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102 Cards in this Set
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How many seconds should you wait before changing lanes?
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3-4
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You should check traffic behind you every ___ seconds?
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10
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You can tell if a car is about to exit a parking space if:
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Its white reverse lights are on
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What is the process called when you keep your eyes moving and reading the road in order to prevent a fixed stare?
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Searching
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When driving drunk, your chances of being in an alcohol-related crash are:
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50/50
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When in bad weather, you space cushion should increase from 3 seconds to
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6 seconds
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Between the hours of 10pm and 3am, what percent of drivers are drunk?
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30%
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When are u-turns allowed?
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intersections where there is not a no u-turn sign
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Parking is not permitted within -- feet of a fire hydrant and --feet of an intersection.
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15; 20
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When parking beside a curb, you should be within how many feet?
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1
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How much is the uninsured motorist fee?
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$500
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How do you become an organ donor?
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You can apply to be an organ donor when you get a driver's license; they put this info on your card. Also, get consent of family members.
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How old must you be to receive a learner's permit in the state of Virginia?
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15 years and 6 months
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How old must you be to receive a driver's license in the state of Virginia?
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16 years and 3 months
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The test for a learner's permit include what three parts?
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vision screening test, traffic signs test, and motor vehicles general knowledge.
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When driving with a learner's permit, you can have how many non-family passengers younger than 18 in your vehicle?
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one
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In order to receive a driver's license, you must have driven --hours with a parent, -- of those being after sunset.
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45; 15
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The driving curfew for persons younger than 18 with a license or for anyone with a permit is from --- to ---
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midnight to 4am
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You must renew your license every --- years after you turn 20.
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5
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To drive a large truck or van designed for more than 15 passengers, you must have what type of license?
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CDL
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How much is the uninsured motorist fee?
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$500
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How do you become an organ donor?
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You can apply to be an organ donor when you get a driver's license; they put this info on your card. Also, get consent of family members.
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How old must you be to receive a learner's permit in the state of Virginia?
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15 years and 6 months
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How old must you be to receive a driver's license in the state of Virginia?
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16 years and 3 months
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The test for a learner's permit include what three parts?
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vision screening test, traffic signs test, and motor vehicles general knowledge.
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When driving with a learner's permit, you can have how many non-family passengers younger than 18 in your vehicle?
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one
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In order to receive a driver's license, you must have driven --hours with a parent, -- of those being after sunset.
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45; 15
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The driving curfew for persons younger than 18 with a license or for anyone with a permit is from --- to ---
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midnight to 4am
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You must renew your license every --- years after you turn 20.
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5
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To drive a large truck or van designed for more than 15 passengers, you must have what type of license?
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CDL
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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Dangerous intersection; slow down and be prepared to stop
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What does a red sign mean?
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prohibited/stop
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What does a blue sign mean?
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motorist services signs
i.e. gas, hotels, food |
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What does a green sign mean?
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guide information sighn
i.e. directions |
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What does a yellow sign mean?
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general warning
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What does an orange sign mean?
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construction/maintenance
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What does a white sign mean?
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regulatory sign
i.e. speed limit, parking |
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What does a brown sign mean?
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recreation/cultural interest
i.e. parks, historical sites |
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What does a flourescent/optic yellow sign mean?
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school zones, school crossings, pedestrian crossings
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What does a yellow line mean?
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two way traffic
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What does a white line mean?
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one way traffic
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What does a solid line mean?
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no passing
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What does a broken line mean?
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pass with caution
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What do triangles painted on the pavement indicate?
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yield
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What does an arrow painted on the pavement indicate?
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intended flow of traffic
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What is it called when traffic from both directions use the same lane to turn left?
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shared left turn lane
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Where is passing not permitted?
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intersections, curves, hills, railroad crossings, solid lines
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7 things should check before entering a vehicle:
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1. broken glass
2. damage to car 3. fluid leaks 4. direction/condition of tires 5. small children nearby |
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SMOG
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Signal
Mirrors Over the shoulder Go, if possible |
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How often should you change your oil?
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every 3,000 miles or 3 months
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How often should you check your tire pressure?
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weekly
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How often should you check your engine fluids?
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monthly
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How often should you check the air pressure in your spare?
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every 6 months
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What is the consistency of oil called?
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viscosity
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What is weight transfer from side to side called?
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roll
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What is weight transfer that causes the car to fishtail called?
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yaw
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Weight transfer to the front of back of the vehicle is known as:
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pitch
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Quick acceleration will result in weight transfer to the
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back
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Braking results in weight transfer to the
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front
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Where should the steering wheel be in relation to your body?
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10' from your chest
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Where should your right foot be when you're driving?
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on floor, ready to pivot
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Slamming on breaks just prior to wheels locking up is known as:
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threshold braking
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Covering the break right after you've already braked is known as:
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trail braking
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What type of vision is used to read/identify objects?
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focal vision
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What is central vision used for?
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judging depth perception, vehicle position
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What type of vision is used to detect motion/color changes?
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peripheral vision
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What is your path of travel?
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where you intend for your car to go
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What are the top five driver errors that lead to a crash?
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1. distracted driving
2. following too closely 3. failing to yield the right of way 4. speeding 5. changing lanes |
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What does SEEiT stand for?
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Search
Evaluate Execute in Time |
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How often do vehicles in Virginia need to be inspected?
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once a year
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What are some examples of regulatory signs?
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speed limit, one-way traffic, HOV
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Where should valuables be stored while driving?
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trunk or backseat on floor
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When parked on a curb, how should you approach your car?
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from the back
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When properly seated, the top of your steering wheel should be no higher than
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the tops of your shoulders
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Two reasons why we drive at 8 and 4 hand positions:
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1. Improves vehicle balance
2. More relaxed and comfortable |
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BGE mirror settings:
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side mirrors set at 15 degrees
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Which lane position provides maximum room?
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center lane (LP#1)`
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Where do most collisions occur?
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intersections
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What does "target area, visual references" define?
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line of sight
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What is the safest speed at following distance of 3 seconds?
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45 mph
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What is the formula for feet per second traveled?
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speed + 1/2 speed
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As visual lead increases, peripheral vision..
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increases.
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What percentage of information is gained through driving using eyesight?
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90%
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For parallel parking, space needs to be how many feet longer than your vehicle?
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3-5 ft
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What is the number one cause of crashes in Virginia?
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speeding
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How long does it take for your foot to hit the break?
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1/2 second
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When perpendicular parking, bumper should be how far from the curb?
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12-16 inches
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When parking facing downhill with curb, wheels should face where?
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face the curb
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A driver operating in city traffic flow makes ---- decisions per mile
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50-60
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How many zones surround a vehicle at all times?
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6
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2 purposes of staggered stop line?
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1. More visibility for turning
2. Trucks can make wider turns |
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How many feet should you drive in a shared left turn lane?
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no more than 150 ft
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A vehicle with headlights off during the daytime may not be seen until it how many feet away?
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2200-2500 ft
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What are three characteristics of an expressway?
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1. controlled access
2. high speed of traffic 3. enter/exit ramps |
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What should you never do when on an acceleration lane entering an expressway?
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NEVER STOP
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What color are interstate signs?
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red, white, and blue
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What is the entrance/exit ramp on a highway called?
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weave lane
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What should you do on a construction are on a highway?
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change lane position if possibe and sloooow down
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What is the legal BAC limit in Virginia?
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.08
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What are 3 factors that affect BAC?
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1. gender
2. size of drink 3. weight of person |
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What type of drug is alcohol?
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depressant
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Under what law do you have to submit to a breathalizer test if under suspicion?
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Implied consent law
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