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1
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If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator’s license will be suspended for at least

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90 days

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what is the correct hand signal for a driver indicating a right turn

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hand and arm extended upward

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Before making a right turn at an intersection, you should make sure that

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there is no traffic approaching from your left

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4
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at a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs how many seconds to pass

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10

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5
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you can’t park your vehicle within how many feet of a pedestrian safety zone?

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25 feet

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6
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You should not park your vehicle within how many feet of a fire hydrant

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10

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7
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what does the eye test for the drivers license evaluate

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depth and color perception
acuity
peripheral vision

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If your brakes fail while driving, what must be done FIRST?

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pump the brakes several times

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9
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If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, what should you do

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ease your foot off the gas pedal
not stop until your tires are gripping the road again
keep the steering wheel straight

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10
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Safer drivers tend to look at least how many seconds ahead of their vehicles

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12

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11
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If your driver’s license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law enforcement officer while not wearing them, you may be:

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issued a citation

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12
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When a vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, the driver will be given how much time to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked?

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2 months

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13
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A new driver’s license is valid for 5 1/2 to 7 years and will expire on what day of the last year

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the drivers birthday

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14
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at an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, r or oncoming traffic signal, driver’s must yield to vehicles coming from where

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the right

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15
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When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause:

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faster tire wear

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16
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During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle without obstructing the passage other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as:

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blocking the box

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17
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what is the minimum vision requirements for all classes of license

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20/40

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18
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when do most teen crashes occur

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within the first 2 years of having their license

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19
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what period of time is the most dangerous for the newly-licensed teen?

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the first 6 months

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20
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when are fatal crashes more likely to occur

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at night

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21
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how many drinks impair a teen’s driving ability and increases the risk of a crash

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1

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22
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All applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have at least how many hours of behind the-wheel, on-the-road training?

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40

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23
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Drivers 16 and 17 years old and each of their passengers are required to wear a seat belt. If either the driver or the passenger fails to wear the seat belt, what could happen?

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each could be cited for a seat belt violation and fined $75

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24
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an infant under 1 year of age weighing less than 20 pounds should be in a

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rear facing infant car seat

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25
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a child 1-7 years old weighing less than 60 pounds must be in a

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approved car seat

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26
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a child 7 or older weighing less than 60 pounds must be in a

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approved booster seat that is secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt

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27
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a child 7 or older weighing more than 60 pounds must be in a

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approved booster seat or seat belt. Booster seat must be secured by a seat safety belt that includes a shoulder belt

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28
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where do over half of all traffic deaths happen

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within 25 miles from home on roads posted at less than 45 mph

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29
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If an operator is under the age of 18, a conviction for violating the cell phone law will result in a

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license suspension

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30
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after market, any changes to equipment such as tinted windows may be

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illegal

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31
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approximately how many people are injured every year as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work zones

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40,000

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32
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what could happen to anyone convicted of speeding, disobeying traffic control devices, using an improper lane or endangering a highway worker within a work zone

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fines of up to $1,000
can be assessed points against his or her driver’s license
may be required to complete the driver retraining program

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33
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what happens to distracted driving fines for anyone convicted of illegally using a hand-held cellphone or mobile electronic device while driving in a work zone.

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they are doubled

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34
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who are the most frequent victims in auto pedestrian collisions?

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children, the elderly, and the disabled

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35
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what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists stopping

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elbow at right angle, hand/arm pointing down

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36
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what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists turning left

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left arm extended outward

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37
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what is the correct hand signal for bicyclists turning right

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elbow at right angle, hand/arm pointing up

right arm extended outward

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38
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what is the decal for slow moving vehicles

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an orange triangle

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39
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when do you use your high beams when following a truck at night?

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never

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40
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You need how many second opening whenever you change lanes or enter a roadway and when your lane merges with another travel lane

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4 seconds

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41
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when your direction of travel is less than three lanes, Connecticut law requires you to drive in which lane, except when passing.

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the right

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42
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how much should you reduce your speed by on a wet road

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10 mph

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43
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when are studded tires permitted

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November 15th through April 30th

44
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what do all regulatory devices indicate

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action the driver is required to take

45
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what does a double solid white line mark

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the edge of a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited.

46
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On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks

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the left edge of the pavement

47
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When passing in rural areas, drivers must pay more attention to

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unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections

48
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When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must

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clear the intersection quickly

49
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what are three types of intersections on the road?

