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How long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver

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Five years

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Each year approximately ** people are killed in motor vehicle related collisions in the US

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40,000

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More than blank of all per vehicle occupant fatalities occur in single vehicle crashes

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50%

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Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error

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90%

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Nearly half of all new drivers will either be cited for a traffic offense or be involved in a collision during the first 12 months of driving

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True

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How often should you the pre driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle outside the vehicle and inside the vehicle be performed

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Everytime you drive

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When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb you should

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Approach the drivers door from the front of your vehicle facing oncoming

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Under normal driving conditions checks under the hood should be performed how often

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At least once a month or as recommended in the owners manual

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In vehicles equipped with a driver side airbag sitting closer than ** inches from the steering wheel increases the chance of arms neck or facial injury in the event of a crash

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10

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The top of your head restraint should be adjusted to a point

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slightly above your ears

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to allow enough distance to stop in response to threatening objects or conditions you should identify a plan path of travel ** seconds ahead

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12 to 15

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Under most conditions the minimum following interval of ** will enable you to adjust speed or position appropriately

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3 to 4 seconds

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if a vehicles speed doubles from 20 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour the decision needed to stop the vehicle increases by ** times

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4

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When braking hard the weight of the vehicle mostly shifts **

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To the front of the vehicle

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When turning to the right the contact patches of the ** will increase in size

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Left side tires

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When starting the engine you should release the key **

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As soon a the engine starts

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When backing:

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Brace right arm over back of front seat, grip steering wheel at 12 o'clock, move wheel left and right

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** acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allowing speed to increase gradually within minimum weight shift

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Light

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Total stopping time is made up of:

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Braking time

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Anti lock braking systems:

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Help drivers maintain steering control under hard braking

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Total stopping time is made up of

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Reaction, braking, and perception time

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Signs communicate meaning using:

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Color, shape, words

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Black on white in the shape of an X

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Railroad advance warning signs are

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An odd numbered interstate using a single or double digit number indicates a route that

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Runs north and south

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A solid yellow line on your side of the road means

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You may not pass

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Solid white lines are used to

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between lanes to indicate areas where lane changes are discouraged or unlawful do to increase danger associated with such movements

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A driver's license

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Gives permission to operate motor vehicle, verify drivers knowledge, can be taken away by law

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** laws are designed to help drivers understand who should be granted the privilege of proceeding first when more than one vehicle approaches an intersection at about the same time

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Right of way

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A certificate of motor vehicle title:

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Demonstrates proof of ownership

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Related to reckless driving behavior?

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Intentionally drives recklessly, knows the actions create significant risk, make risk obvious and serious

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Most states have blood alcohol concentration of ** percent for drivers under 21

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.00 to .02

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** vision is the five degree cone that makes up only three percent of a drivers total vision field

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Central

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The distance you look ahead is identified as your:

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Visual scope

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A driver should search the highway ** seconds ahead

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20-30

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A driver should maintain a visual control zone of at least ** seconds ahead

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12-15

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To efficiently search a total traffic scene drivers should monitor the area ** of the vehicle

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To the rear, sides, front

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A space into which you can safely direct hour vehicle with the lowest possible risk is referred to as your:

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Intended path of travel

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The size of your space margin depends on:

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Your speed, width of vehicle, maneuvers you preform

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You should always maintain a stopping zone distance of ** seconds

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4-5

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The key to the basic speed law is to drive at a ** speed fr conditions

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Reasonable and proper

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Changes in ** is a major highway condition that requires you to adjust speed

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Traction, space, visibility

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Before making a turn in an urban area most states laws require a driver to signal at least ** feet ahead of turn

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100

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When preparing to turn you should:

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Complete braking before turning wheel

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When reversing directions you should consider

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Traffic density, your speed, visiblity

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Parking in a traffic lane is called ** and is illegal in most states

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Double parking

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When parking uphill with a curb you should turn your wheels

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Left

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The primary challenge in driving a manual transmission vehicle is learning to:

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Release clutch smoothly to move forward

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The point at which the engine begins to move the car as the clutch is release is called the

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Friction point

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A frequent mistake is:

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Shifting into a higher gear at a too low speed

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When shifting gears, you should look:

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Along your intended path of travel

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When shifting gears you should press the clutch

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All the way to the floor

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Single vehicle crashes account for more than ** prevent of all motor vehicle fatalities

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50

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All of the following are common messages communicated by drivers to reduce risk except for

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Frustrations

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Areas where pedestrian traffic is heavy include:

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Parking lots, bus stops, school zones

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When passing a motorcycle or scooter

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Give the rider the whole lane

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** is coming together or blending of vehicles to maintain a smooth uninterrupted traffic flow

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Merging

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Blood alcohol concentration

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BAC stands for

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Alcohol is a ** drug

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Depressant

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The first ability to be impaired by alcohol or other drugs is

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Judgment and decision making

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A one ounce shot of 80 proof whiskey contains ** alcohol than a 12 ounce can of beer

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Less

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It takes the body on average approximately ** to eliminate the alcohol contained in one drink

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1 1/4 to 1 1/2

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An estimated ** percent of collisions involve some form of driver inattention

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80

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Overall risk of a collision while using a cell phone increase by ** percent

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400

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** drivers who crashed after falling asleep did not detect any signs of drowsiness before the crash

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One half of

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Most people experienced dips in energy between approximately midnight and 6 a.m. and again approximately ** during which they are more likely to fall asleep while driving

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2 pm to 4 pm

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** occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident

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Road rage

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** occurs when water between the tires and the road built up until the tires begin to ride on a film of water resulting in loss of attraction

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Hydroplaning

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To avoid a collision. You can use

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Evasive steering, evasive braking, evasive acceleration

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An ** skid occurs when your tires begin to lose contact with the road surface

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Understeer

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If you begin to experience a skid the best response is to

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Continue to look and steer where you want the vehicle to go

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If you believe that your brakes have may have failed your first action should be to

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Pump the brakes

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Generally the safest type of vehicle for a new driver is a

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Mid size sedan

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When shopping for a vehicle you should:

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Investigate market, consider previously owned car, consider certified used car

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The most important protection against financial loss from the collision is ** insurance which covers damages to other people

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Liability

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** protects you and your passengers from bodily injury losses caused by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver legally liable for the damage

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Uninsured motorist

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** insurance covers damage to your vehicle caused by something other than a collision

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Comprehensive

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Vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when

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Accelerating

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** should be considered when purchasing a vehicle

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Tire quality, tread life, traction rating

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The recommended tire air pressure can typically be found

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In the owners manual and on a placard located on drivers jamboard

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To be safe for use your tires should have a minimum tread depth of

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4/32 of an inch

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Engine oil should be changed

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According to the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual

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If you're planning an extended drive preparation can pay often terms of:

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Fewer troubles, fuel savings, enhance safety

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When on the extended drive avoid driving more than ** miles per day

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500

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You should maintain a ** following distance when driving a heavy vehicle or towing a trailer

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5-6 Second

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two common errors to avoid when backing are 1 turning the steering wheel too far and 2 **

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holding the steering wheel in a turned position too long

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When you load a trailer arrange ** percent of the weight to the front half of the trailer

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60

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