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Permit Flashcards

1
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Learner’s License

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14-16 years of age

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Intermediate License

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16-18 years of age

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Class D License

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Standard License

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Class M License

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Non-restricted motorcycle license

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Class MD License

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Motorcycle license for 14-16 years of age

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Can you lose your license for being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

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Yes

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Can you lose your license for refusing to have your blood alcohol content tested?

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Yes

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Can you lose your license for leaving the scene of an accident in which you are involved without identifying yourself?

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Yes

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Can you lose your license for giving false information when you apply for a driver’s license?

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Yes

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10
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Being able clearly see what’s outside your vehicle is the best defense there is to prevent a crash. True or False?

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True

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Should you ever try to drive with snow, frost, or ice on the exterior windows?

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No

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12
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What is the proper driver’s seat position?

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High enough to have a clear view of the road but far enough back where it is easy to maneuver the steering wheel.

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13
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Should you be able to see out the back window with the rearview mirror at all times?

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Yes

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Should you be able to see out the sides with the exterior side mirrors at all times?

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Yes

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15
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Do safety belts help the driver keep control of the vehicle?

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Yes

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16
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What is the penalty for littering?

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It is a violation of the law and subject to a fine of $1,000 and 8 hours of community service.

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Is it against the law to leave children or pets unattended in the car?

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Yes, because they will suffocate or be abducted.

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18
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What is the typical shape and color of a construction work zone sign?

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Diamond shaped orange signs with black letters or symbols.

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What are traffic controls?

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Traffic signals, traffic signs, pavement markings, law enforcement, highway personnel, and school crossing guards.

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20
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What does a flashing red traffic light indicate?

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The same as a stop sign.

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What does a lighted red arrow indicate?

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That you are not allowed to turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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22
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What should you do if the posted minimum speed is too high for your comfort zone or vehicle?

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Take another route.

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23
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What is a yield sign and what does it look like?

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A yield sign is a triangle shaped sign pointing downwards. It is red and white with red letters. It means the driver must slow and yield the right of way to traffic in the intersection the driver may be crossing or roadway the driver is entering.

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What is a slow moving vehicle sign and what does it look like?

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It is a reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle and means that the vehicle is traveling less than 25 miles per hour.

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What is a destination sign and what does it look like?

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These signs are square or rectangular shaped, and are green or brown with white letters. They indicate directions and distance to various locations.

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What is a service sign and what does it look like?

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These signs are square or rectangular shaped, and are blue with white letters or symbols. They indicate the locations of various services.

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27
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What is a route sign and what does it look like?

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The shape of route signs indicates the type of roadway: Interstate, U.S., state or country.

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28
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What is the difference between the railroad crossing signs and what does it mean?

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One is yellow and one is white. The yellow is the first warning that you are approaching a railroad crossing and the white is located at the railroad crossing itself.

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What are warning signs and what do they look like?

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Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond shaped. They warn a driver to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary, or provide information about a special situation or a hazard that may be along the road ahead.

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30
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What are lane control signs and what do they look like?

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These signs indicate where a driver can go and where a driver can turn and often use an arrow as a symbol. the signs are along the road or positioned over the roadway. It is not unusual for these indicators to be painted onto the roadway.

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31
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What are fog lines (or lane lines) and what are they for?

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A solid white line along the side of the roadway is a point of reference for the diver to indicate where the outer edge of the road is located.

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32
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What are white lane markings and what do they look like?

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A dashed white line between lanes of traffic indicates a driver may cross the line to change lanes, but only if it is safe. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that a driver should stay within the lane.

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What are yellow lane markings and what are they for?

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A broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic indicate a driver may cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic. If there is a solid and broken line between opposing lanes, a driver may pass if there is no opposing traffic. Two solid lines between popping lanes of tragic indicate neither lanes of traffic may pass. A driver may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if there is no opposing tragic approaching in planned turn site.

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What is a shared center lane and what does it look like?

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Shared center lanes are reserved for making left turns and can be used by vehicles traveling the either direction. Marked on the pavement, left turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate with left turn arrows for traffic approaching from the opposing direction. These lanes are marked on each side by solid yellow and dashed yellow lines. In Arkansas it is permissible for a vehicle making a left turn from a intersecting street or driveway to utilize a center left turn lane as part of the maneuver to fain access or merge into traffic lanes, except that it is not permissible to use the center left turn lane as an acceleration lane.

35
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What are crosswalks and stop lanes?

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When required to stop because of a sign or signal, a driver must stop before the vehicle reaches the stop line, or if there is one, a crosswalk. Crosswalks define the area where pedestrians are to cross the roadway. a driver must yield to pedestrians in or about to enter a crosswalk. Not all crosswalks are marked. Be alert for pedestrians when crossing intersections that do not have defined crosswalks.

36
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What are the general driving rules?

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Never back a vehicle in any travel lane. Never stop in travel lanes for any reason. On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, remain in the right lane except to pass. If there is considerable merging traffic, use the center lane. Unless directed to do so by a police officer never drive on the shoulder of the road.

