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| privilege granted by the state, not a right. |
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| A vehicle is capable of... |
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| causing extensive property damage, injury, and death, and should be handled with the caution you would show a dangerous weapon such as a gun. |
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| A stop sign means that you... |
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| stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or at the corner |
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| to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right-of-way before you proceed. |
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| _____ of accidents which could have been avoided are caused each year by drivers failing to yield the right-of-way |
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| treat other drivers the way you want to be treated |
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| (True/False): Parking and driving safely are two different functions. |
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| The five abilities required for being a safe driver are sometimes referred to as SIPDE!: |
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| Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute |
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| Vision effects ones ability to... |
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(a) the transmission of a visual image to your brain,
(b) the comparison of this image with learned rules and experiences,
(c) a decision to take an action, and
(d) the transmission through your nervous system of commands to your hands and feet to turn the steering wheel, apply brakes, accelerate or decelerate, use the horn, and so on |
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| How many feet do you need to stop at 55mph? |
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| How many feet do you need to stop at 35mph |
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| What age group has very high traffic accident, injury and conviction rates? |
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| Drivers under 18 are ___ times more likely to have fatal accidents than the average driver. |
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| You can avoid situations leading to road rage by: |
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1. not cutting off other drivers.
2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.
3. not tailgating. |
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| What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver? |
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| Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision ? |
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| Driving further from parked cars. |
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| Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill. |
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| In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do? |
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| What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)? |
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| To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly. |
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| When should you always engage your parking brake? |
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| When parking on an incline. |
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| In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do? |
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| Accelerate while turning. |
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| How often is it advised to have comprehensive maintenance work done for your vehicle? |
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| How many hours of supervised driving practice must a provisional license applicant receive prior to receiving a provisional license? |
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| Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months. |
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| Which is not a reason for a court to suspend or delay your license? |
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| Receiving 2 points within 6 months |
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| You will be considered to be a Negligent Operator of a motor vehicle when your driving record shows any of the following "point count" totals, regardless of your license status: |
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| (a) 4 points in 12 months, (b) 6 points in 24 months, or (c) 8 points in 36 months. |
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| If a child weighs __ pounds or less, or is 6 years old or under, then they must be placed in an approved child safety seat. |
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| You must: (a) dim your high beams for oncoming vehicles by the time they are within _____ feet of your vehicle, and (b) dim your high beams when the vehicle you are following is within _____ feet. |
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| Which three gauges or indicators are the most important to be aware of? |
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| Coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and battery voltage gauge |
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| How much of a visual lead is needed when driving in traffic in urban areas? |
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| A visual lead of 10 to 15 seconds or 1 city block is appropriate when driving in traffic in urban areas. |
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| how much space should you leave when driving in the city and highway? |
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| hen entering traffic from a full stop, you should leave a space of 1/2 block in the city and 1 block on highway. |
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| How many feet can you drive within a two-way left turn center lane before making a turn? |
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| You may drive no more than 200 feet within a two-way left turn center lane before making your turn. |
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| A u-turn is illegal when you cant see ____feet in either direction... |
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| How much of a gap should you leave in front and behind you while driving on a freeway? |
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| Leave a 4 second gap between you and the car in front. That will give you and the car behind you a 2 second following distance |
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| When speed in high on freeways, how much of a gap should you leave? |
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| When driving downhills.... |
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| While traveling down hills: (a) slow or maintain your speed by shifting to a lower gear, |
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You should stay to the far right side of the road when approaching hilltops and on curves. Reduce your speed when: (a) encountering an oncoming line of cars, (b) at hilltops where you cannot see oncoming vehicles and obstructions that are over the crest of the hill , (c) on curves and under other conditions that reduce your visibility, (d) meeting cars at night, (d) meeting slow moving vehicles, (e) on rough roads, and (f) when your traction is likely to be
reduced by slippery conditions. |
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| At what speed will you travel over 800 ft in 10 to 12 seconds? |
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| At 55 mph, you will travel over 800 feet in 10 to 12 seconds |
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| You cannot pass when you are within ___feet of a bridge or tunnel |
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| it is against the law to pass when your view of the road ahead is obstructed and when within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. |
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| When turning, you should signal during the last _________ feet before the turn. |
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| When must you have proof of financial responsibility? |
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| If another vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do? |
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| tap your brakes lightly to warn the driver |
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| What are the consequences of not stopping if you are involved in an accident? |
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| A fine of up to $10,000 and a minimum of one year jail time. |
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| If you must drive in the fog, then slow down and turn your ______ beam headlights on (and fog lights, if you have them). |
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| Cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and lights that are all orange in color indicate what? |
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| That you are either approaching a work zone or in a work zone |
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| _______ drink(s) within a 4 hour time span, regardless of height and weight, can get you a BAC of .01% |
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