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1
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In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine?

A

Adjust seat and rear view mirror

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What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows?

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Windshields
Must be safety glass and may not be covered or treated with
any material that makes the windshield reflective or
non-transparent. Must be free of any stickers not required by
law.

Side & Rear Windows*
May not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any
material which has a mirrored appearance or reflects more
than 25% of the light (side windows) or more than 35% of the
light (rear window).

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What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle?

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Owners of automobiles and pickup trucks are required to have front and rear bumpers
mounted within certain height levels.

Height limitations are governed by the net shipping weight of the vehicle, not the modified or altered weight.

NO

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What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway?

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You must use a close-fitting cover
when hauling loads which could
fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g.,
dirt, sand, gravel).

Every truck carrying logs or
pulp- wood must use lock chains to
securely fasten the load.

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When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you use to clearly mark it in the daytime? At night?

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During the day, red flags at least 18 inches
square must mark the extremities of the
load. Requirements from sunset to sunrise, and during any rain, smoke, or fog
include:
◆ two red lamps on the back of the
load that can be seen from at least
500 feet to the rear;
◆ two red reflectors on the rear that
can be seen from 100 to 600 feet
when directly in front of low beam
headlights, and located to show
the load’s full width; and/or
◆ one red lamp on each side of the
load, visible from at least 500 feet
to show maximum overhang of the
load.

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Why is drowsy driving dangerous?

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It is risky to drive drowsy
because fatigue (being sleepy) can:
◆ slow your thought processes and
reaction time;
◆ affect your judgment and vision;
◆ impair your senses and abilities;
and/or
◆ cause micro-sleeping (“nodding
off”) or falling completely asleep.

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What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you?

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If another driver is threatening you or
intentionally driving dangerously around you, remain calm and try to put as much distance between you and them as possible. Slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye contact; do not make obscene gestures. If you need help, call FHP (347) or 911.

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What are the three main categories of distracted driving?

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  1. Visual—taking your eyes off the road
  2. Manual—taking your hands off the steering wheel
  3. Cognitive—thinking about anything other than driving
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Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors?

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Texting involves all three categories of distractions, making it one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors

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10
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Can anyone drink and drive safely?

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No

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Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?

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A person’s judgment is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage.

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What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt?

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You are far more likely to be
killed in a crash if you are not wearing a
safety belt.

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What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat?

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Children under age 4 must be in a
safety seat and children ages 4 and
5 must be in either a safety seat or
a booster seat.

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If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and the front seat passenger under 18 years old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation?

A

Driver

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What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?

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Single broken white line. You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.

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What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line?

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Double solid yellow lines. Vehicles moving in either direction must not pass/ cross these lines. (May turn left or pass a bicyclist when it is safe to do so).

Double solid white lines. Crossing a double solid line/
changing lanes is not allowed.

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What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?

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Double yellow lines–solid on right (“your side” of line), broken on left.
Passing is not allowed in this lane. (May turn left or pass a bicyclist when it is
safe to do so)

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When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?

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Vehicles proceed through
the intersection in the order
that they arrived; the first
vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If vehicles
arrive at approximately
the same time, each driver
must yield to the driver on
their right.

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What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

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Steady red: Come to a complete stop at the stop line. Remain stopped
until the light turns green.

Flashing Red: Treat it like a stop sign; stop and proceed when safe.

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After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right?

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After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON
RED sign and the way is clear.

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What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?

A

◆ You may make a turn in the direction of the arrow.
◆ If the red light is illuminated at the same time, you must be in the
proper lane for such a turn.

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What does a flashing yellow light mean?

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◆ Turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow.
◆ The oncoming traffic has a green light. Yield to oncoming traffic
and pedestrians.

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If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?

A

Stop, do not cross.
When approaching a highway-railroad crossing, slow down and be
ready to stop. Do not stop on the railroad tracks or within 15
feet of the crossing.

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What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed?

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When you double the speed of a
car, you increase its force of impact
four times.
◆ When you triple the speed of a car,
you increase its force of impact
nine times.

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Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area?

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◆ Municipal, Business, or Residential
Area: 30 MPH*

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What is the maximum speed limit on a limited access highway?

