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New York and New Jersey are the only states with laws that require motorists to yield to emergency vehicles sounding sirens and/or flashing red and/or blue emergency lights.

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False

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Pedestrian deaths occur in how many percent of all traffic fatalities?

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17%

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Motorists are prohibited from blocking the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign.

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True

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The average large truck traveling at 55 mph can take almost how many feet to stop?

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800 ft

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What are a truck's blind spots called?

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No Zone

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When a school bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching it must:

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Stop

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As of 2008, how many mature drivers were licensed in the United States?

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22 million

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Many motorcycle crashes that involve other vehicles occur when:

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The driver of the other vehicle misjudges the motorcyclist's speed or distance AND The driver of the other car fails to see the motorcycle at all

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An LSV, or low-speed vehicle, may not be driven on roadways with speed limits that exceed how many miles per hour?

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25 mph

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When encountering a construction-area warning sign, a motorist should:

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Adjust speed and position to maintain space around his/her vehicle

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The only thing that can make a person sober is:

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Time

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Some of the effects of alcohol that affect driving include:

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Slower reaction time Impaired vision AND Inability to correctly judge another car's position on the road.

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Which age group presents the greatest risk for alcohol or drug-related fatalities?

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21 or younger

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Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on what kind of alcoholic beverage you drink.

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False

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It takes only a few drinks to raise your BAC to a level at which driving is illegal.

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True

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Drunk-driving fatalities have actually declined in recent years, thanks largely to:

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Increased awareness of the importance of designated drivers

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It is okay to drive under the influence of prescription drugs. Because prescription drugs come from trusted health care professionals, they can't have a negative impact on your driving ability.

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False

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After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions?

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Marijuana

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If you keep yourself healthy, you will be a safer driver.

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True

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To keep from becoming tired on a long trip, you should:

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Get a good night's sleep the evening before. Do not take any drugs that may make you drowsy. AND Take regular rest stops on long trips, even when you are not tired.

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Defensive driving means:

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Operating your vehicle in a manner that optimizes the safety for both yourself and those around you

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When it looks like a collision may happen, many drivers panic, and fail to react.

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True

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If you do not have an Antilock Braking System (ABS) and your car goes into a skid, you should:

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Quickly let up on the brake pedal

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Even when a collision looks imminent, it's better to stay on the road than to steer off.

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False

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If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front:

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Turn your vehicle and try to make the hit a "glancing blow."

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To avoid letting road rage get the best of you, which of the following should you try?

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Do not drive when you are angry, upset or overly tired. AND Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule.

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Following another vehicle too closely is called:

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Tailgating

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When should you use the "four-second plus rule"?

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When driving in poor weather conditions

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At highway speeds of 50-55 mph, how many second(s) gap do you need in oncoming traffic to pass safely?

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10-12 seconds

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If you are involved in a crash, you must stop regardless of the extent of damage.

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True

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The best way to prevent speeding is to:

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Know how fast you are going

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In general, the law requires that we:

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Drive on the right side of the road

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U-turns are not legal everywhere.

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True

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When approaching a left hand turn, it's best to keep your left wheels as close as possible to the centerline, and to use the left side of the intersection as much as possible.

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True

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A motorist must stop:

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At an intersection with a red light either flashing or illuminated. When approaching an intersection with a solid yellow traffic light. AND When there is a yield sign, and traffic does not permit a safe merge.

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At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first has the right of way.

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True

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If a school bus is parked with its lights flashing on the opposite side of the road, you do not have to stop for it.

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False

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Use your high beams:

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When driving at night on unfamiliar roads

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Use your horn when:

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Another vehicle is in danger of hitting you. AND You have lost control of your vehicle.

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Drivers are responsible for making sure that their vehicle is not a hazard when it is parked.

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True

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A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign.

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True

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If you see a flashing "Don't Walk" or "Raised Hand" light as you are crossing a street, turn around immediately and go back the way you came.

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False

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If you turn onto a road and encounter a WRONG WAY and/or a DO NOT ENTER sign, you should:

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Drive to the side of the road and stop

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A sign that has a red circle with a red line through it means that you must proceed with caution.

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False

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Orange, diamond-shaped signs warn the motorist of:

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Lane closings Lane shifts AND Uneven pavement

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If a traffic officer signals you to stop at a green light, you may ignore him.

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False

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Yellow solid and dashed lines:

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Control passing

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HOV lanes are reserved only for cars with multiple riders.

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True

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Rumble strips are meant to warn motorists of:

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Decision points ahead, such as four-way intersections.

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A roundabout is another word for detour.

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False

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A vehicle that is in bad shape is unsafe and costs more to run than one that is maintained.

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True

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The best way to learn how to maintain your car is to:

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Read your car's service manual

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You should consult a mechanic if:

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Your brakes emit an unusual odor. Your brakes make strange noises. AND Your car pulls to one side when the brakes are applied.

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An out-of-line headlight can shine where it does not help you and may blind other drivers.

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True

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Worn tires:

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Increase your stopping distance. Increase the effect of "hydroplaning." AND Make turning more difficult.

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Your suspension:

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Provides a comfortable ride over varying road surfaces.

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A poorly running engine may pollute the air.

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True

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A good rule of thumb for the side mirrors is to set them so that when you lean forward slightly, you can see the bottom of your vehicle.

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False

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Seat belts can save a life and improve a motorist's chances of surviving a crash by how many percent?

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60%

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When buckling up, only lap belts are necessary; shoulder belts do not do very much to protect you.

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False

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When driving on city roads, a motorist should look at least how many seconds ahead?

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12 seconds

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An intersection with no lights or signs is called a(n):

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Uncontrolled intersection

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You should always come to a complete stop when entering a highway, even when there is no STOP or YIELD sign.

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False

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When exiting a highway, you should signal at least how many feet before you reach the exit ramp?

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100 ft

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When driving through a water puddle, a motorist should check his/her brakes by pumping them?

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True

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If you find yourself hydroplaning:

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Ease your foot off the gas until the car slows.

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What is the most difficult driving season?

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Winter

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If an emergency requires you to drive during weather conditions such as snow and ice, driving to your destination quickly is safest.

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False

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The best advice for driving in the fog is:

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Don't drive

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If you feel sleepy while driving, the only safe response is to get off the road and get some sleep.

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True

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"Move Over" laws require motorists to:

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Move over and change lanes when driving by an emergency vehicle on the shoulder of the road.

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Which of the following is a contributing factor that causes collisions:

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Distractions. Speeding. Alcohol and drugs. AND Ignoring road signs.

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Driving without proof of insurance may result in the loss of driving privileges?

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True

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Forward collision avoidance systems:

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Are audible systems that warn drivers when they are getting too close to other vehicles or objects in their path.

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Car accidents have no legal ramifications.

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False

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The single most important equipment that motorcycle riders must wear is:

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Helmet

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Visually checking all aspects of a motorcycle is very important prior to riding.

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True

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The best way to cross railroad tracks on a motorcycle is:

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At an angle

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The acronym for the process used to make judgments and take action in traffic is:

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SIPDE

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When carrying another passenger, the motorcycle responds more quickly. As a result, it's important to driver at a faster speed.

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False

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When riding in a group on a long straight road, it's best to keep the following formation:

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Staggered

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The following is/are effect(s) of riding a motorcycle after drinking alcohol:

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Blurry vision. Difficulty judging distance. AND Loss of balance

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Riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car.

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True

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When carrying small cargo on a motorcycle, you should:

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Keep the load low. Distribute the load evenly. AND Secure the load

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The best way for others to see you is to keep headlights on at all times.

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True

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