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1
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How often should the pre-driving checks be performed?

A

Anytime you get in the car.

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What should you be looking for as you approach the vehicle?

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Signs of movement between, beneath, and around both sides of your vehicle

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3
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To ensure other drivers see you, where should you walk?

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Well away from other cars.

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4
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What living things could be around the vehicle that could be at very high risk of injury?

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Pedestrians, Animals, Children

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Why do you need to look in your vehicle before getting in?

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To ensure safety and protect yourself from car theft or personal assault.

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6
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You Adjust the mirrors when?

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After you adjust your seat.

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7
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Where is the ignition switch located in most vehicles?

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Right side of the steering wheel.

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7
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What does the ignition switch do?

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Turns car On/Off

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8
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Your seat should be adjusted so that what?

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You can easily operate the accelerator/brakes without lifting the heel off the floor.

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9
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When driving a vehicle with airbags, you are safest when seated how many inches from the steering wheel?

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10 Inches.

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10
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Where should you put your hands on the steering wheel?

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9 and 3
8 and 4

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11
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How should you adjust the rearview mirror?

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So that it shows the entire rear window.

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12
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Your vehicles outside mirrors should be adjusted so that they can do what?

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So that the blind spots are reduced.

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13
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How should head restraints be adjusted?

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The middle of headrest should be slightly above ears.

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14
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What are 3 safety features that protect a vehicles occupants during a crash?

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Airbag
Seatbelt
Head restraint

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15
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Who is responsible for ensuring every occupant is wearing their safety belt?

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The driver

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16
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Which foot are you supposed to put on the pedals?

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Right foot.

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17
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Where is the turn signal lever located?

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Left side of the steering wheel.

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18
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While performing your pre-driving check, you can accurately determine your tire pressure by doing what?

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Using tire pressure gage.

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19
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What should you do when you first get in the vehicle before starting it?

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Put on seat belt, adjust/set mirrors

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20
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When preparing to move your vehicle you should look where?

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To the front, side, and rear side of your car.

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21
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Hand over hand steering involves what?

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Pulling your steering wheel down with one hand while your other hand crosses over to pull the wheel further down.

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22
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What happens if you abruptly move the steering wheel?

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Cause quick shift in vehicles eight from one side to another.

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23
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How can you avoid abrupt steering corrections?

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Smooth turning and performing decisions early.

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24
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When breaking for an emergency stop with a vehicle that has Anti-Lock Brakes, you should do what?

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Apply full brakes.

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25
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What does ABS stand for when it comes to brakes?

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Anti-lock brake system

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26
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What should you do to prepare to back up?

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Be certain the paths to the rear and side of your car is clear.

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27
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What should you do while backing up?

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Check traffic while moving.

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28
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To drive straight forward, you should look where?

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Far ahead towards the center of your intended path.

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29
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How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle to identify potential problems?

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20 or more seconds.

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30
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The 4 second rule is an estimate of what?

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Total stopping distance.

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31
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If your vehicles brakes fail, you may be able to stop by doing what?

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Pump brakes rapidly

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32
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While backing, to see clearly in the direction your vehicle is moving you should look where?

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Turn your head and shoulders and look back to the direction your going.

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33
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Using the squeeze braking technique rather than slamming the brake on the floor will assist in what?

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Controlled Braking.

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34
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The purpose of traffic signs are what?

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To direct and decide and stop.

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35
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While there are lots of different signs. What are they?

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Warning, guide, regulatory.

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36
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What does a stop sign mean?

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To stop.

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37
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What are the Laws regarding a green light?

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When traffic is clear and its safe to do so, you may enter the intersection.

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38
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What are the laws regarding a steady yellow light?

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Proceed with caution

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39
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What are the laws regarding a steady red light?

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Stop, prior to the pedestrian and the stop bar.

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40
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What is the right of way?

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Right-of-way laws identify which highway user must yield the right of way.

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41
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What are the rules for Pedestrians and right of way?

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You must yield the right of way to any pedestrian crossing the roadway in a crosswalk.

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42
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What benefits to roundabouts offer?

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Reductions of serious and fatal injuries.

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43
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Before turning left, it is important to do what?

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Yield to on coming cars.

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44
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When approaching a person who is using a white cane or using a guide dog to cross the street, you should do what?

