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NC DMV. Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
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What kind of limitations should you know before driving?

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Physical and mental

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2
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What comes to attention to the DMV before obtaining a drivers license?

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Long term health problems

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3
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According to who makes sure your number one responsibility to get you and others to your destination?

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National Sleep Foundation (NSF)

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4
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At 55 mph how much time gets to your travel?

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3.7 seconds

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5
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What kind of driving is seriously under-reported to the NSF?

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drowsy driving

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Where does drowsy driving happen most often?

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High-speed rural highways when the driver is alone.

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What are the four types of warning types of drowsy driving?

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You can’t remember the last few miles driven, you hit a rumble strip or drift from lane, yawn repeatedly, and you have difficulty focusing or keeping eyes on road

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What are five ways to prevent drowsy driving?

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Full nights rest and stop when tired, stop regularly when driving long distances, try to set a limit of 300-400 miles of driving a day, avoid taking sleeping meds, and if you are in danger of falling asleep make sure you get enough sleep

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9
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What is distracted driving?

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Any activity that could divert a persons attention from driving

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10
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Types of distracted driving may include:

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Texting, cell phones, eating/drinking, talking to passengers, grooming, reading, use of navigation system, watch videos, adjusting listening devices

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What kind of driving often cause you to ignore to avoid a crash?

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Inattentive drivers

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12
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What object is unlawful to use on the road?

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Cell phones

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13
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What is accepted on using a cell phones on the road?

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calling 911 for emergencies, contacting parent, or legal guardian or spouse

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14
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What shall a person not operate while using a cell phone or any other technology?

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School buses

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15
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What can a passenger do in calling situations?

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Place call or speak in your place

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16
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What can you do when a cell phone rings?

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let someone leave a message and return call when you are stopped at a safe location

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17
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What should you do if you are on medications?

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Find out how it affects you, do as little driving as possible, and be especially careful

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18
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What percentage of all fatalities include drunk driving?

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38%

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19
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What is the only thing that sobers up a driver?

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Time between drinking

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20
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What can be an alternative if you drink?

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Arrange alternate transport, share taxi with friends, public transportation, stay overnight at friends place, arrange someone to give you a ride

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21
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What is the chance of being seriously injured or killed in a crash?

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one in three

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22
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What must be used, if possible, while driving?

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Seat belts

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23
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What are the exceptions of the seat belt law?

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Driver or occupant with medical or physical condition that prevents restraint, motor vehicle operated by rural letter carrier while performing duties depending on route, driver or passenger constantly stops and don’t exceed 20mph, vehicle registered and licensed for agriculture and interstate commerce, vehicle not required to wear seat belt by law, occupant provided motor home, situations where all seat positions equipped with child restraint seat belts or occupied

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24
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What must be used to prevent child accident tragedies?

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Crash-tested child safety seats

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25
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What is the best child seat?

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One that fits a car, has harness or shield system comfortable for the child

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26
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What kind of child must use child passenger restraint system?

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Under age 8 and weigh less than 80 lbs.

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27
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What must be used for age 5 and under 40 lbs?

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Must be put in the rear seat unless the restraint system is designed for use of the front airbag

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What must be used if the child has outgrown their safety seats?

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booster seats until big enough for seat belt to fit correctly

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29
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What can save lives but seriously injure or kill a child in a crash?

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Airbags

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30
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How old must you be to ride in the front seat?

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13 and over

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31
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How should you put your seat belt on?

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under abdomen and low across hips, shoulder portion should be over collarbone and away from neck to cross over breastbone

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32
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How should you put your seat in the front?

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As far back as practical

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33
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What must a operator and passenger on motorcycles and mopeds wear that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards?

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Motorcycle safety helmets

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34
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What should you look for in a legal helmet?

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Thick inner liner that includes firm inner liner of polystyrene foam, DOT sticker which is permanently installed, manufacturer’s label that is permanently attached on the interior

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35
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How old must you be to ride in the open bed of a pick-up truck?

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16

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What is exempted for proper securement of children?

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Adult is present in the cargo or bed supervising the child, the child is secured or restrained by compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and approved by commissioner, emergency situations, vehicle is operated in parade, or vehicle is operated in a agriculture enterprise including providing transportation

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37
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How much is the fine for violation of the law on transporting children in the back of a pick up truck?

