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driver's permit Flashcards

1
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A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because

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They’re difficult to see in traffic.

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When driving at high speeds, always allow enough room to safely stop in emergencies by
staying at least:

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Four seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

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Any time you want to merge with other traffic, you should:

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Allow a gap of about four seconds

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At a school crossing sign, you should:

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watch for children and be ready to stop

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At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

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Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

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Before you change directions, you must keep your turn signals on for at least:

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100 ft

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7
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By law, your vehicle’s headlights must be turned on from:

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30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

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. If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

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yield

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9
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. If you refuse to take a test determining your blood alcohol content (BAC), you will lose your
driver license for:

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at least one year

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10
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If you stop along the road at night

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Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on

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In Washington State, an adult above the age of 21 is legally drunk when their blood alcohol
content (BAC) is:

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At or above 0.08 percent

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In Washington State, a minor below the age of 21 is legally drunk when their blood alcohol
content (BAC) is:

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at or above 0.02 percent

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13
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If you are driving a slow-moving vehicle in a no passing zone on a road with two lanes
traveling in opposite directions, you should pull over to let others pass if:

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Five or more vehicles form a line behind you and it’s unsafe for them to pass.

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14
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On a roadway with three or more lanes, you must stop for a school bus with flashing red
lights only if:

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you’re traveling in the same direction as the bus

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15
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The maximum speed limit on streets in cities and towns, unless otherwise posted, is

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25 mph

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16
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To be parked legally on a street, a vehicle must be within

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no more than 12 inches

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17
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To turn right at an intersection with a steady red light, you should:

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Stop, signal, then turn when safe, if no sign prohibits the turn.

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18
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When driving on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions:

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Use the right lane, except when you’re legally passing another vehicle.

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19
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When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

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Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.

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When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

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Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the
pass easily.

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21
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When a two-way roadway has a shared center lane, you can:

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Drive in the lane for no more than 300 feet before turning left.

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22
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When you see a school bus traveling on the opposite side on a two-lane, two-way roadway,
you must stop:

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If the red warning lights on the bus are flashing.

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23
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You must dim your high beam lights when within

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500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

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24
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If used legally, driving while under the influence of marijuana is:

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illegal

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25
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Marijuana that is smoked and marijuana that is consumed by way of marijuana-infused
foods have [same/different] risks

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different
- smoked marijuana affects at faster rate and causes damage to the lungs

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26
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At a minimum, it is against the law for a driver below the age of 21 to operate a vehicle if
they have a THC level that is above ____ per milliliter of blood.

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0 nanograms

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27
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At a minimum, it is against the law for a driver above the age of 21 to operate a vehicle if
they have a THC level that is above ____ per milliliter of blood.

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5 nanograms

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28
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The Child Restraint Law requires children who are under the age of ____ and less than
____ in height to be seated in an approved safety restraint system.

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8
4 ft, 9 in

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29
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A child under the age of ____ may not ride in the front seat of a vehicle.

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13

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30
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Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

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under no circumstances

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31
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles

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next to the broken line may pass

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32
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You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn
your front wheels?

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Right, toward the side of the road

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33
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You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

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Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

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34
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You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive

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Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle

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35
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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog

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at all times

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36
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To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

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over your shoulders

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37
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You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should

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Make room for the merging traffic, if possible

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38
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Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for

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The truck driver to stop the vehicle

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39
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When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you

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See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.

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40
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

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At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway

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41
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You may legally block an intersection

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under no circumstances

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42
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A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each
direction. The truck

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May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

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43
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You drive defensively when you

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Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

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44
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Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

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There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks

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45
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you should use your horn when:

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it may help prevent a collision

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46
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If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely

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Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket

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47
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Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a

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motorcycle

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48
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You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to

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all approaching vehicles

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49
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Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and

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glance over your shoulder

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50
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You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn
your front wheels?

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Right, toward the side of the road

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51
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You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when
the light turns red:

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under any circumstances

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52
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A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the “Don’t Walk” signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

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Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding

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53
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A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

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Take your foot off the gas pedal.