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Stop and yield the right of way.

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45
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What road markings can you recall seeing along the roadway?

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Stop, crosswalks, parking spaces, directional areas, traffic lane markings, interstate markings, and school zones.

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46
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Broken white lines indicate what?

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Separate lines of traffic moving in the same direction.

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47
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A flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane means what?

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Allows drivers to slow down and turn when intersection is clear.

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48
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What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

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You must stop.

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49
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A solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means what?

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Discourages lane changing at high-risk areas.

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50
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What 3 things must drivers manage to reduce risks?

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Space, vision, and time

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51
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What are the three types of vision?

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Central, fringe, peripheral

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52
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PDA stands for what?

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Perceive, decide, act

53
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What does it mean to perceive?

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Identify events in the scene that are relevant to you as a driver.

54
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What does it mean to decide

A

Make decisions based on information you perceive.

55
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What does it mean to act?

A

Take action.

56
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S.E.E stands for what?

A

Search, evaluate, execute

57
Q

To search the entire traffic scene, a driver needs to pay attention to the areas to what?

A

Front, rear, and sides of vehicle.

58
Q

Where should you maintain adequate space?

A

Between your car vehicle and objects ahead, behind, and to the side.

59
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A driver’s field of view should include what?

A

The entire area of the road and surroundings that is visible to you at any given moment.

60
Q

Passing on the right at an intersection is allowed when?

A

If the road specifically widens for the purpose of passing.

61
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When passing a vehicle on a two-lane road, you should return to the right side when you can see what?

A

When you can see their bumper and both headlights in your rearview mirror.

62
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When is passing not legal?

A

When there is a solid or double solid line, or when approaching vehicles are to close.

63
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What is the basic speed law?

A

You must be aware of the prevailing conditions, and drive accordingly, allowing yourself a clear distance ahead in which to stop if necessary.

64
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How far before a turn should you signal?

A

100 Feet.

65
Q

When preparing to parallel park, how far away should you position your vehicle from the vehicle you will park behind?

A

2-3 feet.

66
Q

Why should you check your rearview mirror after a turn?

A

To insure you choose an appropriate gap in traffic.

67
Q

To make a left turn from a one-way street, you should turn from where?

A

The far left lane.

68
Q

You arrived at a four-way stop intersection at the same time as the driver to your left. Who should be given the right of way?

A

You.

69
Q

If you area backing up and want the rear of the vehicle to get left, be aware that the front of the vehicle goes where?

A

The opposite direction.

70
Q

To slowly exit a parking space, what type of acceleration should you use?

A

Idle acceleration.

71
Q

While backing, to see clearly in the direction your vehicle is moving you should look where?

A

Look behind you.

72
Q

When it’s raining your choice of speed should be influenced most by?

A

By the amount of traction.

73
Q

To make small adjustments while parking, use what type of acceleration?

A

Idle acceleration.

74
Q

When youre parallel parked, how close to the curb should you be?

A

12 inches.

75
Q

If your vehicle starts to lose traction on the roadway, you should do what?

A

Slow down gradually.

76
Q

A roadway is most slippery when?

A

During the first few minutes of rain.

77
Q

when exiting a freeway, when should you signal?

A

Just before entering the declaration lane.

78
Q

You can get a little better traction on wet roads by driving on what?

A

In the tire tracks left by the vehicle ahead.

79
Q

On a rural road, it is more difficult to recover from an error because of what?

A

Speeds are higher, and roads are narrower.

80
Q

When merging onto a freeway, your vehicle speed should be what?

A

At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

81
Q

The best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road is what?

A

Steer and break smoothly/gradually.

82
Q

When it’s raining your choice of speed should be influenced by what?

A

Amount of traction.

83
Q

When getting ready to exit a freeway you should do what?

A

Maintain your speed until reaching the deceleration ramp.

84
Q

Which lane should you drive in if your traveling on a 3-Lane freeway?

A

center lane.

85
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a rural area is what?

A

55 MPH

86
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At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, you should look where?

A

Toward the right edge of the lane.

87
Q

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog when?

A

At all times.

88
Q

When encountering a stationery emergency vehicle, the Michigan move-over law requires that drivers do what?

A

Change lanes or slow down.

89
Q

When approaching a railroad crossing that has gates lowered with signals flashing and bells ringing. You should do what?

