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0
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If you park on an uphill grade with a curb, then:

A

You should turn your wheels to the left

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When riding at night, a bicyclist should have a________ visible from 500 feet.

A

White head lamp

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It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. t or f

A

False

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Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

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Yield to the traffic in the circle

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The ______ keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield in a collision.

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Shoulder belt

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The following distance for most driving situations is 3 seconds, but when driving in slippery roads, the following distance is:

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6 seconds

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If you are already in an intersection to turn left and the traffic light has changed to yellow, you should

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Continue your turn to the left

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A curb painted with yellow lines indicate that the driver.

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May stop only long enough to load it unload

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Being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead, anticipating dangers, and taking the right actions so as to avoid obstacles or other vehicles is known as

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Defensive driving

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If you plan to turn beyond an intersection

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Do not signal until you are in the intersection

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If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should:

A

Pull your vehicle forward

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While driving in fog, you should use:

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Low-beam headlights

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While using a freeway, cross a solid line immediately after entering or before exiting t or f

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False

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The space between a through roadway and an entrance or an exit ramp is called a

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Gore area

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As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, _____ to match that of vehicles in the through lanes.

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Increase your speed

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15
Q

If your engine dies as you pull around a corner, the best thing you should do is

A

Steer to the right side of the road and stop

16
Q

____ lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction

A

Solid double yellow

17
Q

Children _____ should never ride in the front seat of a car

A

Age 12 years and under

18
Q

In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as:

A

Hydroplaning

19
Q

You should _____ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle

A

Yield the right of way to the oncoming vehicle

20
Q

A driver under age 18 has a graduated driver’s license, and is convicted of a traffic violation for the first time. This driver must

A

Attend traffic survival school

21
Q

If you encounter a severe dust storm while driving you must

A

Reduce your speed immediately
Stop as far to the right as possible
Turn off the hazard lights

22
Q

If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, it is better to

A

Pull out and take a nap

23
Q

On a 3 Lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because

A

It is a slow moving vehicle

24
Q

If you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision, what should you do?

A

Notify the local police
Pull you vehicle off the road
Turn off the ignition of vehicles involved in the crash
All of these answers are correct

25
Q

One white broken line

A

Traffic moving in the same direction

26
Q

The correct hand signal to indicate a left turn is

A

Hand and arm extended outward

27
Q

Steam coming from under your vehicle hood may mean that:

A

Your cooling system has overheated

28
Q

The driver shall maintain a distance of at least ____ behind any police vehicle in any emergency

A

300 feet

29
Q

When sharing a lane with bicycle, allow at least _____ for clearance between you and the bicycle

A

3 feet

30
Q

When a vehicle behind you flashes it’s lights with an intention to pass, you should:

A

Move to the right when safe and allow the vehicle to pass