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Laws and Rules of the Road Flashcards

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Solid Red Light means

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stop

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Red Arrow means

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stop, no right turn at red arrow

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Flashing red light means

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  • stop
  • after stopping you may go when it is safe, if there are other vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclist nearby make sure you know right- of -way
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Solid Yellow Light Means

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  • caution
  • light is about to turn red, if you see yellow stop if you can do so safely, if not continue cautiously across intersection
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Yellow Arrow means

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the “protected” turning time is ending

- the signal will change soon, stop if you can do so safely

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Flashing Yellow Light Means

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  • warning to PROCEED WITH CAUTION

- slow down, be alert before entering intersection, yield for any pedestrian, bicyclists or vehicles in the intersection

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Flashing Yellow Arrow means

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  • you can turn, but your turn is not protected from other traffic
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Solid Green Light means

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  • go

- you should still stop for any vehicle bike, or person in the intersection

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Green Arrow means

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  • go, you must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing
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What do you do when the traffic signal light isn’t working

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stop as if the intersection is controlled by stop signs in all directions

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if the walk or walking person sign is on it is…

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legal to cross the street

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if the don’t walk or raised hand sign is on

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you may not cross the s treet

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if flashing don’t walk or flashing raised hand …

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do not start crossing the street, drivers must yield to pedestrians

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numbers counting down show

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how many seconds are left for crossing the street

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Pedestrians Phases/Scrambles

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  • allow pedestrians to criss cross and diagonal crosswalk the intersection in any direction at the same time
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Red Stop sign means

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full stop sign before entering the crosswalk or at the limit line

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red yield sign

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slow down and be ready to stop (if necessary) to let any vehicle, bike or pedestrian pass before your proceed

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red and white regulatory sign

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follow the sign’s instruction

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wrong way sign

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you are going against traffic

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red circle with a red line through it always indicates

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no

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yellow and black circular sign or x-shaped sign

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you are approaching a railroad crossing. look, listen, slow down and prepare to stop

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5 sided sign

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you are near a school drive slowly

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diamond shaped sign

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these signs warn you of a specific road condition and dangers ahead

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white rectangular sign

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  • these signs communicate many important rules you must obey
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warning signs

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warn of conditions related to pedestrians, bikes, schools playgrounds loading zones, and school busses

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Right of way rules at intersections: without stop or yield signs

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vehicles, bikes and pedestrians that get to the intersection first have the right of way
- if you arrive at the same time, give right of way to the vehicle/bike on your right

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Right of way rules at intersections: T intersections without stop or yield signs

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vehicles, bikes, pedestrians on the through road (continuing to go straight)

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Right of way rules at intersections: Stop signs at all corners

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stop first then follow right of way

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Right of way rules at intersections: turning left

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Right of way rules at intersections: turning right

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check for pedestrians crossing the street and motorcycles/bikes next to you

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Right of way rules at intersections: green traffic signal light

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pedestrians have the right of way

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Right of way rules at intersections: divided highways or highways with several lanes

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  • watch for vehicles coming in any lane you will cross or enter
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Right of way rules at intersections: entering traffic:

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yield to traffic before entering

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34
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Explain how to use a roundabout

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  • slow down as you approach
  • yield to all traffic, including bikes and pedestrians
  • watch for signs and lane markings that guide you
    • enter heading to the right where there is big enough go in traffic to merge safely
  • travel in counterclockwise direction
  • signal when you change lanes/exit
  • if you miss exit continue around until you return to your exit
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35
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pedestrians have the right of way in the ___ or ___ crosswalks

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marked or unmarked

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Pedestrians who are blind, using a guide dog or white canes have

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the right of way at all times

- especially important if you drive a hybrid vehicle because blind pedestrians rely on sound

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On a mountain road if two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow road and neither vehicle can pass, the vehicle facing uphill has the

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right of way

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38
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Can large vehicle drivers see the road between because they are higher off the road?

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no

  • have better front view but also have large blind spots
  • if you cannot see the large vehicle or truck driver in their side mirror, they cannot see you
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Large vehicles/large commercial trucks take ____ to stop than the passenger vehicles traveling at the same speed

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longer

- do not suddenly slow down or stop, the large vehicle will not be able to stop far enough to avoid crashing into you

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When a vehicle turns, the rear windows follow a shorter path than the front wheels therefore- the longer the vehicle the ___ the difference in the length of the turning

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_greater

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Unless signs are posted tricks mist be in the ____ _____ lane or as close as possible to the ____ _____ of the road

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  • right traffic lane

- right edge of the road

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When driving around large vehicles and trucks do not:

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  • change lanes directly in front of them
  • drive next to them longer than you need to when passing
  • follow too closely
  • underestimate the size and the speed of an approaching large vehicle
43
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What are safety zones? Can you drive through them?