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◆ Limited Access Highways: 70 MPH

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Can you be issued a citation for driving too slowly?

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Yes

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28
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What are the steps for making a smooth stop?

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To ensure you are stopping smoothly:
◆ Check all mirrors and blind spots
for traffic to the rear.
◆ Release the accelerator to allow
the vehicle to slow. Press the brake
pedal to activate brake lights and
use a steady pressure.

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29
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What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop?

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Left turn: Hand Straight out
Right Turn: Hand up
Slow or Stop: Hand down

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How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn?

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You must give a turn signal at least
100 feet BEFORE making your turn.

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31
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When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point turn?

A

. Use a three-point
turn only if the road is too narrow for a
U-turn and you can’t go around the block.

Never make a three-point turn or a U-turn on a curve, a hill, the highway, or where there is a sign that prohibits U-turns.

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32
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What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way?

A

An open intersection is one without
traffic control signs or signals. When you enter an open intersection, you must yield the right-of-way if:
◆ a vehicle is already in the
intersection;
◆ you enter or cross a state highway
from a secondary road;
◆ you enter a paved road from an
unpaved road; or
◆ you plan to make a left turn and a
vehicle is approaching from the
opposite direction.

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33
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When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes?

A

◆ On a two-lane highway you must
always drive in the right lane
unless you are overtaking and
passing (where permitted).

◆ If the road has four or more lanes
with two-way traffic, drive in the
right lanes except when overtaking
and passing.

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34
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What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What should you do?

A

If you see red reflectors facing
you on the lane lines, you are on
the wrong side of the road. Turn
around or get into the proper lane
immediately!

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35
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What is the recommended safe following distance?

A

. Keep a minimum following distance of four seconds during favorable
weather and traffic conditions

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36
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When should you increase your following distance?

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Increase following distance during unfavorable weather or traffic conditions

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37
Q

What are blind spots?

A

Blind spots are areas near the left and right rear corners
of your vehicle that you can’t see in your rear-view mirrors
or with your peripheral vision.

38
Q

How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?

A

Before you move to change lanes on a highway, pass on
any road, or make certain turns, turn your head to make
sure these areas are clear.

39
Q

Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass?

A

◆ where there is a single or doublesided solid line dividing lanes;
◆ when the double-sided yellow line
is solid in your lane;
◆ in Do Not Pass and No Passing
zones;
◆ on hills or curves where you can’t
see at least 500 feet ahead;
◆ within 100 feet of an intersection,
bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or railroad
crossing;
◆ when a school bus is stopped and
has its warning flashers on and
stop sign extended; and
◆ at crosswalks where a vehicle has
stopped to allow a pedestrian to
cross.

40
Q

Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an
expressway?

A

. Do not stop in the
acceleration lane unless traffic is
too heavy and there is no space
for you to enter safely

41
Q

What should you do if you drive past your exit on a limited access highway?

A

Don’t make last-minute turns into
an exit. If you pass your exit, you
must go to the next one.

42
Q

Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the
highway?

A

If your vehicle breaks down, you must
move it completely of the pavement.

You must move the vehicle so all
four wheels are out of traffic lanes
as soon as possible.

43
Q

What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?

A

within 12 inches of the curb

44
Q

If you have a manual transmission, what gear should you put the car in when parking downhill? Uphill? What if you have an automatic transmission?

A

Automatic transmission: put gear
shift in Park.

Manual transmission:
shift to Reverse (downhill) or First
(uphill).

45
Q

Where is parking prohibited?

A

◆ On crosswalks
◆ On sidewalks
◆ In bicycle lanes
◆ In intersections
◆ On bridges
◆ On overpasses
◆ In tunnels
◆ In front of driveways
◆ By yellow painted curbs
◆ In NO PARKING or DISABLED
PERMIT ONLY zones
◆ On the roadway side of another
parked vehicle (double parking)
On highway pavement not marked
for parking
◆ Anywhere that blocks or creates a
hazard for other vehicles
◆ Or within:
◆ 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
◆ 20 feet of an intersection.
◆ 20 feet of the entrance to a fire,
ambulance, or rescue station.
◆ 30 feet of a rural mailbox on a
state highway (8 am–6 pm).
◆ 30 feet of any flashing signal,
stop sign, or traffic signal.
◆ 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

46
Q

Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill along a curb? Which way should you turn them where there is not a curb? Which way should you turn them if parking downhill?

