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16. True, Towing - the extra weight increases your stopping distance.
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True, Towing - the extra weight increases your stopping distance.
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17. When approaching a railroad crossing you must leave extra room for vehicles required to stop. What vehicles are they?
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Approaching Railroad Crossing - Allow space for vehicles which are required to stop at railroad crossing such as transit buses, School bus, or vehicles carrying hazardous materials.
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18. False, it is not necessary to allow extra room following emergency vehicles.
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False, it is not necessary to allow extra room following emergency vehicles.
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19. What can you do to maintain a safe distance behind your vehicle from another car?
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Traffic to the Rear - maintaining a safe distance behind your vehicle isn't always easy. You can help the driver behind you by keeping a steady speed and signaling in advance when you must stop or slow down such as:• Stopping to pick up or let off passengers - Trying to find a safe place to stop away from traffic.• parallel parking - If you want to parallel park and there is traffic from behind, turn on your signal pull next to the space and allow vehicles from behind to pass before parking• Driving Slowly - If you drive slower than other vehicles, pull to the side of the road and let the vehicle pass. There are "turnout" areas on some roadway you can use.• Being Tailgated - If the car behind you is following too close or you are being "tailgated" move into the right lane, if possible. If there is no right lane, wait until the path ahead is clear and reduce speed. This will allow the tailgate to drive around you. Never slow down too quickly to discourage a tailgater, it will increase the risk of being hit from behind.
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20. What is split into different rules?
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Use the "split different rule". This is when you split the difference between two (2) hazards.
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21. If you are passing a bicycle on your right and an oncoming car is approaching, what should you do?
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You are overtaking a bicycle and an hey I'm coming vehicle is a potion slow down and let the vehicle pass before you pass the bicycle. |
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22. When merging with traffic, you need a gap of how many spaces to pass?
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When merging with another trapping you would need a gap of about four (4) seconds.
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23. At a speed of 50 mph, you need to allow yourself how many seconds to pass?
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At a speed of 55 mph you would need about 10 second to pass.
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24. At a speed of 50 mph you will travel how many feet in ten (10) seconds?
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At 55 mph you and your oncoming vehicle will travel over 800 feet in ten (10) seconds.
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25. Considering the fact that there may be an oncoming vehicle, you need to allow yourself how many feet to pass another vehicle?
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This means a driver will need over 1600 feet or 1/3 of a mile to safely pass.
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26. When is it safe to return to your lane after passing a vehicle?
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When a driver is not sure on whether or not there is enough time to safely pass, wait until there is more space before passing.
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27. You should not pass when you are within 1/3 mile of a curve or a hill.
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You should not pass when you are within 1/3 mile of a curve or a hill.
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28. Who are some individuals that could not see your vehicle or could be distracted?
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Individuals who are Distracted - watch for distracted drivers, even if you think they see you, allow enough room and be extra cautious. People who may be distracted include:• Delivery person• Construction work• Children• Other drivers on the roadway.
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29. If a driver attempts to pass you and there is not enough room what should you do?
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If a driver attempts to pass you without enough room, slow down and let the vehicle return to the driving lane.
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30. Arkansas Law requires you to do what we are approaching a law enforcement vehicle parking on the side of the road. What are emergency lights on? If found guilty what happens?
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This law protects police officers involved in the traffic stop from being injured or killed by traffic moving too close to the edge of the highway. If a driver is found guilty of this law, they can be fined up to $500, receiving jail time or both. The court may order community service or suspend a person's driver's license up to six (6) months.
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31. The average passenger car traveling 55 mph can stop in about what range of feet?
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The average passenger car traveling at 55mph can stop at about 255 feet.
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