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1
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can you wear headphones/earplugs

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its illegal to have both earplugs/headsets

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2
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fatigue and drowsiness can…

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affect vision and decrease reaction time to hazards

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3
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Medications can make you…

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sleepy, it is your responsibility to know effects

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4
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hands on steering wheel

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9 and 4 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock, do not cross hands

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5
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left turn signal

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arm staight out

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6
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right turn signal

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arm in an L

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7
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slow down or stop signal

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arm in L facing down

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8
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when should you signal

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100 ft before you turn
before lane change
turning in intersection
5 seconds before freeway lane change
pulling to or away from curb

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9
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when to dim high beams to low beams

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500 feet of vehicle coming towards you or 300 when following a vehicle

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9
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when should headlights be on

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to dark to see 1000 ft away
30 minutes before sunset and before sunrise
conditions (weather) that prevent you form seeing other vehicles clearly/need windshield wipers

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9
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use emergency flashers when

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collision up ahead, can tap lightly on brake to avoid collision with cars behind you
don’t just stop on a hill, try and get off road if possible

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9
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single solid yellow line

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center of road in two way traffic, don’t pass car ahead of you if there is only one lane on your side

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10
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double solid yellow line

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considered a barrier
do not pass unless:
carpool lane with designated entrance
instructed by signs (possible construction) because your side is blocked off
need to turn left out of driveway or private road or U-turn

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11
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broken yellow line

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may pass if next to your lane, pass when safe

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12
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single solid white line

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traffic lanes going in same direction

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13
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double solid white lines

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lane barrier between regular use and preferential (carpool) lanes, near on and off freeway ramps
do not pass without broken line

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14
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broken white lines

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separates traffic lanes going in same direction, can pass between

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15
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end of lane markings

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usually large broken lines
be prepared to exit freeway or lane to end (look for exit or merge signs)

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16
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Yield lane

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soild white line of triangles

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17
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Different lanes

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far Left/fast/passing lane is lane 1, to the right is Lane 2 and Lane 3/exit or enter traffic/far right

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18
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before you change lanes

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signal
check mirrors
check traffic behind you
look over shoulder to check lane is clear
check blind spots
don’t let car drift
not necessary to slow down
stay in one lane as much as possible

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19
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passing lane

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far left lane/closest to center divider

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20
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Carpool/HOV(high occupancy vehicle) lanes

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marked with diamond signal
Use designated enter or exit areas
to use:
certain # of people in car
low emission/zero emission car (with plaque form DMV)
riding motorcycle

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21
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Turnout areas or lanes

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allow cars behind you to pass

use when driving slowly, passing unsafe, multiple vehicles following you

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22
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bicycle lanes

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illegal to drive in unless parking, entering or leaving road, turning (within 200 feet of intersection)
check blind spots before entering
keep 3 feet from bikes

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23
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right turn

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drive close to right edge of lane
enter right lane at opening
can drive in bike lane for 200 ft (check blind spot for cyclists)
watch for pedestrians/motorcyclists
signal 100 ft before turn
reduce speed, look over right shoulder
don’t go wide into other lane

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24
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any turn rules

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stop behind limit line/crosswalk/intersection
look both ways (left-right-left)
enter 200ft before turn
signal 100ft before turn
person to the farthest left goes first or whoever got there first

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25
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Right turn specifics

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can turn on red light (unless signs saying not to)
can’t turn at red arrow
can turn on dedicated lane without stopping (white triangle ish thing)
can cross bus lane to turn

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26
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bus lanes

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illegal to park, drive or stop in bus lane
can cross bus lane to turn

27
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Left turn

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enter designated lane at opening, not at any solid line
enter lane within 200ft of turn
signal 100ft before turn
look both ways
don’t turn wheels too soon into oncoming traffic (keep wheels straight forward until it is safe)
accelerate smoothly
let wheel straighten in new lane

28
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left turn specifcs

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can turn ONLY if from one way street to another one way street, check for any signs prohibiting

29
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U-turns

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signal turning left
across double yellow line
at green light with no sign saying not to
in residential district when cars more than 200 ft away
divided highway if there is opening

30
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don’t do a u-turn when

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sign prohibiting it
railroad crossing
one way street
fire station driveway
can not see clearly for 200 ft

31
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in T intersection

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straightaway traffic has right of way
center lane can turn either right or left

32
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braking

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take foot off accelerator and lightly press on break
make sure you have enough room to stop before limit line

33
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merging/exiting/crossing lanes

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move lanes one at a time with signals
know proper exit/entrances and be in correct lane
go proper speed
150 feet (1/2 block) to cross in city streets
300 (full block) on highway

34
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passing

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make sure you have enough space and there are no obstructions ahead that may cause a vehicle to move
do not if:
approaching hill or curve and can’t see whats approaching
100 ft of hazardous area (railroad, tunnel, bridge)
crossroads and driveways

