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Before driving after a winter snowfall, you should clear snow from your car's
turn signals headlights windows all of the above |
all of the above |
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Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving is true
Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy Only illegals drugs can impair your driving |
Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving |
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On a road with two lanes traveling in th same direction, you should drive in the
left lane except to pass left lane to avoid vehciles entering the road right lane only when you plan to exit right lane except to pass |
right lane except to pass |
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As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become:
More sober More intoxicated More coordinated |
More intoxicated |
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When you are being “tailgated”;
-if there is not an open lane to your right, wait until clear reduce speed slowly so the tailgater goes around you -never slow down quickly -if there is an open lane to your right, move over to the right -all of the above |
-all of the above |
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Taking drugs along with alcohol:
-Has no effect on your general driving ability -Increases the risk of causing a crash -Is no more dangerous than alcohol by itself -Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive |
-Increases the risk of causing a crash |
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You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:
Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection. Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light. Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows. Turn either right or left since the road is blocked ahead. |
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows. |
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If the traffic light is red and you want to turn right, you can turn when:
Never, unless there is a sign saying you can After you stop the traffic with the green light is clear |
the traffic with the green light is clear |
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Which of these is a safe driving technique
Using your high beam lights in the fog Checking your rearview mirrors frequently Starring at the road ahead of your vehicle |
Which of these is a safe driving technique |
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The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:
rate of alcohol consumption (RAC) implied consent (IC) blood alcohol concentration (BAC) |
blood alcohol concentration (BAC) |
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Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
-If you can walk a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive -Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed for driving safely -If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired |
-Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed for driving safely |
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If you encounter an aggressive driver you should:
Speed up Challenge them Get out of their way |
Get out of their way |
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To avoid traction loss from hydroplaning, you should:
Slow down Drive at a constant speed Apply the brakes firmly |
Slow down |
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At a crosswalk:
Construction workers must yield to you You must yield to pedestrians Pedestrians must yield to you |
You must yield to pedestrians |
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When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:
Four-way flashers High beam headlights Low beam headlights |
Low beam headlights |
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While driving, how can you conserve gasoliine by looking well ahead of your vehicle
-by slowing down gradually -by accelerating quickly around and slow-moving traffic -by reducing the need to stop quickly -both a and c |
both a and c |
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When driving on major highways:
Be ready to react to road hazards Keep your eyes moving Stay alert All of the above |
All of the above |
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What does a single, dashed white line seperating traffic mean
you many not pass you may pass if safe to do so both a and b both lanes go in the same direction |
both a and b |
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Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.
Yellow Black Red White |
White |
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Signs with orange backgrounds mean:
construction and maintenance warning regulatory general warning |
construction and maintenance warning |
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When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks:
Require less time to pass on a downgrade than cars Require less time to pass on an incline than cars Require less turning radius than cars Take longer distances than cars to stop |
Take longer distances than cars to stop |
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If you are stopped and the officer suspects you have been drinking, you can refuse the BAC test
if you think you will fail If you haven't been drinking Never |
Never |
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At an intersection with stop signs on all corners, to whom must you yield thr right-of-way?
-the driver across the intersection from you, regardless of who go there first -all drivers who got there first -the driver on your right, regardless of who got there first -the driver on your left, regardless of who got there first |
all drivers who got there first |
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What is a crosswalk?
-Another name for a 4-way intersection -The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway -An area designated for road construction workers |
The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway |
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You are driving in the far right lane of a four lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in
-A special lane for slow moving vehicles -An exit lane -The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane |
An exit lane |
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A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following?
A yield sign An intersection sign A stop sign A slow sign |
A stop sign |
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Before turning left, it is important to:
Swing to the right side of your lane. Sound your horn. Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light. Yield to oncoming vehicles |
Yield to oncoming vehicles |
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When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit?
