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All Units Review Questions Flashcards

1
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At what age are you eligible for a learner’s permit?

A

15 years and 9 months

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What must you do in order to obtain a learner’s permit?

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Pass a vision test and a knowledge test

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If you have a provisional license and you are under the age of 18, during what hours can you operate a motor vehicle? What are the exceptions?

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You can drive anytime except midnight to 5:00am, unless it’s for school, work, volunteer job, or sports

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If a learner’s permit holder commits a moving violation during their probationary period, what is the penalty?

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You have to re-start the 9-month waiting period for a provisional license

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If you are under the age of 18, once your parents co-sign for your provisional license, can they have it cancelled? If so, when will you be able to get it back?

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Yes, your parents can get your provisional license cancelled. You can get it back when you’re 18

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6
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How many hours must be recorded in your practice skills log if you are under 25? How many must be at night?

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60 hours, with at least 10 hours at night

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What is the leading cause of death amongst young people between the ages of 15 and 20?

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x

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If you are under the age of 21 and stopped and found in possession of alcohol, what will you be charged with?

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x

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9
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During the first 5 months of the provisional period, provisional license holders under the age of 18 are not allowed to do what?

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To carry passengers under the age of 18 except for family members; unless accompanied by a qualified supervising driver

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10
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What do you have to do to get your provisional license? At what age are you eligible?

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You can get a Provisional License at 16.5 years old. In order to get a Provision License you need to omplete a driver education program, submit a practice log showing you’ve driven at least 60 hours, have a learner’s permit for at least 9 months, have no moving violations in the last 9 months, and successfully passed the driving skills test

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A person who has a learner’s permit may drive

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a) with the supervision of any licensed driver; b) without someone supervising; c) with a person aged 21 or older who has held a license for at least 3 years; d) with a person aged 18 or older who has held a license for at least 3 years

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12
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At what age are you eligible for your full license? Are there any restrictions?

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x

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13
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While driving, a new driver under the age of 18 is prohibited from

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a) using a cell phone to call family; b) texting a family member; c) having a BAC of .02 or greater; d) all of the above

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14
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To obtain a provisional license in Maryland, a new driver must

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a) pass a skills test including a closed course and an open road test; b) must be registered for driver education; c) must have held a learner’s instructional permit for 18 months; d) must successfully complete 40 hours of practice driving

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15
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What minimum distance from the steering wheel that a driver should sit?

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x

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16
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What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel?

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10 o’clock and 2:00 o’clock

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17
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What is the minimum safe following distance under ideal conditions?

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at least 3-4 seconds behind

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18
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When backing and turning, what direction should you signal and steer?

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x

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19
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In what situations should you use your mirror?

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x

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20
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What is the purpose of the hazard flasher lights?

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x

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21
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What is the last step you perform when preparing to drive?

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x

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22
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Draw the dash board warning light for the oil pressure light/gauge, engine temperature light/gauge, Air bag warning light, and seat belt warning light

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x

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Who of the following can overrule a traffic signal? a) Crossing guard; b)Police officer; c) state trooper; d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

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24
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A yield sign a) means that a driver must stop before entering traffic; b) means that a driver should give way to other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists; c) means two roads are separating; d) is frequently found in residential neighborhoods

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b)

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25
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Which type of line is used to mark the right edge of a road?

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A solid white line

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26
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What must a driver do at a flashing yellow light? A) slow down and proceed with caution; b) be ready for a traffic light ahead; c) stop and wait until the light stops flashing; d) stop and proceed only when clear

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a) slow down and proceed with caution

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27
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The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign with black markings is to a) guide drivers to rest areas; b) warn of hazards ahead; c) provide hazards ahead; d) indicate a lower speed limit

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b) wanr of hazards ahead

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28
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A flashing red light at an intersection means a driver must a) stop and wait until it stops flashing; b) stop only if there is cross traffic; c) slow down and proceed with caution; d) make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear

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d) make a complete stop and proceed

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29
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The purpose of traffic signs is a) to direct, to decide, and to stop drivers; b) to observe, to direct, and to guide drivers; c) to stop, to warn, and to decide drivers; d) to regulate, to warn, and to guide drivers

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d) to regulate, to warn, and to guide drivers

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30
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What type of sign is this? Yellow yield sign

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x

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31
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What is the meaning of this sign? Merge

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x

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32
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What type of sign is this? Warning sign

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x

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33
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A red indicator light on a dashboard indcates: a) a serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately; b) a vehicle malfunction that needs to be addressed but is not urgent; c) a vehicle system that is operation; d) a minor vehcile malfunction

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a) a serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately

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34
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Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check? A) allows driver to check for anyone behind the vehicle; b) allows driver to check for low or flat tires; c) allows driver to check for leaking fluids; d) all of the above

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d) All of the above

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35
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According to Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt? A) only passengers under the age of 18 and the driver; b) only front seat passengers and the driver; c) only passengers under the age of 21 nd the driver; d) all passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle

A

d) all passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle

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36
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A parking brake a) can be called an emergency break because it will always stop you if your brakes fail; b) is used to secure a vehicle only when parked on a steep incline; c) is used to secure a vehicle when parked; d) will not allow the vehicle to move

A

x

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37
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What is the primary purpose of traffic laws?