A

Stop and wait until the gates are raised, signals stopped flashing, and bells stop ringing.

90
Q

Why should you stay out of the open space to there right of a tractor-trailer at an intersection?

A

Because they might make a wide turn.

91
Q

When a school bus is stopped on the side of the road with its red lights flashing, what must you do?

A

Stop until the lights stop flashing.

92
Q

When a motorcyclist is passing your vehicle what should you do?c

A

Maintain your speed, and lane position.

93
Q

How should you approach a farm machinery in the roadway?

A

Adjust your speed and position.

94
Q

What makes it difficult for vehicle drivers to judge a motorcycle’s speed and distance?

A

The motorcycle is smaller sized.

95
Q

When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the intersection, you should do what?

A

Wait until you can completely cross the track before proceeding.

96
Q

Where might you share a road with the transit buses?

A

Cities, Towns, and Suburban areas.

97
Q

Is it lawful to pass a stopped transit bus?

A

Yes.

98
Q

What are some examples of emergency vehicles you will encounter on the road?

A

Police, Ambulance, Firetruck.

99
Q

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with a siren and or flashing lights?

A

Pull over to the right as far as possible.

100
Q

Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction have to do what?

A

Have to use the left lane to complete the turn.

101
Q

If you experience a vehicle breakdown, how can you help other roadway users safely see you?

A

Turn on your hazard lights.

102
Q

When you have a tire blowout what should you do first?

A

Grip the steering wheel firmly.

103
Q

Why is it dangerous to drive with one brake light out?

A

It reduces your visibility to other drivers.

104
Q

Why are safety belts so important?

A

Chances of dying are reduced by 45 percent.

105
Q

Why is it important to know what to do if you are involved in a car crash?

A

It can minimize injuries and might even save a life.

106
Q

How do you know wether to notify police?

A

If the accident results in personal injury, death, or property damage.

107
Q

What is the most serious risk of leaving children or pets unattended in a vehicle?

A

Heat stroke.

108
Q

In a front wheel skit, your vehicle does what?

A

Keeps moving forward.

109
Q

Due to a sudden change in direction, the rear end of your vehicle skids to the left, your first action should be what?

A

Ease off the accelerator.

110
Q

If the left tire blows out while you are driving, your vehicle will do what?

A

Pull sharply to the left?

111
Q

If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should do what?

A

Slow down, honk your horn, flash your brights.

112
Q

How often is alcohol involved in motor vehicle related deaths?

A

Alchohol is involved in about 1/3 of deaths.

113
Q

Implied consent laws are designed for what?

A

To penalize drivers for refusal to take a BAC test.

114
Q

What precautions should you use when taking prescription drugs?

A

Always follow the doctors direction.

115
Q

Do drugs affect different people in the same way?

A

no

116
Q

Fatigue affects your ability to do what?

A

Perceive or respond to hazards.

117
Q

What are some ways drivers try to stay awake?

A

Music, Coffe, Open windows, chewing gum, or toughing it out.

118
Q

Do any of these methods work?

A

For a short period of time if it works at all.

119
Q

How are aggressive driving and road rage connected?

A

Road rage is an escalation of emotions followed by aggressive driving behavior.

120
Q

What is the one key to preventing aggressive driving and road rage?

A

Avoid engaging in them yourself.

121
Q

If you encounter an aggressive driver who appears agitated, you should do what?

A

Change your path of travel.

122
Q

If you must attend a distraction while driving you should do what?

A

Increase your following distance.

123
Q

Rumble strips that are placed on the side of a roadway are to alert drivers when they are what?

A

Driving off the travel portion of the roadway/Asleep.

124
Q

As vehicle tech advances, it’s important for drivers to understand what?

A

How to operate and the limitations of it.

125
Q

Which of the following is the most important part of vehicles.
A. Muffler
B.Tires
C. Battery

A

B. Tires

126
Q

Who should use the dutch reach to avoid striking bicyclists?

A

Driver and passengers.

127
Q

What is the 0 tolerance law in michigan?

A

0 Alcohol permitted while operating a motor vehicle.

128
Q

What is the benefit in a Michigan intersection that utilizes a left turn?

A

They are safer and move traffic more efficiently.

129
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business area is what?

A

25 MPH

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