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1
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Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long?

A

One year

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2
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One of the best defenses against drunk drivers is:

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Proper wearing of seat belt

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In city driving, a good habit is to:

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Look ahead 12 seconds

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4
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What is “Habitual Offender”?

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Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

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5
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With a blood alcohol concentration of .05 - .08%:

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You may or may not be under the influence

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6
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With a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more:

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You are definitely under the influence (regardless of age)

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7
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You can get alcohol out of your blood by:

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Time. The more you wait, the less the influence.

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8
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If a driver is 21 or older, are they subject to the GDL time restrictions?

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No

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9
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How close may you park to a stop sign?

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50 feet

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10
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How close may you park to a corner?

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25 feet

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11
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What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.?

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243 feet

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12
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What are the penalties for driving without insurance?

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Suspension of driver’s license and registration and fines

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13
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Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to?

A

A Division of motor Vehicles office

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14
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Points are only issued for?

A

Moving Violations

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15
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What does a flashing red light mean?

A

Stop, proceed with caution

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16
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Special permits may be issued for a 16 year old when:

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The 16 year old is enrolled in a Behind the Wheel Driver Education Course or enrolled in a Commercial Driving Education course and when the permit is purchased by a state approved Driving Instructor

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17
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Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage?

A

Beer

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18
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Whether your blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on:

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How fast you drank, your weight, how much you drank

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19
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The first conviction penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is:

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$250-$400 fine and possible imprisonment for 30 days and loss of license for 6 months - 1 year

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20
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What is the penalty for not having your insurance card with you?

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Fine up to $100

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21
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Some signs of alcohol impairment are usually:

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Swerving, going too fast or slow

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22
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When must you signal before making a turn?

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At least 100 feet before the intersection

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23
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Is driving a privilege or a right?

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Driving is a privilege

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24
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How close may you park to a fire hydrant?

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10 feet

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25
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When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice?

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After receiving 12 points

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26
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What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense?

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Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension

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27
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What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?

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No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment

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28
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What is the penalty for refusing the breath test?

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6 months suspension (first offense)

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29
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Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?

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Both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver

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30
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What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?

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Slow down, and stop before entering the intersection only if possible

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31
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What is a good practice while driving?

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Keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

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32
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What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn?

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The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading

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33
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When driving at night you should be able to stop?

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Within the distance you can see ahead

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34
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Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street?

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The lane nearest the center of the road

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35
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What is a good practice when nearing an intersection?
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Slow down and be prepared to stop

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36
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What is the purpose of traffic laws?

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To protect you and other drivers

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37
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If there’s a “No Turn On Red” sign, when can you make a turn on red?

A

Never

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38
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If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be?

A

The tires

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39
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You must be careful to stop for bicyclists and pedestrians?

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As directed by law, when they are in a crosswalk

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40
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If a person with a BAC level of .05% doubles their chances of getting into an accident, then a person with a BAC level of .10%

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Has a 6 times greater chance of getting into an accident

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41
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Since emotions play such a large role in driving, when you are angry, upset or overly excited:

A

It is always better to put off driving until you have had time to cool down.

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42
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What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm?
Stay with your car

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43
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A “learner’s” or “student” permit, refers to:

A

A permit for a 16 year old.

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44
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What is a good practice when driving in the city?

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Check intersections ahead for signals

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45
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What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?

A

Yield to oncoming traffic

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46
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If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your:

A

Steering

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47
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What do two parallel white lines across the road mean?

A

Pedestrian cross walk

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48
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Which lights should you be using when driving in fog?

A

Low beams, or fog lights

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49
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What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle?

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License, registration, and insurance card

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50
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When should you use your horn?

A

When coming out of a dark alley

51
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What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?

A

The driver to the left must yield to the driver on the right

52
Q

The standard fine for a GDL infraction is

A

$100

53
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Yellow center lines would usually be found where?

A

On a two-way road (no passing)

54
Q

Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts?

A

They increase your chance of surviving an accident

55
Q

When may you pass on the right?

A

If the car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

56
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What does a green light mean?

A

Proceed when safe

57
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What does a single solid white line across an intersection mean?

A

You should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal

58
Q

What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean?

A

Warning or caution

59
Q

When should you use your parking lights?

A

Only when parking

60
Q

Which way should you turn if you are going into a skid?

A

In the direction the back of your car is skidding

61
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How far should you stay behind the car that you are following?

A

At least two seconds

62
Q

What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?

A

The left

63
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If two cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what is proper procedure?

A

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

64
Q

What should you do if you go into a skid?

A

Take your foot off the gas

65
Q

What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brakes?

A

Pushing the brake too hard

66
Q

What is the best way to talk to other drivers?

A

Through the use of your horn and lights

67
Q

What does a red eight-sided sign mean?

A

Stop

68
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What does a red and white triangular sign mean?

