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1
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acceleration lane

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a lane that permits drivers entering a highway to accelerate to the speed of traffic

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aggressive driving

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the behavior of driving in a combative, forceful, or competitive manner

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angle parking

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the vehicle is parked diagonally to the curb

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auto cycle

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an autocycle constitutes a motor vehicle, other than a tractor (an attocycle can be operated under a class C driver license)

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backup lights

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white lights at the rear of the vehicle telling other drivers you are backing up

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basic speed law

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you may not driver faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed limits

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bicycle

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every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having to tandem wheels either of which is more than 14 inches in diameter

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blind spot

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an area rearview mirrors cant show

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blood-alcohol concentration (BAC)

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the amount of alcohol in the blood expressed as a percentage of ethyl alcohol related to the volume of fluids in the bloodstream

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10
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blowout

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the sudden loss of tire air pressure while driving

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bodily-injury insurance

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covers the driver who is at fault against claims

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braking distance

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the distance a vehicle travels from the time brakes are applied until it stops

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cancellation

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the withdrawal of a driver license of privilege until the driver is qualified or eligible

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carbon monoxide

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colorless, odorless, tasteless gas contained in the exhaust fumes of gasoline engines

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center of gravity

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point around which the vehicle’s weight is evenly distributed

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central vision

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the field os vision around your focal vision which you can see clearly while looking straight ahead that aids in determining vehicle position to the road

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17
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clutch pedal

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the pedal in a manual transmission vehicle that enables a driver to shift gears

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18
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collision

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contact between two or more object, as when two vehicles collide into each other

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collision insurance

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provides insurance coverage to pay the costs of repair or replacement of your vehicle involved in a collision

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20
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color-blindness

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inability to distinguish colors

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21
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commercial motor vehicle

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a vehicle used to transport/deliver goods or passengers for compensation between points on a fixed scheduled route

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comprehensive insurance

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provides coverage for replacement or repair of your vehicle from damage other than from a collision

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23
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controlled-access highway

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a highway where vehicles can enter and exit only at interchanges

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24
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controlled braking

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reducing speed by firmly stepping on and squeezing the brake pedal and painting steering control of the vehicle

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controlled intersection

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the intersection at which signals or signs determine the right of way

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26
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controlled railroad crossing

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railroad crossing controlled by flashing red lights and/or crossing gates

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27
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crossbuck

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large white X-shaped sign located prior to a railroad crossing

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deceleration lane

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expressway lane used to slow your vehicle without blocking vehicles behind you

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29
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defensive driving

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protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system

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30
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delayed green light

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indicates one side of the intersection has a green light while the light for oncoming traffic remains red

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31
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denial

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the withholding of a driver license or privilege because the person is ineligible for a license. a driver license may be issued when eligibility requirements are met.

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32
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depressant

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a drug or alcohol that slows the response of the central nervous system

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33
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depth perception

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the ability to judge distance between yourself and other objects

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34
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designated driver

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the person who decides ahead of time not to drink alcoholic beverages and is appointed to drive others who do drink

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35
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distractions

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when a driver is delayed in the recognition of information needed to accomplish the driving task safely because some event, activity, object, or person within or outside the vehicle compelled or tended to induce the driver’s shifting attention away from the driving task

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36
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driving under the influence (DUI)

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a Class C misdemeanor for which a minor can be charged in Texas if driving with any detectable amount of alcohol in the minor’s system (An offense for which a driver can be charged in some states if the driver’s blood-alcohols concentration is above 0.05)

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37
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driving while intoxicated (DWI)

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an offense for which a driver can be charged in all states if the driver’s blood-alcohol concentration is above a certain level

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entrance ramp

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a ramp leading onto a highway

39
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exit ramp

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a ramp leading off a highway

40
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field of vision

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all the area a person an see while looking straight ahead

41
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field sobriety test

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series of on-the-spot, road-side tests that help an officer detect impairment of a driver suspected of DUI or DWI

42
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financial responsibility law

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a law requiring you to prove you can pay for collision damages you cause that result in death, injury, or property damage

43
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flashing signal

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traffic signal alerting drivers to dangerous conditions or tells them to stop

44
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focus vision (fovial)

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the part of the vision field which allows the driver to read signs and make distinctions between vehicles and objects often measured as visual acuity

45
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following interval

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the time recommended to follow another vehicle in the intended path of travel. select an object near the road surface. when the vehicle ahead passes that object, start counting one thousand-one, one thousand-two, etc. until the front of your car reaches the same object. for speeds under 30 mph, the minimum time with good road conditions is 2 seconds. for speeds above 30 mph, maintain 4 seconds (more for adverse conditions) of following time. developing a four-second following interval is the best practice for a beginning or less experienced driver

46
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force of impact

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the force with which one moving object hits another object; this varies according to speed, weight, and distance between impact and stop, and is based on forces of inertia and momentum