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$25

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38
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When must you yield right of wat to pedestrians?

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intersections without traffic signals, intersections controlled by regular traffic signals (pedestrians must obey the same signals), when crossing with a green signal, if traffic signal changes yellow or red while pedestrian is still in street, blind pedestrian with a white cane with red tip or guard dog

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39
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When must the horn be used on a pedestrian?

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pedestrian may be affected by turn, stop, or parking position

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40
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What is the maximum speed for school buses?

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45mph

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41
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When must all traffic stop for school buses?

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Two-lane roadway, Two-lane roadway with center turning lane, four-lane roadway without a median separation

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42
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When must traffic must stop only following the bus?

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Divided highway of four lanes or more with median separation, roadway of four lanes or more with a center turning lane

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43
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Which vehicles always have the right of way?

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police cars, ambulances, fire engines, and rescue vehicles with flashing lights and sirens

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44
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What 5 things must you do when approached by a emergency vehicle?

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drive to right hand curb or edge of road and stop, remain stopped until emergency vehicle has passed, don’t park within 100ft of emergency vehicle that has stopped, don’t drive or park closer than one block from fire trucks, never drive over a fire hose

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45
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What must be done to observe traffic violations or conducting police investigations?

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traffic stops

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46
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If there is not a safe place to immediately stop a vehicle you must…

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turn on emergency 4 way flashers and reduce speed by at least 10mph to signal you are aware

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47
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What must you do if an unmarked car has stopped you and you have a question or concern if you are actually being stopped by an officer?

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You can call 911 before pulling over, report your name and location in order to verify that actual law enforcement officer is doing a traffic stop

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48
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What must you do in case of law enforcement stopping you?

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Place vehicle in park, roll down window, turn off engine, you and all passenger remain seated, do not remove seatbelt unless asked by officer, both hands on steering wheel, and silence electronic devices

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49
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What must you do to enhance light if you are pulled over at night?

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turn on interior lights asap as soon as you stop

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50
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What must you do by law when pulled over?

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identify yourself, provide license and registration for vehicle

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51
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If an officer is not in uniform what must he do?

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Show law enforcement credentials or you may ask him to show them

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52
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What must you do if you have a weapon in the vehicle?

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Do not reach for it, put in plain view, securely locked unless you have a permit, inform the officers

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53
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If your license and/or registration is not readily accessible what must you do?

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Don’t reach under the seat or in the glove compartment unless asked by the officer

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54
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What must you do if the officer gives you instructions?

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Comply or calmly inform that you do not understand the instruction to ask to repeat or explain the question

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55
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If you contest against the traffic ticket what must you do?

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go to court and explain your point of what happened

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56
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If the officer acted inappropriately what must you do?

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document officer’s behavior and report to officer’s agency, name of officer and the law enforcement agency will be on the ticket, ask officer’s information

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What will the officer do during a traffic stop?

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identify themselves, identify agency, and why there is a traffic stop

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58
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What will they do if your license and registration does not match?

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They will ask questions why they don’t match

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59
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What are typical crashes with agricultural equipment?

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sideswipes and angle crashes

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60
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Is it illegal to pass farm equipment in a no passing zone?

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Yes

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61
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What must farm equipment require?

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One front white light and rear red light that is visible to at least 500ft

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In funeral procession what must the vehicle have?

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headlights on, hazard warning signals on if equipped

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The lead vehicle in funeral processions must comply with all traffic-control signals unless…

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directed by a law enforcement or funeral director

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64
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The driver of a vehicle must not pass or attempt the funeral procession unless…

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Two or more lanes of moving traffic in the same direction on a highway

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Driving on the left side is legal only when…

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one-way streets, multi-lane highway, turning left, avoiding obstruction

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66
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When are stopping distances higher?

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Higher speed limits

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67
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Is driving too slow not unsafe like driving too fast?

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No, because faster drivers can crash into slower vehicles because of slower stopping rate.

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68
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Is driving considerably slower as safe as driving at a normal speed?

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No

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69
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What is the maximum speed limit in cities and towns?

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35

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70
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What is the maximum speed limit for school buses?

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45

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71
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What is the maximum limit for school activity buses?

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55

72
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What is the maximum speed limit in outside cities and towns?

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55

73
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What is the maximum speed limit for interstates?

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70

74
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What are the five beest ways to handle a curve?

