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If you enter an intersection to make a LEFT turn but oncoming traffic prevents you from making the turn right away, what should you do? |
You have to wait for the incoming traffic to go through. You can enter the intersection however to prepare for your left turn if the light is green and no other vehicle ahead of you is preparing for a left turn. Stay to the right of the center line when entering instersection. Keep wheels straight to stop from being pushed in oncoming traffic. |
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If you reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as a driver on your RIGHT and both of you are going STRAIGHT. Who has the right of way? |
The driver to your RIGHT |
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What must you do if you're entering a road from a driveway? |
Stop and yield the right of way to traffic and the roadway and to pedestrians. |
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You are facing a green light but traffic on the other side of the intersection would keep you from going all the way through the intersection. May you enter the intersection?
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No if you cant get your car saftly to the other side dont cross
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Does a vehicle about to enter a traffic circle or rotary have the right of way over the vehicles already in the circle?
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NO
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If two drivers enter an intersection from OPPOSITE directions at the same time, One going STRAIGHT and the other turning LEFT, which must yield the right of way?
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The one turning LEFT must yield to approaching traffic going STRAIGHT or turning RIGHT.
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How far before a turn must you signal? |
100 Feet |
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Where should you position your vehicle from a two-way roadway into a one way roadway?
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Approach the turn with your left wheels as close as possible to the center line. make the turn before reaching the center of the intersection and turn into the LEFT lane of the road you enter.
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In most situations which side should you pass another vehicle going in the SAME direction?
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The LEFT. The left lane is used for passing cars.
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What should you do before passing another vehicle? |
Check you mirrors,signal, and your sides |
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What should you see in your rearview mirror before attempting to return to the RIGHT lane after passing a vehicle on the left? |
You have to see the bumper of the car you just passed. |
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When may you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswallk to allow a pedestrian to cross? |
Never |
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What should you do when another vehicle passes you on the left? |
Slow down
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What does flashing YELLOW lights on a school bus mean? |
Ready to Stop |
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What do flashing RED lights on a school bus mean? |
STOP |
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What must you do when facing each for the following?
1.Flashing RED light 2.Flashing YELLOW light 3. Steady YELLOW light 4.A RED light with a GREEN arrow |
1.Means to STOP
2. Drive with caution 3. The light is changing from GREEN to RED. Be ready to stop for the red light 4. You may go only in the direction of the arrow and only if the way is clear. |
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What does it mean if an edge line slants in toward the center of the road?
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The road is narrow ahead. Only drive on the edge line when told by a police
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If an intersection has cross walk lines but no stop line, where would you stop for a RED light at that intersection?
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At the crosswalk
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What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn? |
Arrows |
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1.- - - - - You can pass other vehicles or change lanes if you can do so safely and not interfere with traffic
2. ______ you can pass other vehicles or change lanes, but you should do so only if obstruction in the road make it necessary or traffic conditions require it 3._______ _______ you cant pass or change lanes. You cant cross the lines except when turning LEFT to enter or leave a HIGHWAY 4.______ - - - - - If on the solid side you cant pass vehicles or cross the line, only if turning LEFT to driveway. If on separate side you can pass if safe and will not mess with traffic. |
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How close to the curb must your vehicle be after you paralleled parked? |
No more than 1 foot |
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Before pulling out of a parking space what should you do? |
Make sure your wheels are straight back up to the vehicle behind you and turn your wheels away from the curb |
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NO STOPPING sigh means |
You may stop ONLY in order to obey traffic sign , signal, or officer, or avoid conflicts with other vehicles |
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Can you stop to load or unload passengers at a NO STANDING or NO PARKING sign? |
Yes only temporarily NO PARKING temporarily to load and unload merchandise or passengers NO STANDING temporarily to load and unload passengers |
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PARKING, STANDING, or STOPPING not allowed |
within 15FT of fire hydrant, unless licensed driver remains in the vehicle to move in and emergency On road side of a parked vehicle(DOUBLE PARKING) On a sidewalk or in crosswalk In a intersection unless allowed by signs or parking meters On Railroad tracks On a bridge or tunnel, 30FT of pedestrian safe zone On Driveway 20FT of crosswalk at an intersection 30FT of traffic light. Stop sign or Yield sign 75FT on the opposite side of the road along a curb that has been cut down, lowered or constructed for access to the sidewalk 50FT of Rail road crossing |
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If there is no posted speed limit, What is the fastest you may legally drive in New York City? |
No faster than 55mph |
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Is it always safe to drive at the posted speed limit? |
No . Better to drive well below the posted speed limit
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What should you do if an emergency ramp is very short? |
Stop and wait for a large gap in traffic. Then enter the expressway and accelerate quickly |
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When should you signal that you are exiting an expressway? |
At least 100 feet before you reach the exit ramp |
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What should you check for when leaving an expressway? |
The speed limit |
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Why is expressway driving different from ordinary driving?
