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1
Q

When you cause minor damage to a parked car and cannot locate the driver, you should:
[ ] Leave name, address, and details attached to vehicle
[ ] Report to insurance company within 24 hours
[ ] Report to state within 24 hours
[ ] Remain until driver returns

A

Leave name, address, and details attached to vehicle

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When following another vehicle, what is a safe following distance?

[ ]50 feet
[ ] A distance that is reasonable and prudent
[ ] 100 feet
[ ]250 feet

A

A distance that is reasonable and prudent

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3
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Using alcohol or drugs while driving affects you’re:
[ ] Judgment
[ ] Reaction time
[ ] Vision
[ ] All of the above

A

All of the above

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4
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A bicyclist using the road with motor vehicle traffic present:
[ ] Has full rights to use the road
[ ] Should ride on the shoulder of the road
[ ] Should pull over and stop
[ ] Should ride against the traffic

A

Has full rights to use the road

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5
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Mixing alcohol and drugs may result in:
[ ] Serious health problems
[ ] Multiplying the effects of alcohol, or have additional effects of its own [ ] Death
[ ] All of the above

A

All of the above

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If a police officer directs you through a red traffic light, what should you do?
[ ]Stop then go
[ ] Wait for green light
[ ] Proceed as directed
[ ] Drive to the right and stop

A

Proceed as directed

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A first offense ef driving under the influence is punishable as follows…
[ ] A fine of not more than $2,500
[ ]A felony
[ ] Imprisonment in jail for not less than 10 days nor more than 1 year, and a fine or not more than $1,000
[ ]A fine of not more than $1,000

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Imprisonment in jail for not less than 10 days nor more than 1 year, and a fine or not more than $1,000

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When you are approached on a two-way road the front or rear by an emergency vehicle with lights and siren on, you should:
[ ] Drive to the left as far as possible and stop
[ ] Speed up and stay ahead of the emergency vehicle
[ ] Drive to the right as far as possible and stop
[ ] Stop where you are as quickly as possible

A

Drive to the right as far as possible and stop

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9
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To avoid emergency situations, you should:
[ ] Keep your eyes moving
[ ] Travel at a constant speed
[ ] Never travel over 55 miles per hour
[ ] Keep your left foot near the brake

A

Keep your eyes moving

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10
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Turn signals should be given continuously for at least - feet before turning.
[ ] 50 feet
[ ] 100 feet
[ ]200 feet
[ ] 300 feet

A

100 ft

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You are meeting a school is on a two lane that is stopped to take on or discharge passengers and the red loading signals are in operation you should…
[ ] Stop before reaching the bus and not proceed until loading lights are off
[ ] Continue straight ahead
[ ] Slow down, and then proceed
[ ] None of the above

A

Stop before reaching the bus and not proceed until loading lights are off

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12
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Broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:
[ ] No left turn at this place
[ ] Both lanes are for traffic going the same way
[ ] Passing allowed when it is safe
[ ] Passing prohibited at all times

A

Passing allowed when it is safe

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13
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Hard surface roads are likely to be especially slick:
[ ] When it starts to rain
[ ] Just after center line is painted
[ ] After raining for several hours
[ ]lf it is a new road

A

When it starts to rain

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14
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When two vehicles approach an intersection at approximately the same time, and there are no lights or signs, which vehicle has the right of way?
[ ] The vehicle on the left
[ ] The vehicle on the right
[ ] Neither vehicle
[ ] Both vehicles

A

The vehicle on the right

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15
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It is illegal to park:
[ ] Within 25 feet of a fire hydrant
[ ] Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
[ ] Within 100 feet of the nearest rail or a railroad crossing
[ ] All of the above

A

Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

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16
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Carbon monoxide coming from your vehicle smells like:
[ ] Burning leaves
[ ] Fresh gasoline
[ ] Burning rubber
[ ] Has no odor

