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Why is driving called a social taks?
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Because drivers must interact with others
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The traffic safety course gives you the basic knowledge and skills. What else do you need to be a good driver?
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Experience
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Is an appointment needed for your DOL knowledge test?
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No
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Traffic Laws are made primarily to?
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Keep order and safety on the highway
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Improving the Highway Transportation System is important because:
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Collisions cause serious social and economic problems.
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The main goal of traffic safety education is to?
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Develop responsible drivers who are capable of driving collision free for a lifetime.
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Within the highway transportation system, which of the three are the hardest to control?
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Other highway users
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You have reached threshold braking in your car's braking system when?
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Your brakes are exerting full braking power, without traction loss
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When you use hand over hand steering technique while making a right or left turn, you should?
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Keep hands palm down in the top third of the steering wheel
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What must you do at a flashing red light?
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Stop and proceed only when clear.
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Always hold the steering wheel?
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From the outside, with thumbs relaxed
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When should you release the parking brake?
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After starting the engine, and after shifting to the proper gear
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ABS stands for?
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Anti-Lock Braking System
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A diamond shaped yellow sign with black marking is to?
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Warn of hazards ahead
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Parking with a handicapped parking symbol, you must?
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Have the proper permit
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What are the three majoy groups of traffic signs?
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Regulatory, warning, and guide/destination signs
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What does a sign with a red circle and a red line going from left to right across the circle mean?
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You may not make the maneuver shown on the sign.
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A red X above a lane of travel indicates?
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The lane is closed
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Police, Flaggers, or other Emergency Personnel may hold up their hand, plam towards you indicating they want you to do what?
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Stop
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Speed Limit Signs, means exactly what?
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The maximum speed indicated on the sign for ideal conditions
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The following is NOT a reason for changing lanes.
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When the person in front of you is going the speed limit.
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Prior to entering an intersection, you should?
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Look left, front, right, front again, and left again
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Where should you look when backing in a straight line?
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Out the rear window with occasional glances forward for front end swing
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You are approaching an intersection, you intend to make a right turn after stopping for a STOP sing and bushes block you vision, what do you do?
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Stop even with the STOP sign, creep forward, and stop again if necessary
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What are the most important abilities need in driving?
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Perceptual skills, good judgement, and motor skills
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What does a round yellow sign mean?
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Train crossing ahead
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An orange diamond or rectangle sign indicates what?
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Construction zones
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A broken/dashed white center line on a street indicates what?
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A one way traffic flow
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A pennant shaped sign means?
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No passing zone.
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What line is used to mark the outer edge (right side) of a road?
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Solid white line
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When yo look far and near and side to side you are?
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Scanning
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When you turn a corner, when should you accelerate?
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When you line of sight (LOS) to the target area is visible again
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Why is it important to know the shape and color of traffic signs?
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To recognize the meaning before you are close enough to read them.
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How should you position your car while waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic?
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Your car wheels should be straight while close to the intersection
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When you approach a yield sign at an intersection , you should?
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Stop if there are vehicles approaching the intersection
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The following is NOT a regulatory sign?
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Construction zone sign
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Your light turns green and a pedestrian is crossing in your lane, what do you do?
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Give the right of way to the pedestrian
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Which is NOT true of speed limit signs?
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They are considered warning signs
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Why should you adjust the mirrors after you have adjusted the seat?
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Changing the seat postition usually requires mirror adjustment
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Before you move your car in reverse, you should?
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Check to see if the area behind the car is clear
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What are the colors of the signs for recreation and motorist services?
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Blue and brown
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As you approach an intersection and the light turns to yellow, you should?
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Make every effort to stop
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Which lane position is three?
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Near the lane line (white fog line)
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What is the best way to prevent conflict with parked cars?
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Drive in lane position 2
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If you decide the seat needs adjusting while you are driving?
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Pull off the road, stop the car, and then adjust the seat
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Lane position 5 is used for?
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Emergency situations only
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After starting the engine, before shifting into drive, you should?
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Keep your foot on the brake pedal
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What is important about a school zone?
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You know you are within one block of a school and may need to slow down
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What is the last thing you should do before entering traffic from the curb?
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Check your blind area by looking over your shoulder
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If a turn has been executed correctly, you can do what?
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Speed up gently coming out of the turn.
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