all the stuff Flashcards

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When is it appropriate to place a child under 4 in the front seat?

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If all available rear seats are occupied by children under age 4

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What must be turned off if a child is placed in the front seat in a rear facing child restraint system?

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The front passenger air bag

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Who should sit in the rear seat of the vehicle?

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All children ages 12 and younger

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How far apart should a driver be seated from the center of the steering wheel?

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At least 10 inches

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It is illegal to leave a child in the car unattended if:

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The child is less than 6 years old and the amount of time or circumstances pose an unreasonable risk of harm or injury

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What should you look for before operating a vehicle?

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  • Check for clean headlights, tailights & brakelights
  • Make sure tires sre properly inflated
  • Check for damage/wear of tires
  • Check infront and behind for objects, animals, or people in your path
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How many blind spots does a car typically have?

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Two

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Adjust the inside rearview mirrors to see:

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The center of the road and any traffic behind the vehicle

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Adjust the left and right mirrors to see:

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The edges of your vehicle

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How should you check your blind spots before making a lane change?

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Turning your head

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What is the speed limit in mobile home & munciple parks?

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15 MPH

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What is the speed limit in platted subdivisions?

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25 MPH

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What is the speed limit in a work zone when posted?

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45 MPH

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What is the speed limit on all streets that are not designated freeways & on all highways?

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55 MPH

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What is the speed limit on all freeways?

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70 MPH

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What type of weather on roads requires more stopping time and space?

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Wet pavement

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17
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How far ahead down the road should you look?

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12 seconds

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How far away should you signal before you reach where you plan to turn?

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100 feet

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Why should you be more cautious of smaller vehnicles such as motorcycles, bicyles & mopeds?

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It may be difficult to judge their speed and distance

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Who should you yield to when you reach an intersection the same time as another vehicle?

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The driver on the right

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Who should you yield to when turning left at a traffic signal?

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Pedestrians and oncoming traffic

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Who should you yield at a yield or stop sign?

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Any vehicle or pedestrian that is not required to stop

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Who should you yield when turning left at a stop or yield sign?

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The first vehicle from the opposite side that is going straight or right

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Which ways should you look when turning on a red light?

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To the left, front, and the right before starting your turn

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When may you turn left on a red light?
Anytime you are entering a one-way street from a one-way street (neighborhoods) unless otherwise posted
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What lane should you go into when turning right onto a multiple lane road?
The lane closest to the right-hand curb or roadside
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What lane should you go into when turning left onto a multiple lane road & multiple lane one way road?
Turn into the lane that is just to the right of the center line of the roadway
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Which way should you look in a roundabout when approaching the yield line?
To the left
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How should you exit a roundabout?
Maintain a slow speed and don't accelerate until you are beyond the pedestrian crossing at the exit
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Which mirrors should you always check when passing other vehicles?
Rearview & side-view mirrors
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When are you allowed to pass on the left?
On a two or three lane road when there is room and no markings prohibiting passing
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How should you park on a hill?
Turn wheels towards the curb, put car in park
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How many inches away should you be parked from the curb?
12 inches
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What color are regulatory signs?
Red & white or black & white
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What does a red triangular symbol represent?
A vehicle that cannot exceed 25 MPH
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What color are guide signs?
Blue & white and green & white
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What do white triangular symbols represent?
Be ready to stop and yield to traffic
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What do dashed white lines represent?
You should yield to traffic
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How many feet should you stay behind a moving emergency vehicle that is flashing warning lights and sounding a siren
At least 500 feet
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What is considered a commerical vehicle?
A truck or bus
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Suppose a passenger vehicle and a commerical vehicle are both driving at 55 MPH. How long will it take the passenger vehicle to stop & the commerical vehicle to stop?
PV: 130-140 feet CV: 400 feet
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It is illegal to drive beside who in the same lane?
Motorcyclists, moped riders, and bicyclists
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What should you check for from a motorcyclist, moped rider or bicyclist?
Hand signals because not all of their vehicles are equipped with turn signals
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When a school bus' red overhead lights are flashing:
Stop at least 20 feet from the school bus
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When a school bus' yellow hazard lights are flashing:
Proceed with caution
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When a school bus' yellow hazard lights are flashing:
Proceed with caution
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How should you brake under normal conditions?
Apply a steady, firm push on the brake pedal
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How should you brake in an extreme condition with antilock brakes?
Brake with hard, firm pressure & maintain pressure until you've stopped
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How should you brake in an extreme condition without antilock brakes?
Apply brakes hard enough to not lock the wheels. If they do, release pressure and apply brakes again. (Controlled braking)
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What should you turn on while driving in fog?
Low-beam headlights
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When should headlights be turned on?
One half hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise
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When should you use low-beam headlights?
Fog, rain, or snow
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What should you do if an oncoming vehicle is in your lane?
* tap the horn to warn other drivers * brake hard * look for an escape route * emergency stop in your lane only if you cannot pull off the road