A

Has no odor

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17
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When merging with traffic on an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you should:
[ ]Stop at the end of the acceleration lane
[ ] Slowdown in the acceleration lane
[ ] Adjust to traffic speed, move carefully into the proper lane when there is a sufficient break in traffic
[ ] Stop and wait until there is no traffic

A

Adjust to traffic speed, move carefully into the proper lane when there is a sufficient break in traffic

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18
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What light should a driver use when driving in the fog?
[ ] Parking lights
[ ] Low beam headlights
[ ] High beam headlights
[ ] Emergency four-way flashers

A

Low beam headlights

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19
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When you are approaching on a two-way roadway from the front or rear by an emergency vehicle with lights and siren on, you should:
[ ] Stop where you are
[ ] Do nothing until you reach an intersection
[ ] Drive to the right as far as possible and stop
[ ] Maintain your speed and allow the emergency vehicle to pass

A

Drive to the right as far as possible and stop

20
Q

The Department of Public Safety, upon notice of a first offense driving under the influence conviction, will revoke the person’s driving privilege for:
[ ] 180 days
[ ] life time
[ ]2 years
[ ] 5 years

A

180 days

21
Q

The law requires the use of low beam headlights when you are approaching within - of an oncoming vehicle.
[ ]200 feet
[ ]400 feet
[ ] 500 feet
[ ]75 feet

A

500 feet

22
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The basic speed rule requires that you:
[ ] Drive the posted limit
[ ]Drive as close to the vehicle in front as possible
[ ] Drive slower than the posted limit
[ ] Consider all conditions that may affect your driving

A

Consider all conditions that may affect your driving

23
Q

When should the rear view mirror be used when backing?
[ ] Always
[ ] Only when pedestrians are present
[ ] Never
[ ] When traffic is present

A

Never

24
Q

Why do motorcyclists vary their lane position?
[ ] To see more of the road ahead
[ ] to be more visible to other motorists
[ ] To protect their positions within the lane
[ ] All of the above

A

All of the above

25
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When a car head of you signals for a left turn you should:
[ ] Slow, signal for a left turn
[ ] Stop
[ ] Pass the car
[ ] Slow, prepare to stop

A

Slow, prepare to stop

26
Q

To help avoid a collision when driving on the interstate, keep your eyes:
[ ] Focused on the center line
[ ] Concentrated on the car ahead
[ ] Fixed one-quarter mile ahead
[ ] Moving to observe traffic

A

Moving to observe traffic

27
Q

Drivers under the age of 18 who have committed drug or alcohol related offenses are subject to cancellation of driving privileges for:
[ ]6months
[ ] 1 year
[ ]2 years or until a person attains the age 21 years, whichever period of time is longer
[ ] All of the above

A

6 months

28
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When a school bus has stopped on a two-lane road has the red loading lights flashing, all vehicles:
[ ] Slow down as they pass the bus
[ ] Come to a stop, and then proceed slowly
[ ] Maintain normal road speed
[ ] Stop until the red flashing lights are turned off

A

Stop until the red flashing lights are turned off

29
Q

A flashing red traffic light means:
[ ] Stop until light turns green
[ ] Slow to less than 10 miles per hour [ ] Proceed with caution, prepare to stop
[ ]Stop proceed when safe

A

Stop proceed when safe

30
Q

According to the “Implied Consent Law”:
[ ] An arrested driver under age 18 will not be prosecuted
[ ] Residents and non- residents are treated alike [ ] An arrested driver will have a submit a medical waiver
[ ] This law is also known as the “Compulsorv Insurance Law”

A

Residents and non- residents are treated alike

31
Q

When meeting a vehicle at night with one headlight, you should:
[ ] Stop where you are until the vehicle passes
[ ] Drive as far to the right as possible [ ] Continue driving in a normal manner
[ ] Assume you are meeting a motorcycle

