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What most affects how far ahead you must look, vehicle control, and the distance you need to stop?

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speed

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Rural roads are

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constructed of different types of materials

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A warning sign for a curve has a

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curved black arrow

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Collisions occur at curves because

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speed on the approach is too great

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An escape path is the opening into which you can move to

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avoid a collision with another vehicle

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The expressway is defined as a

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limited-access or controlled-access highway.

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Expressway collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads because

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expressway speeds are higher.

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What colors are the WRONG WAY or DO NOT ENTER signs?

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red and white

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Higher speeds on the expressway, multiple lanes to watch, and heavier volumes of traffic

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make the Identify step more difficult.

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A yellow X on an overhead signal above your lane indicates

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the lane will be closed farther ahead

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In reduced visibility conditions, you need to work especially hard to gather visual information because

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you need more time to respond to hazards

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To give yourself more time for IPDE Process at night

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look beyond the range of your headlights

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When your headlights shine into fog

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light if reflected back by water particles

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Rain tends to make roadways the slickest

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as the rain begins to fall

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Hydroplaning occurs when your tires

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lose contact with the road

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A left front tire blows out. Unless you control the vehicle, what will probably happen?

answer

your vehicle will pull to the left

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As you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. What should you do first?

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Pump the brake pedal three or four times.

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If the accelerator sticks and no traffic is present, what might you try to do first?

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Pull up the accelerator with your toe.

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When total steering failure occurs, you first should

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communicate your emergency to others using your horn and emergency flashers

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If your headlights fail at night, you should

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immediately move off the road.

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A person who is influenced by a strong emotion

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should not drive until the emotion is under control

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An emotional event not related to driving

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can affect your driving task

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The ability to see things clearly near and far away is

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visual acuity

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Most people have a field of vision of

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about 180 degrees

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Carbon monoxide is present in

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all exhaust gases from all gasoline engines

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Alcohol is a

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drug

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When people drink alcoholic beverages their

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judgment is affected before their coordination

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What is the best advice to give to a social drinker planning to drive?

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Let a non-drinker drive.

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Depressants can make a person

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depressed and sleepy

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Implied consent means a driver

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Agrees to be tested for blood-alcohol concentration

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The major expenses of owning and operating a vehicle include

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the cost of interest on a loan, operating costs, the purchase price

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Paying for oil, gas, maintenance, and repairs are all examples of

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operating costs for a vehicle.

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A major disadvantage of buying a used vehicle from a private owner is that

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there will seldom be a warranty

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A state law that requires you to prove you can pay damages you cause in a collision is a

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financial responsibility law.

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How do you know which type of fuel to buy for your vehicle?

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check in the owner's manual

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A vehicle's electrical energy is stored in the

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battery

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Battery fluid is a

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strong acid

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If the oil pressure warning light or gauge indicates low oil pressure while you are driving,

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pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine.

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Ignoring a defect in the exhaust system increases the risk of

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carbon-monoxide poisoning

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To conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should

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plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly long one

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The legend on a map indicates

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the meaning of symbols and markings

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You can get assistance as you prepare for long-distance travel from

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an auto or travel club

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For long-distance travel, you should plan to drive no longer than how many hours per day?

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8 hours

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For winter trips, carry extra equipment including

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a snow shovel.

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A series of sharp turns on a mountain road is called a switchback.

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true

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A pull-out area is a place for runaway trucks to stop.

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false

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An escape path is an opening into which you drive to avoid a collision.

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true

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The entrance ramp is where you try to accelerate to the speed of expressway traffic.

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false

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A side-impact collision results in more serious injuries than does a head-on collision.

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false

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All drivers, regardless of fault, are required to file a report after a collision when someone was killed or injured

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true

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Driver errors cause more emergencies than vehicle malfunctions cause.

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true

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Your emotions have little influence on the level of risk you are willing to take.

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false

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Temporary illness can affect a driver's risk-taking decisions.

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true

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Glare recovery time is needed to regain clear vision after being blinded by glare.

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true

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What should you do before braking hard to avoid hitting a small animal?

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check the traffic situation

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When driving down a mountain road, you should never

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shift to NEUTRAL

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You should not pass if

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you cannot complete the pass before a no passing zone begins

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Which roadway marking indicates a no-passing area?

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solid yellow line

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Maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds

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is more difficult than at lower speeds.