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Slow down before entering curve, as you round the curve you must increase your speed limit for traction, (if you must brake) apply brakes gradually until you are sure it is safe to keep pressure on brake pedal, begin to turn the vehicle prior to the point where the road begins to turn, stay on your side of the road and drive as far to the right as you can

75
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For right turns you must…

A

stay close to the right and slow down before making the turn

76
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What rule must you obey for following?

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Two-second rule

77
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What are the rules for changing lanes?

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check rear-view mirrors, check over you shoulder to be certain of a clear blind spot, signal your movement in advance, and proceed changing lanes

78
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The 6 places where passing is unsafe and/or illegal is…

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intersections in cities towns or railroad crossings, marked intersections in rural areas, any curve or hill, there is a solid yellow line in the driver’s lane, double solid yellow line, intersections or crosswalks where a vehicle stopped to let people cross the street, and whenever cannot see that the road is clear of traffic

79
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Passing on the right is against the law except these four ways.

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On highways having at least two lanes traveling in each direction, one-way streets, passing a vehicle in left turn lane, and driving lane set for right turns

80
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What must you do if you are the one being passed?

A

Help the other driver pass

81
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If you speed or fail to give way to passing vehicles what will happen?

A

Charged for a misdemeanor if a crash occurs

82
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If you are backing you must…

A

Check behind for objects or people, maintain full view to turn with your left hand and look over right shoulder, and back not more than 10mph

83
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Where must you park?

A

on right side except for one-way streets

84
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What must you do before pulling out of parallel parking?

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check for traffic, and a left turn signal unless parked on the left of a one-way street

85
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Where should you not park?

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intersection or in front of driveway, within 25ft of curb line of intersecting street, on crosswalk sidewalk or bridge, on paved portion of highway, double-parking, no parking signs, within one block of fire or firetruck 400ft outside the city, anywhere within right of way except designated parking or emergencies, and parking spaces designed for handicapted unless your vehicle displays handicap license plate or disability parking placard

86
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What is an intersection?

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Any place where two or more roads cross each other.

87
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What does the law require at an intersection?

A

You slow down even when you have the right of way.

88
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In intersections without traffic signs or signals, the right of way rules state:

A

The vehicle already in the intersection has the right of way ahead of vehicle, when 2 or more vehicles reach a intersection at the same time the one to right has right of way, vehicle with right of way may move straight turn right or left, avoid hitting other vehicles and pedestrians

89
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What is a single-point interchange?

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Compresses two intersections into a single intersection over or under a free-flowing road

90
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What is a roundabout/traffic circle?

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All traffic must move to the right around in a circle counterclockwise direction until you come to a road.

91
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What must you do when you approach a railroad?

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Stop within 50 feet and no less than 15ft

92
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What four requirements apply when you come to a railroad?

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Visible electric/mechanical signal device gives warning of approaching train, crossing gate lowered when human flagman gives or continues the approach of train, train approaching within 1500ft of highway crossing emits an audible signal, approaching railroad train is visible and in hazardous proximity to crossing

93
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Is a person allowed to drive through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad when closed?

A

No

94
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Where should you move when stopped at a railroad crossing?

A

As far to the right of the highway without forming another lane

95
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When someone violates any railroad provisions what will happen?

A

Guilty of infraction and punished for violation and negligence.

96
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The employer who knowingly authorizes a commercial driver to do this what will happen?

A

Violated of infraction and a civil penalty.

97
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Describe a railroad sign.

A

Yellow and black RR sign

98
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Who has the right of way at railroad crossings?

A

Trains

99
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What is a crossbuck?

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X shaped railroad grade crossing sign with red lights that flash when warning for train.

100
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What must you do at a railroad?

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Slow speed, look both ways, listen, be alert, watch for the railroad signal

101
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What should you do in a railroad emergency?

A

Use the Blue Sign to directly contact the railroad company which is under the red flashing railroad sign.

102
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What should you do if your vehicle stalls on or near the tracks?

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Get out of the car immediately and walk to a safe location away from the railroad

103
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What should you do if you you are not in the proper lane to turn an intersection?

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Go to the next intersection and turn there.

104
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When can you tell if you are in someone’s blind spot?

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If you can’t see the inside rear-view mirror

105
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What should you do before changing lanes?

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Give a proper signal

106
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What is the safest way on a one-way street?

