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What is the BAC percentage considered drinking and driving |
0.08% |
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Hand Placement on steering wheel |
9 and 3 o clock |
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Red light rules |
Stop Right on red Left on red only if you're coming from a 1 way street going to another one way |
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Green arrow light |
You may pass on regular solid green arrow If the arrow light is off but the signal light right next to it, you may go, but only after yielding to the oncoming traffic |
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Flashing red sign |
Treat the same as a stop sign |
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Flashing yellow sign |
Means there's a hazard so be careful |
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Stop signs |
Come to a complete stop, feel the car go thump a little backwards |
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Yield signs |
Slow down or stop to yield right of way to oncoming traffic they are crossing or entering |
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Speed signs |
Indicate a safe speed for the turns/corners/off-ramps |
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Railroad |
Never try to beat the train Don't shift gears when crossing (your vehicle could stall or stop) Don't cross unless there is ample time and space for your car to fully enter the other side |
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Sign indicates recreational, cultural, or historical areas |
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Highways |
Interstate, US, State, County highways |
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A vehicle that has this sign means its designated to go less than 25 mph |
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Parking spaces that are cross hatched for disabilities |
Only vans can park there |
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Yellow lines |
Indicate traffic moving in opposite directions |
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Singular, broken yellow line |
Two lane road Passing permitted with care |
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Broken yellow line; solid yellow line |
Only allowed to pass on the side of the broken line (with care) |
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Solid yellow lines |
Cannot pass either way |
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White lines |
Indicates traffic moving in the same direction |
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Broken white lines |
Can pass between lanes when its safe to do so |
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Solid white line |
Cannot pass |
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Crosswalks |
Stop behind the crosswalk Need to stop behind cross walk even if it is not painted on the street |
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H.A.W.K cross walk |
High intensity activated cross walk
Black: proceed with caution Blinking yellow: slow down Solid yellow: stop if possible Red: stop |
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What to look for at intersections |
1. Traffic control devices 2. Oncoming and cross traffic 3. Pedestrians and bicyclists 4. Road condition 5. AREAS OF LIMITED VISIBILITY |
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At the intersection |
Do not go immediately once green |
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Bicyclists |
On areas they don't have a lane, they are expected to go furthest to the right on the right lane |
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High Occupancy Vehicle lane Indicates what kind of vehicle and how many people need to be in there to use the lane |
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Reversible Lane |
They are used to sometimes have traffic in one direction and sometimes have it in the opposite direction Indicated by: Separated by a barrier Or marked by double broken ,yellow lines Sometimes special lights or posted signs are up on there |
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Indicate you're going in the wrong direction on a one way |
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Shared center turn lane Cars from either direction can use these lanes to turn When a road has this lane, you may not turn left from any other lane You may stop in this lane until its safe to complete the turn You cannot use this lane to pass other cars |
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Unmarked lanes |
1. Drive to the center right of the road 2. Do not drive on the shoulder/edge of the road |
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Rotary island/roundabout |
1. Yield to the traffic already in the circle 2. Drive to the right direction (counter-clockwise) 3. Watch for driving signs |
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Diverging Diamond Intersection |
A DDI crosses traffic to the opposite side of the road across an interchange so vehicles have uninterrupted movement onto the freeway ramps. You cannot left turn ONTO a DDI |
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Yielding right of way |
Yield to: 1. Driver who arrives at the intersection before you 2. Drivers in the opposing traffic lane when making a left turn 3. Driver on your right at a 4 way intersection with just stop signs (arrived at the same time) 4. Drivers on public highway if you're entering into the highway 5. Pedestrians, bicyclists, other cars still in the intersection |
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Pedestrian right of way |
Pedestrians always have right of way in crosswalks and intersections |
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Bicycles |
Have same rights as all motor vehicles |
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Changing lanes |
Must yield to drivers already in the lane |
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Backing/driving in reverse |
You must yield right of way to all vehicles close enough to be a hazard |
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Narrow mountain roadway |
When two cars meet on a narrow road, the car driving downhill must yield right of way by backing up to a wider place or by stopping to leave sufficient space for the vehicle going up. EXCEPT when its more practical for the vehicle going uphill to back up to a wider space |
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Emergency vehicle |
Yield right of way to all emergency vehicles with sirens/horns with white, blue, or red lights. Pull over to the right edge of the road if possible. If at an intersection, drive through the intersection before you pull over If you are approaching an emergency vehicle on a 2 roadway, leave at least 1 lane in between you and the vehicle if possible. If you can't, slow down to a safe speed and be careful |
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Maintenance vehicles |
Be careful and yield right of way to maintenance vehicles. Sometimes they can create a smoke so be careful |
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School buses |
You must stop 20 feet before a school bus that is stopped with its red lights blinking. Even if it's on the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching.