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It combines highspeed with heavy traffic and you must be alert
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Driving within the range of your headlights means you should be able to stop your vehicle within about how many feet? |
350FT |
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What should you do if headlights on an approaching vehicle makes it hard for you to see? |
Shift your eyes to the right. Use the road edge as a guide until the approaching vehicle passes by |
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Which way should you turn your steering wheel to get out of a skid? |
Turn the wheel in the direction you want the front wheels to go |
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How should you use your brake pedal on a slippery road? |
Ease off the brake pedal. Brake early, carefully and gently squeeze your brakes in slow steady strokes |
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What should you do if one of your tires blows out?
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Get safetly off the road and check your tires. Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease your foot off the gas pedal.
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What should you do if your brakes fail? |
Try pumping it to build up pressure. If it doesnt work use the emergency on parking brake, but use it gently. You can also shift to a lower gear |
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What should you do if your wheels drift off the pavement? |
Do not yank the steering wheel back. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently |
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After passing a large vehicle, what should you be sure of before returning to the lane in which the large vehicle is traveling? |
Make sure you can see the whole front of the vehicle before returning to its lane after passing |
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When parking next to a curb. You should use your turn signals
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When pulling next to or away from the curb
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What is the proper use of your headlights |
Low beam during the day and narrow country roads |
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You are driving on a five lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider.You must
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Slow down when changing lanes
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what does this sign mean |
Drive to the RIGHT |
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When you change lanes or merge with another lane you need
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At least a 4 second gap in traffic
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What should you do when you are waiting at an intersection to complete a left turn
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Signal and keep your wheels straight
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When must you report an accident to the DMV |
Within 10 days |
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what does this sign mean |
Mile post for identifying location on highways |
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X on road sign |
Overhead signals whether you shold drive in that specific lane or not |
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What must you do when you see this sign? |
Slow down or stop if neccessary and only proceed when the way is clear |
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What should you do if you want to turn LEFT on a GREEN light? |
Proceed slightly into the intersection. Yield to all oncoming traffic. |
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What does this mean? |
Direction to the hospital |
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What does this sign mean? |
This is added to a STOP sign. Approaching traffic must stop at the intersection. |
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How fast can you drive in a residential area |
25mph |
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How fast can you drive in a Highway |
65mph |
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If 2 vehicles reach an all way stop at the same time, who has the right of way? |
The vehicle turning RIGHT |
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You may turn LEFT from a one-way road to a one way road on a red light after coming to a complete stop and making sure the way is clear. |
In a Urban or built up area and a rural area |
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You may turn RIGHT from a one way road to a one way road on a RED light after coming to a complete stop and making sure the way is clean. |
In a urban or built up area and a rural area
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When parking DOWNHILL
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turn your front wheels towards the curb and put the parking brake on
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If your Brake fail |
Pump the brake pedal Rapidly shift into a lower gear gently press on the parking brake and use your horn to warn other drivers |
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If your headlights go out |
Check the switch immediately If the lights stay out, turn on your four way emergency flashers and bring your vehicle to a safe stop off the road |
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When parking facing UPHILL |
Turn your wheels away from the curb Put on your parking breaks |
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Can you turn RIGHT on a RED light? |
Yes unless a sign states otherwise |
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Can you turn LEFT on a RED light? |
NO |
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If your car stalls on the highway, what should you do? |
Pull over to the shoulder as soon as possible |
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In a roundabout, who has the right of way? |
Traffic in the roundabout |
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What does over driving your headlights mean? |
You are driving faster than your stopping distance allows you to see |
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If you picture the steering wheel as a clock, where should you place your hands? |
9 and 3 |
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When is it safe to do so, passing vehicles on right side?