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When driving through a curve at normal speed,

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accelerate gently after entering the curve

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Rural highways, especially older ones, tend to present

answer

roadside hazards

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Velocitation means

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thinking the car is traveling slower than it really is

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If the expressway has three lanes going in your direction, you should change

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only one lane at a time

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When there is a speed limit sign on an exit ramp, you

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should not exceed the posted speed

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The expressway interchange differs from a normal intersection because

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vehicles can enter and leave an expressway without interfering with the flow of traffic

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When is it permissible to back up on an entrance ramp or on an expressway?

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never

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If the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you will enter the

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left expressway lane

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The area in an expressway entrance ramp where you increase speed to that of expressway traffic is the

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acceleration lane

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When you move into the deceleration lane, you should

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slow to the exit ramp speed.

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Never remove a radiator cap on a hot engine because

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the hot liquid inside can scald you

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When driving in snow, you should use

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low-beam headlights and reduced speed.

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When driving at night with no other vehicles present, use the

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high beam headlights

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Under normal driving conditions at night, your stopping distance is

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the range of your headlights

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Use your high-beam headlights only

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when vehicles are more than one-half mile in front of you

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If you use high-beam headlights in snow, rain, or fog, you will have

answer

more light reflected back in your eyes.

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In all high-wind situations

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steering can be difficult

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You are halfway through a curve you entered too fast. You should now accelerate moderately to

answer

help stabilize your vehicle

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You are driving in traffic. The engine of your automatic transmission vehicle stalls. You should

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shift to NEUTRAL

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If your accelerator pedal is flat on the floor, the problem may be

answer

a broken accelerator spring

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Your brakes fail. You pump the brake three or four times. The brakes still do not hold. What should you do next?

answer

Downshift to the lowest gear

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What is the cause of most passenger-compartment fires?

answer

careless use of matches, lighters, or tobacco products

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When threatened with a head-on collision, you should

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slow down as much as possible.

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Which action should you take first if the accelerator sticks while you are driving?

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Kick the side of the accelerator once to jar it free

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If your engine dies, causing a loss of power steering, what is the result?

answer

you need to exert more effort to steer

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While driving at 50 mph, you have a blowout of the left rear tire. Your first reaction should be to

answer

handle the blowout like a skid

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Your vehicle is stalled on the railroad tracks. In what direction should you run when you abandon your vehicle?

answer

away from the tracks in the direction the train is approaching

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Most drivers with permanent disabilities understand their disability may put them at a

answer

higher level of risk.

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The emotion that occurs more often to more drivers is

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anger

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Night blindness means a driver

answer

cannot see well when driving at night

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To prevent exposure to carbon monoxide and its effects, you should

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check the vehicle's exhaust system regularly

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Coping with emotions while driving includes

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anticipating emotion-producing situations

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What are the parts of the highway transportation system (HTS)?

answer

People, vehicles, and roadways, People, vehicles, and roadways

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Driving is a social task because

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drivers must interact with each other.

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What IPDE step do you use when you apply the brake to stop?

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execute

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Which aspect of driving is most affected by attitudes?

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driver behavior

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To manage the effects of vehicles on the environment

answer

use fuel-efficient driving methods.

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The purpose of traffic signs are

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to regulate, to warn, to guide

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Most warning signs are

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diamond-shaped

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Interstate highways are identified on signs with what kind of shape?

answer

shield

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Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

answer

Make every reasonable effort to stop

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You can make sure that warning lights are working by

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turning the ignition switch on

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Adjust a safety belt so it

answer

fits snugly

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Driving in OVERDRIVE saves fuel and

answer

can be used in all normal forward driving.

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When starting a car with an automatic transmission, the selector lever should be in

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Park (P) or Neutral (N).

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You are starting a stick-shift car. Your left foot should be on the

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clutch pedal.

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The driving task is primarily a

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thinking task

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When you apply the IPDE Process, you may decide to

answer

change speed, change direction, or communicate with others

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What is the Smith System?

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an organized method to help develop good seeing habits.

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How many zones of space surrounding your vehicle are incorporated in the Zone Control System?

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six

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How many search ranges need to be evaluated in your path of travel?

