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1
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true or false: you can wear headsets while driving

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false, no headsets or earplugs in both ears

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explain hand to hand steering

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9-3 or 8-4

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explain hand over hand steering

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8-4 position, turn wheel, reach over other hand, release and pull (repeat with other hand as you do)

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when can you use one-handed steering?

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back up or operating controls

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when do you use hand-over-hand steering?

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low-speed turns, skidding, or parking

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when do you signal a turn?

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100 ft before

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when do you signal a lane change on a highway?

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5 seconds before

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true or false: you don’t need to signal pulling to or away from a curb if no one is around

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false, you need to do it either way

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how do you signal a turn shortly after intersection/

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signal when almost through

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use you horn to avoid BLANK or to alert oncoming traffic on BLANK roads when you cannot see at least BLANK feet ahead

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collisions, mountain, 200

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if using high beam headlights, you have to dim them within BLANK feet of other drivers coming towards you, or BLANK feet following another driver

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500, 300

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when do you need your headlights on?

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30 min after sunset until 30 min before sunrise, too dark to see 1000 ft ahead, adverse conditions/windshield wipers, mtn roads or tunnels, roadsign says so

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when do you use emergency flashers?

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collision or hazard ahead, vehicle trouble

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how can you warn drivers of a hazard ahead?

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flashers, 3-4 taps on brakes, hand signals for slowing down/stopping

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what do you do if you are having vehicle troubles?

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flashers, pull off road or where people can see you, call and wait for help

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where should you not park when in trouble?

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around curve or on top of hill

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17
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define traffic lane

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section of road for single line of traffic

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single yellow line meaning

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center of road w/ two-way traffic

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can you pass vehicles across a single yellow?

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no

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when can you cross double solid yellow

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HOV lane, instructed by construction, or entering/exiting a driveway/private road/making a u-turn

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can you pass a broken yellow?

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yes, if safe

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single solid white meaning

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marks traffic lanes, including one-way streets

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double solid white meaning

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lane barrier between regular lanes and a preferential lane (HOV)

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can you ever pass a double solid white if i want to use the HOV lane?

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no, never, wait for designated entrance/exit

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broken white meaning

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separates 2+ same-way lanes

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26
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can i pass a broken white?

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yes, if safe

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what do large broken lines mean

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end of freeway or lane, look for exit or merge signs

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28
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what do yield signs look like

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solid white triangles pointing towards you

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29
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true or false: the far left lane is the fast lane

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true

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30
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use the left lane to BLANK or BLANK left

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pass, turn

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use the right lane to BLANK or BLANK traffic

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enter, exit

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how to change lanes?

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signal, check mirrors, check traffic behind and besides you, look over shoulder, check blind spots, make sure there’s space in the next lane

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true or false: you have to slow down in order to change lanes

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false

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34
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passing lane def

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used to pass vehicles

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35
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which lane is the passing lane on a multilane road?

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far left, near divider

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36
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which vehicles can use the HOV lane

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carpools, buses, motorcycles, low-emissions with decals

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37
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what marks a carpool lane

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diamond with words: carpool lane

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38
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true or false: you can’t make u-turns in a center left lane

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false

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39
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what marks a center left lane?

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broken inner, solid outer

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40
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you can only drive BLANK feet in a center left lane

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200

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41
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how to turn into and from center left lane?

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look for vehicles coming towards you in the lane, signal turn, look over shoulder to check blind spots, merge into lane, turn when safe

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42
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true or false: some two-way roads have turnout areas/lanes

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true

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43
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when do you use turnout areas/lanes

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driving slowly on two-lane road where passing is unsafe with 5+ vehicles following you

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44
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is it illegal to drive into a bicycle lane?

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yes, unless parking where permitted, turning, or entering/exiting

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45
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what kinds of bike lanes are there?

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bike lane, buffered bike, bike route, separated bikeway

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46
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what lights do you use in fog, rain, or snow?

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low beam

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47
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how do you turn right?

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drive to right edge of the road, signal at 100 ft of turn, look over R shoulder and slow, stop at limit line/crosswalk, look l-r-l and turn if safe, turn into right lane

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can you turn right at a red light?

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yes after a full stop, no if there are signs prohibiting it

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can you turn right at a dedicated right turn lane if the light is red?

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yes, unless dedicated light for dedicated lane

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50
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true or false: it is illegal to cross a bike lane while turning right

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false, within 200 ft

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51
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how to turn left?

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drive to center divider/left turn lane, signal at 100 ft, look over L shoulder and slow, stop at limit line/crosswalk, look l-r-l, proceed into intersection and turn into left lane, accelerate during and after turn, allow steering wheel to straighten

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52
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true or false: you have to keep your wheels straight before a turn

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true

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53
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can you turn left at a red light?

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only if it’s a one-way st turning onto another one-way st

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54
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list when you cannot make a u-turn

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sign prohibiting it, business district, fire station, can’t see for 200 ft, one-way st, railroad, divided highway w/o center divider opening

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55
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when can you make a u-turn?

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double yellow line (unless dividing highway), divided highway with center divider opening, intersection w/ green light/arrow, residential district

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56
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how to brake?

