Defensive Driving School Practice Test – Flashcards
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It is illegal to drive as fast as the posted speed limit if conditions make that speed unsafe.
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True
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When parking uphill with a curb you should turn the wheels to the left.
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True
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A green arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow.
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True
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Your hear a siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle. You should
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Quickly pull to the right and stop.
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The Implied Consent Law states that you agree to a test of your breath or blood if a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe you have been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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True
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Chose the activity which carries more risk while you are driving. - a freeway or a busy two-lane roadway - night or daytime - a quiet street or heavy traffic - when you are calm or when you are angry - in the rain or on dry pavement - in an unfamiliar car or in a car you use daily - with calm passengers or with passengers who pressure you - when you are in a hurry or you have allowed extra time - when you challenge an aggressive driver or yield to an aggressive driver
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a busy two-lane roadway daytime heavy traffic when you are angry when you are tired in the rain in an unfamiliar car with passengers who pressure when you are in a hurry when you challenge aggressive driver
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What are 3 risk factors that cause collisions?
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Driver Error, Roadway Condition, Vehicle Malfunctions
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What risk factors can YOU control?
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Driver Error, Vehicle Malfunctions
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What is the CHIEF cause of greater collision rate among young drivers?
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Inexperienced
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"Drive at a speed that is __________ and ________ at all times." This means showing careful or _____ judgement.
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reasonable; prudent; good
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What are the three colors and meaning of the traffic signal?
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Red, Yellow, Green; Stop, Clear the intersection, Go when safe.
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What does this traffic signal mean? - Flashing Yellow:
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Proceed with cation/warning
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What does this traffic signal mean? - Flashing Red:
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Same as a stop sign
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What does this traffic signal mean? - Flashing Yellow Arrow:
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Yield or proceed with caution
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What does this traffic signal mean? - Green Arrow:
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Protected turn
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What does this traffic signal mean? - Red Arrow:
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No turn (stop in direction)
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A stop sign indicates you MUST STOP. It does not tell you WHERE to stop. Stopping Rules (in order): Stop before your front bumper crosses the (1) ______ line. Near edge of the (2) ______ walk. Near edge of the (3) _____ walk. Near edge of the (4) ______ line.
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Stop; cross; side; curb
