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1
Q

you can practice driving with a valid special learner’s permit between:

A

between 5:01 am and 11 pm

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2
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as you drive, you must turn your headlights on:

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when you turn your wipers on, one half-hour after sunset, one half-hour before sunrise

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3
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it is important to slow down:

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on narrow or winding roads, at intersections or railroad crossings, when the road is wet or slippery

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4
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when driving on major highways:

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stay alert, keep your eyes moving, be ready to react to road hazards

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5
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what three items must you have with you when driving?

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license or permit, registration, and insurance card

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6
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the best way to talk to other drivers is to:

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use your horn or lights

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7
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your hands should be placed on the steering wheel at what position on the clock?

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9 and 3

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8
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for sharper turns what steering technique should you use while turning your car?

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hand over hand

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9
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in order to steer the car while moving backward, you should turn:

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the steering wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go

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10
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what should a driver do if they are being tailgated?

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slow down and encourage the following car to pass

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11
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what is the best way to approach a curve in the road?

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slow down before entering the curve

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12
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which lane should you be in when making a left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road?

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the lane just to the right of the center line

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13
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what should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching your vehicle from the front or back with emergency lights flashing?

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maneuver to the extreme right of the road, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass

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14
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headlights must be used during what times (choose the best answer)?

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one half-hour after sunset to one half-hour before sunrise

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15
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when should a driver use the high beam headlights?

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open country driving on dimly lit highways

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16
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when can you use a cellular telephone when driving?

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emergencies such as accident, fire, road hazards

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17
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how does a driver communicate with other drivers?

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signals, lights, and horn

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18
Q

the best method of determining following distance is?

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the 3 second rule

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19
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If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder, you should:

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Slow down, and then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge

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20
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What indicates under inflated tires?

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Excessive wear on the edges of the tires

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21
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What should you do when a car is approaching with high beams?

A

Look to the right of the road

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22
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Yellow lines down the center of the road:

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Separate traffic flow in opposite directions

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23
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Passing is prohibited on:

A

The shoulder of the road

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24
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The deceleration lane is used for:

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Getting off the road

25
Q

What road marking indicates that it is illegal to pass in either direction?

A

Double solid line

26
Q

A flashing yellow or amber traffic light means?

A

Slow down, proceed with caution

27
Q

Double solid lines would be found on what type of road?

A

On a winding two-way road

28
Q

The three-second rule refers to:

A

Following distance in ideal road condition

29
Q

You are driving directly behind a large truck, how do you know if your vehicle is in the trucker’s blind spot?

A

You can not see the truck’s mirrors

30
Q

What is a blind spots?

A

Areas around your car that do not appear in the mirrors

31
Q

In city driving a good habit is to:

A

look at least 12 to 15 seconds down the road to see what is developing ahead

32
Q

A railroad crossing sign is:

A

Yellow and black

33
Q

high beams are used for?

A

an open country road

34
Q

is it illegal to pass another vehicle:

A

on a hill or curve, at a railroad crossing, in a tunnel

35
Q

information signs are what color?

A

blue or green

36
Q

all drivers must slow down when approaching:

A

curves, intersections, downhill grades

37
Q

when making a right turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street, what position should you be in?

A

as close to the right as possible

38
Q

driving at the proper speed means driving:

A

within the driver’s abilities and/or the vehicle’s capabilities, according to the weather conditions, within the speed limits of the roadway

39
Q

what color line markings are found on a one-way street?

A

a solid or broken white line

40
Q

what is the distance your high beam headlights will allow you to see ahead?

A

500 feet

41
Q

a warning sign is what shape?

A

diamond

42
Q

what is the distance your low beam headlights will allow you to see ahead?

A

350 feet

43
Q

what color are the WRONG WAY or DO NOT ENTER signs?

A

red and white

44
Q

it is illegal to pass if you are closer to an intersection or railroad crossing then

A

100 feet

45
Q

the ‘three-second-rule’ can be used at any speed to help you:

A

keep a safe following distance

46
Q

only use your high-beam highlights

A

when vehicles are one-half mile in front of you

47
Q

when it is legal to turn right on red, before turning, you must:

A

make a full stop, check traffic

48
Q

at the speed of 50 mph, how many car lengths should you stay behind the vehicle in front of you?

A

5 car lengths

49
Q

what is a good rule for adjusting speed in traffic?

A

try to adjust to the flow of traffic

50
Q

to avoid highway hypnosis when driving on an expressway it is good practice to:

A

avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

51
Q

after you drive through a deep puddle of water:

A

pump your brakes to test them

52
Q

you can pass a school bus at 10 mph when its red lights are flashing only if:

A

the school bus has pulled in front of a school to pick-up or drop-off students

52
Q

the color of a bicycle warning sign could be:

A

yellow-green

53
Q

what lights should you use when driving in the fog?

A

low beams

54
Q

when driving in reverse, you should?

A

turn around and look through the back window

55
Q

warning signs are what color?

A

yellow

56
Q

rearview mirror blind spots are found:

A

behind rear window post, on the right side, on the left side

57
Q

in ideal driving conditions, what is the rule of thumb regarding following distance?

A

one car length for every 10 mph

58
Q

where should you position the car to make a left turn from a two-way street?

A

the lane nearest the center of the road

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