Drivers Test Flashcards
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- When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
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› Once you have moved into the exit lane.
When exiting a highway, you should get into the exit lane well in advance. Do not begin to slow down until after you have moved into the exit lane.
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- It is best to keep a space cushion:
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› On all sides of the vehicle.
To ensure that you will have time to react to hazards on the roadway, it is best to keep a cushion of space on all sides of your vehicle. Do not crowd vehicles to your left and right sides.
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- Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
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› Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
The only way to be sure you will have enough time to react to mistakes made by other drivers is to leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you.
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- Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
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› On an incline.
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle than usual when you are stopped on an uphill slope. If the vehicle in front of you rolls backward toward your vehicle when traffic begins to move again, it is less likely that there will be a collision.
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- When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.
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› Reduce
When turning, you should reduce to a speed that allows you to maintain control of your vehicle, stay in your lane, and react to unexpected situations.
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- Drive below the posted speed limit when:
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› Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
When the road is wet or slippery, when you cannot see well, or when anything else makes conditions less than perfect, drive below the posted speed limit. Even if you are driving within the posted speed limit, you can still be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions.
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- The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
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› Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
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- To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
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› Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
Your ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends largely on searching for and identifying problems before meeting them. Looking far ahead of your vehicle does not mean you should simply stare at the center of the road. You need to continually scan the entire road, including the sides of the road.
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- When driving on slick roads, you should:
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› Take turns more slowly than usual.
While it is always dangerous to drive too fast on slippery roads, this is especially true when driving in turns and curves. Be sure to approach them more slowly in slippery conditions than you would under normal circumstances.
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- When driving on slippery roads, you should:
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› Increase your following distance.
On slippery roads, you should increase your following distance. It may take more time to stop your vehicle than it would under normal conditions.
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- Roads freeze quickly when they are:
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› Shaded.
In cold or wet weather, you should take special care on sections of road that are shaded by trees or buildings. These areas freeze more quickly than the rest of the road and are the last parts of the road to dry.
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- What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have
signals to direct traffic?
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› Slow down and be prepared to stop.
When approaching an unmarked railroad crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Before you cross, be sure that no trains are approaching from either direction on any track. If you see or hear a train coming, stop at a safe distance from the nearest track and wait to proceed until after the train passes.
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- What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
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› It harms both driving skills and judgement.
Alcohol negatively affects many skills needed for safe driving, including your reaction time and ability to see clearly. It can also harm your judgment of speed and distance, lower your inhibitions, and make you more prone to taking chances.
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- 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.
The only method that effectively reduces your BAC is to not drink alcohol for a period of time. Coffee, exercise, and cold showers cannot reduce your BAC or change the effects of alcohol. They can help you remain awake, but they cannot change your BAC or make you sober.
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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.
In many collisions with motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, drivers reported that they were looking but still did not see the smaller vehicle or pedestrian. These can be more
difficult to spot in traffic than passenger vehicles because they are smaller, may move faster, and have less noticeable lighting. To prevent collisions with these smaller and less protected road users, drivers should always be alert to the presence of motorcycles, bikes,
and pedestrians.
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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.
You must yield to any transit vehicle that is signaling to pull back onto the main roadway after it has stopped to load or unload passengers. Change lanes, slow down, or stop to allow the bus safe re-entry into traffic.
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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.
When parking facing uphill on a street that has a curb, set your parking brake and turn your steering wheel away from the curb. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll, it will roll into the curb.
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- When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
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› Low beams.
Low beam headlights should be used in fog, rain, and snow. The light from high beams will reflect back to the driver under these weather conditions, causing a glare that will make it difficult to see ahead.
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- When driving at night, you should:
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› Increase your following distance.
Increase your following distance when it is difficult to see due to darkness. Use headlights to increase visibility, following the rules for proper use of high beams and low beams. Avoid looking directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle to avoid being blinded by the glare.
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- If you experience a tire blowout:
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› Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.
If you experience a tire blowout, you should slow down gradually by taking your foot off of the accelerator. Don’t apply the brakes until the vehicle has slowed considerably.
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- If you find yourself in a skid:
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› Stay off the brakes.
If your vehicle begins to skid, do not use the brakes. Braking could make the skid worse.
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- In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:
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› During the first half hour of rain.
You should be extra careful when turning and stopping during the first half hour of rain. At this point, the oil from cars has not yet washed off the pavement and could be forming a slippery mixture with the rain.
