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1
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what is the 8 sided sign

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stop sign

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2
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what is the diamond shaped sign

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warning sign

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3
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what is the triangular shaped sign

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yield sign

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4
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what is a habitual offender

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motorist whose drivers license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years

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5
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what does it mean to drive under the influence of an intoxicating beverage

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DUI - drivers senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol

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6
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when must you enroll in the probationary driver program

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  • convicted of 2 or more moving violations
  • accumulating 4 or more points
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7
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describe how to drive in reverse

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  • head and body turned until you can see out back window
  • right hand and arm placed on back of passenger seat
  • left hand grasping top of steering wheel (12 o’clock)
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8
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how could potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide accumulate inside your vehicle?

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  • exhaust leak/poorly tuned engine
  • Trunk or tailgate open
  • Holes in the body of vehicle
  • Idling vehicle in garage or confined space
  • Tailpipe is blocked by debris, snow, leaves, water
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9
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What are the driving hour restrictions for a GDL driver?

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Under 21
- Permit
- 11:01pm-5:00am NO DRIVING
Probationary License
- 11:01pm-5:00am NO DRIVING
Basic License
- No restrictions
21 or older
- No restrictions

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10
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How much longer does it take a truck to stop in adverse weather?

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25% longer

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11
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Why can you not have an obstruction between you and the examiner?

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Examiner must have unobstructed access to the foot break or hand brake

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12
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When are roads the most slippery?

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First few minutes of rainfall

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13
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How do you signal for right turn

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hand and arm upward

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14
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How do you signal for left turn

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hand and arm outward

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15
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How do you signal for stop/slow down?

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hand and arm downward, palm facing rear

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16
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When you complete your 1 year of unsupervised probationary driving, what must you do?

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Go to MVC to obtain unrestricted basic license

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17
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What do you do if your license plates are lost or stolen?

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Report to the police

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18
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How do you safely share the road with large trucks or buses?

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Understand they have less visibility, longer stopping distances, and less maneuverability

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19
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When can you get your permit?

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  • At least 16 years old
  • Enrolled in DOE approved Behind the - Wheel training course
  • Complete 6 hours driving with commercial driving school
  • Pass written exam
  • Instructor purchases permit
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20
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What should you do if your brakes fail?

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  • Shift to lower gear
  • Pump brakes
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21
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When on the road inline skaters and bicyclists are responsible for what?

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Same rights and responsibilities as moving motor vehicle

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22
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Why do vou increase the following distance behind large vehicles?

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So that you can be seen by the driver

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23
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What is the speed limit in a school zone?

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25 mph unless otherwise posted

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24
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How long are you a probationary driver?

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1 year

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25
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How far must you park from stop sign?

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50 feet

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26
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How far must you park from fire hydrant?

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10 feet

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27
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Within how much time must you inspect your vehicle if you move from out of state?

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14 days

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28
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How long do you have to report a name change

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2 weeks

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29
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How long do you have to report an address change

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1 week

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30
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What do the lines look like if passing is permitted only on 1 side of the road?

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One solid line, one dashed line

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31
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How often must you inspect your car (if it is not brand new)?

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every 2 years

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32
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If you have your probationary license how many passengers can you have in the vehicle?

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Dependents of the license holder and 1 additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian

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33
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Describe the no-zone.

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Blind spots where the driver of a vehicle cannot see

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34
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What should you do if you think someone has carbon monoxide poisoning?

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  • Remove the person from the source of CO poisoning
  • Call 911
  • If in vehicle, turn it off and get out as soon as possible
  • Get the victim fresh air while waiting for help
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35
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What is the risk of having an accident if your BAC is 0.05%

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double

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36
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What is the risk of having an accident if your BAC is 0.10%

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6 times greater

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37
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What is the risk of having an accident if your BAC is 0.15%

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25 times greater

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38
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Who is responsible for passengers under the age of 18?

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driver

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39
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How do you reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident?

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Do not drink and drive

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40
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What is the penalty for getting your license illegally?