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54
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A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means:

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you may not turn in that direction until the light turns green

55
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An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means

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slow-moving vehicle

56
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You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing
lights by:

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Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

57
Q

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

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Whenever it helps prevent collisions.

58
Q

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

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never

59
Q

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for
you to see the road ahead. You should:

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Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

60
Q

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

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Are being tailgated by another driver

61
Q

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of hydroplaning, you should:

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slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

62
Q

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

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May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic

63
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When making a right turn on a green light, you must yield to:

A

pedestrians

64
Q

You may cross solid yellow lines:

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when making turns

65
Q

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track

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Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

66
Q

While backing, you should:

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turn your head and look thru the rear window

67
Q

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

A

hand signals

68
Q

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you

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are slowing down or stopping

69
Q

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

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stop driving

70
Q

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

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let it go

71
Q

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

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Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

72
Q

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

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Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

73
Q

Before you enter a curve, you should:

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slow down

74
Q

When exiting a highway, you should slow down once:

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you have moved into the exit lane

75
Q

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because

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Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

76
Q

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

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on an incline

77
Q

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

A

reduce

78
Q

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

A

anything makes conditions less than perfect

79
Q

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

A

road conditions
weather conditions
oncoming traffic

80
Q

Your ability to stop is affected by:

A

the condition of the road

81
Q

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

A

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

82
Q

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

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let the car pass and then pass the bike

83
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When driving on slick roads, you should:

A

Take turns more slowly than usual.

84
Q

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

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Increase your following distance.

85
Q

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

A

shaded

86
Q

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

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allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol

87
Q

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

A

low beams

88
Q

When driving at night, you should [increase/decrease] following distance

A

increase

89
Q

If you experience a tire blowout:

A

Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.

90
Q

If you find yourself in a skid:

A

stay off the brakes

91
Q

In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping during:

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the first half hour of rain (oil from cars could be mixing with rain, making it extra slippery)

92
Q

If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs, which driver has the right of way?

A

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

93
Q

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

A

Be sure all of the vehicle’s occupants have buckled their seat belts.

94
Q

When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road,
drivers should:

A

Press and hold the brake pedal.

95
Q

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

A

Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.

96
Q

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should

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Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

97
Q

yellow lines are used to:

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separate traffic moving in opposite directions

98
Q

white lines are used to:

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separate traffic moving in the same direction

99
Q

dashed lines indicate:

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drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe

100
Q

solid lines indicate:

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drivers are not permitted to pass

101
Q

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

102
Q

Signs that are colored orange are:

A

work zone

103
Q

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

A

Green

104
Q

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

A

white

105
Q

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

A

no passing zone

106
Q

Pentagonal signs indicate:

A

school zones

107
Q

An octagonal sign is always a:

A

stop sign

108
Q

A diamond-shaped sign:

A

hazard signs

109
Q

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should

A

Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.

110
Q

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should

A

come to a complete stop

111
Q

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

A

Slow down and proceed with caution.

112
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

A

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

113
Q

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

A

Follow the directions given by the officer.

114
Q

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

A

high speeds

115
Q

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

A

Should yield to drivers already on the public road

116
Q

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection, who has the right of way

A

driver on the right

117
Q

If you are driving in another driver’s blind spot, you should:

A

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.

118
Q

Larger vehicles have [larger/smaller] blind spots

A

larger

119
Q

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

A

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

120
Q

Motorcycles are entitled to how much lane width?

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The same full lane width as other motor vehicles

121
Q

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

A

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

122
Q

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

A

treat the light like a stop sign

123
Q

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should

A

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the
intersection.

124
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

A

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

125
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers

A

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

126
Q

If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

A
127
Q

Downward-facing triangular signs are:

A

yield signs

128
Q

Round signs indicate:

A

Upcoming railroad crossings.

129
Q

Crossbuck signs indicate:

A

railroad crossings

130
Q

At a four-way stop, which driver has the right of way?

A

the driver to arrive first

131
Q

If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking
System (ABS), you should:

A

Firmly pump your brakes.

132
Q

sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle is:

A

regulatory sign

133
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regulatory signs indicate:

A

that an action is forbidden

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