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three

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A space cushion is

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an open area of space all around a vehicle

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Executing in the IPDE Process primarily involves

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physical skills

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The best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to

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communicate by using your lights and/or horn

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When you accelerate and steer at the same time, you are

answer

executing a combination of actions

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The force that pulls objects toward the center of the earth is

answer

gravity

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Energy of motion is another way of expressing

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Kinetic energy

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The gripping action that keeps a tire from slipping on the roadway is called

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Friction

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In wet weather, with temperatures near the freezing point

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a bridge roadway freezes before a highway roadway.

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Which statement best describes reaction time?

answer

it averages 3/4 of a second.

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To steer straight forward, look

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far ahead toward the center of your intended path

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Just before beginning any lane-change maneuver

answer

check to see that the roadway ahead has no obstructions

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Making proper turns depends on

answer

steering and speed control

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A turnabout maneuver is risky because

answer

you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic

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Angle parking begins with your vehicle

answer

at least six feet from a row of parked vehicles.

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The chance of a collision is greatest at

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an intersection

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When turning, your last check is

answer

in the direction of your intended path of travel

question

An intersection with a left-turn light, a green arrow, or a delayed green light has

answer

A protected left turn

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The sign for a railroad crossing is a

answer

round, yellow sign

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You plan to cross an intersection, but your vision is blocked by parked vehicles. You should look

answer

left, right, and ahead as you creep forward

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What happens when you pass a large truck during rain or snow?

answer

borth traction & visibility are decreased

question

Injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from

answer

the exposed position of the rider

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Why are motorcyclists often difficult to see behind your vehicle?

answer

The relativley small size of the motorcycle is lost in your blind-spot area

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Mopeds and some motor scooters are restricted from

answer

Certain high-speed highways

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The pedestrians most at risk are

answer

children and older persons

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Why is city driving more difficult than driving in other environments?

answer

There are more hazards, and you have to deal with them more frequently.

question

What is a space cushion?

answer

the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead

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A driver that follows too closely is called a

answer

tailgater.

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What is your following distance when you have identified a tailgater?

answer

four seconds

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Riding the brake might cause the driver following you to assume that you

answer

are going to slow or stop.

question

When you are locating potential hazards, you are predicting.

answer

false

question

The highway transportation system is a complex system that includes people, vehicles, and roadways.

answer

true

question

The death rate for drivers and passengers is much higher among teens than any other age groups.

answer

true

question

A traffic light, arrow, flashing signal, lane signal, and pedestrian signal are all called warning signals.

answer

false

question

Lines, words, and figures painted on the roadway are called roadway markings.

answer

true

question

Double clutching occurs when you drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal.

answer

false

question

The odometer indicates trouble in a car's electrical system.

answer

false

question

You are compromising space when you reduce risk by giving as much space as possible to the greater of two or more hazards.

answer

true

question

Your sight distance is the path that is free of hazard.

answer

false

question

Your field of vision is the area you can see around you while looking straight ahead.

answer

true

question

The greatest problem most beginning drivers face is their

answer

inability to make decisions.

question

A state's driving-related laws are found in its

answer

vehicle code.

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When a driver foresees where points of conflict can develop in a driving situation, which step of the IPDE Process is used?

answer

Predict

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Low-risk driving requires

answer

courtesy and cooperation.

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Driving-related laws passed by a state's legislature are found in its

answer

vehicle code.

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The best term used to describe a vehicle hitting another object is

answer

collision

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Which transportation method involves the most deaths?

answer

Cars and other motor vehicles

question

If you demonstrate good attitudes toward driving, you can

answer

gain the respect of others.

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A driver-education course

answer

gives you a good start toward becoming a skill full driver

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When driving in traffic, the defensive driver expects

answer

unexpected driving situations.

question

No-parking zones often are near

answer

fire hydrants, curves, and intersections.

question

Posted minimum speed limits are

answer

the slowest to drive under normal conditions.

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A solid line and a broken line painted on the center of a two-lane highway mean passing is

answer

not allowed when the solid line is on your side

question

Interstate route signs

answer

vary according to the type of roadway, vary from state to state, may be combined with information about a city's streets.

question

Red roadway markers mean that

answer

you are driving in the wrong direction

question

When the center roadway marking of a two-way roadway is a single broken yellow line, it means that

answer

Passing is permitted if it can be done safely

question

What does a round traffic sign mean?

answer

railroad crossing

question

If you park in a space that has the handicapped parking symbol, you must

answer

have the proper permit.

