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1
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A chemical test is used to measure

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BAC

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A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabled

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And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration.

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A diamond-shaped sign is a

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Road hazard sign.

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A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is

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Led by a guide dog, or using a white or metallic cane.

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A “no parking” sign at a certain location means

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You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers.

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A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that he isn’t required to

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Insure the bicycle.

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7
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A “no standing” sign at a certain location means

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You may stop temporarily to pick up or discharge passengers.

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A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should

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Read the labels on the drug before driving.

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A “no stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only

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To avoid conflict with other traffic.

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10
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A motorist approaching a bicyclist should

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Exercise extreme caution.

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An intersection has a stop sign and crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop

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Look for traffic by turning your head.

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12
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Before you leave a parking space that is parallel to the curb you should

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Before the crosswalk.

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An intersection has a stop sign, and crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop

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Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.

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After you have passed a car, you should return to the right lane when you

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See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror

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15
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A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must

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Ride on the right side of the road.

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As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to

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Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

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17
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A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that

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You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

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A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means

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Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

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A rectangular-shaped sign is

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Speed limit sign.

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A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that

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The road will get narrower.

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21
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If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first

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Try to pump it to build up the pressure.

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22
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Does not affect blood alcohol content.

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There is room for your vehicle on the other side.

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23
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If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving

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Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

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24
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If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side.

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When you won’t interfere with oncoming vehicles.

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25
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If you drive past your exit on an expressway, you should

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Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway.

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26
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If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must

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Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

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27
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Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol

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Has no effect on blood alcohol content.

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28
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If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is

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Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas.

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29
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Drinking alcohol and driving is

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A serious traffic safety problem.

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30
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Expressways have “expressway entrance lanes” (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can

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Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic.

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31
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The driver’s left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to

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stop

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32
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In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden

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The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

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33
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Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have

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Front headlight and red taillight.

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34
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The car behind you begins to pass you. You should

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Slow down slightly and stay in your lane.

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35
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Night driving is dangerous because

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The distance we can see ahead is reduced.

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36
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If traffic prevents you from crossing across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when

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Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

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37
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In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver

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May neither park, stop nor stand.

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38
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In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden

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The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

39
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In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication

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0.0008

40
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In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going

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On the left.

41
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The driver’s left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to

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Turn right.

42
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It harms both driving skills and judgment.

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What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?

43
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What does a “slow-moving vehicle” emblem look like

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Green with white letters.

44
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What does a flashing yellow light mean

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Proceed with caution.

45
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What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over-the-counter medicine have

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A triangular orange sign.

46
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What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges

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Black letters or symbols on a yellow background.

47
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What does it mean when a school bus is stopped, and its red lights are flashing

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You may not pass while the red lights are flashing.

48
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What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood

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Increase the effects of both.

49
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What does this road sign mean (stop sign)

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Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.

50
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You are getting on a highway that has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to

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The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol.

51
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What happens to your driver’s license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)

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Your driver’s license will be taken away.

52
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What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings

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School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers.

53
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What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability

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an allergy medicine, weed, cold remedy

54
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What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)

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Slow down and be prepared to stop.

55
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What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road

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Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

56
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When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to

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Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes.

57
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What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)

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Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol.

58
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When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way

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Vehicle on the left.

59
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When driving at night, it is most important for you to

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Drive within the range of your headlights.

60
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When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may pass

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If traffic is clear.

61
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Which of the following does not happen after drinking

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you calm down so you can concentrate.

62
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When you drive at night you can reduce the problem of glare from the headlights of an approaching car by

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Looking to the lower right side of your lane.

63
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When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your

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Headlights on low beam.

64
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When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highway

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Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently.

65
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When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should

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Signal and pass when safe to do so.

66
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When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal

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100 feet before the exit ramp

67
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When you want to make a right turn, your car must be

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Close to the right side of the street.

68
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Which of the following is true – People driving under the influence of alcohol are

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Every driver’s problem whether they drink or not.

69
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Which of the following must you obey over the other three

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A policeman.

70
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Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations

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Think before you act.

70
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Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning

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White arrows in the middle of the lanes.

71
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You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be

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In the left lane of the street.

72
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Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)

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The “breathalyzer” is a test of a person’s BAC.

73
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You are driving in the middle lane on a three-lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are

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Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly.

74
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Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street

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You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively.

75
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You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should

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OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.

76
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You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should

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Signal and keep your wheels straight.

77
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You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should

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Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.

78
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You come to an intersection that has a flashing red light. You should

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Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through

78
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You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should

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Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so.

79
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You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you should

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Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

80
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You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to

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Turn left.

81
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You may never park

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In a crosswalk.

82
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You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are

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Turning left.

83
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You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line

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When to do so would interfere with traffic.

84
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You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should

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Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.

85
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You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing

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Under no circumstances.

86
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You have the right-of-way when you are

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Already in a traffic circle.

87
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You may cross a single solid white line in the highway

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If traffic conditions require.

88
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You may cross a double solid yellow line

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To turn into a driveway.

89
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You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should

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Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

90
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Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should

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Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.

91
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You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal.

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At least 100 feet before the turn.

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