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Its permitted when the street or highway has two or more lanes for traffic in the direction you are traveling
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When turning right on a RED signal light, what are you required to do before entering the intersection and making a turn? |
Come to a complete stop, wait until the way is clear and then proceed with caution |
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When a police office signals you to pull your vehicle |
You must pull over as far to the right as you safely can and come to a complete stop |
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In what position on the road must you be before making a left turn from a one-way street? |
Close to the LEFT side of the roadway |
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If your hood flies open while driving, you should |
Slow down, turn on hazard lights, steer to the side of the road, Try to look through the cracks below the hood or open your window to look in the direction you are traveling |
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If your engine fails while driving, you should |
Signal and steer of the road Turn on your hazard lights Stay with your vehicle
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Cruise control should not be used |
When you are tired |
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When on a freeway with more than 2 lanes in each direction, which lane should you use? |
In the right or middle lane, leaving the left lane for higher speed traffic and passing vehicles In the lane that gives you the best vision and allows you to go where you want to go |
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What should you do if your tire blows while driving? |
Ease off the gas pedal, hold the wheel firmly, gently press on the brakes and steer in the direction you want to go. Signal and pull over to the side of the road |
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If there is a vehicle stopped in front of a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should |
Stop before passing to ensure there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk |
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What should you do if you are in an intersection waiting to turn left and the lights turns yellow? |
make sure there is no oncoming traffic or pedestrians trying to beat the red light, then turn safely |
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Where does traction take place? |
Between the tires and the road |
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At a four -way stop intersection, the driver must yield the right of way to |
Vehicles on the RIGHT or vehicles already STOPPED |
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When approaching an intersection where the traffic lights are not working, you should |
Treat the intersection as a FOUR-WAY stop |
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What is the best way to prevent moving from side to side in a lane while driving? |
Look far ahead in the direction you are traveling |
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What should you do if you go into a curve too quickly? |
Ease off the gas pedal, then speed up slightly after gaining some traction |
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What should you do if your gas pedal sticks and cannot pull it up? |
Apply the brakes, look for an escape path, put vehicle in neutral and follow escape path |
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What should you do if your vehicle is hydroplaning? |
Decelerate and drive straight ahead without touching the brakes |
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How do you stop in an emergency situation if you have anit-lock braking system? |
Apply continuous firm hard pressure until the vehicle stops |
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You should never coast in neutral or with the clutch in because of the following |
It is illegal You need to be in gear to control your vehicle safely |
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If someone is tailgating you, you should |
Pull to the side to let the tailgater pass Switch into another lane |
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If there is 1 or 2 solid yellow lines at the center of the road, you |
Cannot pass in the oncoming lane |
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Headlights must be used when other vehicles are not visible for at least |
1000 feet |
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If you are driving on an unpaved road, which intersect with a paved road(no lights) |
You must yield the right of way to the vehicles on the paved road |
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If a rail road crossing is marked only with a crossbuck sign |
Reduce speed Look both ways Listen for an audible signal whistle
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This sign means? |
You cant park at all in the direction the arrow or arrows are pointing to |
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This sign means? |
Do not stop in the area between the sign or where the arrows are pointing to |
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This sign means? |
Reverse curve ahead First curve left Two curves in opposite directions |
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What does this sign means? |
The right lane must merge with traffic in the left lane The right lane ends up ahead |
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This sign means? |
The speed limit is changing up ahead |
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This sign means? |
Winding road ahead |
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This sign means? |
270 degree loop ahead |
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This sign means |
A sharp right turn or curve |
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This sign means? |
Low speed sharp right curve ahead |
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This sign means? |
Cross road ahead |
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This sign means? |
You may not park where you see this sign. If it has arrows you may not park in the time and day in the location the arrow or arrows are pointing |
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This sign means? |
Low ground clearance railroad crossing ahead |
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This sign means? |
Bicycles ahead/crossing |
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Lane is reserved for the bicycles only |
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This sign means? |
County route sign |
