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1
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How do the blind spots around a large commercial vehicle differ from the blind spots around a car?

A

larger blind spots, and directly behind them

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How does the stopping distance of a large vehicle with air brakes compare with the stopping distance of a car?

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make much longer to stop than smaller vehicles that travel at the same speed

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After you pass a large vehicle, what should you make sure of before you return to the lane of the large vehicle?

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Make sure you can see the whole front of the vehicle before returning to his lane

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What is the best method to follow when you approach a large vehicle that is in reverse as it moves toward a loading area?

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Wait until it finish driving

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When children are close what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

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get out of the vehicle and check behind your vehicle

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How can you identify a blind pedestrian to whom you must yield the right-of-way?

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a guide dog or a white or metal cane

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Where must a pedestrian walk when there are no sidewalks?

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on the shoulder facing oncoming traffic

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How must you approach a bicyclist?

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Give them room when you drive and reduce speed as you pass them

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Must a bicyclist obey traffic laws and signs?

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Yes

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Where there is no bicycle lane, where on the road must a bicyclist ride?

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They must remain near the right curb or edge of the road or on a right shoulder of the road, to prevent interference with other traffic.

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what Equipment must a bicycle have when used at night?

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lights at night, both front and rear: front light (white), visible from 500 feet; rear light (red or amber), visible from 300 feet. At least one of these lights should be visible from at least 200 feet from the side

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What can a driver do to be more aware of motorcyclists?

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Always make a quick visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections

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What factors contribute to drivers not being aware of motorcycles?

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they don’t look for motorcycles, not around all year

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why are motorcycles harder to see?

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Motorcycles have a much smaller profile than trucks, cars, or SUVs,

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Why is it important for a motorist to be aware of motorcycles?

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A motorcyclist is much more vunerable to injury or death in a collision

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May three motorcyclists ride side-by-side in a single lane?

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Never travel with more than two side-by-side in a single lane

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What is the slow moving vehicle symbol?

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a orange triangle

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Where are you likely to find an ATV snow-mobile or horse rider?

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state highways or local roadways horseback riders: road edge or single file near right curb

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What should you do if you miss an expressway exit?

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stay on the expressway until the next exit

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What are expressway entrance ramps used for?

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accelerate to expressway speed and blend with traffic

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What should you do if an entrance ramp is short?

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stop and wait for a large space in traffic. Then enter the expressway and accelerate quickly

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When should you signal that you are exiting an expressway?

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at least 100 feet (30 m) before you reach the exit ramp.

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What should you check for when you leave an expressway?

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Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.

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Why is expressway driving different from normal driving?

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You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively

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What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?

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the distance you can see ahead or to the side is reduced

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26
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Driving within the range of your headlights indicates you can stop your vehicle within about how many feet?

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350 feet ahead

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What should you do if you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle?

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flash your headlights to high beam for a second, then return to low beam

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28
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Is it best to keep your headlights on high beam or low beam when there is fog, rain or falling snow?

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low beam

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29
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Which direction should you turn your steering wheel to get out of a skid?

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Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go (direction of the skid)

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How should you use your brake pedal on a slippery road?

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Press” your brakes in slow, steady strokes. Allow the wheels to keep turning. If they begin to lock up, decrease pressure on the brake pedal

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31
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What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?

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DO NOT PANIC

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32
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What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

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Take foot off gas, don’t use brakes, concentrate on steering, slow down gradually, brake softly when car is under control, pull completely off pavement/roadway.

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33
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What is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail?

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Pump your brakes

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34
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What should you do if your wheels move off the pavement?

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Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently

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35
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How does drunk driving rank as a highway safety problem?

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a serious traffic safety problem

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36
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What are the effects of alcohol on the skills you need to drive?

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delays your reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, changes your judgment of speed and distances, often makes you less inhibited and makes you more prone to take chances

37
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Which of these drugs could affect your ability to drive: marijuana, a cold remedy, a tranquilizer?

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All of them

38
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If you take a non-prescription drug, what must you do before you drive?

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Check labels and ask doctor

39
Q

What is a likely effect when you take another drug while you drink beverages containing alcohol?

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the effect could be multiplied.

40
Q

On what three conditions does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

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How much alcohol you drink.
How much time passes between drinks.
Your weight.

41
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Which of these contains more alcohol than the other three: 1 1/2 ounces (30 ml) of 80 proof liquor, five ounces (120 ml) wine, 12 ounces (360 ml) of beer, 12 ounces (360 ml) of wine-cooler?

A

Five ounces of wine.

42
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On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 12 ounces of beer?

A

an hour

43
Q

What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?

A

not drink over a period of time

44
Q

What happens to your driver license if you refuse a chemical test?

A

your driver’s license will be immediately suspended and subsequently revoked

45
Q

Other than fines, action against your driver license and a possible jail term, what are some of the results when you drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?

A

Lifetime Record Review by DMV
Truly Permanent License Revocation for Persistently, Drunk & Dangerous Drivers
Delayed Re-Licensing, Driving Restrictions, and Interlocks for Other Drivers.

46
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Should you always look straight ahead when you drive?

A

No, check at sides of the roads and behind you through the mirrors.

47
Q

If there is no posted speed limit, what is the fastest you can legally drive in New York City?

