teorico 4/5/6 Flashcards

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Q

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
Steering ability

Braking distance

Reaction distance

Perception time

A

Steering ability

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You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:
You are on a two-way road.

You are on a one-way road.

The road is under repair.

You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.

A

You are on a two-way road.

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If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.
Either side

The center

The right side

The left side

A

The right side

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When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.

Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.

Look toward the right side of the road.

A

Look toward the right side of the road.

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If you are convicted for driving under the influence and it is your first conviction, you may be subjected to:
Only a fine.

A fine and community service.

A fine, community service, and jail time.

A fine, community service, jail time, DUI school, license revocation, and an Ignition Interlock Device.

A

A fine, community service, jail time, DUI school, license revocation, and an Ignition Interlock Device.

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If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
Sound your horn.

Wave your arms.

Use your emergency lights.

Flash your headlights.

A

Sound your horn.

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If towing something behind your vehicle, the drawbar or towing connection:
Must exceed 15 feet in length.

Must be strong enough to pull all the towed weight.

May not have any flags or reflectors attached to it.

Must be marked with a yellow flag.

A

Must be strong enough to pull all the towed weight.

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A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:
Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

Has the right-of-way.

May force their way into traffic.

Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

A

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

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Q

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
On an incline.

At an intersection.

At a stop sign.

At a toll plaza.

A

On an incline.

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When should drivers drive across or park on a median?
When they need to rest.

When they need to make a phone call.

When they want to turn around.

They should never drive into a median.

A

They should never drive into a median.

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11
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Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?
Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.

Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver’s seat.

Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.

Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

A

Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver’s seat.

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When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should come to a complete stop.

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

A

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

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13
Q

Florida law requires you to use headlights:
To get the attention of vehicles surrounding you.

During a clear day.

Between sunset and sunrise.

If you are driving while tired.

A

Between sunset and sunrise.

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You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:
Blow your horn.

Slam on your brakes.

Turn on your four-way flashers.

Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

A

Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

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When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

A

Be prepared to yield.

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You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:
Stop and wait for the light to change.

Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.

Drive carefully through the intersection.

Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

A

Drive carefully through the intersection.

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17
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How long will a DUI conviction remain on your driving record?
One year.

10 years.

40 years.

75 years.

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Q

When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:
Turn your wheels to the left.

Turn your wheels to the right.

Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.

Back slowly.

A

Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.

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Q

Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:
One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds

A

Four seconds

20
Q

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.

Passing is not allowed from either direction.

A

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

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If you are driving in the left lane and a vehicle behind you is operating at a higher speed:
It is your right to continue using the left lane.

You are required by law to move out of the left lane.

You should ignore the other vehicle.

You should brake to get the other driver to slow down.

A

You are required by law to move out of the left lane.

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Q

A speed restriction sign:
May be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions.

Has a triangular shape.

Is blue with black lettering.

Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.

A

Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.

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A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:
There is an intersection just ahead.

You are approaching a construction area.

You will be required to turn left just ahead.

The road will get narrower.

A

The road will get narrower.

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When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:
Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.

Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.

Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.

Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

A

Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.

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22. Curbs painted yellow indicate: Designated free parking areas. Paid parking areas. No parking zones. Optional parking areas.
No parking zones.
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Permitting an unlicensed person to drive can result in: A $50 fine. A 10-day jail sentence and a $100 fine. A 30-day jail sentence and a $250 fine. A 60-day jail sentence and a $500 fine.
A 60-day jail sentence and a $500 fine.
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If your vehicle begins to skid, you should: Overcorrect. Turn your steering wheel into traffic. Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go. Release the steering wheel.
Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
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Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should: Pull off the road. Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass. Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing. Speed up.
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
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Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed. White Blue Green Orange
White
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If you stop along the road at night: Turn off all your lights. Use your parking lights only. Use your headlights only. Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.
Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.
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When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates: You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains. You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track. You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping. All of the above
You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.
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A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates: Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass. Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look: Straight ahead. Over your shoulder. At the center of the road To the right edge of the road.
To the right edge of the road.
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When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should: Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible. Always stop before crossing the tracks. Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing. Speed up to beat any oncoming train.
Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.
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To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must: Not cross the centerline. Flash your lights at oncoming traffic. Use the shoulder. Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
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On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should: Honk at incoming traffic. Always remain at your present speed. Speed up to avoid congesting traffic. Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.
Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.
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You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may: Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway. Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic. Cross these lines under no circumstances. Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.
Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ____ on limited-access highways. 70 mph 55 mph 45 mph 30 mph
70 mph
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If you are driving and are 21 years old or older, you are considered to be driving under the influence when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a minimum of: 0.02 percent. 0.04 percent. 0.06 percent. 0.08 percent.
0.08 percent.
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You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should: Use the next intersection. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.
Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
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When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should: Pull onto the shoulder. Split the difference. Let the car pass and then pass the bike. Pass the bike quickly
Let the car pass and then pass the bike.