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  • safety zones are spaces set aside for pedestrians for buses. streetcars and trolleys
  • do not drive through them, they are marked by raised buttons/markers on the ground
44
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When a bus/streetcar/trolley is stopped at safety zone/intersection where traffic is controlled by a law enforcement officer or traffic light, you may not pass at more than ___ mph

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10 mph

45
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Do not overtake and pass any light-rail on the ___ side

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left side

46
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To safely share the road with light rail vehicles:

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  • be aware of where they operate- be careful of blind spots
  • never turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle
  • maintain a safe distance from the vehicle i f it shares the road with other traffic
47
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Motorcycles can increase their chances of being seen by:

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  • keeping their headlight on at all times, even during day
  • wearing the bright-colored jacket/helmet/vest
  • adding reflective material
  • using turn signals
  • flashing their brake lights before slowing down
  • avoiding blind spots
  • not lingering between vehicle when lane splitting
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To safely share the road with motorcylists

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  • check for motorcycles and use your mirrors when you change lanes
  • allow 4 second following distance
  • whenever possible, give motorcycle the full lane
  • never pass motorcycle in same lane as you
  • move aside to let them pass
49
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For emergency vehicles:

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  • move to the right of the path to get out of their way

- never stop at an intersection, move to the right as soon as possible

50
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Slow moving vehicles: Farm trackers, animal-drawn carts, and road maintenance vehicles usually travel ____ mph or less

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  • 25 mph
51
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What are NEVS/LSV?

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  • neighborhood electric vehicles

- low speed vehicles

52
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What speed do NEVS/LSV travel?

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  • 25 mph
53
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Can people in horse-drawn vehicles/people riding horses share roads with motor vehicles?

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Yes

54
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Can bikes ride in freeways?

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Yes, as long as it isn’t forbidden by a street sign

55
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Bikes must:

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  • obey all traffic signs and signal lights
  • ride in the same direction as traffic
  • signal when changing lanes or turning
  • yield to pedestrians
  • wear a helmet (if under 18 years old)
  • allow faster traffic to pass
    stay visible
    ride as near to right curb or edge as possible
  • make left turns using same turn lanes
  • have a break
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At night, bikes need the following equipment

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  • a front lamp with a white visible from 300 feet
  • a read reflector/solid red light or flashing red light, visible from 500 feet
  • a white or yellow reflector on watch pedal- must be visible from 200 feet
57
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How do you pass a bicyclist?

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  • to safely pass, you may need to change to another lane
  • in this case, pass safely and quickly, then return to your original lane, leave space between your vehicle and the bike
58
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When you can’t change lanes to pass a bicyclist, allow at least ____ feet of space

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  • 3 feet of space
59
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What do you do when you pass a work zone?

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  • slow down
  • allow extra space between vehicles
  • merge early
  • expect sudden slowing/stopping
  • watch for drivers changing lanes at last minute
  • avoid distractions
60
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how much is a fine for traffic violations in work zones?

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  • 1,000 dollars or more
61
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What are double fine zones? How much is fine in this area?

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  • zones with increased collision-related injuries and fatalities, fines are doubles in these zones
  • this also includes highway construction or maintenance zones when workers are present
62
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Drivers must move over and slow down for emergency and road work vehicles- this includes:

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  • stationary emergency vehicles or tow trucks displaying flashing amber warning lights
  • stopped department of transportation vehicles flashing emergency flashing or amber lights
63
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What signs a vehicle with hazardous loads? What must they do before crossing railroad tracks?

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  • diamond-shaped sign on a truck means that the truck’s load may be dangerous (gas, explosives, etc)
  • stop
64
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What is Ca’s Basic Speed Law?

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  • means that you may never drive faster than is safe for the road condition
65
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Unless posted otherwise, the max speed limit is ____ on a two-lane undivided highway

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  • 55 mph
66
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At what speed should you drive under heavy traffic/bad weather?

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  • slower, but not block normal and reasonable traffic flow

- driving too slowly may get you a ticket

67
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Towing: You must drive in the far-right lane or in a lane marked for slower vehicles when you:

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  • tow a vehicle or trailer
  • drive a bus
  • drive a truck with three or more axles
68
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What is the speed limit when driving within 500 to 1000 feet of a school with children?

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25 mph

- but some schools may have 15 mph speed limit

69
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Near schools look for:

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  • bikes and pedestrians
  • school safety patrols or crossing guards
  • stopped school buses and children crossing the street
70
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An intersection is considered blind if

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  • it has no stop signs at any corner

- you are within 1– feet of the intersection and you cannot see the road for at least 100 feet in both directions

71
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What is the speed limit for blind intersection?