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x

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38
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Give the colors and shapes you would find for the following types of signs: Warning; Regulatory; School Crossing; Guide; Construction

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x

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39
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What do the following lane markings indicate?: Solid white line on the right side of the road; Solid yellow line(s) on the left side of the road; Solid yellow lines between lanes; Dashed white line; Dashed yellow line

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x

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40
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How do you respond the following types of signals?: Flashing yellow; Flashing red; Signal that is not working

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x

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41
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What does HOV stand for and what symbols and lane marking is it indicated by?

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x

42
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Why are traffic lights always in the same order? What is the order of color for both horizontal and vertical traffic signals?

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x

43
Q

What type of sign is a stop sign?

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x

44
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What is a stale green light and how should you respond to one?

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x

45
Q

Name the system management strategies and give an example of each

A

x

46
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What is the goal of system management strategies?

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x

47
Q

How long can a driver afford to divert their attention from the path of travel?

A

x

48
Q

What does searching for threatening objects depend most on?

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x

49
Q

What does establishing a visual lead mean?

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x

50
Q

What is an open/closed line of sight and path of travel mean? Give examples of each?

A

x

51
Q

What are seven ways to communicate intent?

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x

52
Q

Name the characteristics of risk

A

x

53
Q

What things must you consider when evaluating risk?

A

x

54
Q

What factors must a driver take in to consideration when they are preparing to make a maneuver?

A

x

55
Q

What is the primary purpose of the parking brake?

A

x

56
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Why must you perform head checks when getting ready to change lanes or move in to a turn lane?

A

x

57
Q

What are the most important factors to consider when you are passing a vehicle?

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x

58
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After you have passed a vehicle, how do you know it is safe to return to the lane in front of it?

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x

59
Q

When can you turn right at a red traffic signal?

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x

60
Q

In a right turn, where will the rear wheels track?

A

x

61
Q

Where should you stop in the following situations?

A

x

62
Q

Describe the symbol for the following in a reversible lane:

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x

63
Q

When turning around using a driveway on the left or right, what method/techniqyue should be used?

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x

64
Q

When parking on a hill in the following situations, what direction should you turn the tires?

A

x

65
Q

What are the characteristics of an expressway?

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x

66
Q

Name some highway safety features?

A

x

67
Q

What should you do in: Entry Ramp; Acceleration lane:; Merge lane:

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x

68
Q

What is a weave lane, and what makes it so dangerous?

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x

69
Q

What are some potential exiting problems?

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x

70
Q

Describe how to safely merge on to a highway

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x

71
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Why are maneuvers more dangerous on an expressway?

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x

72
Q

What is highway hypnosis and where is it most likely to occur?

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x

73
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What do you do should you encounter an emergency vehicle with its lights and sirens on?

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x

74
Q

What is off tracking?

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x

75
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What are the NO-ZONES?

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x

76
Q

Why are minimum speeds necessary on highways?

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x

77
Q

What should you definitely not do when experiencing a tire-failure? And what is the first thing that should be done?

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x

78
Q

What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and why is CO so deadly?

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x

79
Q

During periods of rain, when are the roads most slippery?

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x

80
Q

What conditions require the use of headlights?

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x

81
Q

What is the first thing you should do when experiencing engine failure?

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x

82
Q

What color is the service engine warning light?

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x

83
Q

What is hydroplaning and what should you do if it happens?

A

x

84
Q

How do you prevent loss of traction?

A

x

85
Q

What should you do if you unexpectedly drive off the road?

A

x

86
Q

Why is night driving more difficult than driving during the day?

A

x

87
Q

What are the three main ways to slow a vehicle in case of a brake failure?

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x

88
Q

What do you do to safely drive in the fog?

A

x

89
Q

What is zero tolerance?

A

x

90
Q

What is implied consent and what happens if you violate this?

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x

91
Q

What is the synergistic affect?

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x

92
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What does BAC stand for?

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x

93
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DWI stands for __________________ and is a BAC of _____ %

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x

94
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DUI stands for __________________ and is a BAC of _____%

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x

95
Q

What is the first psychological function affected by alcohol?

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x

96
Q

Alcohol is the first most common substance involved in car crashes, what is the second?

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x

97
Q

What is the most common effect that emotions can have on your driving?

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x

98
Q

What type of indirect actions allows you to determine that a driver may be driving aggressively?

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x

99
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What should you do is someone is showing signs of road rage or aggressive driving towards you?

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x

100
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What type of roads are drivers most likely to become drowsy?

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x

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