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controlled, uncontrolled, and blind

50
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Because of their size trucks/buses often need to move to which lane to make right turns.

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the left lane

51
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If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, you should:

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slow down and then proceed with caution

52
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When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:

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all traffic coming from the opposite direction

53
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When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make

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a tight turn into the right lane and the cross street

54
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A flashing yellow arrow means

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you should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic before turning

55
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When traffic control lights are not working, you must do what before proceeding through the intersection

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come to a full stop

56
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If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a

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right hook

57
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When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using

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hand over hand technique

58
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if you skid while hydroplaning you should

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release the accelerator

59
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what is a safe following distance

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3-4 seconds

60
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Alcohol is involved in more than what percent of the traffic crashes in which someone is killed

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40

61
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what is the only thing that will sober you up

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time

62
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If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, what will you be asked to do

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submit to a blood, breath or urine test, which shows your blood alcohol content (BAC)

63
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If you refuse to take a blood, breath, or urine test to show your BAC, what happens

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your operator’s license will be suspended for at least six months

64
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any 16 or 17 year old driver who fails the BAC test will have his or her driver’s license suspended for how much time

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at least a year

65
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if a 16 or 17 year old driver refuses to take a blood, breath, or urine test to show BAC what happens

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his or her driver’s license will be suspended for at least 18 months

66
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what happens to any teen for a violation

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a license suspension and a $175 license restoration fee

67
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when you hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction you must

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pull to the right side of the road and stop

68
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the no-zone area is

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the danger areas around a truck where there are blind spots for the driver

69
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what are the two most common types of interchanges

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diamond and clover leaf

70
Q

what do you do if you exit at the wrong interchange

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follow it out

71
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what do you do if you miss your interchange

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go on to the next one

72
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In a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition to the lock position while driving, as it will cause what to happen

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the steering wheel to lock

73
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Drivers on an express highway should avoid ‘highway hypnosis’ by

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keep shifting eyes from one area of the roadway to another

74
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should you use your high beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain?

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no

75
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If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by how many times

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four times

76
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To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind, you must use what and adjust it before you drive.

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a day-night mirror

77
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Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by drivers approaching from where

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either direction

78
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If your vehicle’s wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must

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not try to turn back onto the pavement right away bc it may throw the vehicle off balance. You must try to slow down, regain control, and turn slowly onto the road.

79
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When driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as

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velocitizing

80
Q

the first rule of a safe and legal turn is

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to move into the proper lane well before the turn

81
Q

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by

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breaking too hard at a high speed

82
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A vehicle’s stopping distance is equal to the sum of what two things

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the breaking distance and the reaction distance

83
Q

A red light with a green arrow means

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you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians

84
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at 50 mph it takes how many feet to react to something you see and make a full stop

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400 (about the length of a city block)

85
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at 30 mph it takes how many feet to react to something you see and make a full stop

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200 (about half a city block)

86
Q

drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going in which direction

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straight

87
Q

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles
coming from where

A

the right

88
Q

when you park on a hill, turn your wheels where

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sharply towards the side of the road or curb

89
Q

you can’t park within how many feet of a stop sign

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25

90
Q

whenever you turn on your wipers, you should also turn on what

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your lights

91
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what is the correct hand signal for a driver turning left

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left hand and arm extended out

92
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what is the correct hand signal for a driver slowing or stopping

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hand and arm pointing down

93
Q

what do you do if a tire suddenly goes flat

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Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight.
Slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal and use the brakes lightly.
Do not stop on the road if at all possible. Pull off the road in a safe place

94
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what do you do if the gas pedal sticks

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Keep your eyes on the road.
Quickly shift to neutral.
Pull off the road when it is safe to do so.
Turn off the engine.

95
Q

what do you do if your vehicle begins to skid

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stay off the break
steer
continue to steer

96
Q

solid white lines are used on which edge of the road

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right

97
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solid yellow lines are used on which edge of the road

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left

98
Q

a pentagon shaped sign means what

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there is a school zone

99
Q

green road signs are

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guide signs

100
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when a lane is set aside for left turns, you must not

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pass on the right

101
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When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must

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begin your turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

102
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Rectangular, black letters on white background signs are used as

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regulatory signs

103
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If there is another driver tailgating you, you should NOT

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increase your speed

104
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To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn

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from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

105
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Before changing lanes, drivers should

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check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear

106
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when driving on packed snow you should reduce your speed by how much

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