37
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When and where should you pass?

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On multi lane roads, the left most lane is intended to be used to pass slower vehicles. Never pass on the shoulder, whither it is paved or not. Other drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull off the road without looking.

38
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What is good turning etiquette?

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Where there are no signs or lane marking to control turning, a driver should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction of travel and turn into the lane closest to the lane from which the turn is initiated. When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines or interfering with traffic. Once a turn has been completed, a change of lanes can begin.

39
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Must a driver yield to avoid striking pedestrians who are legally crossing the road?

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Yes

40
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Must a driver who is crossing a sidewalk for whatever reason yield to pedestrians?

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Yes, but it is illegal to drive on a sidewalk except to cross it.

41
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Do pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the right of way?

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Yes, always. Never use your horn as this might confuse or frighten a blind person.

42
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Must drivers who are turning left yield to oncoming cars traveling straight ahead?

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Yes

43
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Must drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary yield to drivers already in the circle?

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Yes

44
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At an intersection with no stop sign or traffic light, must drivers yield to vehicles approaching from the right?

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Yes

45
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At a 4 way stop, does the driver reaching the intersection first get to go first?

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Yes

46
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Do drivers entering the road from a driveway, alley or roadside have to yield to vehicles already on the main road?

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Yes

47
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Should drivers go through an intersection if they are not sure they can make it all the way through without having to stop?

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No

48
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Must a driver passing a vehicle traveling in the same direction yield to that vehicle?

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Yes, because the vehicle may be about to turn left or may be approaching a hazard they overtaking driver doesn’t see.

49
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What should you do when turning right? Why?

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On right turns, avoid a swinging wide turn to the left before initiating the turn. Swinging wide turns may cause the driver behind you to think you are changing lanes or going to turn left and may try to pass you on the right. If you swing wide as you complete the turn, drivers who are in the far lane will not expect to see you there.

50
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What should you do when turning left? Why?

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When making a left turn, avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you run into another vehicle approaching from the left. However you must leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you.

51
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Where should you park?

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If possible, only in designated parking zones.

52
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Where are some no parking zones?

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Intersections, crosswalks or sidewalks, construction areas if your vehicle would block traffic, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, within 30 feet of a pedestrian safety zone, within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, more than 18 inches from the curb, blocking a driveway, alley, private road, or area of the curb removed or lowered for access to the sidewalk.

53
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What are the requirements for handicapped parking?

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The handicapped person must be in the vehicle, their certificate of handicappedness must be hanging from the rearview mirror or displayed on the dashboard, the handicapped person must exit the vehicle when utilizing a designated space, the issued or endorsed photo identification card must be present on the person at all times when utilizing an accessible parking space.

54
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Should you always scan the road ahead?

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Yes

55
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Should you check your spedometer often?

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Yes

56
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How far ahead should you look when in the city?

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1 city block

57
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How far ahead should you look when on the highway or interstate?

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1/4 mile

58
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How far ahead should you stay anywhere?

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15 seconds

59
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If you turn on your windshield wipers, should you always turn on your headlights?

A

Yes

60
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When should you turn on your headlights?

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If you have trouble seeing others, 1/2 hour after sunset, 1/2 before sunrise, or anytime you cannot see a person or object clearly within 500 feet.

61
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Should you turn on your headlights when driving away from the rising or setting sun? Why or why not?

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Yes, because other drivers may have trouble seeing you.

62
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Should you use high or low beams in fog, snow, or rain?

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Low beams because high beams will just reflect off the weather.

63
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How early should you signal before making a change?

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100 feet

64
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How slowly should you drive on a wet road?

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About 10 miles per hour slower than the speed limit.

65
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If you are going 50mph, how long can it take you to stop?

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400 feet

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If you are going 30mph, how long can it take you to stop?

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200 feet

67
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Must you be able to stop within the distance you can see in your headlights?

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Yes

68
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Should you always use the “Four Second Sight Distance Rule”?

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Yes

69
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Are speed limits for ideal conditions only?

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Yes

70
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Should you always use the “Two Second Following Rule”?

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Yes

71
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Do you need extra distance if you are following a motorcycle?

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Yes

72
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Does towing increase your stopping distance?

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Yes

73
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If you are being followed too closely, should you allow extra stopping room?

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Yes

74
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How much time do you need to pass if you are traveling at a speed of 55mph?

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10 seconds

75
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Should you always use a turn signal even when you can’t see any other vehicles?

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Yes, as there might be some you can’t see.

76
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What is the blood alcohal content level at which you can be arrested in Arkansas?

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0.04%

77
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What should you do if your brakes stop working?

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Pump the brake pedal up and down several times, put on the parking brake, or shift into lower gears.

78
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If your vehicle begins to skid, should you use your brakes?

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No, you should wait until your vehicle slows down before using your brakes as doing so would cause the vehicle to skid more.

79
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At a railroad crossing, does a school bus, emergency vehicle, or delivery truck have to stop?

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School bus

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