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1
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What does a single solid yellow line in the center of a two-way road indicate?

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Do not pass vehicles in front of you.

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What do double solid yellow lines indicate?

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Do not cross over these lines, except in specific situations like HOV lanes or when directed by signs.

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What does a broken yellow line indicate?

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You may pass if it is safe to do so.

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What do single solid white lines indicate?

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Traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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What do double solid white lines indicate?

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A lane barrier, typically between a regular lane and an HOV lane.

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What do broken white lines indicate?

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Traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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What should you do before changing lanes?

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Signal, check mirrors, and look over your shoulder.

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When can you turn right on a red light?

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After a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits it.

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When can you turn left on a red light?

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Only from a one-way street to another one-way street, and only if it’s safe

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10
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What is a center left turn lane?

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A lane used to prepare for and make a left turn or U-turn.

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What is an HOV lane?

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A lane reserved for vehicles with multiple passengers, low-emission vehicles, or motorcycles.

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What should you do when merging onto a highway?

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Match the speed of traffic and merge smoothly.

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What should you do when passing another vehicle?

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Signal, check your blind spot, and accelerate to pass safely.

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What should you do when being passed by another vehicle?

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Maintain your lane position and speed.

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What is parallel parking?

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Parking your car in line with the road and other parked vehicles.

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Parallel Parking: How long should the parking space be compared to your car?

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At least 3 feet longer than your vehicle.

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Parallel Parking: Before pulling up next to the car in front of the space, what should you do?

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Turn on your signal to indicate you’re parking.

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Parallel Parking: How much space should you leave between your car and the car in front of the space?

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About 2 feet.

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Parallel Parking: When should you stop while pulling up next to the parked car?

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Once your rear bumper is aligned with the front of the parking space.

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Parallel Parking: What should you do before backing up to park?

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Check your blind spots for approaching vehicles and pedestrians (mirrors and over the shoulder).

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Parallel Parking: At what angle should you start turning your steering wheel when backing up?

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About a 45-degree angle.

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Parallel Parking: When should you start straightening out your steering wheel?

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When your rear wheel is within 18 inches of the curb.

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What should you do before backing up in a straight line?

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Check traffic and blind spots for pedestrians and vehicles.

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When should you turn off your turn signal when backing up?

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Once you’ve completed the maneuver.

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How far from the curb should you stay while backing up in a straight line?

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Within 3 feet of the curb.

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26
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When parking downhill, which way should you turn your wheels?

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Toward the curb.

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27
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When parking uphill, which way should you turn your wheels?

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Away from the curb.

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What should you do to prevent your car from rolling away when parked on a hill with no curb?

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Turn the wheels so the car rolls away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

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What does a white painted curb mean?

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Stop only for picking up or dropping off passengers.

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What does a green painted curb mean?

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Park for a limited time (check signs for details).

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What does a yellow painted curb mean?

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Load and unload passengers and freight, but don’t exceed the posted time limit. Usually, you must stay with your vehicle.

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What does a red painted curb mean?

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No stopping, standing, or parking. (Except for buses in designated zones)

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What does a blue painted curb mean?

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Parking for disabled persons with a placard or license plate.

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34
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Give some examples of where it’s illegal to park:

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n a No Parking zone.
On a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
On a sidewalk.
Within 3 feet of a disabled person sidewalk ramp.
In front of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway (within 15 feet).
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk.
Double parked.
On the wrong side of the street (except in emergencies or directed by law enforcement).

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35
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What documents must a driver produce during a traffic stop?

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A driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.

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What does a solid red light mean?

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Stop.

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What does a red arrow mean?

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Stop. Do not turn.

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What does a flashing red light mean?

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Stop. Proceed when safe.

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What does a solid yellow light mean?

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Caution. The light is about to turn red.

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What does a yellow arrow mean?

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The protected turn time is ending. Proceed with caution.

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What does a flashing yellow light mean?

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Proceed with caution.

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What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

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Proceed with caution. Yield to oncoming traffic.

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What does a solid green light mean?

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Go. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection or drunk women blocking the road

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What does a green arrow mean?

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Protected turn.

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45
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What should you do if a traffic light is not working?

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Treat it like a four-way stop.

46
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What does a STOP sign mean?

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Make a full stop and yield to traffic.

47
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What does a YIELD sign mean?

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Slow down and yield to traffic.

48
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What does a DO NOT ENTER sign mean?

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Do not enter the road or ramp.

49
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What does a five-sided sign mean?

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You are near a school. Slow down and watch for children.

50
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What does a diamond-shaped sign mean?

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It warns you of road hazards.

51
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What does a white rectangular sign mean?

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It provides regulatory information (Speed limit etc)

52
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What should you do before entering an intersection?

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Look left, right, and ahead to check for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary.

53
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Who always has the right-of-way at an intersection?

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Pedestrians

54
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What is the right-of-way rule for intersections without STOP or YIELD signs?

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The vehicle that arrives first has the right-of-way. If multiple vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.

55
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What is the right-of-way rule for T-intersections without STOP or YIELD signs?

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Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the through road have the right-of-way.

56
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What should you do when turning left at an intersection?

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Check for pedestrians and yield to any approaching vehicle.

57
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What should you do when turning right at an intersection?

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Check for pedestrians, motorcycles, and bicycles.

58
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What should you do when the traffic light is green?

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Proceed with caution, yielding to pedestrians.

59
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What should you do when entering traffic?

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Proceed with caution and yield to traffic already in the lanes.

60
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What is a roundabout?

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A roundabout is a circular intersection where traffic moves in one direction.

61
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How do you use a roundabout?