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- If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:
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› The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
Yield the right-of-way to the driver on your right at a four-way intersection if you both arrive to the intersection at the same time. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.
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- When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road,
drivers should:
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› Press and hold the brake pedal.
If their vehicle loses traction on a slippery road, a driver with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) needs to press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger. In an emergency situation, the ABS automatically pumps the brakes at a faster rate than the driver could. Removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes will disengage
the ABS.
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105. If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:
› Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
You may not be able to drive well if you are worried, excited, crying, angry, or depressed. Emotions can distract you from your driving because your mind is focused on something else. Take time to calm down and get focused before driving.
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106. When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:
› Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.
If another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you, remain calm and try to put as much distance between the two of you as possible. Slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye contact and do not make obscene gestures.
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107. Distracted driving is:
› Extremely risky behavior.
Distracted driving is extremely risky behavior that puts not only you and your passengers in danger, but also endangers pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists sharing the road. Focused attention on driving helps to prevent crashes.
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108. A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
› Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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109. A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
› Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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110. A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
› Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.
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111. A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
› Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.
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112. Signs that are colored orange are:
› Work zone signs.
Highway work zones are established according to the type of work underway along the roadway. Signs in work areas are typically diamond-shaped, orange, have black letters or symbols, and serve as a warning that people are working on or near the highway.
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113. Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.
› Green
Guide signs, sometimes known as destination signs, have a green background and provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations. They can be a helpful resource when driving in unfamiliar locations.
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114. Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.
› White
Regulatory signs regulate the movement of traffic. They are usually white with black markings and must always be obeyed by motorists.
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115. Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
› No passing zones.
Pennant-shaped signs usually indicate no passing zones. Text will also be on the sign to confirm that it is a no passing zone.
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116. Pentagonal signs indicate:
› School zones.
Pentagonal signs indicate that you are in a school zone. Be extra alert to children and pedestrians when driving near a school.
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117. An octagonal sign is always a:
› Stop sign.
| Octagonal signs are always stop signs. Come to a complete stop when approaching a red, eight-sided sign.
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118. A diamond-shaped sign:
› Warns of existing or possible hazards.
Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of existing or potential driving hazards. You will usually see these signs in yellow or orange.
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119. When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
› Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.
A steady yellow traffic light indicates that a red light is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.
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120. When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:
› Come to a complete stop.
A steady red traffic light indicates that drivers must come to a complete stop. Driving through a red light is against the law and is extremely dangerous. Drivers may turn right on a steady red light if there is no sign prohibiting a turn on red.
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121. When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:
› Slow down and proceed with caution.
| A flashing yellow light warns of a hazard. Slow down and proceed with caution.
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122. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
› May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
A flashing yellow arrow indicates that left turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow. However, the oncoming traffic has a green light and you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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123. If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
› Follow the directions given by the officer.
Traffic signals are placed at intersections to keep traffic moving and to help prevent crashes.
Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists must obey these signals, except in instances when an officer is directing traffic.
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124. When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:
› Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Railroad crossing warning signs are used to warn drivers of the possibility of a train. Drivers should obey all railroad crossing warning signs and never go around barriers or disregard the warning sign.
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125. If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:
› Follow the directions given by the flagger.
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, flagger, or law enforcement officer. Failure to do so is illegal and is dangerous to those working in construction zones.
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126. What do speed limit signs indicate?
› The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven.
Speed limit signs indicate the maximum or minimum safe speed that is allowed to be driven on a roadway. The maximum limits are for ideal conditions and you must reduce your speed when conditions require it.
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127. ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
› High speeds
High speeds greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes. The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision.
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128. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
› Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
Never make last-minute turns. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane to make the turn, drive to the next intersection and then make the turn from the proper lane.
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129. A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
› Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
If you are entering traffic from a driveway or private road, you should yield to drivers already on the public road. Merge safely into traffic when you are able to do so.
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130. If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
› The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
If you arrive to an open intersection at the same time as a vehicle to your right, you should yield the right-of-way to that vehicle. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.
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131. If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
› Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
| Do not drive in someone else’s blind spot. Move forward or drop back so that the other driver can see you.
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132. Larger vehicles have:
› Larger blind spots.
The larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Large trucks and SUVs have spots close to their rears that cannot be seen in their side or rearview mirrors.
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133. A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:
› Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.
