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1
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begin moving a manual transmission vehicle on an uphill grade

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in first gear

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2
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a turnabout maneuver is risky because

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you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic

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3
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the implied-consent law

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helps authorities control alcohol-related driving problems

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4
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adjust a safety belt so it

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fits snugly

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5
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assume that the common speed on the expressway is above the posted speed limit. you should

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drive at the posted speed

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6
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a good navigator

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plans ahead and gives directions well in advance

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7
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a delayed green light means

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one side of an intersection has a green light and the other side remains red

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8
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if you used 16 gallons of fuel to drive 400 miles, your mpg is

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25

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9
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what rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions

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4-second rule

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10
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interstate route signs

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vary according to the type of roadway, vary from state to state, and may be combined with information about a city’s streets(all of the above).

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11
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the legend on a map indicates

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the meaning of symbols and markings

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12
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yielding in traffic means

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allowing others to go before you

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13
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many states have the set level of intoxication at a BAC of

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0.08 percent

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14
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if your engine dies, causing a loss of power steering, what is the result?

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you need to exert more effort to steer

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15
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injuries and death from motorcycle collisions are primarily from

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the exposed position of the rider

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16
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the purpose of a rumble strip is to

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alert you through the noise your tires make when driving over them and to warn you that you are driving too close to the roadway edge(b and c above are correct).

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17
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which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a defensive driver?

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pays little attention to other roadway users

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18
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the driving task is a primarily a

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thinking task

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19
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a minimum speed limit is

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intended to keep traffic from moving too slowly

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20
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a major disadvantage of buying a used vehicle from a private owner is that

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there will seldom be a warranty

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21
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as you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. what should you do first?

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pump the brake pedal three or four times

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22
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when your headlights shine into fog

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light is reflected back by water particles

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23
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when you have a blowout, what should you do first?

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grip the steering wheel firmly.

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24
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before passing a vehicle in your lane

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be sure there is room for you to return to your lane after passing

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25
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your vehicle’s temperature light or gauge warns you that the

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engine is producing more heat than the cooling system can handle

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26
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alcohol is a

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drug

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27
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the jogger is safest when

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using a sidewalk or jogging area

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28
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as bicyclist share the roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the

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responsibility for avoiding conflicts

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29
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battery fluid is a

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strong acid

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30
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when turning, your last check is

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in the direction of your intended path of travel

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31
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a safe driver is responsible for

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passengers, other roadway users, and self

32
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the first precaution you should take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to

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read the label on the medicine to see if the medicine has side effects that will affect your driving

33
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a space cushion is

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an open space all around a vehicle

34
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depressants can make a person

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depressed and sleepy

35
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the process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called

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an orderly visual search pattern

36
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the catalytic converter

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reduces pollution from the exhaust gas

37
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yielding the right of way means

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letting others go first

38
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a driver that follows too closely is called a

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tailgater

39
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if the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you should realize a greater potential for conflict because you will be entering

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a higher speed traffic lane

40
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rural roads are

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constructed of different types of materials

41
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as the driver of a vehicles, you should

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never tailgate a cyclist before passing

42
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an example of an active restraint is

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a safety belt

43
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if the brake-warning light comes on as you are driving you should

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have the brake system inspected immediately and repaired as needed

44
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a traffic signal that has been green for some time is a

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stale green light

45
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the brake system warning light tell you

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the braking system is not working properly

46
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when there is a speed limit sign on an exit ramp, you

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should not exceed the posted speed

47
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to conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should

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plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one

48
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wearing a motorcycle helmet

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reduces the risk of fatal head and neck injuries

49
Q

carbon monoxide can enter from

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an open window, your heater, or your air conditioner

50
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a person with 20/40 visual acuity

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must be twice as close to an object to see it as clearly as a person with 20/20 vision

51
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when an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you

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must yield the right of way

52
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a driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which law

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implied consent

53
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what roadway markings are used to guide your driving path

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reflectors

54
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if a tire is under inflated, the only part that grips the road well is the

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outside edges of the tire tread

55
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the best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to

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communicate by using your lights and/or horn

56
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maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds is

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more difficult than at lower speeds

57
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when a strong emotion affects you, you chances of making a mistake

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increase

58
Q

if a collision is about to occur

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keep control of your vehicle

59
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the maximum number or miles you should plan to cover each day on a long trip is

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400 miles

60
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a 3-second following distance

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is not the total stopping distance

61
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in a vehicle with automatic transmission

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always come to full stop before shifting to another gear

62
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when joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be

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greater than when turning right

63
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if the used vehicle passes your tests, you should

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have a mechanic make a final check

64
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if leaving the car from the street side

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walk around the rear of the car

65
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a driver with recent traffic convictions pays more for insurance because

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the driver tends to have more collisions

66
Q

when your vehicle starts to skid sideways,

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steer in the direction that your vehicle needs to go

67
Q

what is following distance

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the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead

68
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the hand signal to indicate slow or stop is

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left arm and hand pointed downward

69
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one of the major expenses of owning and operating a vehicle is

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the purchase price

70
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when leaving a parallel parking space you

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must yield to all approaching traffic

71
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hydroplaning occurs when your tires

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lose contact with the road

72
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how much space should be allotted to park your vehicle parallel to the curb

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5-6 feet longer than your vehicle

73
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child restraint seats must be used

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in the back seat

74
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traffic controls help you to travel safely by

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providing advance information and warnings

75
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a driver-education course

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gives you a good start toward becoming a skillful driver

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