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The Rules of the Road Flashcards

1
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When you are driving on an interstate, why is it dangerous to follow the same vehicle for a long time?

A

You may become too relaxed and lose concentration.

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When you overtake another vehicle at night, why should you use your low beams?

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So as not to blind the other driver

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What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle (fire, police, ambulance) flashing its emergency lights?

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Pull as far over to right as possible.

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What should you do if you are being overtaken by an emergency vehicle while flashing its emergency lights?

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Continue quickly, cautiously, and pull over to the right as soon as safely possible.

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When making a turn at an intersection what is the first thing you should do?

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Know where you want to go before you get to the intersection and look both ways.

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What should you do before backing out of a diagonal parking space?

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Be sure the way is clear in both directions by looking over your shoulder.

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When are paved roads most likely to be their slickest?

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Minutes after the beginning of a rainstorm.

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What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

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Slow down and exercise caution when entering intersection.

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What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

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Come to a complete stop and proceed with caution when intersection is clear

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What should you do if there is any question about the right-of-way in a particular situation?

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Defer to the person on the right, and, if it comes to it, wave another person through—your right-of-way is important but is not worth an accident

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When may you drive at posted speed limits in Mississippi?

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Under ideal driving/weather conditions.

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12
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As a driver, what 7 tasks can you do to help reduce accidents at intersections?

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1) Know where you want to turn.
2) Signal what you intend to do.
3) Get into the correct lane as soon as possible.
4) Look around you in all directions before you change lanes or turn.
5) Slow down well before you reach the crosswalk of the intersection
6) Complete the turn at a consistent speed.
7) Finish the turn in the proper lane

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13
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As a driver, what are your 3 responsibilities to pedestrians?

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1) Stay in control of your vehicle
2) Don’t try to anticipate the actions of a pedestrian
3) Exercise extreme caution and yield to pedestrian right of way

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What should you do if you are involved in an accident in which there is personal injury of $1000 or more in property damage?

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Immediately call the authorities and provide other driver with your name and address and show them your license and give them your license plate number. When authorities arrive, provide your insurance information.

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Why shouldn’t you drive when you are ill, angry, or depressed?

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You could be distracted and accident prone

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16
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What is the legal maximum distance at which you may park your car parallel to the curb?

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12 inches

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What should you do when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic?

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Follow their instructions, for their instructions override signals and signs

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What is the best way to inform other drivers of any maneuver you are about to make on the highway?

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Your signals.

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When waiting to make a left turn what should you do?

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Keep your tires facing straight ahead and yield to oncoming traffic.

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20
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Where do most accidents occur?

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Intersections

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What should you do if you take the wrong exit on the interstate?

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Do not stop—continue off exit and turn

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What is your first step if your vehicle has a blowout?

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Remove foot from accelerator and slowly apply your brake, but do NOT brake suddenly

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Before you leave your vehicle parked on a downhill slope, parallel to the curb, what should you do?

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Turn your wheel toward the curb and apply the parking brake.

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24
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On a two-way, four-lane street, which lane should you use to make a left turn?

A

Left lane

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25
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Why are rear-end collisions so common on interstate highways?

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Tailgating

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If you are traveling in the right lane of an interstate highway, what adjustments must you make when other vehicles are entering the highway?

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Merge into left lane when safely possible to allow them entry onto the interstate.

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What action should you take if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street where there is no marked crosswalk?

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Yield to the pedestrian and give them right of way

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What is the penalty for the first offense under Mississippi’s DUI laws (HINT: 3 things)?

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120 days of license suspension, $250-1000 fine, and up to 48 hours of jail time

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29
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If you approach a school bus that is loading or unloading school children, what should you do?

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STOP

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If you are driving slower than other traffic on the interstate, which lane should you use?

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Right

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31
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What is the speed limit on the interstate?

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70

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32
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What percent of accidents do drivers cause?

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85%

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33
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How should you treat a bicycle on the road?

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Like any other vehicle

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What is the first step you should take before backing any vehicle?

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Look be sure the way is clear

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35
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What is a traffic lane?

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Any lane on a street, road or highway

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If you are involved in an accident, what info should you give the other driver?

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Your name and address, license plate number and show them your license; when authorities arrive, provide insurance info

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What does a flashing light or ringing bell at a railroad crossing signify?

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A train is coming—STOP

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As a general rule, what is the safest thing to do if your vehicle goes into a skid?

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Turn with the skid

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39
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At night, when is it acceptable to drive with your lights on high beam?

