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What law requires that you complete a field sobriety test from any law enforcement officer? How long will you lose your license for if you do break this law? |
Implied consent law, 1 year |
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What law requires you to have liability insurance to drive legally? |
financial responsibility law |
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When you judge where possible points of conflict might occur, what IPDE step are you using? |
predict |
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most states have a law requiring drivers to have liability insurance to drive legally called: |
financial responsibility law |
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A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test will lose his/her license under which law? |
implied consent law |
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what is 4 requirements to attain your driver's license? |
have permit 6 months, pass driver's ed, drive 50 hours with parents, be 16 years old |
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what does a yellow light indicate? what must you do? what is the point of no return? |
light about to turn red, you must stop if safe, imaginary line 2secs prior to intersection |
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what law indicates that you may complete a right turn on a red signal light? |
right-turn-on-red |
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Yellow solid line: |
marks the left edge of the road and separates opposing traffic |
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double solid yellow |
no passing allowed from either direction |
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solid and dashed yellow |
passing is only allowed of the dashed side, not on solid side |
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dashed yellow |
separates opposing traffic flow and allows passing |
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solid white |
marks the right edge of the road |
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dashed white |
separates multiple lanes of traffic moving in the same direction |
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small dashed white |
exit only lane; lane is about to end |
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where are you supposed to stop at a stop sign? |
stop line, crosswalk, or curb line |
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roundabout rules (2) |
enter to the right and signal right when leaving |
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Where are you required to yield? |
pedestrians and intersections |
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What does the white diamond shape indicate? what are they for? |
reserved lane. for bus, bike, and HOV |
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what stipulates that you can only legally drive the speed that is safe under current conditions? |
basic speed law |
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You are approaching an intersection with a stop sign and stop line that you intend to turn left after stopping. Bushes block you view to the right so you should |
stop at the stop line and then creep forward slowly and stop again if necessary |
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a solid and broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway means passing is: |
not allowed when the solid line is on your side |
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when approaching a stop sign at an intersection what is the priority indicator to stop at? |
stop line |
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Curbs painted red, yellow, or white are generally designated as |
no-parking zones |
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steps in scanning intersections |
1) Scan all four corners for signs |
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What does the financial responsibility law require? (2 things) |
1. Liability Insurance 2. Carry a current ID card in vehicle |
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1st thing you do when getting into the car |
Adjust seat |
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What gear(s) can a vehicle be started in? |
Park or Neutral |
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In a vehicle with an automatic transmission (shifting gears): |
Always come to a full stop before shifting gears |
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The driving task is primarily a: a) Physical Task b) Routine Task c) Thinking Task d) Social Task |
C, Thinking task |
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Unless posted speed limit in school zones |
20mph |
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Unless posted speed limit on city streets |
25mph |
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Unless posted speed limit on county roads |
50mph |
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Unless posted speed limit on state highways |
60mph |
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How far in front of you should you scan? |
At least 10seconds |
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Required times for headlights |
30mins after sunset and before sunrise |
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Dim high-beams how close to an oncoming vehicle? Vehicle you are following? |
500' oncoming, 300' following |
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What to do in oncoming vehicle with high-beams is approaching you (2) |
1) Blink Highbeams 2) Look to the right of the road |
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Hand signals for turn signals when turn signals not working: |
90 degrees up - Right Straight out - Left 90 degrees down - Stop |
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Does a bridge freeze before a highway? |
Yes |
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Name of the distance it take to recognize a hazard, decide what to do, and get you vehicle stopped |
Total stopping distance |
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How many feet must you park away from a fire hydrant? |
15' |
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How close must you park to a curb? |
12inches |
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Yellow curb |
Restricted from parking |
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No Color Markings on curb |
No restrictions |
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Red curb |
Reserved for emergency vehicles |
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White curb |
short stops only allowed |
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Who has full right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections? |
Bicycles and pedestrians |
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At an uncontrolled intersections, yield to drivers coming from the: |
right |
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At a 4-way stop right-of-way goes to the vehicle that: |
Stops first |
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If a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing you are required to stop for it unless you are oncoming traffic and the roadway: (3 things) |
1) Has 3 or more marked traffic lanes 2) Separated by a median 3) Separated by a physical barrier |
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You intend to turn left at an intersection. Other traffic will yield the right-of-way to you for a left turn only when your: |
left-turn arrow is green |
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You plan to cross an intersection, but your vision is blocked by parked vehicles. You should: |
look left, right, and ahead as you creep forward |
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When are the road slickest due to rain and why? |
As the rain first starts to fall due to oil |
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How much space much you keep when following emergency vehicles? |
500' |
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At a speed of 55mph how many seconds do you need to pass another vehicle? |
10 seconds |
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Total stopping distance is the distance: |
It takes to use the IPDE process and come to a complete stop |
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The spot where you can no longer stop safely at a yellow light is called: |
The point of no return |
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An intersection with a left-turn light, a green arrow, or a delayed green light has: |
A protected left turn |
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When riding a bicycle at night use a headlight visible from how many feet away? |
500' |
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What is the slow-moving vehicle sign? |
Orange triangle with red trim |
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Taking your foot off the accelerator and holding it over the brake pedal is called: |
Covering the brake |
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When changing lanes, check the blind-spot by: |
Checking over your shoulder in the direction you are going to move |
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Sign that gives suggested travel speed for a curve under ideal conditions |
advisory speed sign |
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Questions to ask when passing: |
Is it legal? Is it safe? Is it necessary? |
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4 steps to safely driving around a curve |
1) Slow down while wheel is straight to advisory speed limit 2) Look far around curve to aim steering 3) Begin steering and release break 4) Accelerate gently about halfway through curve |
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An escape path is the opening into which you can move to: |
avoid a collision with another vehicle |
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At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane road? |
About 10mph faster than the other vehicle |
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When do I know it is safe to return to my lane after passing? |
When you see both headlights of the car passed |
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Rules to highway driving (Try to get all 6, only need 4) |
*Stay centered in lane *Maintain consistent speed *Maintain 4 second following distance *Stay out of other vehicle's blind-spots *Scan 10-15 seconds ahead *Don't break unless necessary |
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Where does it freeze first and dry out last on cold, wet days? |
Shady areas |
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Why do overpasses and bridges get icy faster? |
Air circulating all around them |
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What is hydroplaning? |
When your tires lose traction on wet roadways |
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Breaking hard with ABS breaks |
Keep firm, steady pressure |
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When driving with no other vehicles at night, use |
high-beam headlights |
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Steps to take in total brake failure (3 steps) |
1) Pump brake pedal 3-4 times 2) Downshift to lower gear 3) Use parking brake to gently bring car to stop |
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How to counter a rear-wheel skid: |
Steer in the direction of the skid |
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Info needed to exchange after a collision |
Personal Info (Typically found on driver's license) Insurance Info Vehicle Info |
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What to do in a blowout: |
Brake hard |
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Accelerator sticks. 1st step: |
Kick the side of the pedal once |