If you are on an entrance or acceleration ramp and are entering interstate traffic, you should yield to drivers already on the interstate highway. Merge safely into traffic when you are able to do so.
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134. If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
› Continue driving and use the next exit.
| Don’t make a last-minute turn into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the next one.
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135. Motorcycles are entitled to:
› The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
| Lane usage for the motorcyclist is critical. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as all other vehicles.
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136. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
› Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
| If your vehicle begins to skid, remain calm. Steer in the direction that you want to go and try not to overcorrect.
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137. When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:
› Treat the light like a stop sign.
| Flashing red lights are used at dangerous intersections. Treat them like stop signs.
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138. When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:
› Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.
When approaching an intersection with a steady green traffic light, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles still in the intersection. You may continue driving, but should approach the intersection at a speed that will allow you to slow down and stop if the light changes before you get there.
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139. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
› Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
A steady yellow arrow indicates that a red arrow is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.
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140. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:
› May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.
A green arrow displayed on a traffic signal tells drivers that they may turn in the direction of the arrow. You must be in the proper lane for such a turn. Yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.
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141. If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
› Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, crossing guard, or law enforcement officer. Always drive with extra caution in a school zone.
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142. An "End school zone" sign indicates:
› The end of a reduced speed zone.
Do not exceed the school zone speed limit during indicated times. The end of a reduced speed school zone will be indicated by an "End school zone" regulatory sign.
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143. Downward-facing triangular signs:
› Tell drivers to yield.
Downward-facing triangular signs usually indicate that drivers should yield. Once the road is clear of traffic or pedestrians and it is safe to do so, drivers may proceed.
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144. Round signs indicate:
› Upcoming railroad crossings.
Round signs warn drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing area. Drivers should use extra caution when approaching a railroad crossing.
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145. Crossbuck signs indicate:
› Railroad crossings.
| Crossbuck signs tell drivers to yield to trains at a railroad crossing. Drivers should not try to outdrive a train.
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146. At a four-way stop:
› The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.
At four-way stops, traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
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147. Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:
› All windows.
It is important that you are able to see clearly through all of your vehicle's windows, including the windshield. Remove all snow, ice, and frost from your vehicle's windows and mirrors before you start to drive.
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148. When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:
› Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.
Keep a space between your vehicle and parked vehicles. A person may step out of a parked vehicle or out from between the parked vehicles without looking. A driver may begin moving their vehicle before realizing you are there.
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149. If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
› Firmly pump your brakes.
Pumping the brakes is generally the best way to stop a car in an emergency. The car will stop quickly and you will also be able to continue steering.
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150. A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
› That an action is forbidden.
Some regulatory signs prohibit certain actions. These signs are rectangular and white with red and black markings. A red circle and slash on top of a black symbol indicates that the specified action is forbidden.
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1. The speed limit in residential zones is:
› 25 mph.
Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit for passenger vehicles and motorcycles in a residential, school, or business zone is 25 mph.
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2. Legally, you are considered to be driving under the influence if you have a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:
› 0.08 percent.
Drivers age 21 and older are considered to be driving under the influence (DUI) if their BAC is 0.08 percent or greater. If a person's driving is impaired, they can be convicted of a DUI even if their BAC is lower than 0.08 percent. Drivers under age 21 can be convicted of illegal
consumption of alcohol if their BAC is 0.02 percent or greater.
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3. The safest place to install a child safety seat is in:
› The center of the back seat.
Some children must be fastened securely into child safety restraint systems when being transported in moving vehicles. The safest place to install a child safety seat is in the center of the back seat of a car.
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4. The speed limit in business zones is:
› 25 mph.
Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit for passenger vehicles and motorcycles in
business, residential, or school areas is 25 mph.
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5. The speed limit in school zones is:
› 25 mph.
Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit for passenger vehicles and motorcycles in a school, residential, or business zone is 25 mph. Pay attention to when a school zone speed limit is in effect.
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6. The speed limit on interstate highways in designated rural areas is:
› 70 mph.
| The maximum speed limit on interstate highways in Virginia is 70 mph.
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7. When you plan to turn, signal ____ before the turn.
› 100 feet
| When you plan to turn, signal three or four seconds (or 100 feet) before turning.
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8. When parking next to a curb, you may not park more than:
› One foot from the curb.
| On a public road, you may not park more than one foot from the curb.
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9. Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
› Reducing your speed.
| Reducing your speed should be your first response to decreased visibility and dangerous road conditions.