Remain stopped until the lights stop blinking. Proceed with caution because kids You are not required to stop if there is a median or physical barrier between you and the bus. |
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Transit bus |
Drivers in the same lane of traffic are required to yield right lf way to buses signalling to enter the lane (after boarding people on) and have the yield warning sign illuminated on the back. |
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Construction zone |
Yield to the construction zone, workers, and vehicles. Speed limits reduced and clearly marked Adjust lane position to go away from construction zone |
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20 mph speed limit |
Narrow, winding mountain highways and blind curves |
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25 mph |
Business district |
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30 mph |
Residence district |
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40 mph |
Open mountain highways |
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45 mph |
Trash taking vehicles |
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55 mph |
Urban interstate, highways |
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65-75 mph |
Designated rural interstates, highways |
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Stopping distance |
Lightweight passenger going around 55 mph should stop 200 ft before the line. Buses need about 230 ft stopping distance |
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Turning/signaling |
In urban areas: signal 100 ft before 40 mph + : signal 200 ft before Extra caution should be used when approaching or coming from a private lane near a main intersection. |
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Turning from double lanes |
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Left turns |
Never turn your front wheels when you are waiting to turn. |
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Turning from a one way street to a two way street |
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Two point turn about |
A street, alleyway, driveway is used to turn 1. Signal intention to turn right 2. Move back until the rear end reaches the edge corner into the alley 3. Steer rapidly all the way to the right 4. Center into alley 5. Straighten wheels, stop 6. Signal , turn left, accelerate as appropriate |
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Forward two points turnabout |
1. Signal intention to turn left 2. Move into driveway 3. Signal right turn 4. Move slowly back out while steering all the way to the right 5. Straighten wheels, stop, shift to drive, move forward |
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Prohibited parking |
Crosswalk, sidewalk, bridge, elevated structure, railroad tracks Within 30 ft of traffick signal, stop sign, railroad crossing Within 15 ft of fire hydrant In intersection, tunnel, runways truck ramp, or blocking driveway |
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Parallel parking |
1. Stop even with car ahead 2. Turn wheel sharp right and turn slowly into the space 3. When clear of the car ahead, turn wheel sharply to left and back into the car behind 4. Turn wheel sharp right and pull towards the curb in the center of space |
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Uphill, down hill |
Leave car in low gear if headed uphill Leave car in reverse gear if headed down hill |
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Parking uphill down hill |
Uphill: 1. Turn front wheels away from the curb and let car roll until rear ends of the front wheels rest on the curbs Downhill: 1. Turn front wheels toward the curb, let car roll until the front wheels rest on the curb Uphill No curb: 1. Turn front wheels to the right. Car might roll off the highway, but not into traffic |
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Entering freeway |
1. Match speed to that of the freeway when coming from on ramp 2. Don't stop in the acceleration lane |
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Freeway driving |
1. Slower traffic goes in the right lane 2. To be nice to traffic entering the lane, you should move to the center or left lanes 3. Plan ahead and look for direction, guide signs 4. Be aware of other drivers, especially in your blinds pot 5. Signal 200 ft before changing lanes |
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Deacceleration lane |
When getting off freeway use this lane. 1. Slow down only after turning into the lane 2. Check posted safe speed for exit ramp |
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Changing lanes |
1. Turn signal on 2. Check mirrors 3. Check blindspot 4. Safely change lanes 5. Turn off signal |
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Do not pass a vehicle if.. |
1. You cannot safely return to the right hand side before coming within 200 ft of oncoming vehicle 2. You're on a curved hill with obstructed views 3. Within 100 ft of marked or unmarked crossing 4. Within 100 ft of bridge, tunnel |
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Night driving |
1. When visibility is less than 1000 ft use headlights |
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Highbeam lights/ lowest light |
1. If driving with highbrow lights or low beam with fog lights on, dim them before coming 500 ft of another driver |
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Following another car at night |
Use low beam lights with no fog lights if you are within 200 ft of them |
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Driving through fog |
Use low beam lights with fog lights on |
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Bad weather |
1. Slow speed 2. Do not use cruise control if toad is wet or icy |
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If hydroplaning |
1. Ease foot off gas pedal 2. Steer straight 3. Don't stop or turn until you get friction on wheels again |
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Skidding on snow/ice |
Let up on accelerator Steer in the way your wheels were pointing |
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Three second rule |
When the car ahead of you passes a sign, reference point, etc count to 3 and then pass |
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Trucks' blind spots |
Trucks need about 290 ft to stop completely |
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Brake failure |
Pump brake several times If that doesn't work use Parking Brake |
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Tire blowout |
Steer straight, slow down gradually, foot off gas pedal use brakes lightly. Pull off into a safe place |
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Headlight failurw |
Switch on and off If Does not work, use emergency flashers, lowbeams, fog lights, turn signals, etc. Pull off road asap |
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Suspension points for minor under 18 |
6 points in 12 months |
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Suspension points minor 18-21 |
9 points in 12 months 12 points in 24 months 14 points in this period of time |
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Suspension points for adult |
12 in 12 months 18 in 24 months |
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DWAI |
Driving while ability impaired .05-.07 bac |