A

no faster than 55 mph (88 km/h

48
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Is it always safe to drive at the assigned speed limit?

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No, it preferred to drive lower, especially in bad weather.

49
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What is the purpose of minimum speed limits?

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keeps traffic moving safely

50
Q

Who must wear seat belts? Who should wear them?

A

fucking everyone

51
Q

How can you prevent fatigue on a long trip?

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1) take regular stops
2) Bring along a friend.
3) get enough sleep before hand. 4) avoid meds

52
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What is road rage? How can you prevent becoming involved in road rage?

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1) Avoid driving when there is a lot of traffic.
2) Do not drive when you are upset or tired.
3) be polite and courteous.
4) Allow enough travel time to avoid being stressed and rushed
5) control how you react

53
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How should you drive safely through a work zone? A roundabout?

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Work zone: decrease speed. obey signs.
roundabout: yield rightofway to those already in it. remain in your lane, use signal. look for street/direction signs.

54
Q

After you have parallel parked, how near to the curb must your vehicle be?

A

no more than one foot (30 cm) from the curb

55
Q

May you open a door on the roadside of your vehicle if there is no oncoming traffic?

A

As long as it doesn’t interfere with traffic

56
Q

Before you leave a parking space, what should you do?

A

Look for traffic by turning your head

57
Q

What does a NO STOPPING sign mean?

A

unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only To avoid conflict with other traffic

58
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Can you stop to load or drop off passengers at a NO STANDING or NO PARKING sign?

A

You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers

59
Q

May you park on a crosswalk in the middle of a block?

A

No

60
Q

Under most conditions, on which side can you pass another vehicle that is headed in the same direction?

A

left lane

61
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What should you do before you pass another vehicle?

A

use the turn signals for the lane change and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles. check your mirrors

62
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What should you see in your rear-view mirror before you attempt to return to the right lane after you pass a vehicle on the left?

A

the front bumper The car that you pass, and other vehicles behind

63
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Under what conditions can you pass a vehicle on the right?

A

When a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.

When you are on a two-way road that is marked for two or more lanes or is
wide enough for two or more lanes in each direction, to pass is not
prohibited by signs or restricted by parked cars or other obstructions.

When you drive on a one-way road that is marked for two or more lanes or is
wide enough for two or more lanes, and to pass is not prohibited by signs or
restricted by parked cars or other obstructions.

64
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When can you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to go across?

A

You must never pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk

65
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What action should you take when another vehicle passes you on the left?

A

If another vehicle passes you on the left, decrease speed slightly and keep to
the right. When the vehicle has safely passed and is ahead of you, continue your
normal speed.

66
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What do yellow lights going on and off on a school bus indicate?

A

the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children

67
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What do red lights going on and off on a school bus indicate?

A

the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off

68
Q

What is the hand signal for a stop? A right turn?

A

Stop: hand down palm backwards:
Right Turn: Hand up

69
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If two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, and one travels straights, the other prepares to turn left, which must yield the right-of-way?

A

a driver that turns left

70
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If you enter an intersection to make a left turn, but oncoming traffic prevents the turn immediately what should you do?

A

You must wait for approaching traffic to go through before you turn.

71
Q

If you reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight, who has the right-of-way?

A

The driver on the right has right-of-way

72
Q

What must you do if you enter a road from a driveway?

A

must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians.

73
Q

You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. May you enter the intersection?

A

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

74
Q

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles already in the circle?

A

No. A driver who approaches a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to drivers already in the circle

75
Q

What will you do if you hear a siren nearby but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is?

A

safely pull over to the right-side edge of the road and stop until you are sure it is not headed toward you.

76
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How far before a turn must you signal?

A

at least 100 feet (30 m) ahead

77
Q

When you prepare for a right turn, should you remain as close to the center of the lane as possible?

A

No. Make right turns from as close to the right edge of the roadway as possible

78
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Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

A

Close to center line , turn into the left lane of the one way street.

79
Q

A regulation sign is normally what shape?

A

white rectangles with black letters or symbols,

80
Q

What is the normal color and shape of a warning sign?

A

yellow and diamond-shaped,

81
Q

What color and shape is a destination sign?

A

green with white letters and symbols

82
Q

What must you do at a STOP sign?

A

Come to a full stop, yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in or heading toward the intersection Go when it is safe

83
Q

What must you do when facing each of the following: a flashing red light, flashing yellow light, steady yellow light, a red light with a green arrow?

A

Flashing Red: STOP sign Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go when it is safe
Flashing Yellow: Drive with caution
Steady Yellow: Be prepared to stop
Red light Green arrow: Stop, then go toward the arrow and only if the intersection is clear.

84
Q

What does it indicate if an edge line angles in toward the center of the road?

A

the road is narrower ahead

85
Q

What do each of these lines indicate: one broken, one solid, double solid, solid and broken together?

A

solid & broken: you cannot pass on solid side
broken: may pass
solid: stay within lane (but can get into driveway)
double solid: You cannot pass or change lane (cannot get into driveway

86
Q

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light at that intersection?

A

before you enter the crosswalk

87
Q

What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?

A

Arrows

88
Q

Which of the following must you obey over the other three: steady red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, police officer?

A

Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals, and pavement markings

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