question

A stationary object that appears in the distance in the center of your path of travel is called

answer

a target

question

If your vehicle has fuel injection and the engine is cold,

answer

keep your foot off the accelerator.

question

The last thing to do when leaving your car is to

answer

look all doors

question

Why should you check the condition of the tires as you make an outside check of the car?

answer

You can check if tires look properly inflated

question

When you turn the ignition switch to "accessory,"

answer

the radio and electrical equipment will operate

question

Riding the clutch

answer

causes needless clutch wear.

question

If there is an airbag in your vehicle's steering wheel, keep your hands at the

answer

9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock positions.

question

The parking brake

answer

is usually set by pushing a pedal

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What is the LAST thing you do as a check inside the car?

answer

fasten the seat belt

question

Basic tools for low-risk driving might be

answer

Good seeing habits and an ability to manage space

question

The area you can see around you is called

answer

Field of vision

question

You should practice your orderly visual search pattern

answer

as a passenger in a vehicle

question

You minimize a hazard when you

answer

put more distance between yourself and the hazard

question

Searching for other roadway users includes identifying

answer

users of different sizes and shapes

question

When you look far ahead as you drive, you are

answer

aiming high in steering

question

Making driving judgments involves

answer

measuring, comparing, and evaluating a traffic situation

question

Choosing only those clues and events that pertain to your driving task is

answer

selective seeing.

question

Commentary driving is

answer

thinking out loud.

question

The IPDE Process is an unorganized method for driving.

answer

false

question

A warning sign can help you avoid surprise situations.

answer

true

question

Depressing the foot-brake pedal slows or stops the vehicle and turns on the brake lights in the back of the vehicle

answer

true

question

The blind spot is an area not shown in rearview mirrors

answer

true

question

Driving-related clues will not change as you drive in different environments

answer

false

question

Restraint devices are designed to hold vehicle occupants in their seats during a collision

answer

true

question

Your reaction distance is the distance it takes your vehicle to stop from the instant you see a hazard

answer

false

question

Most states require use of child seats

answer

true

question

The time it takes you to act after perceiving a situation equals your reaction time

answer

true

question

Understeering is not turning the steering wheel enough

answer

true

question

Pulling the steering wheel down with one hand while the other hand crosses over is called hand-over-hand steering

answer

true

question

A protected left turn is made at an intersection that does not have a special turn light

answer

false

question

A gap is the distance between approaching vehicles in which to cross an intersection or join traffic

answer

true

question

It is easy to balance and control a motorcycle

answer

false

question

The front part of the truck that includes the engine and the cab is the tractor

answer

true

question

A tailgater is someone following you too closely

answer

true

question

You are riding the brake when placing your foot over the brake so you are ready to stop

answer

false

question

Which of the following is not a special program connected with a state's driver's license?

answer

excise tax

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Traffic tie-ups and collisions are examples of

answer

breakdowns in the HTS

question

The federal government has established safety guidelines with the

answer

National Highway Safety Act

question

The most important element in the regulation of the HTS is the

answer

driver who obeys traffic laws

question

Conserving fuel is important because burning fuel

answer

Affects the environment

question

Who decides whether drivers charged with violating traffic laws are guilty or innocent?

answer

courts

question

What must a driver do first to process traffic information accurately?

answer

identify

question

A construction zone is indicated by

answer

an orange sign

question

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. You should

answer

give the right of way to the pedestrian

question

Broken white lines

answer

separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

question

A flashing red light at an intersection means that you must

answer

make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear.

question

You pass a school zone sign. You should

answer

know you are within one block of a school

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A school zone sign is

answer

yellow-green with five sides

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What roadway markings are used to guide your driving path?

answer

reflectors

question

A red circle and diagonal slash on a sign means that

answer

the action is not allowed

question

When using stick-shift gears, neutral is

answer

the crossbar of the pattern

question

When shifting gears in a stick-shift vehicle,

answer

there is no single correct speed for shifting.

question

To start a warm fuel injection engine,

answer

leave the accelerator alone.

