DMV EXAM Flashcards

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1
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in densely packed snow you should..

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use chains or snow tires

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2
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if you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your

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low beam headlights

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3
Q

alcohol-related highway deaths account for…

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38% of traffic fatalities

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4
Q

if you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may…

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attend a driver improvement clinic to deduct 3 points from your driving record

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5
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the traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points(5) to your driving record is…

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passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children

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6
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“secondary roads” are roads where…

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hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp

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7
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unless otherwise posted the speed limit in cities and towns is…

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35mph

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8
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to have a revoked driver’s license restored, you must…

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visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license

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9
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When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time, the right of way belongs to…

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the car on the right

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10
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if a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with the…

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suspension system

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11
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If you experience a breakdown, you should…

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call a law enforcement officer

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12
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to maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should

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use the 2 second rule

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13
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if you take any medication before you drive, you should..

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find out what effect the medication has

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14
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If you are planning a long road trip, you should…

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stop and rest every 100 miles

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15
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Before passing another vehicle, you should…

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look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass

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16
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when driving down a very steep hill you should

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shift into a lower gear to control your speed

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17
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if you run off the road you should…

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gradually take your foot off the gas pedal

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18
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When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually….

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travels at a maximum speed of 15-20 miles per hour

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19
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If you are driving into a circle you should

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yield to cars already in the circle

20
Q

if you are in a crash, you should..

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move your car out of the road

21
Q

school buses are required to

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stop at all railroad crossings

22
Q

In city traffic you should

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be alert for drivers who make quick stops

23
Q

When a school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from both directions must stop on…

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two-lane roadways with a center turning lane

24
Q

Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly…

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every 10 seconds

25
Q

If going 40m/h how far ahead you should signal before turning?

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200 FT.

26
Q

If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do should you should,,,,

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continue to the next intersection, then turn

27
Q

the most common type of accident on a highway is…

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a rear-end collision

28
Q

when driving behind someone

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you should not use your head beams

29
Q

To dry wet brakes…

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you should gently apply your brakes

30
Q

“Don’t hang out in the No zone” refers to not being…

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in a trucker’s blind spots

31
Q

when approaching a railroad crossing…

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you should slow down and prepare to stop

32
Q

if you pull up to a red arrow

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the turning lane is the only one that should stop

33
Q

if you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, you should…

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carry or wear something white

34
Q

use high beams when…

A

driving on a highway and no car is approaching

35
Q

slippery roads are most likely to occur when..

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it has just BEGUN to rain

36
Q

when traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road

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wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution

37
Q

large trucks (tractor trailers) have serious

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blind spots to the side and rear into which cars can disappear from view

38
Q

when preparing to make a right-hand turn

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turn on your turn signal and approach the right -hand side of the road

39
Q

a “shoulder- check” is…

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a quick glance over your shoulder on the side which you intend to turn or change lanes

40
Q

when you get tired on a long trip, you should…

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stop and rest

41
Q

Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red…

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after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely

42
Q

For any underage person who helps another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires…

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a one-year driver license revocation

43
Q

your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least

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.08 percent

44
Q

when approaching a road that is blocked from view you should…

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stop and proceed with caution

45
Q

when encountering road work you should

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stay with the pace of the traffic

46
Q

a total of 38% of road accidents are caused by…

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drunken driving.