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Bartending
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05/30/2013
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What does an eight-sided sign mean?
 Definition
stop sign
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At an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first?
 Definition
The driver that reached the intersection first
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Why shouldn't you rely on another driver's signal light?
 Definition
The lights may have been left on from an earlier turn or lane change.
Term
Why shouldn't you rely on another driver's signal light?
 Definition
The lights may have been left on from an earlier turn or lane change.
Term
You come to a sharp crest of a hill. What should you do?
 Definition
Slow down.
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When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you do?
 Definition
Slow down to shorten the time required to pass.
Term
What would be a reason for approaching a sharp curve slowly?
 Definition
To be able to stop if there is someone in the roadway.
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Under most conditions what is a safe following distance?
 Definition
3 seconds or more.
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How many drinks does it take to affect your driving?
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One.
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How do seat belts and shoulder straps help the driver control the car?
 Definition
They keep you from sliding on your seat in sudden stops and turns, and they keep you behind the wheel if you are hit from the side.
Term
Why should you clean your headlights?
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Dirty headlights can greatly reduce your ability to see.
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A traffic light with a flashing red signal means?
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Stop
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Drivers must yield to pedestrians:
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At all times.
Term
speed limit signs
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- Represent the maximum speed for ideal driving conditions.
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If your vehicle has a 2-part safety belt system you should:
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Use both the lap and shoulder belt.
Term
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain:
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Ease your foot off of the gas pedal.
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The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are:
 Definition
Directly behind the body.
Term
A pedestrian with a white cane is:
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Blind
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you are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway. you should:
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Watch for children and be ready to stop.
Term
To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should:
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Look at the right side of the road.
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When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
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Allow more following distance.
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There is an emergency vehicle coming. you should:
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Pull over to the right and stop.
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Reaction time is slower after:
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Drinking alcohol.
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If you get angry or upset, you should:
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Cool off before you drive.
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While being passed in a passing zone, you should
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Slow down and let the other vehicles safely return to the drive lane.
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When you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light, you must
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Stop if it is safe to do so.
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You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
 Definition
10 feet.
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You should stop for a stopped school bus:
 Definition
When its red lights are flashing.
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On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the driver should:
 Definition
Stay in the right lane except to pass.
Term
If you are being tailgated, the best thing to do is:
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Move to the right lane and let vehicle pass, if possible.
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The traffic signal turns green signaling you to proceed; you should:
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Look left and right before proceeding.
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Drivers under 18 years of age arrested for DUI who refuse to submit to a blood alcohol content test will have their license suspended for:
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Eighteen months.
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A solid yellow line on your side means:
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You may not pass.
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This intersection has a stop sign, a stop line, and a crosswalk. Where should you stop your vehicle?
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At the stop line.
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You are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway. You should:
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Watch for children and be ready to stop.
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In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by:
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Turning on your headlights.
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You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
 Definition
25 feet.
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You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle with lights and siren on
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if it is behind you
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To pass a truck you must:
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Make sure you have room to complete the pass without excessive
Term
The first thing that a drink of alcohol affects is
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Judgment.
Term
The following statements regarding the use of seatbelts are true, with the exception of:
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They are not necessary if your vehicle has an air bag.
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If you drive too fast on a wet road, there is a danger that:
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Your vehicle may hydroplane.
Term
If your right wheels are off the pavement
what should you do?
 Definition
brake lightly.
Term
Over what percent of the injuries in car crashes could be prevented by using crash-tested child restraints?
 Definition
80
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the risk of death is how many times greater if you are thrown from a vehicle than if you remain in the vehicle during a crash?
 Definition
five
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A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line means what?
 Definition
passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left.
Term
At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs_________ to pass.
 Definition
10 seconds
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The correct hand signal indicating a right turn is:
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hand and arm extended upward.
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If your brakes fail while driving, which of the following must be done FIRST?
 Definition
pump the brake pedal several times
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Before making a right turn at an intersection, you should make sure that:
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there is no traffic approaching from your left
Term
Safer drivers tend to look at least _________ ahead of their vehicles.
 Definition
12 seconds
Term
When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause:
 Definition
faster tire wear
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During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as:
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“blocking the box”
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When you are driving at night and there are no oncoming vehicles, you should:
 Definition
Use your high-beams
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A 16- or 17-year-old driver who received their license on or after August 1, 2008 must not operate a vehicle between the hours of________, unless it is for certain activities.
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11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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When you are being followed too closely, you should:
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pull to the right
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A dashed yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that:
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passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.
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To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are:
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seeing events well in advance.
Term
are designed to slow down and leave the expressways.
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Exit ramps
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Which of the following is considered to be a safe driving practice?
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Defensive driving
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Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road?
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A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane, unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
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A broken white line on the road represents:
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represents traffic moving in the same direction.
Term
Talking on a cell phone while driving increases your chances of being in a crash by:
 Definition
as much as four times
Term
Tailgating is the practice of:
 Definition
Following too closely
Term
When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no other vehicles in:
 Definition
blind spots
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If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.
 Definition
return to the lane
Term
If you approach an intersection with a yellow light, you must:
 Definition
Slow down and proceed with caution, if a stop cannot be made safely.
Term
Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley or roadside should:
 Definition
yield to vehicles already on the main road
Term
When changing a lane, all of the following are correct maneuvers, EXCEPT:
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When you turn your head to check the blind spots, make sure you keep the steering wheel straight;
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With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.
 Definition
shorter path
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When is it legal to pass another vehicle, using the shoulder of a road?
 Definition
no person is allowed to pass on the shoulder of a road.
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If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must
 Definition
yield the right-of-way to the traffic.
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Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?
 Definition
Single, solid, yellow lines
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When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can-
 Definition
without exceeding the speed limit.
Term
Disabled persons who display their placard can park at a __________ painted curb.
 Definition
Blue
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Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for:
 Definition
passing
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On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use
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rightmost lane
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You are following another vehicle, but you might be a little too close. Which of the following is true about tailgating?
 Definition
you maintain a three second gap between your car and the car in front.
Term
You are travelling along a stretch of highway. You see an emergency vehicle pulled over with its lights flashing ahead. Which of the following is true?
 Definition
you must to slow down to a speed below the posted limit
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While driving along this two lane road, you spot an emergency vehicle approach with its flashing lights switched on. What should you do?
 Definition
pull over to the right and stop.
Term
Motorists can receive instructions from a variety of sources. Which of the following should be obeyed over all the rest?
 Definition
a traffic officer
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You are turning into a driveway. Who must you yield to here?
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You must yield to all pedestrians and oncoming vehicles when turning left.
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This driver is using a hand signal to communicate with other traffic. What does this driver intend to do?
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slow down or stop.
Term
You arrive at an intersection and there are no other cars around. Do you still need to use your turn signals?
 Definition
try to signal for at least three seconds before you turn.
Term
Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal?
 Definition
You are allowed to turn right at a red light so long as you come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and traffic.
Term
You see a school bus with its red lights flashing ahead. What must you do?
 Definition
Drivers travelling in either direction must stop before reaching a school bus with its red flashing lights switched on
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What must you do at a steady yellow traffic signal?
 Definition
stop if it is safe
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