-As long as it takes to safely pass another vehicle -Never -If you feel it is reasonable and prudent |
Never |
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Excessive speed:
Does not increase the chance of a crash Increases your ability to react to a hazard Often leads to high-risk decision-making |
Often leads to high-risk decision-making |
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From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
Green, yellow, red Green, red, yellow Red, green, yellow Red, yellow, green |
Green, red, yellow |
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If you are driving on a highway with a single broken white line marking
You may cross the line to change lanes You may only change lanes if you are in the left lane You cannot cross the line to pass |
You may cross the line to change lanes |
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BAC means:
Blood alcohol content Blood alcohol concentration Blood alcohol conservation |
Blood alcohol concentration |
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Work zone signs mean:
less than ideal conditions are present for driving you must immediately stop and back up you should drive faster to get out of the work zone it is summer |
less than ideal conditions are present for driving |
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Excessive speed:
Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly Helps you to maneuver around obstacles Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injuries and death |
Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injuries and death |
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It is against the law to park within _____ feeet of fire hydrant
20 25 15 10 |
10 |
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Alcohol causes
slower judgment loss of concentration poor judgment all of the above |
all of the above |
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When being passed by another vehicle:
Speed up Maintain a constant speed Slow down |
Maintain a constant speed |
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It is best to keep a space cushion:
Only in front of the vehicle Only in back of your vehicle On all sides of the vehicle Only on the left and right side of your vehicle |
On all sides of the vehicle |
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How far down the road you should look when driving
100 to 150 yards 1 to 1.5 blocks 10 to 15 seconds |
10 to 15 seconds |
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When preparing to drive, you should:
Adjust the seat to a reclining position Kick the tires Properly adjust your seat and mirrors |
Properly adjust your seat and mirrors |
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If you have a probationary license or instructional permit you can use your cell phone when driving:
when you are reporting an emergency as long as you don't text if you are just answering a call All of the above |
when you are reporting an emergency |
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At a school crossing sign, you should:
Always sound your horn when you see children. Be ready to help children crossing the street. Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not. Watch for children and be ready to stop. |
Watch for children and be ready to stop. |
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You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the
Yellow line next to the other side of the road is broken Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken |
Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken |
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Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean
railroad crossing ahead passing is not permitted in either direction pedestrian crossing ahead passing is permitted in either direction |
passing is not permitted in either direction |
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A steady yellow light means that a _______ light will soon appear.
Flashing red Flashing yellow Steady red Steady green |
Steady red |
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Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:
Right-of-way privileges Knowledge Judgment and physical coordination |
Judgment and physical coordination |
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You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:
--Stay in the right lane as much as possible, because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane. --Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass. --Have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass. |
--Have your vehicle entirely into the left lane before and during the pass. |
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What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?
Strong coffee Cold shower Time |
Time |
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You should allow even more space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when:
you follow a motorcycle both b and c your car is cold there are no vehicles behind you |
you follow a motorcycle |
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Changing from one lane to another is best done:
when a car is in your blind spot quickly and often gradually and carefully |
gradually and carefully |
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason. Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously. |
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. |
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You have to report a crash to law enforcement when:
Either A or B Someone is hurt The damage is more than $1,000 |
Either A or B |
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When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle There is a cross road ahead on your right Detour to the right because of road construction The road to the right is for one-way traffic only |
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle |
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You are preparing to exit an expressway. When should you start reducing speed?
immediately upon entering the deceleration lane as you approach the deceleration lane about halfway through the deceleration lane |
immediately upon entering the deceleration lane |
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What is the minimum number of drinvg hours an applicant under 18 must obtain before applying for a probationary license
50 hours total with 10 at night 40 hours total with 10 at night 30 hours total with 10 at night 20 hours total with 10 at night |
30 hours total with 10 at night |
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You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should
Always stop before entering the highway Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic Merge over two lanes at once and speed up |
Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic |
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You drive defensively when you:
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. Always put one car length between you and the car ahead. Look only at the car in front of you while driving |
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. |
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When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
Decrease the "two-second" rule Increase the "two-second" rule Increase speed to reach final destination more quickly None of the above |
Increase the "two-second" rule |
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If under 21 years of age you are considered to be driving while under the influence if your blood alcohol level is:
.08% or higher .02% or higher .05% or higher .10% or higher |
.02% or higher |
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If you experience a tire blowout
Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly Apply the brakes firmly Tap or pump the brakes |
Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly |
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If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
Sound your horn Flash your headlights Use your emergency lights Wave your arms |
Sound your horn |
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It is night. A vehicle coming towards you has its high beams on which make it hard to see the road ahead, you should:
Look straight ahead in your lane Look ahead towards the left edge of your lane Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane |
Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane |
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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog
Only when a guide dog is leading the person across the street Only is a crossing guard is present At all times |
At all times |
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In general when driving how often should you check your rearview mirror for traffic behind you?
every 8-10 seconds every 4-6 seconds every 2-4 seconds every 6-8 seconds |
every 6-8 seconds |
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If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, before driving a car you should:
Play the radio loud so you won’t think about it Take a few minutes to cool off. Drive on the interstate so you can let off steam. |
Take a few minutes to cool off. |
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When changing lanes you should not
--use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear --check your side and rear view mirrors --check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you --give a turn signal to signal your intentions |
--use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear |
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The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the brokenyellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means:
--You are not allowed to pass in this area. --You are in a “passing zone” and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present. --You are only allowed to make right turns in this area |
--You are in a “passing zone” and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present. |
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What does a single, dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?