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10. In Virginia, all passengers under the age of 18 must:
› Properly use a seat belt, regardless of where they are seated.
A driver transporting anyone younger than age 18 is responsible for ensuring that the young passenger is properly secured by a safety belt or child safety seat, regardless of where the child is seated in the vehicle.
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11. Children under age ____ must be secured in an approved child safety seat.
› Eight
All children under age eight must be properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat when riding in vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1968.
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12. Aggressive driving:
› Can result in license suspension.
Aggressive driving is the act of driving while violating traffic laws with the intent of harassing or endangering other drivers. This dangerous driving behavior can result in license suspension for a period of between ten days and six months.
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13. Texting while driving is:
› Illegal.
In Virginia, it is against the law to text and drive. Texting is a dangerous distraction from driving and doing so while driving may result in legal consequences.
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14. A driver under the age of 18 may use a cell phone while driving:
› If they are making an emergency call.
In the state of Virginia, it is against the law for a driver under the age of 18 to make a phone call while operating a moving vehicle, except in the event of an emergency. It is against the law for any driver to read or send text messages while driving.
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15. Combining alcohol and drugs usually:
› Multiplies the effects of both the drugs and the alcohol.
Alcohol consumption can impact both legal and illegal controlled substances. Combining alcohol and drugs will often enhance the side effects of both substances, making it extremely dangerous for the consumer to drive.
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16. In a vehicle equipped with airbags, a driver:
› Should adjust their steering wheel to tilt downward.
If your vehicle is equipped with airbags, you should still use your seat belt and make sure that your passengers do the same. To prevent injury from a deploying airbag, move your seat back so that you are at least 10 inches from the steering wheel. If possible, tilt the wheel downward so it points toward your chest instead of toward your head and neck.
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17. A license will be suspended if a driver:
› Refuses to submit to a chemical test.
By operating a vehicle on Virginia roadways, a driver automatically consents to taking a chemical test to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) when requested to do so by an officer. If a driver refuses the test, their license can be suspended or revoked.
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18. A court may suspend or revoke your driving privilege if you are convicted of:
› Failing to pay for gasoline.
A court may suspend or revoke a person's driving privilege if they are convicted of one of several offenses. Evading the police, failing to properly pay for gasoline, taking the licensing exam for another person, or making a false statement to the DMV can result in license suspension or revocation.
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19. A court may suspend or revoke your driving privilege if you are convicted of:
› Driving recklessly.
A court may suspend or revoke a person's driving privilege if they are convicted of one of several offenses. Driving recklessly, operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or committing a felony involving a motor vehicle can result in license suspension or
revocation.
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20. When driving at a speed slower than 35 mph, a driver should maintain a following distance of at least:
› Two seconds.
It is important for a driver to maintain a space cushion around their vehicle at all times. When traveling under ideal driving conditions at a speed that is slower than 35 mph, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of two seconds.
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21. When driving at a speed between 35 and 45 mph, a driver should maintain a following distance of at least:
› Three seconds.
It is important for a driver to maintain a space cushion around their vehicle at all times. When traveling under ideal driving conditions at a speed that is between 35 and 45 mph, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of three seconds.
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22. When driving at a speed that is faster than 45 mph, a driver should maintain a following distance of at least:
› Four seconds.
It is important for a driver to maintain a space cushion around their vehicle at all times. When traveling under ideal driving conditions at a speed that is above 45 mph, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of four seconds.
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23. Your vehicle's stopping distance depends on your:
› Perception time, reaction distance, and braking distance.
The distance required to stop your vehicle depends on perception time, reaction distance, and braking distance. This changes with speed and road conditions.
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24. To register a vehicle in the state of Virginia, a driver must either have liability insurance or:
› Pay a $500 uninsured motor vehicle fee.
Vehicles in Virginia should be properly insured by companies that are authorized to do business in the state of Virginia. If a driver must register an uninsured vehicle, they are required to pay a $500 fee.
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25. Drivers should have a minimum of ____ in property damage liability insurance coverage.
› $20,000
To meet legal standards for liability insurance coverage in the state of Virginia, a driver must have $25,000 of coverage for injury or death of one person, $50,000 of coverage for injury
or death of two or more people, and $20,000 of coverage for property damage. If uninsured, a driver must pay a $500 uninsured vehicle fee.
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26. When approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road with its lights flashing, a driver must:
› Move into a different lane, if possible, and pass the emergency vehicle.
When approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road with its lights flashing, a driver must slow down and move into a different lane, if possible, to pass the emergency vehicle. Failing to do so is considered driving recklessly.
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27. Holding a cell phone in a work zone is:
› Illegal.
| Drivers may not hold cell phones when passing through work zones. Doing so can result in a fine of $250.
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28. A child under the age of two should be transported in:
› A rear-facing car seat.
Children who are under the age of eight and being transported in a moving vehicle must be properly secured in an approved child safety seat. Children under the age of two should be seated in a rear-facing car seat.
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29. Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
› Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
Tailgating is a common behavior that can lead to aggressive driving, and so it should be avoided. Drivers may face legal consequences for driving unsafely.
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30. Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
› Under no circumstances.
It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely. This includes alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs.
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31. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
› Next to the broken line may pass.
Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. A broken yellow line next to your driving lane means that you may pass.
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32. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?
› Right, toward the side of the road
When parking either uphill or downhill on a road that has no curb, you should turn your wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
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33. You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:
› Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.
After a collision, if no one has been injured or killed and you can safely do so, you should move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.
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34. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
› Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
It is necessary to follow farther behind a large truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle because trucks have larger blind spots.
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35. You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
› At all times.
| Pedestrians who use guide dogs or white canes (with or without a red tip) must be given the right-of-way at all times.
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36. To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
› Over your shoulders.
By definition, blind spots are areas that cannot be seen using your mirrors. To check your blind spots, you should look over your shoulders.
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37. You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
› Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
| When traffic permits, you should make room to allow vehicles to merge into your lane.
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38. Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
› The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
Because they are larger, trucks take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. Other drivers should not pull in front of a truck and then slow down or stop.
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39. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
› See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.
Before returning to your original lane after passing, you must make sure you are not
dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. When you can see both of the
vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to the lane.
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40. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
› At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
| When merging onto a freeway, you should enter at or near the speed of traffic.
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41. You drive defensively when you:
› Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
You are driving defensively when you are looking down the road for potential hazards. Constantly staring at the road directly in front of your vehicle is dangerous. As you scan ahead, be alert to vehicles around you.
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42. Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:
› There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
Expect a train on any track, at any time, traveling in either direction. If you need to stop after crossing the tracks, wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding. Make sure your vehicle clears the tracks before you stop.
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43. You should use your horn when:
› It may help prevent a collision.
Only use your horn when it is necessary to avoid collisions. Do not use your horn if a driver or bicyclist is moving slowly and you want him or her to drive faster or get out of your way.
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44. If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
› Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
You must drive more slowly than usual when there is heavy traffic or bad weather. However, if you block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic by driving too slowly, you may be cited. You should match the speed of traffic, unless the speed of traffic exceeds the legal speed limit.
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45. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
› Motorcycle.
Allow for extra space when driving behind a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than other vehicles can and you must have adequate room to stop if the motorcyclist brakes or falls off. Also, remember that motorcycles are difficult to see at night because they only have one tail light.
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46. You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
› All approaching vehicles.
| When making a left turn, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles moving on their green light.
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47. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
› Glance over your shoulder.
Before changing lanes, it is very important to check behind you. You should look over your shoulder to ensure that you are not getting in the way of vehicles in the lane you want to enter. Before changing lanes, you should also ensure that no drivers are attempting to drive into the same spot from a different lane.
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48. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
› Right, toward the side of the road
When parking facing downhill on a road with or without a curb, or when facing uphill on a road without a curb, turn your front wheels toward the edge of the road so your vehicle will roll away from traffic if the brakes fail. However, when parking uphill on a road with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road so the vehicle will roll into the curb if the
brakes fail.
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49. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
› Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
You must not pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. There may be pedestrians crossing the street that you cannot see. Instead, stop, proceeding only after all pedestrians have crossed.
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50. You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
› Under any circumstances.
Even if the signal is green, you must not enter an intersection unless you can get completely across before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.
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51. 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:
› Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
At a green light, you must give the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection. If a pedestrian begins crossing the street after the traffic signal light starts flashing, wait until they have crossed the street before proceeding.
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52. A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
› Take your foot off the gas pedal.
If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, take your foot off of the accelerator. This will create space between you and the vehicle ahead without requiring you to slam on your
brakes or swerve into another lane.
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53. A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
› Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
A red arrow means "stop." You must remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.