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remove foot from gas, lightly press on brake until full stop

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57
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true or false: when braking behind another vehicle, you have to leave enough room to see the license plate

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false, back wheels

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58
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when you merge into a highway, you need to what?

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be in proper lane on the on-ramp, be at speed of traffic, merge when safe and not stop unless necessary, large into large enough space, use mirrors and turn signals, look over shoulder before changing or merging, leave three seconds of space between you and front vehicle, do not cross any solid lines, check blind spots each time

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true or false: you need to cross one lane at a time on a high way if you need to cross several

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true

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how do you exit a highway

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know exit, change lanes one at a time (signal and look over shoulder), signal five seconds before exit (400 ft), be at safe speed, do not cross any solid lines

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when entering traffic from a full stop, BLANK and leave a BLANK to get up to BLANK of traffic

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signal, large enough space, speed

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to merge, enter, or exit traffic, you need a space that is half a block on BLANK streets, or BLANK feet

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city, 150

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to merge, enter, or exit traffic, you need a space that is a full block on BLANK, or BLANK feet

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highway, 300

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at a green light, you can go even if there are pedestrians or vehicles

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no

65
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true or false: you’re turning left and see an oncoming vehicle with right signal on. it is ok to turn because they will turn before you reach them.

A

false, wait for them to start turn to make sure

66
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to safely pass while approaching a hill, curve, intersection, or obstruction, the object must be at least BLANK of a mile ahead

A

1/3

67
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when should you not pass?

A

approach hill/curve w/o view of approaching traffic (one or two lane roads), withint 100 ft of intersection/bridge/tunnel/railroad crossing/hazardous area, crossroads and driveways

68
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if you have enough space to return to your lane, you can pass

A

yes

69
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how to pass

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signal, look over shoulder, drive into passing lane, speed up to pass, signal to return to lane

70
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true or false: you can always pass on your right

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false, only open highway w/ two or more lanes in your direction, driver ahead is turning left, one-way

71
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never pass on the BLANK if driver is signaling a left turn

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left

72
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never drive off the BLANK or BLANK part of the road to pass

A

paved or main-traveled

73
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when you are being passed, you should waht?

A

maintain position and speed

74
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when finding a space to parallel park, it should be at least BLANK longer than your vehicle and you should turn on your BLANK to show you’re parking

A

three, signal

75
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when pulling up alongside vehicle in front to parallel park, you should leave BLANK feet between you and the vehicle beside you. stop when your BLANK bumper is aligned with the BLANK of the parking space

A

two, rear, front

76
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when pulling up alongside vehicle in front to parallel park, you can have your signal off

A

no

77
Q

turn your steering wheel BLANK degrees to back up for parallel parking

A

45

78
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how to straighten out for parallel parking?

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turn steering wheel away from curb when rear wheel is 18 inches of curb, pull forward and backward to straighten out

79
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how to parallel park?

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find space, pull up alongside vehicle in front of space, check blind spots, back up, straighten out, turn off vehicle and set parking brake

80
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how to back up in a straight line?

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check traffic and blind spots, signal pulling up to curb, check rearview mirror and over shoulder, back up

81
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when backing up in straight line, do so for BLANK lengths while remaining BLANK feet of curb

A

three, three

82
Q

what to do when parking on a sloping driveway

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turn wheels, leave in gear and set parking brake

83
Q

downhill parking, what to do?

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turn front wheels into curb or right toward the side of the road

84
Q

uphill parking, what to do?

A

turn front wheels away from curb and let vehicle roll a few inches until gently touching curb

85
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no curb uphill/downhill parking, what to do?

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turn wheels to roll from center of the road

86
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white curb meaning

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pick up or drop off passengers

87
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green curb meaning

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limited time parking, look for signs for time limit

88
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yellow curb meaning

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load and unload passengers and freight, don’t stop longer than time posted, stay with vehicle (if noncommercial)

89
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red curb meaning

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no stopping, standing, or parking

90
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blue curb meaning

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parking for disabled w/ placard or special license plate

91
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true of false: you can park on a crosswalk

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false

92
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true or false: you can’t park within three feet of sidewalk ramp for disabled persons

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true

93
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true or false: it is illegal to park between safety zone and curb

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true

94
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true or false: you can park on a sidewalk, partially block a sidewalk, or in front of a driveway in emergencies

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false

95
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true or false: you can park in a tunnel or bridge if permitted by signs

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true

96
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true or false: double parking is illegal

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true

97
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when can you park on wrong side of the street or freeway?

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in emergency, officer requires stop, stop is specifically permitted

98
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if you have to stop on a freeway, where should you park?

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completely off pavement and stay in vehicle with locked doors until help arrives

99
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vehicles stopped/parked/left standing on freeway for BLANK hours may be BLANK

A

more than four, removed

100
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when parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb, your wheels should be BLANK

A

pointed straight ahead

101
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a broken yellow centerline means that passing on the BLANK is permitted when the way ahead is clear

A

left

102
Q

what factor affects an individual’s absorption of alcohol?

