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If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must:

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stay in the lane and do not increase your speed

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A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where:

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travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the lane, but crossing the line is prohibited

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Passing on both sides of a highway is not allowed when:

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both sides have solid yellow line markings

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Which of the following statements is true regarding yellow and white lane markings on the road?

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A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane, unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

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A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means:

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you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left

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A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that:

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the left turn signal is about to change to red

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On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as:

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left-edge lines

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If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, you must:

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continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergency vehicle pass

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__________ show parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

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Blue pavement markings

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If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, it is better to:

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pull over and take a nap

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A barrier of grass, concrete or other material separating two roadways, including interstate highways is known as:

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A median

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A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that:

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the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph

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In a roundabout, a driver must drive in:

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a clockwise direction

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It is against the law to make a left turn on red light EXCEPT:

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from one one-way street to another

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_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

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Intersections

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If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog, you must:

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not use your horn or rev your engine

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When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:

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the left of the vehicle

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When making a left turn at an intersection, a motorist must yield to:

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oncoming traffic

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If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to:

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pull over to the curb and stop

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Tailgating is the practice of:

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following too close

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Turn on your headlights _______, or at any time you cannot see a person or object clearly within 500 feet.

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1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise

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You should pull over_______ of the road, when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction.

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the right side

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Drivers must avoid driving in no-zones such as:

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20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the tractor-trailer and up to 200 feet in the rear of the trucksI

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If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.

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wait until the driver actually makes a complete turn

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When you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.

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try not to slow down your vehicle too early

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In Arkansas, it is illegal to drive, or to be a passenger:

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without wearing a safety belt

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If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown:

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toward the side that is hit

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If you cannot see 200 feet ahead, you may not be driving safely at

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30 mph

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Drivers must be cautious if it starts to rain on a hot day, because pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes due to:

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oil in the asphalt

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Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

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For making left turns

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If your vehicle is moving at a speed of 55 mph, you will travel over _______ in ten seconds.

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800 feet

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As per the law of Arkansas, you can be arrested for alcohol impairment with any blood alcohol level:

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above 0.04%

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If your vehicle speed exceeds 35 mph on a wet road or in the rain, your tires will start to ride up on the water, which is known as:

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hydroplaneing

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You must not pass if you are _______ of a hill or curve.

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within one-third of a mile

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If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the _______ of the lane.

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center

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A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road

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come to a complete stop

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A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road

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blind spots

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You need a _______ gap whenever you change lanes, enter a roadway, or when your lane merges with another travel lane

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four-second

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Do not share a lane with _______ , because they need extra space.

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motorcycles, bicyclists, pedistrians

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Diabetic drivers who take_______ should not drive vehicles when there is any chance of going into shock.

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insulin

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Head rests should be adjusted so that head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents:

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neck injuries if you are hit from behind

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When drivers find a square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball, they must:

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not enter the roadway

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Do not _______ at crash scenes or at locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have a vehicle pulled off the road.

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rubberneck

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When making right turns, drivers must avoid _______ before initiating the turn.

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a swinging wide turn to the left

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If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, drivers should:

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obey the normal posted speed limit

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In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn, you should look down the road at least _______ in the city.

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one city block

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When turning corners, turn the steering wheel using the:

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hand over hand technique

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Drivers must use the _______ to avoid crashes when following other vehicles.

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two second rule

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Before turning right, make sure that there is no traffic approaching:

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from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path

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When you are passing a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:

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slow down and let the vehicle pass first

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An ideal position to place both hands on the steering wheel is at about the:

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10 o'clock and 2 o'clock positions

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The law requires that all children under the age of ... wear appropriate safety restraints.

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15

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Children under the age of ..., or weighing less than ... pounds, must be secured in an approved safety seat.

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6, 90

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Which direction do you move in a collision?

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Toward the crash

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First offenders of littering

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$1000 and no more than 8 hours of community service

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Do not leave ... or ... unattended.

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Children, pets

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Green light

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Proceed if no opposing traffic

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Yellow light

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Caution

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Red Light

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Stop

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Flashing red light

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Complete stop, proceed only when safe

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Lighted red arrow

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Must stop and prohibited from turning in direction of arrow

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Continuous yellow light

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Traffic signal is about to change

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Yellow arrow

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Signal is about to change

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Green arrow

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May turn in direction of arrow

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What railroad sign as the same meaning as yield sign?

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crossbuck

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Where do you never pass?

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shoulder

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When do you stop near a school bus?

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Warning lights are all activated

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Drivers are not required to stop if the school bus is approaching...

