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47 Cards in this Set
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You have to turn around using a driveway. The safest way to do it is
A. Pull Foward into the driveway B. Back into the Driveway C. Make a U-turn in the driveway |
B. Back into the Driveway
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You are on a road where the speed limit is 45 mph and you intend to turn into a driveway. What should you do?
A. Signal and slow down quickly to turn into the driveway B. Signal, check your review mirror and tap brakes to warn the driver behind you C. Slow down and motion cars behind you to go around you |
B. Signal, check your review mirror and tap brakes to warn the driver behind you
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It is best to adjust the mirrors:
A. after the seat is adjusted B. Before the seat is adjusted C. After the safety belt is fastened |
A. After the seat is adjusted
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Rear view mirrors show you
A. Cars behind you B. Cars behind you and in your blind spots C. Cars behind you and alongside you D. Two cars in your blind spot |
A. Cars behind you
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A diamond shped sign with two opposing vertical arrows means:
A. Two lanes ahead B. Two way traffic ahead C. Divided highway begins |
B. Two way traffic ahead
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How often should you clean your headlights?
A. Ever time you get gas B. Once a month C. When they are dirty D. When you change you oil |
C. When they are dirty
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You want to drive through an intersection. The light is green, but the intersection is blocked. What should you do?
A. Stay out of the intersection until it clears B. Enter the intersection and wait. C. Find another route D. Tap the horn lightly and proceed cautiously |
A. Stay out of the intersection until it clears.
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You are approaching a school bus that is picking up and dropping off children. You must:
A. Stop then proceed slowly B. Stop until the road is clear of children and the bus is moving C. Remain stopped until the flashing lights stop flashing. |
C. Remain stopped until the flashing lights stop flashing.
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A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means:
A. Hazardous material on board B. Vehicle is travelling less than 25 mph C. Constuction or maintenance vehicle |
B. Vehicle is travelling less than 25 mph
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You should always use the four-second eight sight distance rule?
A. To keep a proper following distance B. To make sure you are not overdriving your headlights C. When driving on the open expressway D. When following a truck |
B. To make sure you are not overdriving your headlights
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When it is raining and the roads are wet your tires have traction to about ______.
A. 35 mph B. 45 mph C. 55 mph D. 65 mph |
A. 35 mph
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The best way to keep your car from hydroplaning is to
A. Drive at a constant speed B. Apply the brakes firmly C. Keep your speed down |
C. Keep your speed down
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If you have A.B.S. and you need to stop quickly:
A. pump the brakes quickly B. press the brake lightly C. press on the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it D. None of the above |
C. Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it
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The best reason for driving more slowly at night than during the day is that:
A. Driver's tend to be more careless at night B. You cannot see as far ahead C. You are probably more tired and will react slower |
B. You cannot see as har ahead
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A police officers directions:
A. can be disregarded if you are in a hurry B. must be obeyed C. can be ignored in an emergency D. Must afree with traffic signals |
B. Must be obeyed
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When does the law allow you to make a right turn at a red light?
A. Anytime after a complete stop unless posted otherwise B. Never C. Always, as long as there are no pedestrains D. After a complete stop you have the right of way unless posted otherwise |
A. Anytime after a complete stop unless posted otherwise
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When adjusting the lap belt it is best to:
A. leave it slightly loose so you can reach the controls B. Wear it as low as possible across the hip bone C. Wear it as high as possible across the abdomen |
B. Wear it as low as possible across the hip bones
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Children under the age of ____ should always ride in the back seat.
A. 6 B. 10 C. 12 D. 15 |
C. 12
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If you have to go around an object to aviod a collision and you do not have ABS brakes:
A. Hit the brake hard B. Hold the brake steady C. stay off the brake |
C. Stay off the brake
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A diamon shaped yellow sign with two curved arrows and a traffic island island at the bottom means
A. divided highway begins B. divided highway ends C. right lane ends |
B. Divided highway ends
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What is the legal limit of intoxication for anyone 21 years of older in Connecticut?
