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DMV Flashcards

1
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What equipment should be in working order?

A

Brakes, speedometer, turn signals, windshield, horn, tires, seat belt, windows, emergency flashers.

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Upon entering the vehicle what should be adjusted?

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Seat, steering wheel, rear view and side mirrors.

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3
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At what age must you ensure that all occupants of the car where a seat belt?

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16 and under.

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4
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At what height can a child stop sitting in a car seat?

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4 ft 9 inches

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At what age can a child use a seat belt rather than car seat or booster seat?

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8

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6
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At what age can a child begin to sit in the front seat?

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12

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7
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What reason should a child under 12 not sit in the front seat?

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The air bag can cause serious injury to a child.

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8
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How can a driver ensure their vehicle is safe to drive?

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Routine maintenance.

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9
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All trucks and trailers must have what?

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A cover to secure the load.

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10
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All vehicles must be equipped with what?

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Foot and emergency brake. Safety belts. Child seat. Head rest. Muffler. Air pollution control. Window and windsheild. Rearview mirror. Horn. Red lights and flashers.

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What should your window have in order to be sound?

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No cracks and working windshield wipers. Tint, only to AZ law standards.

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12
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Rear view mirrors should allow for view of what distance?

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200 feet to the rear.

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13
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How many feet should you be able to hear your horn for?

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200 feet.

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14
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Who can have flashing red lights on their vehicle?

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Emergency vehicles, schools buses, and snow removal services.

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15
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When should you turn on your Hazard warning lights?

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Whenever your vehicles is stopped on the roadway or shoulder of the road.

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16
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What is Defensive Driving?

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Being constantly aware. Planning ahead. Anticipating danger. Taking the right action as to not hit any other obstacles or vehicles.

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17
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What is a reason to avoid a collision?

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Personal injury and death. Auto repair costs. Court appearance and fines. Protecting your driving record.

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18
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What is an important attitude to carry when driving?

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Courtesy and consideration toward other drivers.

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19
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Driving when you are drowsy or under emotional distress, can be just as dangerous as driving while impaired, true or false?

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True

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20
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Where should you focus your attention in order to be a defensive driver?

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Ahead and around you. Always check mirrors. Be aware of road conditions and hazards in front, to the sides and behind you.

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21
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List 5 distractions that take your attention from driving:

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Reading a GPS or map. Using a phone. Searching for a dropped item. Tending to children. Fastening a seat belt.

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22
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When can you safely use your cell phone to text or call in the vehicle?

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When pulled off the road.

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23
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What is scanning the road?

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Keeping eyes moving to read what lies on the road.

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24
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When approaching an intersection, where should you check before proceeding?

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Check both left and right to ensure that there is nothing approaching the vehicle. Rear view for tailgaters. Check over your shoulder at your blind-spot.

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25
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How much space should be allowed between you and a bicyclist?

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3 feet.

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26
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How many seconds should be allowed between you and the vehicle you are following?

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3-6 seconds.

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27
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In poor driving conditions, how many seconds should be between you and the vehicle you are following?

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6 seconds.

28
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If another driver follows you too closely, what should you do?

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Move to another lane if there is room or gradually slow down and move to the right.

29
Q

What is a blind spot?

A

Areas to the left and right sides of your vehicle that are not visible in your mirror.

30
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What do you do to see what is in your blind spot?

A

Look over your shoulder.

31
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What should you do before changing lanes?

A

Turn on your signal. Turn your head and look over your shoulder at your blind spot.

32
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How many seconds should you turn your signal on before turning?

A

4 seconds.

33
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What reasons should you turn on your signal?

A

Change lanes. Turn at an intersection. Enter or leave a freeway. Pull away fro the curb. Pull over to the side of the road. Slow down or stop suddenly.

34
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What is the hand signal for turning right?

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Straight up.

35
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What is the hand signal for turning left?

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Straight out.

36
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What is the hand signal for slowing down or stopping?

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Straight down.

37
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What does it mean when a vehicle comes up behind you and flashes its lights?

A

Move to the right and allow them to safely pass.

38
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What does a double solid line mean?

A

No passing zone.

39
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Can you pass on a curve or top of a hill?

A

No

40
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At what distance can you not pass when viewing a street crossing?

A

100 feet.

41
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At 100 feet, what reasons would you not pass the vehicle in front of you?

A

Curve or hill. Bridge or tunnel. RR crossing. Cross walk. Double line or solid line.

42
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At what speed should you drive in a roundabout?

A

15-20 mph

43
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What can you do if you miss your turn in a roundabout?

A

Go around once again.

44
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Who has the right away in a round about?

A

Vehicles in the roundabout.

45
Q

Should you pass large trucks in a a roundabout?

A

No

46
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What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle in a roundabout?

A

Pull over to the right or exit.

47
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What should you do before backing up your vehicle?

A

Check behind the vehicle for children or small objects. Turn your head and look behind you. Back up slowly.

48
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What should you do before emergency parking your vehicle?

A

Pull onto the should as far from traffic as possible. Set your parking brake. Set out proper emergency signals.

49
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Can you park on a sidewalk?

A

No.

50
Q

Within how many feet can you not park by a fire hydrant?

A

15 feet.

51
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Within how many feet can you not park by a railroad?

A

50 feet.

52
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Can you park in a tunnel or on a bridge?

A

No.

53
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Within how many feet can you not park near a crosswalk or intersection?

A

20 feet.

54
Q

When you are parking on a downhill grade, where should you turn your wheels?

A

Turn toward the curb and set parking brake.

55
Q

When parking uphill, where should you turn your wheels?

A

Turn wheels to the left so that your car will roll backward to the curb.

56
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Where there is no curb, where should you turn your wheels when parking your car.

A

Turn wheels to the right so that your car will roll away from the road in the event that the emergency brake gives way.

57
Q

What is an exit point called when on a expressway or freeway?

A

Intersection.

58
Q

Should you accelerate or decelerate when entering a freeway?

A

Accelerate to match speed to freeway traffic.

59
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Should you stop when you miss your turn on a a highway?

A

NO! Never.

60
Q

What is tailgating?

A

Following the car ahead of you too closely.

61
Q

What is the right lane of a freeway primarily use for?

A

Entering and exiting the freeway.

62
Q

How many points are assessed to your driving record if you are convicted of driving on the Gore area?

A

3 points.

63
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What shoulder should you pull over onto if you should need assistance in your vehicle?

A

Right shoulder.

64
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How many persons must be in a vehicle to drive on the HOV lane?

A

2+

65
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Should you continue through a yellow light, if you are not in the intersection?

A

No.

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