A

Downhill: Turn wheels to curb.

Uphill with Curb: Turn wheels away from curb.

Uphill without Curb: Turn wheels to the right.

47
Q

Are motorists required to stop or yield for pedestrians crossing the street?

A

Yes

48
Q

What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?

A

Come to a complete stop, yield
the right-of-way, and use extra
caution

49
Q

What is the minimum distance a motorist must give when traveling next to a cyclist?

A

minimum of three feet of
clearance

50
Q

As a motorist, what should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?

A

When you must cross into a bike lane to make a turn, yield to any bicyclist and make your turn behind the bicyclist.

51
Q

When on the roadway, do motorcyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers?

A

Yes

52
Q

If you are driving a motor vehicle, are you allowed to share a lane with a
motorcyclist?

A

No

53
Q

When a school bus is stopped to unload children on a highway divided with a raised barrier, are vehicles traveling in the opposite direction required to stop?

A

No

54
Q

When a school bus stops to unload children, are vehicles traveling in the same direction required to stop?

A

Yes

55
Q

What must you do when children or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk?

A

When children or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk, you must yield and stop at the stop line and not in the crosswalk.

56
Q

What must you do if an emergency vehicle with activated lights and/or sirens is approaching you from behind?

A

Pull over to the closest edge of the roadway immediately and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. Do not block intersections.

57
Q

What does the Move Over Law require you to do?

A

On a Multi-Lane Roadway
◆ You must vacate the lane closest to
the stationary law enforcement,
emergency vehicle, tow truck,
sanitation, or utility vehicle. (Signal
your intention to change lanes.)
◆ If you cannot move over safely, you
must slow down to a speed of 20
MPH below the posted speed limit.
◆ Drivers who are not in the lane
closest to the stationary vehicle
should be prepared to allow those
who are about to move over into
their lane.

On a Two-Lane Roadway
◆ You must slow down to 20 MPH
below the posted speed limit.
◆ If the speed limit is 20 MPH or less,
you must travel at 5 MPH.

58
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What is a “No Zone”?

A

blind spot

59
Q

At what times must you use your headlights?

A

When driving in low visibility conditions
Rain
between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

60
Q

At night, within how many feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you dim your high beam headlights?

A

within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead of you

61
Q

Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your high beam headlights?

A

within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

62
Q

When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should you use?

A

headlights on low beam

63
Q

What should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain? Why?

A

Slow down! Roads become slick during rainstorms and especially if it has not rained in a while (oil build-up on the highway). Wet road conditions will increase your braking/stopping distance, so be sure to increase your following distance.

64
Q

What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement while driving?

A
  1. Take your foot of the gas pedal.
  2. Hold the wheel firmly and steer in
    a straight line.
  3. Brake lightly.
  4. Wait until the road is clear. Turn
    back on the pavement at a slow
    speed (signal your intention).
65
Q

What should you do if your tires begin to skid while driving?

A
  1. Take your foot off the gas pedal.
  2. Do not use your brakes, if possible.
  3. Turn the vehicle’s front tires in the
    direction you want to go (steer in
    the direction of the skid).
  4. If you are about to hit something,
    see Emergency Braking on page
    78.
66
Q

When emergency braking, what is the difference between conventional brakes and anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

A

drivers with conventional
brakes should pump the brakes.

Drivers with anti-lock brakes (ABS) must press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger.

67
Q

What should you do during a tire blow-out?

A
  1. Take your foot off the gas. Do not
    use the brakes.
  2. Concentrate on steering.
  3. Slow down gradually.
  4. Brake softly when the car is under
    control.
  5. Pull completely off the pavement/
    roadway.
68
Q

What must you do if you are involved in a minor accident and your vehicle is
blocking the flow of traffic?

A

If the crash is minor and your
vehicle is blocking the flow of
traffic, you must move it or have it
moved.

69
Q

If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner, what should you do?

A

If you can’t locate the property owner, you must leave a note including your name, contact information, and license plate (registration) number.

