
for up to 30 days |
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If you refuse to submit to or do not successfully complete any tests when you are arrested for driving under the influence, you will |
automatically lose your driving privilege for 12 months (24 months for a 2nd refusal) |
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What is the penalty for driving under the influence for a 1st offense? |
Jailed for a minimum of 10 days, driver license suspension for a minimum of 90 days, and fined $1,250. In addition, you will have to undergo alcohol screening and education, required to perform community service and equip your vehicle with a certified ignition interlock device |
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If your BAC is .15 or higher then |
you fall under the category of extreme DUI |
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What is aggravated DUI? |
Person commits a DUI while suspended or revoked, commits a 3rd DUI in 7 ears, or commits a DUI while a person under 15 is in the vehicle |
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What is a certified ignition interlock device? |
A breath alcohol testing instrument connected to the ignition and power system of the vehicle |
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What should you do if you have a tire blowout? |
Hold the steering wheel tightly, keep the vehicle going straight, ease off the gas pedal, do NOT apply the brakes, let the vehicle slow down until it is almost stopped, pull off the road and apply the brakes |
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What is the best way to bring your car out of a skid? |
Do NOT press on the brake, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want your vehicle to follow, as the car begins to straighten out turn the wheel quickly back the other way, continue turning your wheel back and forth until your vehicle straightens to its normal path |
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When is it ok to pass on the right? |
Only when it is safe and: Driver of other vehicle is making a left turn or the roadway has 2 or more lanes of vehicles moving in the same direction |
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True / False - You are allowed to pass on the right side by driving off the paved or main portion of the roadway |
False |
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What are the restrictions of a Graduated License? |
Cannot drive a vehicle between 12 & 5 am unless parent occupies the front seat or going to & from religious or school activity and no more than 1 passenger under the age of 18 unless parent accompanies the youth or the passengers are the teen driver's siblings |