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Before entering traffic from the curb, you should

answer

check traffic ahead, in both rearview mirrors, and over your left shoulder.

question

Cruise control allows the driver to

answer

maintain desired speed for highway or expressway driving.

question

How much space should be allotted to park your vehicle parallel to the curb?

answer

5-6 feet longer than your vehicle

question

A beginning driver may tend to oversteer. This means the driver

answer

turns the wheel too much

question

Regardless of the hill you park on, you should

answer

set the parking brake

question

In straightening the vehicle after a turn, always be ready to

answer

use hand-over-hand to unwind the steering wheel

question

To keep your vehicle from rolling into the street when parking downhill on the right with a curb, set the parking brake after

answer

turning the steering wheel sharply to the right

question

A disadvantage of pulling into a driveway on the left side to turnabout is that you must

answer

back into the traffic flow before moving forward

question

What allows you to back a standard drive vehicle at a controlled speed?

answer

holding the clutch at friction point.

question

To plan for a turn, you should

answer

be in the correct lane about a block before the turn

question

Backing a stick-shift vehicle requires skillful use of the

answer

clutch pedal

question

Begin moving a stick-shift vehicle on an uphill grade

answer

in first gear

question

When parallel parking on the right, turn the wheels sharply to the left when

answer

your front bumper is even with the front vehicle's rear bumper

question

Prepare to make a turnabout safely by selecting

answer

a place with at least 500 feet of clear visibility in each direction

question

After completing a parallel parking maneuver, your vehicle should

answer

be in the center of the parking space

question

A railroad crossing is indicated by a

answer

white, X-shaped sign

question

When turning right and joining traffic, the faster traffic is moving, the

answer

larger the gap must be.

question

When joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be

answer

greater than when turning right

question

Traffic signs and signals show who

answer

should yield the right of way

question

If a traffic signal has a fourth or fifth light, it is likely to be a

answer

Left-turn light

question

Joining traffic when turning right takes

answer

a larger gap than crossing the intersection

question

When you tap your brake pedal, what message are you giving to other drivers?

answer

i am planning to slow or stop

question

Communication with others to reduce risk in a possible conflict situation involves

answer

making sure others see you

question

The best clue that a roadway is changing from multilane to single lane is

answer

A warning sign

question

You separate hazards when you adjust your

answer

Speed

question

When predicting a point of conflict, you predict

answer

where your path might cross with another

question

You are going to change direction, therefore you must

answer

leave yourself an out

question

As you drive on a residential street, you spot the following clues: a parked vehicle with front wheels turned toward the street and a person sitting behind the wheel. You should

answer

predict that the vehicle may enter your path

question

You compromise space when you

answer

cannot separate or minimize hazards

question

An air bag

answer

automatically inflates to protect an occupant

question

The distance your vehicle travels while you respond to a road hazard is called

answer

Reaction distance

question

Good shock absorbers

answer

help create traction.

question

The second collision occurs when

answer

the occupants hit the inside of the vehicle after a collision.

question

Large vehicles, such as trucks and buses, have

answer

Slow stopping ability

question

An example of an active restraint is

answer

a safety belt.

question

A small vehicle

answer

Can accelerate and stop more quickly than a large vehicle

question

Three factors that determine force of impact are

answer

speed, weight, and distance between impact and stopping

question

Before passing a vehicle in your lane,

answer

be sure there is room for you to return to your lane after passing

question

At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction on a two-lane roadway?

answer

at least 10mph faster

question

The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic. You should

answer

use the next exit ramp

question

Your vehicle is forced off the roadway into a deep lake. Although all the windows are rolled up, your vehicle sinks rapidly beneath the surface. What should you do after unfastening safety belts?

answer

Try to get a full breath of air, move quickly to the area closest to the surface. Roll down the window. Climb out, and swim to the surface.

question

Peer pressure

answer

can be positive or negative

question

Because of the effect of escaping CFCs on the earth's atmosphere, air conditioner repair shops are required to

answer

purchase a CFC refrigerant recovery system.

question

If a trailer starts to sway or "fishtail," what should you do?

answer

steer straight down the center of your lane

question

Most drivers with permanent disabilities understand their disability may put them at a

answer

higher level of risk

question

Vapor fumes are fuel in gaseous form that prevent the engine from starting.

answer

false

question

Controlled-access highways permit traffic to enter them only from interchanges.

answer

true

question

Emergency flares are used to warn others of a disabled vehicle.

answer

true

question

Rocking the vehicle is a maneuver to free your vehicle from snow, mud, or sand.

answer

true

question

When faced with an oncoming vehicle in your lane, steer to the left.

answer

false

question

A hallucinogenic drug is one that distorts the sense of direction, distance, and time.

answer

true

question

The area of the brain first affected by alcohol is that which controls judgment and reasoning.

