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IF THERE IS A RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD AND A RED FLASHING SIGNAL WARNS YOU OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN, YOU MUST:

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Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing

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WHAT IS THE STATE SPEED LIMIT FOR AUTOMOBILES IN URBAN DISTRICTS?

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30 mph

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IF THERE ARE STILL OTHER VEHICLES IN THE INTERSECTION WHEN YOUR RED LIGHT TURNS GREEN, YOU SHOULD:

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Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering

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YOU SEE A CAR APPROACHING FROM THE REAR, BUT WHEN YOU CHECK YOUR MIRROR AGAIN BEFORE CHANGING LANES, YOU NO LONGER SEE IT. YOU SHOULD:

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Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot

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IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD:

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Increase your following distance

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IF YOU BECOME ANGRY OR UPSET, YOU SHOULD:

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Park the car and "cool down" before driving on

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YOU MAY NOT PARK A PASSENGER VEHICLE AT ANY TIME:

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Next to a curb painted red

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WHEN YOU LOOK AHEAD WHILE DRIVING, IT IS BEST TO:

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Look beyond the car ahead of you

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IF A CAR AHEAD OF YOU HAS STOPPED AT A CROSSWALK, YOU SHOULD:

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Stop and then proceed when safe

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WHEN CAN YOU DRIVE USING ONLY YOUR PARKING LIGHTS?

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Under no circumstances

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IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND YOU FIND THAT NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP YOU STAY AWAKE, YOU SHOULD:

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Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key, and rest

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IT IS ILLEGAL TO ENTER AN INTERSECTION WHEN:

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You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side

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WHICH OF THESE IS A GOOD WAY TO SPOT DRIVING HAZARDS?

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Scan ahead of your vehicle

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WHEN DRIVING THROUGH FOG OR RAIN, IT IS ADVISABLE TO:

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Turn on your headlights to low-beam

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WHEN BACKING UP YOUR CAR, YOU SHOULD:

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Look over your right shoulder through the rear window and back up slowly

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YOU MAY NOT DOUBLE PARK:

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There are no exceptions

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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND SEE AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE WITH FLASHING LIGHTS BEHIND YOU?

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Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

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A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS RED, BUT A PEACE OFFICER IS TELLING YOU TO GO AHEAD ANYWAY. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

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Do as the officer tells you

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IF YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED FLASHING LIGHT. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

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Stop before entering and then proceed when safe

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WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ENTRANCE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE, YOU SHOULD DRIVE AT:

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About the same speed as freeway traffic

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT DOUBLE PARKING?

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It is illegal under any circumstances

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MIGHT CAUSE OTHER DRIVERS NOT TO SEE YOU?

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Intersections or driveways blocked by trees, vehicles or buildings Vehicle windows covered with frost, snow or ice; or sudden glare Other drivers are backing out of a driveway or parking spot

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BEFORE CHANGING LANES IN TRAFFIC, YOU NEED TO:

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Look over your shoulder to be sure the lane you want to use is clear

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DO NOT PASS SIGN MEANS DO NOT PASS:

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Other vehicles for any reason

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OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT MAKING ROOM FOR YOU TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, YOU MAY:

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Stop before merging with freeway traffic

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WHICH OF THESE IS THE PROPER WAY TO CHANGE LANES?

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Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes

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YOU SHOULD INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR CAR AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD WHEN YOU:

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Are being followed by a tailgater

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WHEN DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A FREEWAY, YOU:

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Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway onramps

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IF YOU EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:

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Downshift and look for an area to slow down and stop Pump brake pedal quickly; if useless, pump released parking brake Stop off the road if possible, and call for help

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IF ANOTHER DRIVER "CUTS" IN FRONT OF YOU, IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU:

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Take your foot off the gas

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IF YOU GET SLEEPY WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:

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Drive to a safe place, park, remove the ignition key, and rest

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MOST SERIOUS ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AT WHAT TIME OF DAY?

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Twilight-Darkness

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TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TOWARD THE CURB WHEN YOU ARE PARKED:

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Facing downhill

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ACCIDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN:

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When one driver is traveling faster or slower than other drivers on the road

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WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT DRIVING AND TAKING DRUGS?

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Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving

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YOU MUST CAREFULLY WATCH FOR BICYCLES IN TRAFFIC LANES BECAUSE THEY:

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Could be hidden in your blind spots

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LOOK TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT BEFORE ENTERING ANY INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT BECAUSE:

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Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light

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ORANGE COLORED SIGNS AND FLAGS MEAN THAT YOU MUST BE ALERT FOR:

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Changed road conditions and/or road workers

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A DRIVER IS USING HIS CELL PHONE WHILE PASSING A SCHOOL ZONE. IS IT LEGAL?