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15 mph

72
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What is the speed limit for an alley (road no wider that 25 feet) used to access the read side of buildings?

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15 mph

73
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What is the speed limit within 100 feet of a railroad where you cannot see tracks for 400 feet in both directions?

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15 mph

74
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What should you do at railroad or train crossings

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  • look in both directions and listen for trains, be ready to stop
  • expect a train on any track at any time
  • never stop on the railroad tracks
  • watch for vehicles that must stop before they cross train tracks
  • when crossing devices are actives or a person warns you a train is coming
  • stop if you see/hear a train approaching
  • do not go under lowering gates or around lowered gates
  • flashing red warning lights indicate you must stop and wait
75
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Do train crossing rules apply to light rail crossings? why is it even more important?

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yes

- light rail vehicles are very quiet and accelerate more quickly than trains

76
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What is the passing speed limit when a bus, streetcar, or trolly has stoped?

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  • 10 mph
77
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What is the speed limit in business or residential districts?

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  • 25 mph
78
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What do you do when you see an animal sign or a real animal?

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  • for a sign- be alert of an animal

- if you see animals or livestock slow down, stop, and proceed when it is safe

79
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True or False: You can smoke when a minor is in a vehicle

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false

- you can be fined up to 100 dollars

80
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True or False: You cannot dump or abandon animals on a highway

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  • True

- fine up to 1000 dollars, 6 months in jail or both

81
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True or False: You can wear a headset/earplugs in both ears while driving

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False

82
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True or False: You cannot drive a vehicle so loaded with property or people that you cannot control it, see ahead or see to the sides of your vehicle

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true

- it is illegal to drive any vehicle with an unsecured load that is a safety hazard

83
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True or False: You can carry anything in or on a passenger vehicle that extends beyond 6 inches

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  • False

- if it extends more than four feet from back rear bumble, must have 12 inch red/fluorescent orange square flag

84
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True or False: You can carry a person can ride in the back of the pickup truck

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  • False

- can only ride if there are seats with seatbelts

85
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True or False: You can carry animals in back of pickup without being secured

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  • False

- animals must be squired

86
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True or False: You can drive a vehicle with a video monitor visible to driver

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  • False

- Driver should only be able to see vehicle info, global mapping, external media player, or satellite radio info

87
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True or False: You can put signs or other objects on the front windshield or back side windows that block your views

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  • False

- do not hand objects on mirror or anything that can block your awe

88
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True or False: You can be ticketed for interrupting a funeral procession

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true

89
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True or False: You can block your liscense plate

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  • False
90
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True or False: It is illegal to alter your license plate

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True

91
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When should you turn on your headlights?

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  • 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise
92
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When should you dim you high-beam headlights to low beams?

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  • within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following
93
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If you are stopped by law enforcement and ticketed for a traffic violation, you sign the ticket as a promise to…

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appear in traffic court

  • failure to appear, goes to your driver record and DMV may suspend your license
  • each time you are convicted, court notifies DMV
94
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What happens if you flee or attempt to evade law enforcement performing their duties?

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  • punishable by imprisonment in a country jail for 1 year or less
95
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A person convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a law enforcement pursuit is subject to:

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  • imprisonment in a state prison for up to 7 years or a county jail for 1 year or less
  • a fine between 2,000 and 10,000
  • both a fine and imprisonment
96
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A person convicted of reckless driving or engaging in a speed contest that causes injury to another person is subject to:

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  • imprisonment, a fine or both a fine and imprisonment
97
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How long does a person convicted of manslaughter from evading law enforcement during a pursuit is subject to…

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imprisonment in a state prison for a minimum of 4 to 10 years

98
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A person convicted of reckless driving or engaging in a speed contest that causes injury to another person in subject to…

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  • imprisonment
  • a fine
  • or both a fine and imprisonment
99
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How long do convictions and collisions stay on your record for ___ months

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36 months (or longer, depending on the type of conviction)

100
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Your license may be suspended when your driver’s record shows one of the following point totals

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  • 4 points in 12 months
  • 6 points in 24 months
  • 8 points in 36 months
101
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If you are given a one-point traffic violation, the judge may offer you the choice to…

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attend a traffic violator school to have the citation not reported to your insurance, but remain on your driving record

102
Q

If you get too many negligent driver points, DMV will…

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place you on probation, suspend and/or revoke your driving privilege

103
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What do you need to know about record conifdentiality?

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  • most info in your driving record is available to the public
  • records containing a physical or mental condition are confidential
  • certain gov agencies can see your residence address

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