answer

true

question

If the oncoming driver at night fails to use low-beam headlights, you can attempt to reduce glare by

answer

frequently looking ahead with quick glances

question

Velocitation is the condition lulling a driver into drowsiness.

answer

false

question

Visual acuity is your ability to see colors clearly.

answer

false

question

Mass transportation is a method of moving more passengers than private vehicles can.

answer

true

question

Radial tires generally give the best gas mileage.

answer

true

question

Most vehicles use fuel most efficiently above 55 mph.

answer

false

question

Preventive maintenance is a method of routinely taking care of vehicle problems before they become serious.

answer

true

question

A recreational vehicle is a large vehicle used for fun and travel.

answer

true

question

Safety latches hold the trailer if the hitch breaks loose.

answer

false

question

Using maps to guide a driver is called navigating.

answer

true

question

If a vehicle cuts into your 3-second following distance, you should

answer

reestablish a 3-second following distance on the vehicle ahead

question

The distance your vehicle will travel in the next 12-15 seconds is referred to as a

answer

12-15 second visual lead.

question

The basic speed rule is

answer

applicable to all driving environments.

question

A characteristic of expressways that helps to prevent head-on collisions is the

answer

median or barrier between opposing lanes of traffic

question

If you miss the exit you want, you

answer

must go on to the next exit

question

If your vehicle becomes disabled on an expressway, you should

answer

pull onto the shoulder or median.

question

When you encounter large trucks on the expressway, you should

answer

avoid driving between trucks

question

Passing on an expressway is usually safer than on a two-lane highway because

answer

there is little threat of a head-on collision.

question

In order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane, use the

answer

center or left lane.

question

As you drive on an expressway, you may be lulled into

answer

highway hypnosis.

question

If there is no gap in traffic as you are attempting to enter the expressway, you must

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slow or stop before entering the acceleration lane or expressway.

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Under normal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling at 55 mph on the expressway should be

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a minimum of three seconds.

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How should you select a gap in expressway traffic on the left?

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Glance in the left outside mirror and over your left shoulder

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How can you distinguish between an entrance ramp and an exit ramp?

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The exit ramp has a WRONG WAY or DO NOT ENTER sign.

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An anti-lock braking system is a safety feature because

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locked wheels provide no steering control

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You can get a little better traction on wet roads by driving

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in the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead of you.

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If your vehicle's wheels are stuck in deep snow, mud, or sand, you usually can free the wheels by

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rocking the vehicle

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Just before dawn and dusk, turn on your

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low-beam headlights

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When driving in the winter, you should

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make an extra effort to use the IPDE Process.

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Hydroplaning is caused by a combination of

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standing water, speed, and tire conditions.

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To help others see you during heavy rain, use your

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low-beam headlights

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When it becomes extremely difficult to see because of heavy rain, you should

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pull off the road until the rain stops

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In a front-wheel skid, your vehicle

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tends to go straight.

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When your visibility is reduced for any reason, you

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need more time and space to use the IPDE Process.

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To improve traction on snow,

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use all-season tires and/or tire chains.

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The greater the drop-off when your front wheel leaves the roadway, the greater the

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steering control needed

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If a tire blows out, which action should you avoid?

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braking hard

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The hood of your vehicle is vibrating while you drive. You should

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stop in a safe location, release the hood, and close it again.

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An oncoming vehicle crosses the center line and drives into your lane. You should

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maintain control and slow.

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The first action to take when making an off-road recovery is to

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hold the steering wheel firmly

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In case of a blowout, which procedure is incorrect?

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Brake immediately to avoid tire damage.

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Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and cannot be restarted immediately. What should you do next?

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Get any passengers out of the vehicle and away from the tracks if there is a train coming.

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Fatigue

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slows mental and physical processes.

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A person with a chronic illness might be licensed to drive if the person

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provides medical proof that the illlness is under control

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Many medicines have side effects that

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interfere with your driving ability.

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You are at an even greater risk of being involved in a collision if you

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are not aware of your impaired senses.

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Passengers can help a driver better manage emotions by

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discouraging reckless actions.

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The first precaution you should take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to

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read the label on the medicine to see if the medicine has side effects that will affect your driving

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The best way to prevent fatigue on long drives is to

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rest before you start

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Your sense of balance

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can give you clues to the movement of your vehicle.