A

weight

103
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when driving in work zones, you should BLANK your speed and be BLANK to BLANK suddenly

A

reduce, prepared, stop

104
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when backing up, make sure you look through your BLANK window

A

rear

105
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true or false: it’s illegal to ride in the back of a pickup truck

A

false, with seat and approved safety belt

106
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when behind a motorcycle, allow what?

A

larger following distance

107
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at night on dimly lit street, you should drive slow enough that you can stop within what?

A

area illuminated by headlights

108
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solid red light means?

A

stop, but turn right is possible after yielding and if permitted

109
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red arrow light means?

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stop and no turn

110
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flashing red light means?

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stop, go when safe

111
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solid yellow light means?

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caution, stop if possible but if not, proceed into intersection cautiously

112
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yellow arrow means?

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protected turning time is ending, next signal could be green/red light or red arrow

113
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flashing yellow light means?

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proceed w/ caution

114
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flashing yellow arrow means?

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unprotected turn, yield to oncoming traffic

115
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green light means?

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go, only go if intersection is completely clear

116
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green arrow means?

A

protected turn

117
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how to proceed w/ broken traffic light?

A

as though intersection has stop signs

118
Q

true or false: if a don’t walk sign is flashing, you should yield to cars and walk

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false, don’t start walking because the light is about the change. cars will still yield

119
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the sounds that go with pedestrian signals are for BLANK

A

visually impaired pedestrians

120
Q

stop sign meaning?

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full stop at limit line, check traffic in all directions before proceeding

121
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red yield sign means?

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slow down and be ready to allow vehicles/pedestrians/bicyclists to proceed

122
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true or false: under certain circumstances, police officers have the right to search your vehicle without your consent

A

true

123
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true or false: since you have a right to not give consent for your vehicle to be searched by an officer, you can obstruct the search.

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false

124
Q

the driver of a stopped vehicle must provide their BLANK, BLANK, and BLANK when stopped by law enforcement

A

driver’s license, proof of insurance, and registration

125
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if you are stopped by an officer and are asked to allow a search of your vehicle, you should say what to indicate nonconsent?

A

I do not consent to a search of my vehicle

126
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if you do not produce license, registration, or proof of insurance, can officers conduct limited search for it?

A

yes

127
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During a traffic stop, it is BLANK to refuse to get out or stay in a vehicle when instructed to by an officer for both BLANK and BLANK

A

illegal, driver, passengers

128
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passengers BLANK decline a request by an officer to provide ID, but may be BLANK to do so in certain circumstances

A

can, required

129
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true of false: police officers can ask about immigration status

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false, only feds (not state or local)

130
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what to say if asked about immigration status and you want to decline to answer?

A

i have the right to remain silent

131
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generally, the BLANK amendment protects your right to record BLANK in public spaces

A

first, record interactions w/ enforcement

132
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true or false: if you’re recording interaction with an officer, you should say so

A

true

133
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can officers confiscate recording devices?

A

no

134
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true or false: you can reach into concealed area to retrieve recording device

A

false

135
Q

intersection with or without stop or yield sign, you arrive at the same time with someone else, who has right of way?

A

the one on the right

136
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t intersection without stop or yield, who has right of way?

A

people going straight

137
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when entering traffic, who has right of way?

A

vehicles already in traffic

138
Q

is someone on roller skates or a skateboard a pedestrian?

A

yes

139
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true or false: the vehicle facing uphill has the right of way

A

true, down hill needs to back up

140
Q

where are blindspots for a truck?

A

front extended to right lane, a little behind head on left, directly behind, and a triangle from head to right lanes

141
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why do you have to look at signals from a truck?

A

they swing wide

142
Q

what shouldn’t you do driving with large vehicles?

A

be directly next to them for long, cut in front of them

143
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When a bus, streetcar, or trolley is stopped at a safety zone or traffic light, you may pass at no more than BLANK mph.

A

10

144
Q

when can you overtake a streetcar on the left side?

A

officer directs you to, one-way st

145
Q

allow BLANK-second following distance for motorcycles

A

3

146
Q

true or false: it is illegal to share lanes with a motorcycle

A

false, but try not to

147
Q

if there is emergency vehicle, which side of the road to pull to?

A

right

147
Q

if there is emergency vehicle, which side of the road to pull to?

A

right

148
Q

if emergency vehicle is flashing emergency lights, you should BLANK and move over

A

slow down

149
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true or false: if you know the person in an emergency, you can follow within 300 feet of any fire engine, law enforcement vehicle, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle when their siren or flashing lights are on

A

false

150
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can bicycles be on freeways?

A

sometimes

151
Q

diamond-shaped signs on a truck means what?

A

load is dangerous

152
Q

if you tow a vehicle or are driving a truck with three or more axles, where do you drive?

A

far-right or lane for slow vehicles

153
Q

within 500 ft of school, what is speed limit?

A

25 mph

154
Q

flashing red light of school bus means you?

A

stop

155
Q

what is a blind intersection?

A

intersection without stop signs in all four corners

156
Q

speed limit in an alley?

A

15 mph

157
Q

stop at least BLANK ft from tracks if warned to

A

15

158
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if railroad crossing is not controlled by signs/person/etc, speed limit is?

A

15 mph

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