A

Yield

69
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When is the road surface most slippery?

A

During the first few minutes of rain

70
Q

When should you use your high beams?

A

Open country driving situations

71
Q

If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do?

A

Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

72
Q

A driver’s left hand extended upward means what?

A

He’s making a right turn

73
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A driver’s left hand extended straight out means what?

A

He’s making a left turn

74
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A driver’s left hand extended downward means what?

A

He’s making a stop or slowing down

75
Q

The safest way to exit an expressway is to?

A

Slow your car to the posted speed limit

76
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What should you do if your brakes fail?

A

Shift to a lower gear and pump your brakes

77
Q

What should you do if your electric signal fails to operate?

A

Use hand signal(s)

78
Q

What should you do if you have a blowout?

A

Slow down gradually

79
Q

One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:

A

Fixed object on the side of the road

80
Q

What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?

A

Go to the next exit. Don’t back up

81
Q

When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will go in what direction?

A

Straight

82
Q

What is good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal?

A

Be ready to stop if necessary (cover the brake)

83
Q

It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to?

A

Give you time to react

84
Q

When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass in either direction at a speed no more than:

A

10 miles

85
Q

How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?

A

To the right towards the curb

86
Q

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights:

A

Stop no closer than 15 feet of the nearest rail

87
Q

You are required by new Jersey law to keep to the right except:

A

When on a one-way street, when passing, or if it is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway

88
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The speed limit in a school zone is:

A

25 mph

89
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The speed limit in a business area is:

A

25 mph

90
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The speed limit on a highway is:
50 mph

A
91
Q

You should always yield to:

A

Other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians and emergency vehicles

92
Q

If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder:

A

Slow down, then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge

93
Q

An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle:

A

For agricultural use only

94
Q

A 12 oz. Can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:

A

1 ½ oz. Of 86 proof whiskey or one 5 oz. Glass of wine

95
Q

To make a right turn you should:

A

Get in the right lane

96
Q

The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is:

A

Don’t drink and drive

97
Q

The standard accident prevention “formula” is:

A

Be alert, Be prepared, Act in time.

98
Q

What isn’t allowed to get a GDL permit?

A

Handheld devices

99
Q

Where should a car seat be placed?

A

In the back seat in the middle
NOT THE FRONT

100
Q

One of the main things to look out for when dealing with a truck is:

A

Their blind spot

101
Q

You know you are in the blind spot of a truck in front of you if:

A

You can’t see him in his mirror

102
Q

Where do you go in the event of an emergency vehicle:

A

Move to the extreme right

103
Q

Anyone over 21 must wait to take their road test (after passing the written test):

A

3 months

104
Q

If you are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey, your chances of being convicted are:

A

96%

105
Q

To avoid highway hypnosis:

A

Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds at a time

106
Q

For all moving violations committed on a NJ license while driving in any state under the interstate compacts laws, you will receive:

A

2 points on your NJ license

107
Q

To avoid a $25 charge when purchasing a used car:

A

Transfer title within 10 business days of sale

108
Q

The BAC level for over 21 is:
.08

A

under 21: .01 (i.e. anything)

109
Q

A basic license is good for:

A

4 years

110
Q

Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:

A

Cold medicines, tranquilizers, and some prescription drugs

111
Q

A provisional license is good for:

A

1 year

112
Q

If a traffic light is hanging horizontally, which side is the red on?

A

The left

113
Q

When purchasing a used vehicle you may:

A

Get the car inspected within 14 days, or wait until the inspection from the previous owner expires if applicable

114
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When making a left turn into a road with more than one lane going in the same direction, you must:

A

Start to turn the wheel a little before reaching the middle of the road, and turn into the nearest lane to the center.

115
Q

In adverse weather conditions, the stopping distance of a truck increases by:

A

25 percent

116
Q

Failure to give consent to be tested for alcohol consumption (the implied consent law) is punishable by:

A

6 months suspension of driving privileges

117
Q

A restriction on a special learner’s permit for a 16 year old is:

A

(S)he must have a behind the wheel driver education course

118
Q

When purchasing a used vehicle you may:

A

Get the car inspected within 14 days, or wait until the inspection from the previous owner expires if applicable

119
Q

In adverse weather conditions, the stopping distance of a truck increases by:

A

25 percent

120
Q

When making a left turn into a road with more than one lane going in the same direction, you must:

A

Start to turn the wheel a little before reaching the middle of the road, and turn into the nearest lane to the center.

121
Q

One of the main things to look out for when dealing with a truck is:

A

Their blind spot

122
Q

You know you are in the blind spot of a truck in front of you if:

A

You can’t see him in his mirror

123
Q

Where do you go in the event of an emergency vehicle:

A

Move to the extreme right

124
Q

Failure to give consent to be tested for alcohol consumption (the implied consent law) is punishable by:

A

6 months suspension of driving privileges

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