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54. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
› Slow-moving vehicle.
Slow-moving vehicles, such as farm tractors, road maintenance vehicles, and animal-drawn carts, display an orange and red triangle on the back.
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55. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:
› Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
You must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights. Do this by driving to the right edge of the road and stopping, taking care not to stop in an intersection. You may move again after the emergency vehicle has passed.
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56. When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:
› Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead with its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must come to a complete stop and wait to proceed until the lights have
stopped flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. You do not need to stop if the school bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway.
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57. You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:
› Under no circumstances.
You may never drive off the paved or main-traveled portion of the road and onto the
shoulder to pass another vehicle.
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58. There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:
› A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.
If there are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right, the best thing to do is to split the difference. Steer a middle course between the oncoming cars and the parked cars.
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59. When should you yield your legal right-of-way?
› Whenever it helps prevent collisions.
| Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way whenever it helps prevent collisions.
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60. When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
› Never.
Do not go around or under any lowered gate at a railroad crossing. Once the gate is raised, do not proceed across the tracks until you can see clearly in both directions and are sure there are no trains coming.
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61. There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
› Move into the right lane when it is safe.
To drive quickly, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. Use the right lane when driving more slowly than surrounding traffic, entering the road, or turning right.
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62. 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:
› Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.
If an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams, you should avoid looking directly at the headlights. Instead, look toward the right edge of your lane and watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.
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63. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
› Are being tailgated by another driver.
When being tailgated, create extra space in front of your vehicle and do not brake suddenly.
Slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with the tailgater.
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64. Check your rearview mirrors:
› Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
When driving, do not develop a fixed stare. Frequently check your rearview mirrors so you know the positions of vehicles near you.
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65. If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
› Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
When driving in heavy rain at speeds as low as 30 mph, your tires may lose all contact with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of the road. This is called "hydroplaning." If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.
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66. You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:
› Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other
emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.
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67. If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
› May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you may still turn in the direction that the arrow was pointing but you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
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68. When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
› Yield to pedestrians.
Unless a posted sign prohibits it, you may turn right or left at a steady green light. When turning, you must yield to other vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection.
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69. You may cross solid yellow lines:
› When making turns.
As a general rule, broken traffic lines may be crossed but solid lines may not. Solid yellow lines may be crossed only when the driver is making a turn.
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70. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track, do not start moving as soon as a train passes. Wait until you have a clear view down all tracks before you start across. Even where there is only one track, do not start across immediately after a train passes; check again for another train that may be approaching.
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71. While backing, you should:
› Turn your head and look through the rear window.
When intending to back up, always check behind your vehicle before getting in. Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat. While backing, turn your head so you can see through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors.
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72. To help prevent crashes, you should:
› Communicate with other road users.
Crashes often happen because one driver does something that other road users are not expecting. You should communicate with other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians by doing things like signaling when slowing down, stopping, or changing direction. Use your emergency signals or horn when appropriate.
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73. If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
› Hand signals
| If your vehicle's turn signals do not work, you should use hand signals to indicate when you intend to change direction.
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74. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
› Are slowing down or stopping.
Your vehicle's brake lights indicate to other drivers that you are slowing down or stopping. Your brake lights should always be in working order when you are driving on any roadway.
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75. If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:
› Stop driving.
Being fatigued while driving is similar in danger to driving under the influence of alcohol. If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to stop driving.
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76. If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
› Let it go.
To avoid the dangers of road rage, you should never take it personally if another driver cuts you off in traffic. Just let it go and continue driving safely.
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77. If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
› Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
If your vehicle breaks down on the highway, you should signal before carefully exiting the roadway and turning on your hazard flashers. Get as far off the road as possible and park in a
location where other drivers can easily see you. Lift your hood to let other drivers know your vehicle is disabled.
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78. To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
› Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
Passing on a two-lane, two-way road requires good judgment because you must use the lane belonging to oncoming traffic to complete your pass. Only pass if you may safely and legally do so.
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79. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
› Slow down before you enter the curve.
The most important thing to remember about driving in curves is that your vehicle’s inertia may make it difficult to turn. To maintain control, it is essential that you slow down before entering the curve.
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80. At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:
› Look left first, then right, then left again.
When stopped at an intersection, you should first look to your left, as vehicles coming from the left are closer to you than vehicles coming from the right. Look to your right, then look to your left again, in case there are any vehicles coming from that direction that you did not
see at first glance.