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When on empty roads with no other vehicles within 500 feet

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40
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What light beam should you use when driving at night in heavy fog?

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LOW

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41
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When is passing permitted (HINT: 4-lane & 2-lane roads)?

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1) On four-lane roads, at any time safe
2) On two-lane roads if your side of the road has a dotted yellow line and the way is clear

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When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane how fast should you go?

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Cruising speed

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If your vehicle has become disabled on an interstate highway, what is the proper way to signal other motorists that you need assistance?

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Raise the hood and place a white cloth or hankie on the antenna

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44
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At what age does MS law require children to be secured in a child safety seat?

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Up to 4 years old

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At what age does MS law require that children be properly fastened in a booster seat?

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4 to 7

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Infants under 20 pounds should be secured…

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In the backseat in a rear-facing car seat

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Infants 20-40 pounds should be secured…

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In the backseat in a forward-facing car seat

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What is the ideal weight range for a child to be in a booster seat?

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40-60 lbs

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49
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Refusal to submit to a chemical breath test upon the request of a law enforcement officer in this state will result in the suspension of your driver’s license for how many days?

A

90

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50
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When approaching a flash red traffic light at an intersection, you should…

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Stop completely and then proceed with caution, being sure to establish who has the right-of-way

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51
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At what distance should you signal before making a turn at an intersection?

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100 ft

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52
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When meeting a car at night with blinding lights, what is the safest thing to do (HINT: 2 things)?

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Dim your lights and keep your eyes to the right side of the road.

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53
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When meeting a car with only one headlight, what should you do?

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Stay as close to the right side of the road as possible

54
Q

When nearing an intersection marked with a yield right-of-way sign, you are required to…

A

Slow down and yield right-of-way

55
Q

An upside-down red and white triangular sign means…

A

Yield

56
Q

An octagonal red sign means…

A

Stop

57
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When overtaking a vehicle on a two-lane highway, the safest thing to do before cutting back in front of the vehicle being passed is…

A

Be sure you can see the vehicle being passed in your rearview mirror

58
Q

The most dangerous place on a highway is…

A

An intersection

59
Q

What traffic violation is most likely to cause deaths in automobile accidents?

A

Speeding

60
Q

When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, you…

A

Turn slowly and watch for pedestrians

61
Q

A pedestrian using a white or white-tipped, red cane is…

A

Blind

62
Q

What is the driver’s responsibility when driving through a congested area where children are playing?

A

Slow down and use extreme caution

63
Q

A double solid white line is used to define a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted, but this action is prohibited…

A

Crossing the lane

64
Q

When meeting or following a vehicle at night, you should dim your headlights at least how many feet away?

A

500

65
Q

When traveling 55 on a highway, how many feet should you put between you and the car in front of you?

A

300

66
Q

When 2 vehicles enter or approach an intersection at approximately the same time and there are no traffic signs or signals, who has the right of way?

A

Person on the right

67
Q

In driving, what is meant by overdriving your headlights?

A

Driving faster than your ability to stop within the 500 feet your headlights can illuminate

68
Q

What is the maximum speed for passenger automobiles (including unloaded 1/2-ton trucks) on a 2-lane highway?

A

55 mph

69
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What is the maximum speed for passenger automobiles (including unloaded 1/2-ton trucks) on a 4-lane highway?

A

65 mph

70
Q

What is the maximum speed for passenger automobiles (including unloaded 1/2-ton trucks) on the interstate?

A

70 mph

71
Q

What is the maximum speed for passenger automobiles (including unloaded 1/2-ton trucks) on the Natchez Trace Parkway?

A

50 mph

72
Q

When the driver of a vehicle approaches an intersection, the question of right-of-way should be determined…

A

Before entering the intersection

73
Q

A right turn is permitted at a red traffic signal only after the driver of the vehicle has…

A

Come to a complete stop and yielded to oncoming traffic

74
Q

What is the difference between yellow and white pavement markings?

A

Yellow markings indicate that traffic lanes are moving in opposite directions while white markings show that traffic is moving in the same direction on both sides of the line

75
Q

How many accidents are caused by human error?

A

9 out of 10

76
Q

If your driving privileges were suspended for a bad check, you must pay a reinstatement fee of…

A

$10

77
Q

What is the ideal position for holding the wheel?

A

Left hand between 9 and 10:30 and right hand between 2 and 4

78
Q

How many car lengths should separate you from the car in front of you?

A

At least one car length for every 10 miles per hour of speed

79
Q

Speed not only makes accidents more likely. It also makes this much more likely…

A

Death

80
Q

What is fine for littering on MS highway?