both a and b both lanes go in the same direction you many not pass you may pass if safe to do so |
both lanes go in the same direction |
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You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by
--simply saying " No thanks, I'm driving" if someone offers you a drink --deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive --doing any of the above --calling a taxi |
--doing any of the above |
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what is implied consent |
you will honor any request by the police to take an alcohol concentration test |
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what drugs can affect your ability to drive safely |
almost any drug prescription or over the counter can affect your driving |
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at an intersection drivers must yield to what ? |
pedestrians and other vehicles approaching form opposite direction and bicycles |
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High-beam headlights should be used at night:whenever there are no oncoming vehicleswhere there may be people along the side of your roadwayon unfamiliar roads and in construction areasAll of the above
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All of the above |
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When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must:yield to heavy vehiclesyield to vehicles on the leftyield to slow-moving vehiclesyield to vehicles on the right
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yield to vehicles on the right |
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Wisconsin law makes it compulsory for _________ in a passenger vehicle to wear safety belts before traveling.the rear seat passengersthe driversthe front seat passengersall of the above
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all of the above |
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You should not start to pass if you are within _________ of a hill or curve.one-third of a mileone mileone-fourth of a milehalf a mile
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One third of a mile |
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While parking, you must turn your wheels sharply __________, if there is a curb and your vehicle faces uphill.to the righttoward the curbto the leftnone of the above
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left |
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Before making a turn at an intersection, you should signal at least __________ before your intended turn.150 feet200 feet100 feet50 feet
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100 |
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If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, you must:
stop in the middle of the roundabout slow down, move over to the right, and let the emergency vehicle pass first continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergency vehicle pass move over to the center of the roundabout and allow the emergency vehicle to pass |
continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergency vehicle pass |
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What is the maximum allowable speed for driving in outlying parts of cities or semi-urban districts outside cities?
Twenty-five miles per hour Fifteen miles per hour Fifty-five miles per hour Thirty-five miles per hour |
Thirty-five miles per hour |
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If you see anyone in the roadway with a guide dog or a white cane, you must stop at least _________ until the pedestrian is off the roadway.eight feet awayfive feet awayten feet awaytwo feet away
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ten feet away |
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When you decide to leave the interstate, you must get into:a merging areaan acceleration lanean entrance rampa deceleration lane
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deceleration lane |
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Which of the following is one of the safest and most efficient intersections?A T-intersectionA one-lane roundaboutA two-lane roundaboutA four-lane intersection
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one lane round about |
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On multi-lane roads, the __________ is intended for passing slower vehicles.left-most laneright-most laneshoulder laneany of the above
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left most lane |
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You should use _________ rule at night, to make sure you are not over-driving your headlights.the one-second sight distancethe three-second sight distancethe two-second sight distancethe four-second sight distance
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four second sight distance |
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On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, you must stay in the _________, except when passing.left laneshoulder lanecenter laneright lane
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right lane |
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When driving at night, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within _____ of an oncoming vehicle.two blocksfour blocksone blockthree blocks
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one block |
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When a road is slippery due to rain, snow or sleet, you must reduce your speed about _________ to get a good grip on the road.15 mph10 mph25 mph35 mph
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10 mph |
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If you miss your turn or exit on a freeway, you must:turn backcross-overstop and seek helpcontinue on to the next exit
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continue to the next exist |
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Which of the following statements about highway driving is NOT true? You must reduce your speed under adverse conditions You may drive at any speed on highways, within the posted speed limit You may not exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle You must not tailgate on highways |
You may drive at any speed on highways, within the posted speed limit |
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Which of the following indicates a proper hand signal indicating a left turn?both hands pointing upthe left hand pointing upthe left hand pointing straight outthe right hand pointing down
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left hand pointing straight out |
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The best way to prevent hydroplaning is to drive __________ in heavy rain.more than 65 mphmore than 50 mphno more than 35 mphno more than 50 mph
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35 mph |
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Unless otherwise directed by law enforcement officers, you must park your vehicle parallel and within_________ of the curb.50 inches12 inches35 inches20 inches
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12 |
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You must stop a minimum of _________ feet from a stopped school bus when the bus is on your side with its red lights flashing.1510205
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20 |
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If you travel at 50 mph, it can take __________ to react to a hazard and to bring your vehicle to a stop.about 100 feetabout 400 feetabout 300 feetabout 200 feet
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400 |
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alking on a cell phone while driving increases your chances of being in a crash by:three timestwo timesas much as four timesnone of the above
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4 times |
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If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane using red flashing lights or siren, you are required to:pull over to the right edge of the road and stopincrease your speed and clear the lanereduce your speed and move slowlyproceed with normal speed
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pull over edge of the road and stop |