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Drive in the center for one way travel and on the edges for turns.

107
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Why is rural roads more dangerous than heavy city traffic?

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Road not as wide, lighting not as good, travel speeds may be higher, and stay alert for drivers who may be driving slower

108
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What are secondary roads used for?

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Local transportation

109
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What are interstate highways?

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They have separate traffic lanes for vehicles moving in opposite directions and fewer lanes to where traffic can enter and exit

110
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What do you do when you enter the interstate?

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accelerate until it matches traffic speed and merge safely

111
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Why do you need to make sure there is an escape route?

A

Avoid colliding with oncoming vehicles

112
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What do you do if you pull in an interstate in the wrong direction?

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Move to the right shoulder and stop, turn around and head in the proper direction, watch for DO NOT ENTER signs

113
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How far away should see a person with high-beam headlights?

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200ft

114
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How far should you see someone with low-beam headlights?

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75ft

115
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What should taillights must have?

A

Red in color and visible to 500ft

116
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What does the law require for a white light?

A

To be able to see the license plate from at least 50ft

117
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What must lights should have on all motor vehicles?

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red or amber lights that engage when brake or turn signals are used

118
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What must you do to the mirrors before driving?

A

adjust before driving. Rear-view will show you what is behind you, left and right must show the scene to the left and right of oncoming traffic

119
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If the brake pedal is not at least one-third of its original distance what must you do?

A

brakes must be checked and/or repaired

120
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If the pedal gradually lowers under the pressure of your foot what should you do?

A

the hydraulic system must be checked

121
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When brakes squeak when you depress the pedal what can happen?

A

Loss of the brakes

122
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What can reduce the effectiveness of the Anti-locking brakes?

A

Pumping the brake pedal or releasing the steady pressure on the brake pedal

123
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What can leaving the key in the ignition do?

A

Auto theft

124
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What is considered an unsafe tire?

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Cut, cracked, worn to expose tire cord, visible tread separation, or less than 1/16-inch-tread depth

125
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Can a tire without enough air wear out more quickly or cause a blowout?

A

Yes

126
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When should air-pressure be checked?

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Once a month

127
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Who may have emergency lights or sirens?

A

Law enforcement or emergency vehicles

128
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What does the muffler do?

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filters smoke and excessive noise

129
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What can a leaking muffler do?

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expose carbon monoxide gas to enter the passenger compartment

130
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What is a sign of a problem with the suspension system?

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Your vehicle sways freely or leans heavily to one side during a turn or bounce

131
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What flashes all four turn signal lights?

A

emergency warning device

132
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What is driving green?

A

Adopting rules to use less fuel and put money for you.

133
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What two important skills do you need for defensive driving?

A

enable driver to drive to avoid crashes in spite or driving errors by others, basic rules about turning passing backing and parking

134
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What should you do if any vehicle is following too closely?

A

check mirror every 10 seconds

135
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Do you take your eyes off the road when checking the mirrors?

A

No

136
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Blind spots?

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areas near the left or right corners of the vehicle you can’t see using mirrors, glaring lights, dirty windshields, vehicles parked too closely at intersection, bushes, buildings

137
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What is communicating?

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Letting others know what you plan to do early enough to avoid crashes

138
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What is a manual left turn signal?

A

Hold arm and hand straight out and point first finger

139
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What is a manual right turn signal?

A

Hold arm and hand out and forearm straight up palm facing forward

140
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The manual signal for stopping or slowing down?

A

point arm and hand facing down and palm facing back

141
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What is a legal substitute for hand signals?

A

flashing light signals

142
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What should you do if a vehicle follows you too closely?

A

Move to another lane

143
Q

What do highway work zones indicate?

A

Warns of construction or maintenance activities that are on or adjacent to the road

144
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Is it unlawful to drive a vehicle faster than the speed limit in work zones?

A

Yes

145
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What gives specific info or directions to drivers as they travel through the work zone?

A

Black on orange signs posted at the beginning and end of the work zone

146
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What is a Flagger sign?

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Warns construction or maintenance on the road ahead where a flagger orange vest is stationed on site

147
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What does a flagger use?

A

Stop/slow paddle to either stop or allow traffic to proceed.

148
Q

What is requied when you drive at night?

A

Use headlights from sunset to sunrise

149
Q

Why is night driving more dangerous?

