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74 Cards in this Set
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When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to follow |
a three point turn |
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_________ may be used in work zones both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. |
large flashing or sequencing arrow panels. |
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This arrow sign indicates that: |
right turns are not allowed |
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If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should: |
ease your foot off the gas pedal |
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A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road. |
come to a complete stop |
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What does this sign indicate |
a safe speed indication for a curve heading to the right |
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If you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, you must _________ if you have traffic following you. |
try not to slow down too early |
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what does this sign indicate |
the ending of a left lane |
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Rectangular, black letters on white background signs are used as: |
regulatory signs |
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Which of the following statements about interchanges is NOT true? A) If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one B) The two most common types of interchanges are diamond and cloverleaf C) If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers D)If you exit at the wrong interchange, you must follow it out |
C |
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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate:
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barrier |
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this sign indicates |
right and left curves ahead |
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__________ are zones around a truck or a heavy vehicle where other vehicles disappear into blind spots. |
no zones |
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At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to: |
yield to the right of way of the pedestrians |
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When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using: |
a hand over hand technique |
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When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must: |
concentrate on retaining control of the vehicle |
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which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? A) At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left B)Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way C)Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk D)You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer, even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals |
A |
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A roundabout is a circular intersection where vehicles travel around a center island in _________ direction. |
counter clockwise |
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A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approaching an intersection and _________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction. |
be prepared to come to a complete stop |
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A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approaching an intersection and _________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction. |
shoulder belt |
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If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use _________ until you can have them repaired. |
hand signals |
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If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use _________ until you can have them repaired. |
not change your lane |
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If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use _________ until you can have them repaired. |
slow down their vehicles |
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When it looks like a collision may happen, drivers must take an immediate step to: |
speed up their vehicles, stop or slow down their vehicles, make a turn |
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when is it legal to make a left turn at a red light |
never |
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When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as: |
velocitizing |
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Whenever you want to change lanes, you must check for traffic: |
behind and to the side |
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If you are making a left turn, you must begin: |
the leftmost lane |
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A single broken yellow line usually marks the center line of a two-way roadway where: |
a vehicle may pass if its safe |
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If you have vehicle troubles at night, you must use _______ to avoid an accident. |
all four flashing turn signals simultaneously |
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High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for: |
car pools and vehicles with more than one person |
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A driver must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: A)when entering a highway from an alley B)when merging right or left C)when reaching an intersection with a green light D)when entering a roundabout |
C |
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In a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition to the lock position while driving, as it will cause: |
steering wheel to lock |
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What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time? |
slow down and let the vehicle pass first |
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You must make a full stop in all of the following situations, except: A. when you meet a stop sign B. when you meet a flashing red traffic signal C.when you meet a steady red traffic signal D.when you meet a flashing yellow traffic signal |
D |
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Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles. |
slow down and move to the right side of the road |
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A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that: |
a vehicle cannot travel more than 25 mph |
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when you see this sign while driving, you must |
reduce the speed of your vehicle |
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When traveling on a one-way street, you must use: |
the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for travel |
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To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind, you must use __________ and adjust it before you drive. |
a day night mirror |
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While driving, if you need to read a map or directions, you should: |
pull over to the side of the road in a safe place |
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what does this warning sign represent |
route goes downhill ahead |
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When a turning lane is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions, drivers must use: |
extreme caution to make a left turn |
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When you reach a marked or unmarked crossing, you must yield and watch for: |
pedestrians |
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You must NOT pass a vehicle on the right when: |
the vehicle is making a right turn |
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A highway work zone can be easily identified by _________ immediately preceding the work zone. |
a black and orange sign |
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If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should: |
get out of the way |
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When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid: |
hydroplaning |
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If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by |
four times |
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Sound your horn if you see a ____. |
deer |
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When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier: |
you must not drive across the median or barrier except when a law enforcement officer allows it |
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You should never back your vehicle in any travel lane except: |
to parallel park |
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It is against the law to make a left turn on red light EXCEPT: A) from a two-way street to a one-way street B)from a two-way street to a two-way street C)from a one-way street to a two-way street D)from one one-way street to another |
D |
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If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must: |
ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want to go. |
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If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle: |
as far away from traffic as possible |
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Which of the following is not a proper step for parallel parking? A. Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park B.As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you C. Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space D. Back quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle towards the front of the vehicle behind you |
D |
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If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must: |
adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the other traffic to merge |
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On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as: |
left edge lines |
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When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must: |
make sure there are no more vehicles in the intersection or coming through before proceeding |
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When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to: |
all traffic coming from the opposite direction |
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Car drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side by side, even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because: |
motorcycles need a full lane width |
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With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels. |
shorter path |
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Which of the following are known as "uncontrolled intersections"? |
intersection with no stop signs, yield signs or traffic lights |
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When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass: |
if the solid yellow line is on your side |
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When an emergency vehicle approaches you from any direction while sounding a siren and emitting a flashing light, you must: |
immediately drive to the right side of the road |
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Drivers must be cautious if it starts to rain on a hot day, because pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes due to: |
oil in the ashpalt |
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Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: |
when driving in a lane for left turns |
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When you are following a vehicle which makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual. |
more following distance |
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When is it legal to use the shoulder of a road for passing another vehicle? |
you are not legally allowed to pass using the shoulder |
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In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as: |
35 mph |
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Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually: |
orange |
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If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must: |
shift to a lower gear |
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If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by first using your mirrors and then: |
by checking the vehicles blind spots |
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If your parked car rolls away and hits another vehicle, you should: |
report the incidence to police |