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Fine up to $500 and/or imprisonment

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41
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What will you be tested on at your road test?

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  • Turning
  • Steering
  • Braking
  • Accelerating
  • Parking
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42
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Drinking impairs what?

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  • Reaction time
  • Coordination
  • Balance
  • Judgment
  • Vision
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43
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What is the fine for violating the GDL restrictions?

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$100

44
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What should you do if you drive through a deep puddle?

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Pump the brakes

45
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What is the equivalent of 12 oz. beer as it relates to wine and a shot?

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Contains the same amount of alcohol as 5 oz. of wine; 1.5 oz. of hard liquor

46
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What is the only thing that can sober you up?

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time

47
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What should you do if someone is trying to pass vou?

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Stay in the lane, slow down to make it easier to pass you

48
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When parking on a hill, which way should your tires be if you are parked facing uphill

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Turn wheels AWAY from the curb (up, up and away)

49
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When parking on a hill, which way should your tires be if you are parked facing downhill

A

Turn wheels TOWARD the curb

50
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List ways to be safe for pedestrians.

A

Slow down

51
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What must you first accomplish to get your permit at 16 years old?

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  • At least 16 years old
  • Enrolled in approved Behind the Wheel training course
  • Complete 6 hours Behind the Wheel
  • Pass written exam
  • Instructor purchases permit
52
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When and how can you get your basic license?

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  • 18 years old
  • Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving
  • Must pay required fee
53
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What is the penalty for showing an altered license?

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  • $1,000 fine
  • Loss of driving privilege
  • Possible imprisonment
54
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How do you make a safe right turn?

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Approach the intersection as far to the right as possible, keeping near to the curb or parked vehicles

55
Q

What are the seat belt restrictions for a child under age 8 or 57 inches

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must sit in approved front facing 5 point harness seat OR booster seat in the rear of the vehicle

56
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What are the seat belt restrictions for a child under age 2

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rear facing, 5 point harness, in the rear of the vehicle

57
Q

List the order traffic signal colors are positioned.

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Horizontal
• L-R: red, yellow, green
Vertical
• Top-Bottom: red, yellow, green

58
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What can happen to you if someone gets into an accident after drinking at your home and they get into an accident?

A

Can be named in a lawsuit

59
Q

What is the law when your wipers are on?

A

Wipers on, lights on

60
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What are the requirements for being a supervising driver? (3 things)

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  • Minimum 21 years old
  • Valid NJ driver license
  • Minimum 3 years of driving
61
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What should you do when you are entering an intersection or a yellow light?

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Stop

62
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When can you turn right on red?

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  • No “No Turn on Red” sign
  • Come to a full stop & check for traffic
  • Yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic
63
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What must all GDL permit and probationary drivers display on their vehicle?

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Two RED reflectorized decals; one on each license plate

64
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List examples of distracted driving.

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  • Cell phones
  • Eating
  • Pets
  • Children
  • Applying makeup
  • Adjusting the radio
65
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What must you have with you for the road test?

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  • Valid insurance card
  • Valid registration
  • Valid permit
66
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When can you park in front of a public or private driveway?

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Only when told to do so by a police officer

67
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What do you do to avoid “highway hypnosis”?

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  • Do not look at any one thing for more than a few seconds
  • Rest every 2 hours
  • Share the driving with another licensed driver
68
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When are you permitted to use a cell phone in the car?

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When reporting fire, accident, road hazard, medical emergency, hazmat emergency

69
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What type of insurance must all NJ drivers have?

A

liability

70
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List examples of what an aggressive driver may do.

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  • Run stop signs and red lights
  • Speed
  • Tailgate
  • Weave
  • Pass illegally on right
  • Make hand or facial gestures
  • Scream
  • Honk
  • Cause a collision
71
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What drugs affect driving?

A

all of them

72
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If making a right turn who must you yield to?

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  • oncoming traffic
  • pedestrians
73
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You are under the influence if your BAC is

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under 21:
• .01% or higher (any amount of alcohol is DUI)
• 21 or older:
0 .08%

74
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What steps should be taken when driving in the city?

