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To avoid collisions on the road you must

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Try to keep a space cushion

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___ show parking spaces for persons with disabilities

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Blue pavement markings

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A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for

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Left turns only

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The most important vehicle control device to use during a skid is

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The steering wheel

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When traffic control lights are not working, you must ___ before proceeding through the intersection

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Come to a full stop

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If you approach a vehicle displaying a triangular sign that is orange with a red, reflective border in the back side, you must

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Slow down and use caution

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Black on orange signs on a highway identify

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Specific information and directions to drivers in work zones

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When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its

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Headlights in your inside review mirror

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At an uncontrolled t- intersection, the vehicle on the continuing street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street. T or f

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False

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If you are having vehicle trouble, and need to stop, first step you should do is

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Pull off the road and away from traffic

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When you turn from a high speed, two lane roadway, ___ if you have traffic following you.

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Try not to slow down your vehicle too early

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When following a large vehicle at night, always

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Dim your high-beam headlights

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When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must

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Concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle

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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

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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

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Wen you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is

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Give a warning with your horn

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If you find a steady yellow signal at an intersection, you must

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Come to an immediate stop

17
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A broken white line permits the passing of other vehicles. T or f

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True

18
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On a multi-lane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use

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The right lane

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Many the following parking types ___ is commonly used in parking lots, shopping centers, and wide streets

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Angle parking

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You will be trapped after and accident if you wear a safety belt. T or f

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False

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High-beam headlights should be used at night

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Whenever there are no incoming vehicles
On unfamiliar roads and in constructions areas
Where there may be people along side of your roadway

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Drivers must be cautious if it starts to rain on a hot day, because pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes due to

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Oil in the asphalt

23
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If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should

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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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When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least

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One vehicle length

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What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle

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You must pull over to the side and allow the driver to pass

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If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic in a highway or freeway, stay in the lane

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Nearest to the right side of the road

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What is an ideal situation for overtaking and passing another vehicle in the right?

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When the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn

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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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When a truck is trying to pass your vehicle, you can help the truck driver by

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Keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly

30
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___ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles, on multi-lane roads

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The leftmost

31
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Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to

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Guide drivers into the correct lane

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If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane or a white cane tipped with red, you must:

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Stop

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On some roadways, some lanes reserved as transit are used for

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Buses only