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Slow down, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, enter when there’s a gap, travel counter-clockwise, signal lane changes and exits, and continue around if you miss your exit.

62
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How can you avoid being in a large vehicle’s blind spot?

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If you can’t see the truck’s side mirrors, they can’t see you.

63
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How long does it take a large vehicle to stop compared to a passenger vehicle?

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Large vehicles take longer to stop.

64
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Why shouldn’t you suddenly slow down or stop in front of a large vehicle?

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They may not be able to stop in time to avoid a collision.

65
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How do large vehicles turn differently than smaller vehicles?

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They often swing wide to complete a turn.

66
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What should you avoid doing when driving near large vehicles?

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Cutting in front of them, driving alongside them, tailgating, and underestimating their size and speed.

67
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What are safety zones?

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Areas marked for pedestrians waiting for buses, streetcars, and trolleys.

68
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What should you do when passing a stopped bus, streetcar, or trolley?

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Pass slowly and cautiously.

69
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When can you pass a light rail vehicle on the left?

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Only under specific conditions, such as when tracks are close to the right side or on a one-way street.

70
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How can you safely share the road with motorcyclists?

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Check for them, maintain a safe distance, give them a full lane, avoid passing in the same lane, check before opening your door, and give them room to pass.

71
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What should you do when you see an emergency vehicle with its lights and sirens on?

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Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop.

72
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What should you do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with its lights flashing?

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Move over and slow down.

73
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What are some examples of slow-moving vehicles?

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Large trucks, bicycles, road maintenance vehicles, scooters, neighborhood electric vehicles, golf carts and morbidly obese people.

74
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How should you share the road with slow-moving vehicles?

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Adjust your speed to accommodate them.

75
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What are some signs that indicate a work zone ahead?

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Warning signs and message boards.

76
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How should you drive through a work zone?

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Slow down, allow extra space between vehicles, expect sudden stops, watch for lane changes, and avoid distractions.

77
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What should you be aware of when driving through a work zone?

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Answer: Cones, drums, barriers, highway equipment, bicycles, and flaggers.

78
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What vehicles require drivers to move over and slow down?

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Stationary emergency vehicles or tow trucks with flashing amber lights and stopped road work vehicles with flashing emergency or amber lights.

79
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What is the typical speed limit within 500 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street?

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25 mph

80
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What is the lowest possible speed limit in a school zone?

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15 mph

81
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What are some things to look out for when driving near schools?

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Bicyclists, pedestrians, school safety patrols, crossing guards, stopped school buses, pedophiles and children crossing the street.

82
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What do yellow flashing lights on a school bus indicate?

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The bus is preparing to stop to let children off. Slow down and prepare to stop.

83
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What do red flashing lights on a school bus indicate?

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You must stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing.

84
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What are the penalties for failing to stop for a school bus with red flashing lights?

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A fine of up to $1,000 and a one-year suspension of your driving privilege.

85
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If a school bus is on the other side of a divided or multilane highway, do you need to stop?

A

No.

86
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What is a blind intersection?

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An intersection with no stop signs at any corner.

87
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What should you do if your view is blocked at a blind intersection?

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Move slowly forward until you can see.

88
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What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

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15 mph

89
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What is an alley?

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A road no wider than 25 feet used to access the rear or side entrances of buildings or properties.

90
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Can you drive on or cross a sidewalk to enter or exit a driveway or alley?

A

Yes.

91
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What is the speed limit in an alley?

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15 mph

92
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What is the speed limit in business or residential districts, unless otherwise posted?

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25 mph

93
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How can you maintain a safe following distance?

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Use the three-second rule.

94
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What should you avoid doing to maintain enough space to maneuver safely?

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Staying in another driver’s blind spot, driving directly alongside other vehicles, and not making space for merging vehicles.

95
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What should you do when driving at night?

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Use low-beam headlights in rain and high-beam headlights on dark, open roads. Be aware of motorcycles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

96
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How can you manage sun glare?

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Keep your windshield clean, wear polarized sunglasses, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.

97
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What should you do if you start to skid?

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Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, do not use the brakes, and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

98
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How can you avoid hydroplaning?

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Drive slowly, steer around standing water, and slow down if you hear sloshing sounds from the tires.

99
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What should you do if you get stuck in snow or mud?

A

Shift into a low gear, gently accelerate, and use a forward-backward motion to free the vehicle.

100
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How should you drive in high winds?

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Reduce speed, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, be alert, avoid cruise control, and consider pulling over.

101
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What should you do when driving in fog or heavy smoke?

A

Drive slowly, use low-beam headlights, increase following distance, and listen for traffic.

102
Q

What should you do during a traffic break?

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Turn on your emergency flashers, slowly decrease speed, and do not drive past the patrol vehicle.

103
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Is it legal to drink alcohol or consume cannabis products while driving or riding in a vehicle?

A

No, it is illegal to drink alcohol or consume cannabis products while driving or riding in a vehicle.

104
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Can I carry open containers of alcohol or cannabis in my vehicle?

A

No, open containers of alcohol or cannabis must be kept in the trunk or a place where passengers do not sit.

105
Q

What is the legal BAC limit for drivers over 21 years old?

A

.07 or lower

106
Q

What is the minimum coverage required for a single death or injury?

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$15,000

107
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What is the minimum coverage required for death or injury to more than one person?

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$30,000

108
Q

What is the minimum coverage required for property damage?

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$5,000

109
Q

In what situations must you report a collision to the DMV, even if the damage is minimal?

A

If the collision caused more than $1,000 in property damage or if anyone was injured or killed, regardless of the severity of the injuries.

110
Q

When can you safely pick your nose?

A

When nobody is looking and the booger is at least the size of your finger.

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