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  • Look 12 seconds ahead
  • Slow down
  • Watch for pedestrians
75
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When driving around a curve what may your vehicle do?

A

Will tend to keep going straight

76
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What does your seat belt do for you in event of a crash or sudden stop?

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  • Keeps you from getting thrown from of the vehicle
  • Keeps you from sliding
  • Slows you down with the vehicle
77
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What is the acceleration lane

A

extra lane at highway entrance that allows you to speed up

78
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What is the deceleration lane

A

extra lane at highway exit that allows you to slow down

79
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What should you do at an uncontrolled intersection?

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Slow down and be prepared to stop

80
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

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  • Take foot off accelerator
  • Do NOT use brake
  • Turn in the direction the REAR of the vehicle is sliding
81
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What should you do if you drift off the road onto the shoulder?

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  • Slow down
  • Regain control
  • Turn slowly onto the road
82
Q

When can 3 points be removed from your license?

A

Every year motorist goes without a violation, but total will never be reduced below zero

83
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When can you pass a school bus?

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  • When going in the opposite direction on a dual lane highway, with a raised island or median
  • When stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or drop off children
84
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What do you do if you have a tire blow out?

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  • Foot off accelerator
  • Do not use brakes
  • Grip the wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight
  • Gradually slow down
85
Q

What documents must you have with you while driving a motor vehicle?

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  • Valid insurance card
  • Valid registration
  • Valid license or permit
86
Q

What is the 3 second rule?

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  • Choose a fixed object ahead
  • When vehicle in front of you passes begin counting seconds
  • It should take at least 3 seconds for you to pass the object
87
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When must you use your headlights?

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  • Half hour after sunset
  • Half hour before sunrise
  • When visibility is less than 500 feet
  • When wipers are on
  • When encountering fog, mist, smoke or any factors that reduce visibility
88
Q

Make a list of the devices you may not use while driving.

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  • Cell phone
  • IPod
  • Tablet
89
Q

How much is the fine for pedestrians who violate the pedestrian law (jay walking)?

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17 or older
• $54

under 17
• $22

90
Q

What is the shape and color of a railroad crossing sign?

A

Yellow and black circle

91
Q

If you accumulate 6 or more points within 3 years the surcharge is $150. How much does it cost for each additional point after 6?

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$25 for each additional point

92
Q

Who is most at risk for drowsy driving?

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  • Sleep deprived
  • Young people
  • Shift workers
  • Commercial drivers
  • People driving alone
93
Q

After completing the MVC Driver Improvement Program, how long will you be on probation?

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1 year

94
Q

Bicyclists, skateboarders and inline skaters have the same rights and responsibilities as who?

A

Drivers of motor vehicles

95
Q

How long is a registration valid on?

A

a new vehicle
• 4 years
on all other vehicles
• 1 year

96
Q

When it comes to driving, what should you do if you are angry or upset?

A

Cool down before driving

97
Q

What should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled?

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  • Pull off as far as possible onto shoulder
  • Turn on emergency flashers
  • Stay in vehicle, lock doors
  • Call for help
98
Q

What are some signs of a drunk driver on the road?

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  • Speeding
  • Weaving
  • Slow driving
  • Jerking motion
  • Quick stops
99
Q

What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens on?

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  • Slow down
  • Pull to extreme right
  • Allow them to pass
100
Q

What are some good rules to follow for night driving?

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  • Slow down
  • drive within the range of the vehicle’s - lights be sure you can stop within the distance ahead
101
Q

What are the penalties for driving a vehicle that is not insured?

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  • Fine
  • Community service
  • suspension
102
Q

What is the accident prevention formula?

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  • Be alert
  • Be prepared
  • Act in time
103
Q

What should you do as you approach a curve in the road?

A

Slow down

104
Q

What convictions can result in an insurance surcharge?

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  • DUI
  • Refusal of Breath Test
105
Q

What is the Implied Consent Law?

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By signing license you agree to take a breath test if suspected of DUI

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