70
Q

What are the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or
death?

A

Death: 1st degree felony, minimum
4-year prison term.
◆ Serious bodily injury: 2nd degree
felony.
◆ Injury: 3rd degree felony.

All of the above include losing your
driver license for 3 years minimum

71
Q

What are the requirements of the No-Fault Law?

A

Every owner or person in charge of operating a motor vehicle on Florida roadways must:
◆ provide proof of valid PIP and PDL insurance at the time of vehicle registration;
◆ have a minimum of $10,000 in PIP AND a minimum of $10,000 in PDL coverage;
◆ purchase the policy from an insurance agency licensed to do business in Florida;
◆ maintain the insurance continuously throughout the registration period; and
◆ always have proof of valid Florida insurance readily available when the vehicle is being driven on Florida roadways.

72
Q

If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the NoFault Law, what must you do to get them reinstated?

A

In order to lift the suspension, you will have to get insurance and pay a reinstatement fee ($150 to $500).

73
Q

What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?

A

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74
Q

What are the time restrictions for a motorist with a learner’s license?

A

Minors holding a learner’s license
must be accompanied by a
licensed driver age 21 or older, and
must only drive during daylight
hours. After 3 months you may
drive until 10 pm.
◆ A 16-year-old licensed driver may
not drive between 11 pm and 6 am
unless driving to or from work or
accompanied by a licensed driver
age 21 or older.
◆ A 17-year-old licensed driver may
not drive between 1 am and 5 am,
unless driving to or from work or
accompanied by a licensed driver
age 21 or older.

75
Q

What are the time restrictions for a licensed motorist under age 17? Under age 18?

A

◆ A 16-year-old licensed driver may
not drive between 11 pm and 6 am
unless driving to or from work or
accompanied by a licensed driver
age 21 or older.
◆ A 17-year-old licensed driver may
not drive between 1 am and 5 am,
unless driving to or from work or
accompanied by a licensed driver
age 21 or older.

76
Q

When can you be charged with driving under the influence (DUI)?

A

You can be charged with Driving Under
the Influence (DUI) if you are found to
be driving or in physical control of a
motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, prescriptions, or over-thecounter medications

77
Q

What are the penalties for refusing to take a blood test, a urine test, or a breath test when suspected of driving under the influence?

A

If you refuse to take the tests when
asked, your license will automatically
be suspended for one year.

78
Q

What can happen if you are found guilty of racing on the highway?

A

Your license must be REVOKED

79
Q

If you have a learner’s license, how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the Class E driver license?

A

50

80
Q

What education course are you required to take if you are applying for a learner’s license (or have never held a driver license)?

A

Completion of Traffic Law and
Substance Abuse Education
Course (TLSAE)*.

81
Q

Are you required to notify FLHSMV of any health problems that may affect your driving?

A

Yes

82
Q

Why would one opt to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course?

A

Retain your drivers license
In lieu of points on driving record
insurance discount

83
Q

What maneuvers are required on a driving exam?

A

◆ Approach of Crossing.
◆ Backing Up.
◆ Follow at a Safe Distance
◆ Obey Stop Signs
◆ Obey Traffic Signals.
◆ Observe Right-of-Way.
◆ Parking on a Grade.
◆ Passing.
◆ Signal and Turn.
◆ Stay in Proper Lane.
◆ Stop Quickly.
◆ Straight-In Parking.
◆ Three Point Turn.
◆ Use Proper Posture.

84
Q

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate RED

A

Red: Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way.
Yield.

85
Q

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate ORANGE

A

Orange: Construction and maintenance warning.

86
Q

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate YELLOW

A

Yellow: General warning. Advisory of
unexpected roadway conditions.

87
Q

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate FLOURESCENT YELLOW GREEN

A

High
emphasis warning of school, pedestrian and bicycling activity.

88
Q

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate WHITE/BLACK

A

Regulatory. Control
traffic, set limits or give commands.

89
Q

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate GREEN

A

Guide or directional
information.

90
Q

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate BLUE

A

Driver guidance. Also used to
identify parking spaces for disabled
drivers.

91
Q

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate BROWN

A

Areas of public recreation,
cultural and historical significance.

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