35
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how to pass

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signal, check blind spots, look over shoulder

36
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parking on a hill

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heading downhill - wheels towards curb/right side of road
uphill - wheels away from curb
no curb - wheels so it won’t go into street

37
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colored curb

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white - drop off/pick up/temporary
green - limited time (should have signs)
red - no stopping
blue - disabled persons or passengers

38
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no parking with

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no parking sign
marked or unmarked crosswalk
on or blocking sidwalk/driveway
hatch lines
blocking disabled ramps or access
15ft close to fire hydrant or fire station
wrong side of street

39
Q

law enforcement stop

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signal to show acknowledgement
pull all the way over
have vehicle registration, drivers license and proof of insurance
have right to say no, but can’t stop them if they go through with it
can record, let them now you are
don’t resist

40
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red lights

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stop
red arrow - can turn if no No Turn sign/stop at limit line and yeild to pedestrians
flashing light - stop, after stopping you can go

41
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yellow lights

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cautions, slow down it will turn red (applies to arrows)
flashing - proceed with caution, yield to oncoming traffic, can go

42
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green lights

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go
stop for pedestrians and such, don’t enter intersection if you cannot completely cross before light turns (applies to arrow)

43
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no lights/not working

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treat it like stop sign

44
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right-of-way

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whoever arrives first then whoever is farthest to the right
whichever way traffic is going
yield for pedestrians

45
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roundabouts

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yield to traffic in roundabout
move counter-clockwise
do not stop
use signals

46
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pedestrians

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anyone walking or using something that is not a vehicle or bike to travel
disabled persons on wheelchair like things
have right-of-way

47
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mountain roads

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person going up has right-of-way

48
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blind spots/big trucks

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trucks have bigger blind spots called no zones
swing wide
take longer to stop

49
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trolleys/buses/streetcars

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don’t cross safety zones
don’t turn in front of them

50
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emergency vehicles/slow moving/animals

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have right-of-way
pull over
do not follow within 300 ft (illegal)

slow moving includes scooters, gold carts, neighborhood electrical vehicles
don’t spook animal drawn carriages, you must share the road

51
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bicycles

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same responsiblities and rules as drivers
keep to right as much as possible and don’t weave
be visible at night
when passing a cyclists move lanes or give at least 3 feet

52
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road work/works zones/fines

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slow down
be ready for stopping slowing, moving over
cones should direct you
can be up to $1000 traffic fine and 2000 for assaulting worker
certain areas have double the fines

53
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bad weather/heavy traffic/towing

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drive slower, do not drive too slow
stay at speed limit
stay in far right lane if choose to be slower

with towing you should be in designated slow lane or on far right sides

54
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around children

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25mph within 500 ft of schools
watch for bicycles, pedestrians, crossing guards
buses flash yellow lights - means slowing down, letting children off soon
red flashing lights - stop in both directions until children have safely crossed, can be fined up to $1000

55
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blind intersection/alley/railroad/business/residential

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no stop signs at any corner=blind
15mph

no wider than 25ft, access to buildings=alley
15mph

15mph within 100ft of railroad
may drive faster if controlled by gates, warning system, flagman
never stop on railroad
stop 15 feet from track when train is approaching

56
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do nots

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too much unsecrued cargo
can ride in trunk if there are seatbelts
animals must be secured
don’t interfere with funeral procession
have proper license plate

57
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points on drivers record

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license may be suspended if:
4 points in 12 months
6 points in 24 months
8 points in 36 months

58
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skids/hydroplaning

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turn toward the skid
don’t use brakes

slow down gradually
don’t use brakes

59
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slippery roads

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reduce speed:
5 to 10mph on wet road
1/2 on packed snow
no more than 5 mph on ice
if you can’t see 100ft in front of you its unsafe to go faster than 30mph

60
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seatbelts

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can get fined for not wearing one and any passengers under 16 not wearing one

61
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children and seats

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sitting in proper rear facing seat, not in front where airbags are deployed. Should be in rear seats if possible.

62
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leaving kids/animals alone

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children under 6 cannot be left alone
someone at least 12 needs to be with them

63
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basic speed law

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never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
65mph is ideal for highways

64
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alcohol/drugs

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illegal to posses or use as driver or passenger in car

65
Q

BAC limits

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0.08% if 21 or older
0.01% if under 21

66
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DUI arrest

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license can be revoked, can request hearing
additional penalties include jail for six months, paying a fine

67
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drivers under 21 and drinks

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cannot carry unless someon21 or older is with you
containers must be sealed and closed in trunk or away form passengers

68
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common causes of collisions

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driver distractions
unsafe speed
improper turns
not following rules, signals and signs

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