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While driving a vehicle, the driver must be the leader of those in the vehicle because

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the driver is responsible for the safety of the passengers.

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A person with a chronic illness can

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be seriously impaired in driving ability.

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A chronic illness is an ailment that

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lasts over a period of years.

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A depressant drug

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slows down the central nervous system

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Which of the following statements about alcohol and driving is NOT true?

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Fewer than half of all driving-related fatalities during the holidays are alcohol related.

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A driver is stopped on suspicion of DWI or DUI and refuses a BAC test. The driver's

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license can be suspended.

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Alcohol first affects a driver by

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impairing judgment and reason.

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People confronted with negative peer pressure often find it difficult to

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Say no without the fear of hurting others

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At what rate does the average person's system oxidize alcohol?

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3/4 of a drink per hour

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The feeling known as euphoria is a common effect of alcohol. It gives a driver a false sense of

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well-being

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How can use of marijuana affect a driver's condition?

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The driver's coordination and judgement are dangerously impaired for a long time

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How many drivers involved in alcohol-related traffic fatalities have a BAC of 0.14 or higher?

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2/3

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Nystagmus refers to

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the involuntary jerking of the eyes as a person gazes to the side.

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Over-the-counter drugs (OTC drugs) can be harmful to drivers because

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their side effects include drowsiness, slowed reaction time, and poor judgment.

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Lease payments are based on the difference of the value of the vehicle at the start of the lease and the value

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at the end of the lease, plus interest.

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You can reduce the overall purchase price of a vehicle if you

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save to buy without a loan.

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Which IPDE step do you use when you look ahead and locate a hazard?

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Identify

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Guide signs

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provide information

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Attempting to start an engine that is already running may result in

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expensive starter damage

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If leaving the car from the street side,

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walk around the rear of the car

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The 4-second rule is an estimate of

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your stopping distance

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A vehicle driven into a curve tends to

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go in a straight line

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A banked curve

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is higher on the outside than on the inside.

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A through street is created when STOP or YIELD signs are

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on two corners of the intersecting street.

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Why should you stay out of the open space to the right of a tractor-semitrailer?

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they make very wide right turns

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What differences between a vehicle and a bicycle place the bicyclist at a major disadvantage in any collision?

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weight and speed

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A motorcyclist might have more difficulty stopping than a vehicle driver because

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motorcycles require use of hand and foot brakes

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When riding a bicycle at night,

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use a headlight that is visible atleast 500 feet away

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When you are driving up a hill, if your sight distance is reduced you should

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reduce your speed.

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You are entering a multilane road and you must make a left turn, so you

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first cross the lanes on your side of the roadway.

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When passing on the expressway, you should always

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signal and check traffic behind you

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If windows ice up and traction conditions are especially hazardous, it might be best to

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not drive at all

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Why can a bridge surface freeze before adjoining road surfaces do?

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Cold air circulates above and below the bridge road surface

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Smoke is coming from your vehicle's engine compartment. You have stopped in a safe place. You should then

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turn off the ignition

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What should you carry in your vehicle in the event of a fuel, oil, grease, electrical, or ordinary combustible fire?

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an A-B-C-type fire extinguisher

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Which of the following is a temporary driving disability?

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a sprained ankle

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Fatigue might

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cause you to take more time to identify hazards

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Prescription drugs taken in combination with alcoholic beverages

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can be very dangerous, even fatal.

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Do not consider buying a used vehicle that

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does not shift smoothly.

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The actual annual cost of operating a vehicle depends most on the

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number of miles driven, where you drive, and fuel mileage.

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Your camera is stolen from your vehicle. Which insurance coverage should pay that claim?

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none

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If the owner of a used vehicle refuses to let you test drive the vehicle, you should

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look for another vehicle.

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When most vehicles are driven at a speed higher than 55 mph,

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decreased

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When backing a trailer left, move the wheel

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to the left with your left hand turning the wheel.

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The most efficient time to travel through a large city is

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other than during rush hours

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Select a route that

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reduces travel time and the number of hazards you have to meet.

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When loading a trailer, where should you put the weight?

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low, over the trailer's axle

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When traveling in a rental vehicle, if you are bumped by another vehicle or asked to stop to give advice or assistance, you should

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drive to the nearest well-lit service area and ask for police assistance.

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Three features of a map that make it easy to estimate distances are

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map scale, mileage chart, and colored numbers.

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