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This sign means? |
Interstate sign |
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You must not follow within how many feet of an emergency vehicle? |
500 feet |
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A flashing yellow light means |
Slow down and proceed with caution |
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When going down a steep hill you should |
Shift to a lower gear |
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You take the wrong route and find you are on a one-way street. You should |
Continue to the end of the road |
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You are in a tunnel. Your vehicle is on fire and you cannot drive it. What should you do? |
Switch on hazard warning lights Try and put out the fire |
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You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause? |
Oil leaks |
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If your vehicle begins to skid on black ice, what should you do? |
Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go |
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What does this mean? |
Low speed sharp left curve ahead |
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What does this mean? |
Right curve ahead, truck rollover warning |
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What does this mean? |
The road ahead curves sharply Right, then LEFT |
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What does this mean? |
You are currently on Route 40 |
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What does this mean? |
Curve in the road ahead |
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What does this mean? |
Mandatory right turn is coming up The suggested speed limit is 35 mph |
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What does this mean? |
Each road carries one way traffic The road ahead splits into two separate roads Keep to the right-hand road |
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What does this mean? |
Divided highway ends Traffic travels in both directions on the same road ahead Keep to the right |
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What does this mean? |
No stopping at all where this sign is or where the arrows are pointing to unless to move out the way due to danger or when directed by the police |
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What does this mean? |
Right curve ahead, side road connecting from the left |
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What does this mean? |
Exit number Direction of exit Indicate a particular highway route (Depending where the exit appears on top the sign will tell you where the exit ramp will be) |
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What does this mean? |
Pass left or right ahead There is an obstruction ahead |
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What does this mean? |
You may park in the area in between the signs during the designated times |
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What does this mean? |
State route sign |
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What does these mean? |
Traffic may only travel in one direction.In the direction of the arrow |
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Steady Red Steady Yellow X Flashing Yellow X Green Arrow |
Steady Red X: Do not drive in this lane Steady Yellow X: Move from this lane Flashing Yellow X: This lane can only be used for a left turn Green Arrow: You can use this lane |
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Arrows show which lanes you must use. In this picture you must turn right on the right lane and must go straight on the left lane |
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Diamond on the road means reserved lanes for buses, HOV(High Occupancy Vehicle), like car pools and van pools, bicycles, or other special vehicles. You cant use the lane with the diamond unless it meets the requirements |
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What do you do if your tires Blow Out? |
A thumping sound can be a warning that a blowout is about tooccur. If you hear it, get safely off the road and check your tires. If a tire blows out,hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal. If yourvehicle skids, handle it as you would on ice or snow. Do not use your brake untilyour vehicle is controlled. Leave the road when it safe to do so. |
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What do you do if you LOSE A WHEEL
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Handle this as you would a blowout. A thump or noise in thewheel can be a warning sound. Leave the roadway and stop. Then check yourvehicle or have it checked
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What do you do if you have STEERING FAILURE
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If your vehicle suddenly will not respond when you steer,slowly take your foot off the gas pedal, turn on your emergency lights and keep yourfoot off the brake pedal while it is safe to do so. The balance of the vehicle will allow itto continue going straight, but a sudden change in speed could send it out of control.As the vehicle decreases speed, you can brake very carefully to bring it to a stop. |
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What do you do if you have BRAKE FAILURE |
If your brake pedal suddenly goes to the floor, try pumping it toincrease pressure. If that does not help, use your emergency or parking brake – butuse it gently. If you shift to a lower gear, it will help your vehicle decrease speed. |
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What do you do if your HEADLIGHT FAIL |
If your headlights suddenly go out, try your emergencylights, parking lights and directional signals. These may continue to work and cangive you enough light to get from the roadway safely. If your headlights begin to dim,drive to a service station or pull off the road and go for help. |
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What do you do if you have a STUCK GAS PEDAL |
Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. Ifnot, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road. Donot turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering or a steering wheel thathas a column that locks, because if you do, you will lose power steering or not havethe ability to steer at all. |
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What do you do if you're RUNNING OFF THE PAVEMENT |
If your wheels move off the pavement, do notpull the steering wheel back. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.When your vehicle has decreased speed, check for traffic behind you, then turncarefully back onto the pavement. |