A

You cannot see well, more impaired drivers, driver can be blinded by headlights of oncoming vehicles, and dirty windshields or poor lights

150
Q

What can you do to prevent sun glare?

A

Adjust sun visor and wear sunglasses

151
Q

What should you do if it starts raining?

A

drive slower than usual and use headlights and windshield wipers

152
Q

It is just as hard to stop on dry pavement than wet pavement

A

False, it takes longer on wet pavement for being slick

153
Q

How much slower should you drive in wet weather?

A

5 to 10mph

154
Q

What is hydroplaning?

A

When a thin sheet of water gets between the road surface and tires and causes them to lose contact with the road

155
Q

What should you do if you hydroplane?

A

Take foot off gas pedal, resist to use your brakes, and keep the steering wheel straight and let the car’s momentum decrease until your tires grip the road

156
Q

What should you be alert for to prevent hydroplaning?

A

Reflections on surface of water, raindrops hit water, slushing sound made by tires, loose feeling in steering wheel

157
Q

When should you never use cruise control?

A

when it has been raining or after it has rained

158
Q

What should you do if you must drive in a fog?

A

Turn on low beam lights, reduce speed and be aware of taillights, and watch vehicles behind you

159
Q

Where do places on the road freeze first?

A

shady spots, bridges, and overpasses

160
Q

What do you do if you drive in a snowstorm?

A

Reduce speed by half to crawl on ice, use chains if necessary

161
Q

What to do on icy or snowy roads?

A

Increase speed slowly, test steering control and braking friction, move into second gear or higher and release clutch slowly, when you stop keep foot on the brakes and let the engine slow the vehicle, and maintain extra distance between other drivers

162
Q

What do you do in a brake failure?

A

(manual transmissions) Shift to lower gear release the clutch pedal and apply emergency brake, (automatic transmissions) apply emergency brake and move the gear control lever into the lower range

163
Q

How can you dry wet brakes?

A

drive a short distance and apply light pressure to the brake pedal

164
Q

What do you do if your gas pedal sticks?

A

tap the gas pedal or lift it with your foot, shift to neutral and apply firm pressure to breaks without locking wheels, and find a safe place to move the vehicle

165
Q

How can you tell if you have a blowout?

A

loud noise and the way the vehicle turns

166
Q

What do you do if a blowout occurs?

A

Hold steering wheel tightly and try to keep straight, reduce speed, do not apply brakes until the engine has slowed enough for you to maintain control, find a safe place for vehicle

167
Q

What is the caution for changing a flat tire?

A

Move off the road, set parking brake and use emergency flares if you have them, don’t allow passengers to remain in vehicle, don’t stand in front or back of vehicle, turn on parking lights, block wheels to prevent from rolling

168
Q

What do you do if your car brakes down?

A

exit the main part of the road, leave vehicle by passenger side, stand off the road away from vehicle, tie a white cloth to the left door handle and raise the hood, and if it’s dark turn on parking lights or emergency flashers

169
Q

What do you do if you skid?

A

Ease foot off accelerator, turn steering wheel in direction of the vehicle is skidding, and as soon as you straighten turn the steering wheel back the other way to prevent over-steering

170
Q

What do you do if you are about to be hit from the rear?

A

press accelerator and move away if possible, be ready to apply brakes if there is no room, brace yourself between steering wheel and seat, and press the back of your head firmly against the headrest

171
Q

What to do if you are about to be hit?

A

Keep tight grip on steering wheel, prepare to turn fast so you can control vehicle, and if all else fails use your arms to protect from glass

172
Q

What do you do if you are involved in a crash?

A

stop the vehicle immediately, take precautions from further crashes, help those injured, ensure someone informs law enforcement

173
Q

What does the law protect in crash situations?

A

Protects people who stop and render aid at the scene of an accident from civil liability except intentional wrongdoing or unruly conduct

174
Q

What will happen if you do not make an immediate report to the nearest law enforcement about a crash?

A

prosecution and your drivers license may be suspended

175
Q

What are the three things you must do if you are involved in a crash?

A
  1. Provide name, address, driver license number, vehicle registration number, and name of insurance company. 2. Obtain the same information from others who were involved in the crash. 3. If you don’t know the occupants of other vehicle, write down all the info you can get and give it to the nearest officer

NC DMV, Chapter 2 (5 decks)

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