A

$50 to $250

81
Q

What is the proper hand signal for a left turn?

A

Put your arm out of your window extending straight out to your left

82
Q

What is the proper hand signal for a right turn?

A

Put your arm out of your window bent up at the elbow

83
Q

What is the proper hand signal for slowing down or stopping?

A

Put your arm out of your window bent down at the elbow

84
Q

When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid…

A

Hydroplaning

85
Q

A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means…

A

You may proceed straight ahead or turn left

86
Q

You are required to use your low beams when you are within { } of an oncoming vehicle.

A

500 ft

87
Q

If your vehicle develops a flat tire or has a blowout, you must…

A

Apply brakes slowly

88
Q

You should initiate a turn signal and start slowing down at least { } from the corner of an intersection.

A

100 ft

89
Q

Complete the turn at a { } speed.

A

Consistent

90
Q

Mississippi law requires that children of { } use a belt-positioning booster seat system.

A

Four years of age but less than 7

91
Q

The liability insurance in the state of Mississippi for property damage must be at least…

A

$25,000

92
Q

When a solid line is on your side of the center dash stripe, you must…

A

Never cross

93
Q

What alcoholic percentage in the body is considered to be within the legal limit for drivers above 21 years of age?

A

0.07 and below

94
Q

When following a large vehicle at night, always do this to your lights.

A

Dim them

95
Q

You must { } regardless of your direction, whenever a school bus is stopped and children are embarking or disembarking.

A

Stop

96
Q

When waiting to make a left turn, always do this with your wheels.

A

Keep them straight

97
Q

If you are using arm signals, be sure to signal continuously for { } before you slow down, turn, stop or change lanes.

A

100 ft

98
Q

The pennant sign (sideways, yellow, isosceles triangle) on the roadway indicates…

A

Advance warning of a no-passing zone

99
Q

The areas around the oversized vehicles where the driver may not be able to see or react to other vehicles are known as…

A

Blind spots

100
Q

When is the only time you should pass a vehicle on the right?

A

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

101
Q

When driving on a road with three or more lanes, you must stay { }, except when passing another vehicle.

A

In the extreme right lane

102
Q

If you are driving slower than other traffic on an interstate, you must use the { } lane.

A

Right

103
Q

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where…

A

Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the lane, but crossing the line is prohibited.

104
Q

Which of the following are the four principle types of interstate interchanges?

A

1) Directional
2) Diamond
3) Clover leaf
4) Trumpet

105
Q

You must always stop within { } at a lowered crossing gate, a flashing electric signal, or a rapidly-approaching train.

A

10-50 ft of the outer rail

106
Q

When you decide to leave the interstate, get into…

A

The right lane a quarter of a mile before your exit

107
Q

If you are driving at 55 miles per hour, stay at least { } feet from the vehicle ahead.

A

400

108
Q

On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when…

A

A broken yellow line is in your lane

109
Q

When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid…

A

A sideswipe accident

110
Q

If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not { } until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.

A

Return to the lane

111
Q

A red light with a green arrow means…

A

You may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, watching for pedestrians

112
Q

If you are making a left turn, you must begin…

A

In the leftmost lane

113
Q

You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because…

A

Someone may crowd your lane

114
Q

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown…

A

Toward the side that is hit

115
Q

The triangular sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle means that the vehicle…

A

Cannot travel faster than 25 mph

116
Q

If there are no traffic control signals, drivers must slow down or stop for pedestrians…

A

At all times

117
Q

If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must…

A

Slow down and let the vehicle pass by you first

118
Q

When you are turning on a one-way or divided street, always turn from…

A

The lane nearest the curb

119
Q

In what 4 scenarios is making a U-turn illegal?

A

1) At a railroad crossing
2) On the highway
3) At the crest of a hill
4) Along a curve

120
Q

If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should…

A

Continue through the intersection then pull over to the right and stop

121
Q

When slowing down or stopping, you must…

A

Use arm signals or the brake operated lights to alert the driver behind you

122
Q

If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must…

A

Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

123
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

124
Q

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by…

A

Braking too hard at high speeds

125
Q

If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first { } before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way.

A

Come to a complete stop

126
Q

To prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate road, drivers must…

A

Keep shifting their eyes

127
Q

Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only…

A

In an emergency or when you car will not go any farther

128
Q

When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turnaround can be performed using…

A

Three-point turn

129
Q

Always use your { } when using a roundabout.

A

Right turn signal

130
Q

What is the legal limit for blood alcohol content for anyone under the age of 21?

A

Less than 0.02%

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