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It is illegal unless the driver is at least 18 years of age and using a hands-free device.

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WHAT TYPE OF LIGHTING SHOULD CARS USE WHEN PARKED ON AN UNLIGHTED HIGHWAY AT NIGHT?

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Parking lights or low-beam headlights

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WHEN SHOULD YOU LET OTHER DRIVERS GO FIRST EVEN YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT-OF-WAY?

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When it helps prevent accidents

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UNDER WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS CAN YOU PROCEED AFTER STOPPING FOR A SCHOOL BUS?

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You are signaled by the driver to proceed.

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WHEN WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, YOU SHOULD GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO VEHICLES COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION:

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Until dangerously close cars have passed

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WHEN DRIVING NEAR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONE, YOU SHOULD:

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Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking

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YOU ARE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT TO TURN RIGHT, AND A PEDESTRIAN ON YOUR RIGHT IS WAITING TO CROSS THE STREET YOU WANT TO ENTER. WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN YOUR LIGHT TURNS GREEN?

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The pedestrian has the right-of-way

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IF YOU SEE ORANGE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND CONES ON A FREEWAY, YOU MUST:

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Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

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WHEN MAY YOU LEGALLY DRIVE AROUND OR UNDER A RAILROAD CROSSING GATE?

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Under no circumstances

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IF YOU ARE APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING WITH RED FLASHING LIGHTS, YOU MUST:

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Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing

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IF YOU ARE DRIVING ON A ROAD WITH ONLY ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION AND YOU WANT TO PASS, BUT A CURVE AHEAD BLOCKS YOUR VIEW, YOU MUST:

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Not pass the other vehicle

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BEFORE YOU REACH THE INTERSECTION, WHEN CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS IN SLOW TRAFFIC, YOU SHOULD:

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Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed

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WHEN YOU PARK YOUR CAR UPHILL NEXT TO A CURB, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SHOULD BE:

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Turned so the back of the wheel is against the curb

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WHICH OF THESE IS TRUE ABOUT OTHER DRIVERS?

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Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way

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YOU MAY CROSS A DOUBLE YELLOW LINE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE IF THE LINE IS:

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Broken on your side

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SOLID YELLOW LINES SEPARATE:

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Vehicles traveling in opposite directions

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SHOULD YOU TRY TO KEEP A "SPACE CUSHION" AROUND YOUR VEHICLE WHENEVER POSSIBLE?

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Yes, when another driver makes a mistake, you will have time to react

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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR ENGINE STALLS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING?

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Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult) Shift your transmission to neutral Try to re-start; if unable, stop off road, using four-way flashers

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YOU CAN DRIVE IN A CARPOOL LANE IF YOU:

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Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign

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WHAT CAUSES MOST REAR-END ACCIDENTS?

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Following other vehicles too closely

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WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE REGARDING SAFETY BELTS?

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They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents

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SEAT BELTS PROPERLY WORN WILL:

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Reduce the risk of injury

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WHEN YOU APPROACH A SHARP CURVE IN THE ROAD, YOU SHOULD:

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Start braking before you enter the curve

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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A DRUG THAT MAKES YOUR DRIVING UNSAFE IS PERMITTED:

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Under no circumstances

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FOLLOWING CLOSELY BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE:

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Is a common cause of rear-end accidents

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A GREEN ARROW POINTING TO THE LEFT ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS YOU MAY:

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Make a protected turn in that direction

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A RED ARROW POINTING TO THE RIGHT ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS YOU MAY

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Not turn right until the light turns green

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BEFORE GETTING OUT OF YOUR CAR, AFTER PARKING AT A TWO-WAY STREET CURB, YOU SHOULD:

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Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle

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IF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE HAS STARTED TO TURN LEFT IN FRONT OF YOU:

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Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident

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WHEN PARKED ON ANY HILL, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SET YOUR PARKING BRAKE AND:

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Place your engine gear into the parked position

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IF YOU ARE STOPPED, INTENDING TO TURN LEFT, BUT ONCOMING VEHICLES ARE APPROACHING, YOU SHOULD:

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Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way

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WHEN PASSING IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE OF A TWO LANE ROAD, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER:

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Your speed relative to others, and your ability to accelerate How much clear space you need to pass, and how much you have The speed and distance of oncoming traffic, and possible hazards

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F YOUR VEHICLE STARTS TO HYDROPLANE, YOU SHOULD:

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Slow down gradually and don't apply the brakes

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