A. .06% B. .05% C. .10% D. .08% |
D. .08%
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How safely you drive starts with:
A. the driver B. the vehicle you drive C. trip planning |
B. the vehicle you drive
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Sometimes it is necessary to speed up to avoid a collision, you should do this when:
A. Your vehicle is about to be hit from the side or rear B. Your vehicle is about to hit a tree C. Your vehicle is about to hit a vehicle is about to hit a vehicle is about to hit a vehicle in the side or rear |
A. Your vehicle is about to be hit from the side or rear
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The best thing to do when you enter a crowded freeway from an entrance ramp is:
A. slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap B. Speed up on the ramp to wait for a gap C. Stop at the end of the ramp and wait patiently for a gap D. Maintain speed and let other drivers make room for you |
A. Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap
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With icy conditions you should reduce speed by:
A. 1/2 the speed limit B. increase speed C. reduce speed to a crawl D. slow down only in traffic |
C. reduce speed to a crawl
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It is 8:30 PM on a winter evening. You are approaching a bridge. Your chances of skidding is increased due to:
A. reduced visibilty D. reduced speed C. reduced traction D. intersecting traffic |
C. reduced traction
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Which area is likely to be most slippery after a rainfall during freezing weather?
A. the roadway over a culvert B. roadways in shadowed areas C. areas paved with asphalt rather than concrete |
B. roadways in shadowed areas
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You are nearing the top of a hill on a two-lane country road. As you approach the top of the hill, you should:
A. keep a steady speed B. speed up slightly C. slow down and be ready to stop |
C. slow down and be ready to stop
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If the gas pedal sticks, what is the first thing you should do?
A. pull the pedal up with you toes B. pull the pedal up with you hand C. shift into neutral |
C. shift into neutral
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When you merge on a freeway, you should have a gap of:
A. Eight seconds B. Six seconds C. Four seconds |
B. Six seconds
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Under normal conditions you need to keep a following distance of:
A. one second B. two seconds C. three seconds |
B. two seconds
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At which temperature will ice on the road be most slippery?
A. slightly below freezing B. just at freezing C. well below freezing |
B. just at freezing
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If you are on a freeway and want to pass, how much space do you need?
A, at lease 1/4 of a mile B. at least 1/3 of a mile C. at least 2/3 of a mile |
B. at least 1/3 of a mile
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You see a pedestrian is about to walk in front of your car, you should:
A. tap the horn lightly B. flash the lights C. honk the horn loudly D. none of the above |
C. honk the horn loudly
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If you see someone on foot or a bicycle close to the road. They do not see you. You should:
A. stop, then proceed slowly B. brake hard C. applly your horn lightly D. none of the above |
C. apply your horn lightly
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A tire blows out, you should:
A. stay off the brake B. apply the brake firmly C. pump the brake D. hit the gas E. Control steering |
A. move to the left
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One block is equal to:
A. About 500 feet B. About 400 feet C. About 200 feet |
B. About 400 feet
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Which of the below items should you never do when following a truck:
A. maintain a distance of at least 2seconds behind the truck B. Use your high beam headlights C. Stop a little to either side of the truck |
B. Use your high beam headlights
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You may not park within___ feet from a fire hydrant and ___ feet from a stop sign
A. 10 feet from a fire hydrant and 25 feet from a stop sign B. 5 feet from a fire hydrant and 10 feet from a stop sign C. 15 feet from a fire hydrant and 35 feet from a stop sign |
A. 10 feet from a fire hydrant and 25 feet form a stop sign
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To scan effectively in the city you should:
A. scan atleast 5 seconds or one block B. scan atleast 10 seconds or one block C. scan atleast 12 seconds or one block |
C. scan atleast 12 seconds or one block
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To scan effectively in the city you should:
A. scan at least 5 seconds or one block B. scan at least 10 seconds or one block C. scan at least 12 seconds or one block |
C. scan at least 12 seconds or one block
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To scan effectively on the highway you should:
A. scan atleast 5 seconds or one block B. scan atleast 12 seconds or four blocks C. scan as far ahead as you can see |
B. Scan atleast 12 seconds or four blocks
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At 50 mph, it can take about __ __ to react to something and bring your vehicle to a stop.
A. 250 feet B. 300 feet C. 400 feet D. 1/2 mile |
C. 400 feet
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Any child under ___ and weighing less than ___ must be secured in a child restraint system.
A. 8 years and 80 pounds B. 4 years and 40 pounds C. 7 years and 60 pounds D. 3 years and 40 pounds |
C. 7 years and 60 pounds
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At 55 mph cars travel about:
A. 300 feet in 6 seconds B. 500 feet in 8 seconds C. 600 feet in 12 seconds D. 800 feet in 10 seconds |
D. 800 feet in 10 seconds
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When is it legal to back your vehicle in a travel lane?
A. Never B. When you missed your exit C. to parallel park D. on the highway |
C. to parallel park
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Trucks can slow down or stop:
A. in about the same time as a car B. never more quickly then a car C. more quickly than a car in some cases D. more quickly then a car in all cases |
C. more quickly then a car in some cases
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