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You must have your headlights on when driving:30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise180 minutes after sunset to 180 minutes before sunrise120 minutes after sunset to 120 minutes before sunrise60 minutes after sunset to 60 minutes before sunrise
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30 min before or after sunset |
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In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn, you should look:at least 20 to 25 seconds ahead of your vehicleat least 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your vehicleat least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicleat least 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle
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10-15 seconds |
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What should you do, if you are meeting a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time? Stop your vehicle until the oncoming vehicle has passed you Reduce your speed and share the lane with the bicycle, allowing other vehicle to pass Slow down and let the vehicle pass first, so you can give extra room to the bicycle Pass the bicycle quickly to give extra room to the oncoming vehicle |
Slow down and let the vehicle pass first, so you can give extra room to the bicycle |
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To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are:following other vehicles closelyseeing hazards well in advanceapplying brakes quicklychanging lanes quickly
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see hazards in advance |
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On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.A solid or broken white lineA solid or broken yellow lineA black lineA red line
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a solid or broken yellow line |
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A _________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.Solid yellow lineBroken white lineSolid white lineBroken yellow line
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a solid white line |
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Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by:drivers on the right side of youdrivers approaching from either directiondrivers ahead of youdrivers stopped on the shoulder
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drivers approaching from either side of you |
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A sign with an orange background and black letters indicate:a guide signa service signa construction zone signa regulatory sign
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a construction zone |
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The wide white lines painted across a traffic lane before you enter the intersection are known asstop linescrosswalk linesyield linesmerge lines
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stop lines |
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On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because:of the high speed of the vehicleit is a slow-moving vehicleno zone exists behind this vehicleof lack of visibility
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it is a slow moving vehicle |
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ou must not pass a vehicle from the left when:your lane has a broken yellow center lineyour lane has a broken white lineyour lane has a solid yellow center lineyou are far from a curve
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your lane has a solid yellow center line |
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_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of the road.HydroplaningTailgatingWeavingVelocitizing
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hydroplaning |
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When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least:four blocks aheadthree blocks aheadone block aheadtwo blocks ahead
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one block ahead |
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If you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, you must _________ if you have traffic following you.increase your speedtry to slow down as soon as possibletry not to slow down too earlypress on the brakes hard
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try not to slow down too early |
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All of the following are tips to remember when you travel through a work zone except:increase your speedchange lanes to provide greater distance from workersprepare for the unexpectedwatch for speed limit signs
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increase your speed |
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You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:you may not see the vehicles in front of youyou may not see the vehicles following yousomeone may crowd your lanesomeone may hit you from behind
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some may crowd your lane |
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When you are following a vehicle which makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.more following distanceless space on your rightless following distancemore space on your left
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more following distance than usual |
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Before changing lanes, drivers should:check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rearcheck behind and look into side mirrorscheck side mirrors and look into the rear view mirrorcheck the speed and look over shoulder toward the rear
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check mirrors and look over shoulder towards the rear |
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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate:a barriertwo-way traffica parking lotan accelerating lane
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a barrier |
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Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually:OrangeGreenRedBlue
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orange |
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_________ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles, on multi-lane roads.The leftmostThe shoulderThe rightmostThe center
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left most |
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If you are waiting for a gap in traffic to make a turn, and an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.wait until the other driver actually starts to turnmove into the right laneput on the headlights quicklypress on the accelerator immediately
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wait until the other driver actually starts to turn |
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When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least:four vehicle lengthstwo vehicle lengthsthree vehicle lengthsone vehicle length
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one vehicle length |
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Motorists entering a highway from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to:no need to yield the right-of-wayoncoming traffic on the highwayother motorists on the entrance rampheavy trucks on the ramp
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on coming traffic on the highway |
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f you have already started through an intersection when the signal light changes, you must:change your direction and make a left or right turnstop your vehiclefollow through and proceed to clear the intersectionnot proceed further
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follow through and processed to clear the intersection |
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f you find a "speed zone ahead" sign, you are approaching:an area where minimum speed limit is 70 mphan expressway or freewayan area where a reduced speed limit has been establishedan area where the speed limit must not exceed 75 mph
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a reduction in speed has been established |
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Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate:a stop line at the stop signa no-passing zonethe left edge of a roadwaythe right edge of a roadway
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the left edge of the road way |