47
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friction

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the force creating heat which helps the tire maintain traction on the road, unless too much heat is generated which may cause traction loss due to melting of tire rubber on the road

48
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gap

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time or distance interval between vehicles on road

49
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glare recovery time

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the time your eyes need to regain clear vision after being affected by bright lights

50
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galre resistance

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the ability to continue seeing when looking at bright lights

51
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graduated driver license program

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requires young drivers to progress through a series of licensing stages with various restrictions such as accompanying drivers, times permitted to drive, and allowable passengers

52
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guide sign

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a sign providing directions, distances, services, points of interest, or other information

53
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hallucinogen

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mind-altering drug that tends to distort a person’s perception of direction, distance, and time

54
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hazard flasher

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a device that flashes front turn signal lights and taillights to warn others the vehicle is a hazard

55
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head restraints

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specially designed air bag or padded devices on the backs of front seats helping to reduce whiplash injuries in a side or rear impact collision

56
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highway hypnosis

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drowsy or trance-like condition caused by concentration on the road ahead and monotony of driving

57
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hydroplaning

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occurs when a tire patch loses contact with the road by rising up on top of water

58
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highway

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the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way any part of which is open to the public of vehicular travel

59
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ignition interlock device

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a special mechanical control device installed on a motor vehicle’s dashboard. a driver must exhale into the device to start the vehicle. the court-ordered installation of an interlock ignition device must be performed by a DPS-certified service center

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implied-consent law

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anyone who receives a driver license automatically consents to be tested for blood alcohol content and other drugs if stopped for suspicion of alcohol or drug usage while driving

61
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intoxilyzer

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the breath-test instrument machine commonly used for determining blood-alcohol content

62
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lane change

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lateral maneuver moving the vehicle from one lane to another suing proper space management procedures

63
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lane signal

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a signal, usually overhead, indicating if a lane can or cannot be used at a specific time

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liability insurance

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provides compensation for damages which the insured is legally obligated to pay; covers others when you are at fault

65
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light truck

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a truck with a manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity of not more than 2,000 lbs including a pick up trick, panel delivery truck, and carry-all truck

66
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limited use lanes

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traffic flow lanes posted and designed to accommodate special vehicles or carpools

67
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median

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area of ground separating traffic moving in opposite directions

68
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merging area

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stretch of road at the end of an acceleration lane on an expressway where vehicles join the flow of traffic

69
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minimum speed limit

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speed limit to keep traffic moving safely by not allowing drivers to drive slower than a certain speed

70
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moped

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a motor driven cycle that cannot attain a speed in one mile of more than 30 mph and the engine

71
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motorcycle

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a motor vehicle, other than a tractor, equipped with a rider’s saddle and designed to have when propelled not more than three wheels on the ground

72
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motor-driven cycle

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a motorcycle equipped with an engine displacement of 250 cubic centimeters or less. the term does not include an electric bicycle

73
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night blindness

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not being able to see well at night

74
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no-fault insurance

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covers an insured’s losses and expenses associated with a collision regardless of fault

75
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odometer

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the device on the instrument panel indicating the total number of mils the vehicles has been driven

76
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over driving headlights

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driving at speed making your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights, low beams are limited to 45 mph and high beams

77
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oversteer

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when the rear tire patches lose varying degrees of traction and the front tire patches have more traction causing a spinning effect (yaw) around the vehicle’s center of gravity. the vehicle has a tendency to spin to the left or right even though the driver is not turning the steering wheel

78
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overtake

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to pass the vehicle ahead

79
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over the counter medicine

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drug that can be obtained legally without a doctor’s prescription

80
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parallel parking

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the vehicles lines up parallel or going the same direction as the curb. when parallel parking, the vehicle must be 6 to 18 inches from the curb

81
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passive restraint device

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a restraint device, such as an air bag or an automatic safety belt, that works without the passenger or driver initiating the device

82
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pedestrian

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a person on foot

83
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pedestrian signal

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a signal used at traffic intersections that indicates when a person should walk or wait

84
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peer pressure

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mental and social influence of others of a similar age on decision-making skills

85
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perception distance

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the distance your vehicle travels during perception time

86
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perception time

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the length of time it takes for the driver to make a risk-reduction decision

87
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peripheral vision

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the area a person can see that is around the central field of vision

88
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perpendicular parking

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the vehicle is parked at a right angle to a curb or parking stripe using visual reference points for entering and leaving

89
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prescription medicine

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drug that can be purchased legally only when ordered by a doctor

90
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preventative maintenance

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routine care and attention to your vehicle

91
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property-damage insurance

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protects the driver who is at fault against claims for damages to another person’s property, up to specified limits

92
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protected left turn

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left turn made on a left-turn, green arrow, or delayed green light while oncoming traffic is stopped

93
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protective gear

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the items a motorcyclist wears to protect head, eyes, and body

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