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When driving in fog, you can see better by
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using lower headlight beam
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Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle with good brakes going 50 mph can be stopped within
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229 feet
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What is the firth thing that should be one when a motor vehicle starts to skid?
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take your foot of the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid
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As you near an intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane for turning right as intended, therefore, you should
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drive on ahead until you can get into the proper lane, and then turn at another intersection
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When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is
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the conditions of the weather, traffic, road, car, and drivers
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After overtaking another motor vehicle on a two lane road, you can best judge when it is safe to drive back into the right hand lane by,
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waiting until you can see the overtaken vehicle in your review mirror
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Your driers license may be suspended for
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habitual reckless driving
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Proof of financial responsibility must be shown by
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all drivers
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The most a person can be fined for the first conviction of driving while under the influence of intoxication with no injury involved is,
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$2,000
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When you hear a siren coming you should,
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yield to the emergency vehicle
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You must always stop when,
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a traffic officer instructs you to stop
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The most important thing in backing a motor vehicle is,
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looking back carefully
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If blinded by an approaching motor vehicle at night, it is best to,
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slow down and avoid looking directly into the lights
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When taking a long trip you should stop for a rest
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about every 2 hours or every 100 miles
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Including reaction time, the stopping distance is about 29 feet at 10 mph, at 20 mph it will be
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63 feet
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The maximum fine for a first time condition of driving without a valid drivers license is,
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$200
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Before going down a steep hill you should,
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shift to a lower gear
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If you are driving at the speed limit and another driver sounds his horn and starts to pass, you should
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slow down and give way to him
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If you have an accident in which someone is injured, you should
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carefully help anyone who might be hurt and send for skilled help as quickly as possible
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A driver waiting to make a left turn when the traffic light is turn green should,
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turn only after there is no danger from oncoming vehicles
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When parking parallel, it is best to leave the curb side wheels
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6 to 8 inches from the curb
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It is a violation of State law for pedestrians
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to stand in the roadway for purpose of soliciting a ride
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When following another vehicle, how much driving time should you maintain between yourself and the vehicle ahead?
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2 seconds
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The lights on your vehicle must be turned on at any time day or night when persons and vehicles cannot be clearly seen for
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1000 feet
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When approaching a green traffic light, you should
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look both ways as you go ahead carefully
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If you are required to show proof of financial responsibility for the future, such proof must be kept up for
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2 years
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A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire plug then
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15 feet
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When meeting a school bus which has stopped to pick up or discharge children you must
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must stop and wait until the bus has started or you are single by the bus driver to proceed
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As a driver if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body
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you driver's license may be suspended
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If you get drowsy while driving it is best to
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stop, get out, and walk around
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Your driver's license may be suspended for causing
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one serious accident
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A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means
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Do Not Pass
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A posted speed limit of 55 means
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you may drive 55 mph only under favorable driving conditions
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A posted speed limit of 55 means if you fail to receive the reminding notice card meaning that your driver's license is about to expire
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you should renew your license without the card
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If you're involved in an accident with injuries you must immediately notify
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the local police
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If you run off the pavement you should
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steer straight ahead and slow down before attempting to to return to the pavement
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Cars parked on the side of the highway at night should show
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parking lights
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When approaching an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing you should never drive on the left half of the roadway within
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100 feet
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To avoid accidents a defensive driver should
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stay alert and look for trouble spots developing around him
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If you must walk on the highway, you should
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walk on the left side in order to watching approaching vehicles
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When parking headed downhill it is best to
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turn front wheels to the curb
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The headlights should be turned on
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30 minutes before sunset
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Seatbelts are important to both passengers and driver, because if you are thrown from a vehicle during an accident, your chances of being killed are
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5 times greater
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A flashing red traffic light means
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stop and look before going ahead
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When turning you should give the proper signal
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at least 100 feet before going ahead
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You must give a signal either by hand and arm or by signal device
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anytime you change lanes
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A flashing yellow signal light means
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always slow down
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If you are teaching a beginner to drive you must
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be a licensed driver 18 or over
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If you have a blowout while driving you should
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steer firmly, take your foot off the gas and brake cautiously
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When turning you should give the proper signal
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at least 100 feet before turning
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At 20 miles per hour the average driver from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brake will travel about
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44 feet
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Vehicles registered in Texas must be inspected
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once a year
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When a pedestrian walks out in the street in violation of the law you should
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yield the right of way without injuring him
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When a parent signs application of a minor for driver's license who was soon as responsibility for the driving
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both parent and minor
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When parking near a corner you may Park your vehicle no closer than
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20 feet from the crosswalk
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The premium on insurance provide proof of financial responsibility
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slowing down reaction and impairing vision, interfering with concentration and dulling judgement, and creating a false sense of concentration
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Drivers become subject to the safety responsibility law when accident damages amount to
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at least $1,000 to property of one person
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If another driver crowds you in traffic you should
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if you can do so, move out of your lane to prevent accident
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Stopping a vehicle with good brakes from 20 miles per hour under good conditions requires about
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45 feet including thinking distance
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Not thinking distance at 20 miles per hour lawful brakes must stop a car Within
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25 feet
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A person who has been drinking alcoholic beverages will usually
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get a false feeling of security
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On multiple-lane highways, drivers should drive
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in the right hand lane
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When entering a street from a private alley or driveway you must
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yield to pedestrians and approaching vehicles
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A Green Arrow showing with a red traffic light means
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you may go ahead carefully in the direction shown by the arrow
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As a driver what traffic violations become a part of your permanent record in Austin?
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all violations on which you are convicted
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If you damage an unattended vehicle you must
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locate the owner or leave a signed statement on the vehicle
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Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by
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driving too fast on slippery roads
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When turning left from a three lane, one-way street, you should turn from the
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left lane
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Child passenger safety seats are required for all children under the age of
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2 years
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Any passenger car truck (with rated carrying capacity of not more than 1500 pounds) which of the following must use safety belts
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the driver, front seat passengers, and back seat passengers under 15
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The maximum fine for driving and drinking an alcoholic beverage is
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$500
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Your driver's license will automatically be suspended if you are convicted of
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possessing a fake drivers license
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The speed limit for passenger cars on designated rural interstates is
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70 mph
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The most a person (age 21 or older) can be fined for a first conviction driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor with no death or injury involved is
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$2,000
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A minor's (if I'm the age of 17) driver license may be suspended for a first offense of driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor for
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Up to 12 months
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Even if you're not intoxicated and you are under the age of 21 and you have any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle you may be charged with
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driving under the influence of alcohol by a minor
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As a driver (age 21 or older), if you refuse a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body
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your driver's license may be suspended
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Is a minor (a person of the age of 21) refuses to provide a breath or blood specimen to a police officer, the minors driver's license suspended for a first-time refusal for
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120 days
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The maximum fine for a first non-driving all related offense of possession or consumption of alcohol by a minor is
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$500
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