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after entering a vehicle and closing the door you adjust your seat and rear view camera |
automatic cars can start in neutral or park
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start a cold engine is by pressing the ccelerator to the floor once and release to open the choke |
is the alternator light comes on its means the alternator isn't working properly |
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if the brake warning light comes on it means there's a failure in the brake system |
emergency flashers should be used when you've stopped and your car is a hazard |
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the last thing you should do just before entering traffic from the curb is to check over the left shoulder |
downshifting is shifting to a lower gear from a higher one |
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when steering a vehicle in reverse, the rear of the vehicle will move in the direction that the steering wheel is turned |
when making a lane change, use your turn signals, check mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot |
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a right turn on a red light is legal provided the driver comes to a stop before turning and the way is clear |
a correct right turn is made from the right lane to right turn lane |
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you want to make a left turn, under normal conditions you should signal a half a block from the corner and begin to slow down |
when turning from left a 2 lane street into a one-way you should turn into the nearest lane for traffic moving in your direction |
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when making a left turn from a one-way onto another one-way, the turn is made from the left lane to left lane |
when approaching an intersection, as a general rule, you should decrease speed |
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to make a three point turn you should signal right , stop, signal left, go forward left, then back right |
when backing in a straight line, the best procedure is to steer with the left hand while the body is turned to the right, looking out the rear window |
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2 factors that determine the amount of traction available for car control are tire tread and road surface |
when stopping quickly on a slippery surface, the driver should avoid sudden or hard braking by pumping the brakes |
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3 classifications of official traffic signs are regulatory, warning, the guide signs |
traffic signs may be recognized in 3 ways: color, message, and shape |
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to mark highway routes, the interstate highway system uses a plan of even numbers for east-west and odd numbers for north-south routes |
a round yellow sign with black markings means slow down and look for a train |
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regulatory signs are rectangular in shape and utilize 2 colors black and white |
warning signs are diamond shaped |
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the red octagon is a stop sign |
when making a right turn on a red light the driver can only go if its safe to proceed |
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with a green arrow pointing right with a red light, you may turn after yielding to traffic already moving |
2 solid of unbroken yellow lines as a center marking on a roadway mean passing in either direction is prohibited |
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on expressways any informational sign will be green |
best action when you're being tailgated is to increase your following distance |
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use of the 2-second rule will enable a driver to determine proper following distance |
your following tie should be increased to 3 seconds or more when traction is poor |
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when tailgating in traffic a driver gives away sight, stopping, and swerving distance |
the surest way to prevent rear end collisions is to maintain an adequate following distance |
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in addition to bumper kick up,intersections, and shrinking distance, the fourth clue to watch for when following in traffic is brake lights |
when power steering quits working, the best action to take is steer by putting in extra effort |
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when your brakes fail the best thing to do is pump the brakes several times |
to dry out wet brakes you should brake a lot at a low speed |
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drivers may be charged with driving under the influence when their blood level reaches .08% |
if your wheels spin when putting the car in motion on slick surface you should feed less gas |
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driving at 50mph, your right front wheel runs off on the shoulder, your first reaction should be to hold the steering wheel firmly and decreased your speed |
people who have tunnel vision are more likely to get side swept |
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carbon monoxide is found in the exhaust of all gas engines |
if you find someone unconscious and suspect carbon monoxide, you should get them out into open air |
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if you refuse to use a breathalyzer you could have your license suspended |
what does oil do for the engine reduces friction, carries away heat and keeps the engine clean |
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if vision is reduced to less than 100 feet, you're required to turn on your low beam lights |
biggest reason for fatal crashes is excessive speed |