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What do you do if you have a VEHICLE APPROACHING HEAD-ON IN YOUR LANE |
Decrease speed, pull overto the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver. Do not turn into the leftlane. If you do, the other driver may suddenly recover and pull back into that lane,causing a head-on collision. |
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What do you do if you STALL ON RAILROAD TRACKS |
If a train approaches, release your seat belt, leavethe vehicle and get as far away as you can from the tracks. Run toward the generaldirection the train is coming from. If you run “down the track” in the same direction asthe train, you can be hit with debris when the train hits your vehicle. When you arecompletely sure no trains are coming, open your window to listen for a train and try tostart the engine. If that fails, shift your vehicle into neutral and push it from the tracks |
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What do you do if you're GOING INTO WATER |
A vehicle will normally float for a while, and you shouldhave time to remove yourself before it starts to sink. Release your seat belt andescape through a window. An open door would cause water to rush in and the carcould turn over on top of you.If the vehicle sinks before you can remove yourself, get into the back seat. An airpocket can form there as the weight of the engine pulls the vehicle down front first.When the vehicle settles, take a breath and escape through a window. When you riseair pressure will build in your lungs. Let it out in small breaths through your nose orlips as you surface. Do not hold your breath tight or try to blow air out; just allow theair to escape in a natural way. |
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What do you do if you have a FIRE
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If you see smoke come from under the hood, pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition. Get away from the car and call the fire department. Itis dangerous to try to fight the fire yourself. |
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What do you do if you have BLOCKED VISION |
If your hood opens suddenly or your vision through the windshield becomes blocked by some other object or wipers that have failed, you can open the side window so you can see. Turn on your emergency lights and carefully pull your vehicle off the road and park it. |
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If your rear wheels start to skid
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4Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. If yourrear wheels slide left, steer left. If they slide right, steer right.4If your rear wheels start to slide in the other direction as you recover, turnthe steering wheel toward that side. You might have to turn the wheel leftand right several times to get your vehicle completely controlled.4If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS), keep your foot with even pressureon the brake pedal. If your vehicle does not have ABS, pump the pedalcarefully. Pump more rapidly only as your car slows down. If you brakehard with regular brakes, it will make the situation worse.
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If your front wheels skid
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4Take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral or push in the clutch, but donot try to immediately steer.4As the wheels skid sideways, they will slow the vehicle and traction willreturn. As traction returns, turn the wheel in the direction you want to go.Then put the transmission in “drive” or release the clutch and acceleratecarefully.To prevent skids on snow and ice, brake early, carefully and gently. “Press” yourbrakes in slow, steady strokes. Allow the wheels to keep turning. If they begin tolock, decrease pressure on the brake pedal. As your vehicle decreases speed, youcan also shift into a lower gear.When sleet, freezing rain or snow begin to fall, remember that bridges, rampsand overpasses will freeze first. Also know that slippery spots may remain after roadworkers have removed the snow.
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What is the permitted speed limit for vehicles in roundabouts?
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30 mph or less |
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What does this mean? |
Drivers must slow down. The flag person's sign above indicates that drivers must drive at a reduced speed through the work zone |
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Flashing red lights and lowered crossing gates mean that
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Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates and/or a ringing bell at a railroad crossing mean that you must stop, at least 15 feet from the tracks. Do not cross the tracks until the lights and bell have stopped and the crossing gates are all the way up |
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You may not make a U-turn 500 feet in either direction from |
You may not make a U-turn near the crest of a hill, a curve, or any other place where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from 500 feet away in either direction |
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You must NOT pass a vehicle on the right when |
You may pass on the right only when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn or going straight. You must not pass when another vehicle is making a right turn. |
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To maintain a good space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead, you should use the |
2 Second rule |
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What is the BAC for each? Impaired Intoxicated Aggravated driving while intoxicated |
.05 impaired .08 Intoxicated .18 aggravated driving while intoxicated |
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Which of the following methods is used to turn around on a narrow, two-way street? |
3 point turn |
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Your headlights must be on low-beam at night when you are within _________ of an approaching vehicle.
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500 feet |
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As per New York state law, drivers must stop _________for a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing, even if it is on the opposite side of a divided highway |
at least 20 feet |
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Two-thirds of all deer-vehicle collisions happen during the months of
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October, November, and December |