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Along an opposite lane of travel separated by a median of 20ft or more in width

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Where do you turn the wheels when parking on a hill?

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Away from traffic

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To avoid la)st-minute braking or the need to turn, how far do you look ahead?

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At least one city block in city, or 1/4 mile on highways and interstates (15 sec

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What is a necessary action when slowing?

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Check behind your vehicle

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Turn on your wipers, turn on your...

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Headlights

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When do you turn on your headlights?

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1/2 hr after sunset and before sunrise or any time you can't see clearly within 500ft or driving away from a rising or setting sun

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No oncoming vehicles (lights)

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high beams

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Come within 500ft of oncoming vehicle (lights)

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Dim high beams

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Following another vehicle close than 200ft (lights)

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low beams

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Fog (lights)

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low beams

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Snowing or raining (lights)

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low beams

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Vehicle comes towards you with high beams...

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Flash your headlights quickly a couple of times

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What do you do if a driver fails to dim the lights?

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Look toward the right side of the road

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Do not sound your horn when...

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Encourage someone to go faster or get out of the way, errors, friends or blind pedestrians

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In a crash, you should:

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Get your vehicle off the road away from traffic

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If you can't remove your car from a crash...

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Warn others that your vehicle is there, or stop somewhere where they can see

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When do you signal?

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100ft before you make a change

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What is the traction for tires when the road is wet?

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35mph

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What should you do if your tires lose traction?

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Ease your foot off gas pedal, keep steering wheel straight, turn (if needed) slowly, don't try to stop or turn

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If you can't see 400ft ahead, it is not safe to be driving at...

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50mph

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Darkness (speed)

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50mph

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Rain, fog, snow (speed)

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30mph, but if necessary, pull off and wait until weather clears

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Hills and curves (speed)

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Adjust speed to stop if necessary.

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sight-distance rule

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4 sec

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How many seconds do you count when behind a car? (rear)

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2 sec

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Which vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings?

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transit and school buses, vehicles carrying hazardous materials

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What happens if you do not leave extra space when stopped on a hill?

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Vehicle ahead may roll back when started

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Driver behind you wants to pass

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Slow down for room in front of your vehicle

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Following motorcycle

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Extra distance if they may fall

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Following drivers who cannot see your vehicle

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reduce your speed and falling back

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poor visibility

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increase following distance

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What area is the safest to drive in your lane?

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Center

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Give extra space to ... or ....

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Pedestrians, bicycles

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When you merge, how long is the gap?

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4 sec

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How long do you need to pass a car at 55mph?

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10 sec

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55mph

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800+ in 10 sec

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Hills and curves (passing distance)

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do not pass if 1/3 of mile

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Hills and curves (look ahead)

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1/3 mile or 10 sec

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tractor-trailer at 55mph

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400+ft for complete stop

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When tractor-trailers make right turn...

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They must often swing left

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Don't linger along a truck when passing

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Always pass completely and on the left side

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peripheral vision

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vision from corner of your eye

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How many drinks can cause you to be arrested?

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2+

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How long does it take to get rid of each drink?

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1 hour

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What slows down the rate that alcohol gets into your bloodstream?

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Food

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Arrested for driving while intoxicated with an alcohol concentration of:

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0.08% or more in breath or blood

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Arkansas: Arrested for alcohol impairment at:

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0.04%

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If an officer instructs you to take an alcohol test...

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You have to by law

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First conviction of alcohol

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$150-1000, 1yr in jail or license suspension for 120 days

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Underage Driving Under the Influence

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0.02%

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Epilepsy

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Under care of doctor or no seizure for 1yr

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Diabetes

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Take insulin shouldn't drive because of shock

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Brake failure

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pump break several times --> parking brake slowly (release if skid) ---> lower gears and safe place to slow to a stop off roadway

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blowouts

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keep going straight --> slow gradually and press breaks lightly --> pull off road

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engine failure

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strong grip on steering wheel --> pull off road

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headlight failure

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put on emergency flashers, turn signals, fog light --> pull off road

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faulty accelerator

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neutral ---> pull off when safe --> turn off engine

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ABS

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antilock braking system

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with abs (stopping)

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press brake as hard as you can and keep pressing

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without abs (stopping)

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apply brakes as hard as you can without locking break, if locks up then let up on brake and when it stops skidding, push down again until vehicle stopped

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with abs (turning)

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turn while braking without skidding

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without abs (turning)

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step on brake, but let up and turn steering wheel. do not lock up front wheels while braking or turn too sharply

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rear impact

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apply brakes to not hit vehicle ahead

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