drivers ed 4 Flashcards

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1
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When approaching a steady green light drivers should ___________.

a. Stop at the intersection and then proceed
b. Speed up
c. Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection
d. Continue driving but slow your speed

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

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When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers _________.

a. Continue driving unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection
b. Move to the right lane and slow your speed
c. Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so
d. none of the above

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

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If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone you must ___________.

a. follow the directions given by the crossing guard
b. defer to the posted signs regardless of the directions of the crossing guard
c. show them you ID
d. non of the above

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a. follow the directions given by the crossing guard

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An “End school zone” sign indicates __________.

a. where police will be to check your speed
b. the end of a contraction zone
c. the end of a reduced speed zone
d. none of the above

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c. the end of a reduced speed zone

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Motorcycles are entitled to ____________.

a. drive on the shoulder to get around traffic
b. the same full lane width as other motor vehicles
c. travel in the left lane
d. none of the above

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b. the same full lane width as other motor vehicles

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When approaching a flashing red traffic light drivers should __________.

a. stop and wait for the light to finish flashing before moving forward
b. take your next right-hand turn
c. treat the light like a stop sign
d. slow down but stopping is not required

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c. treat the light like a stop sign

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

a. farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle
b. move around the truck to get in front of the truck
c. move to the opposite lane
d. none of the above

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a. farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle

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Extra space in front of a truck is needed for __________.

a. trucks to change lanes
b. speed
c. to prevent debris from hitting your car
d. the truck driver to stop the vehicle

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d. the truck driver to stop the vehicle

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Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted ___________.

a. at night
b. on a multi lane road
c. within a 5 miles radius of your home
d. under no circumstances

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d. under no circumstances

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

a. right, towards the side of the road
b. left, towards the center of the road
c. straight and stay in your lane
d. none of the above

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a. right, towards the side of the road

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Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence will _________________________.

a. get you a ticket and alcohol awareness classes
b. a written warning and required appearance before a judge
c. will result in your license being suspended
d. will automatically void your driving privileges

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c. will result in your license being suspended

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When you are driving on the freeway and see that a vehicle will be entering your lane from an entrance ramp, you should ________________.

a. honk your horn
b. stop to let them into the lane
c. speed up
d. change lanes or slow down to allow them room

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d. change lanes or slow down to allow them room

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Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a __________.

a. bus
b. police vehicle
c. motorcycle
d. post office or delivery truck

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c. motorcycle

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You should use your horn when _________.

a. an ambulance passes you
b. at a crosswalk
c. to get traffic to move forward
d. it may help prevent a collision

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d. it may help prevent a collision

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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving ____________.

a. slower then traffic
b. at or near the speed of traffic on the freeway
c. wait for someone to let you in
d. none of the above

A

b. at or near the speed of traffic on the freeway

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