A

Stop where you are until the vehicle passes

32
Q

A first offense of driving under the influence is punishable as follows:
[ ] A fine of not more than $2,500
[ ] A felony
[ ] Imprisonment in jail for not less than 10 days nor more than 1 year, and a fine of not more than $1,000

A

Imprisonment in jail for not less than 10 days nor more than 1 year, and a fine of not more than $1,000

33
Q

A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
[ ] No passing is allowed in either direction
[ ] No passing is allowed from the oncoming lane
[ ] No passing is allowed from your lane
[ ] Passing is allowed when it is safe

A

No passing is allowed in either direction

34
Q

Drinking alcohol affects you’re:
[ ] Vision
[ ] Judgment
[ ] Reaction time
[ ] All of the above

A

All of the above

35
Q

When a school bus stops on an undivided road and has the red loading lights flashing, you must:
[ ] Stop in all directions until the flashing, red light are turned off
[ ]Stop then proceeds slowly by the bus
[ ] Stop only if children are loading or unloading
[ ] Stop only on the side where the bus has stopped

A

Stop in all directions until the flashing, red light are turned off

36
Q

State Law requires that any name change of a change be reported in writing to the Department of Public Safety:
[ ] Within 5 days
[ ] Within 10 days
[ ] Within 30 days
[ ] At the next renewal date

A

Within 10 days

37
Q

After passing another vehicle, it is best to return to your lane:
[ ] Immediately after passing
[ ] One car length ahead
[ ] When car is visible in rear view mirror
[ ]As soon as you have signaled

A

When car is visible in rear view mirror

38
Q

When a car ahead of you signals for a left turn, you should:
[ ] Slow, signal for a left turn
[ ] Stop
[ ]Pass the car
[ ] Slow, prepare to stop

A

Slow prepare to stop

39
Q

Turn signals should be given continuously for at least - feet before turning.
[ ]50 feet
[ ]100 feet
[ 1200 feet
[ ] 300 feet

A

100 feet

40
Q

When meeting a vehicle at night with one headlight, you should:
[ ] Stop where you are until the vehicle passes
[ ] Drive as far to the right as possible [ ] Continue driving in a normal manner
[ ] Assume you are meeting a motorcycle

A

Stop wheee you are until the vehicle passes

41
Q

When merging with traffic on an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you should:
[ ] Stop at the end of the acceleration lane
[ ] Slowdown in the acceleration lane
[x] Adjust to traffic speed, move carefully into the proper lane when there is a sufficient break in traffic
[ ] Stop and wait until there is no traffic

A

Adjust to traffic speed, move carefully into the proper lane when there is a sufficient break in traffic

42
Q

To help avoid emergency situations, you should:
[ ] Keep your left foot near the brake
[ ] Keep your eyes moving
[ ] Travel at a constant speed
[ ] Never travel over 55 miles per hour

A

Keep your eyes moving

43
Q

What are you required to do if you have a collision?
[ ] Stop and exchange information
[ ] Report it to your insurance company
[ ] Get the names of witnesses
[ ]Nothing if the damage is less than $100

A

Stop and exchange information

44
Q

What is the safest speed for a driver to travel on snow and ice covered roads?
[ ] Posted speed limit
[ ]A speed slower than other vehicles on the road
[ ] Posted speed limit for night travel
[ ] A speed that adjusts for weather and road conditions

A

A speed that adjusts for weather and road conditions

45
Q

If an oncoming car drifts over the center line into your lane, you should:
[ ] Move to the right, slow down and sound your horn
[ ] Slow down
[ ] Flash your headlights
[ ] Stop

A

Move to the right, slow down and sound your horn

46
Q

When you see a school bus traveling on the opposite side on a two-lane, two-way roadway, you must stop:
[ ] If the red warning lights on the bus are flashing.
[ ] If the bus is off the road and the yellow lights are flashing.
[ ] Only if children are crossing the street.
[ ] If the bus has flashing yellow lights.

A

If the red warning lights on the bus are flashing.