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When entering an uncontrolled intersection, you must _________ and proceed if the way is clear.

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slow down, look left and right for oncoming traffic

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What is the posted speed limit on highways in ideal driving conditions?

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between 55 and 65 mph

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When driving at night, you must use your headlights

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one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise

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When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must

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come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering

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On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.

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the middle and left lanes

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When you see a yield sign while passing, you must _________ at the sign.

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slow down and be prepared to stop

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The new move-over law requires that if you are approaching a stationary emergency vehicle on a multilane road, you must

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leave an open lane between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution

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When driving behind another vehicle, you must use _________ for keeping a safe distance between the vehicles.

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the two-second-rule

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What would be the total stopping distance at a speed of 60 miles per hour?

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292 feet (If you are traveling at 60 mph it takes an average of 292 feet (almost a whole football field) to react to a hazard, step on the brake, and come safely to a stop. )

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A rotary is an intersection of roads that contains

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A central island

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National safety council and insurance institute for highway safety show that a fully loaded tractor trailer may take _________ compared to a passenger vehicle.

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A: double the distance to stop

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If you are approaching a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, the law requires you to

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A: Stop your vehicle until the warning lights stop flashing

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If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

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Yield the right of way to other traffic

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What is the minimum speed limit in the Massachusetts Turnpike?

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40 MPH

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When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to follow

answer

A three point turn

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When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's _________ on the right, left, front, and behind.

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blind spots and no zones (Blind spots or No-zones are areas where vehicle cannot be seen. It is easy for a car or a motorcycle to be hidden in a large vehicle's blind spots. Therefore, do not follow closely behind a truck or a bus. When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind.)

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If your vehicle skids due to ice while driving, always turn your steering wheel

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In the direction of the skid

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When you get a flat tire or tire blows out while driving, you should

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hold grip on steering wheel tightly. (If while driving, you get a flat tire or your tire blows out, you should hold a complete grip on steering wheel tightly and ease your foot off the gas pedal.)

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It is illegal to follow _________ behind an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm.

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closer than 300 feet

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On roadways with two or more lanes in your travel direction, you must use the right lane for driving unless

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Unless you are passing another vehicle, you are making a left turn, and the right lane is blocked.

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If your vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks and you know a train is approaching, you must

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get yourself and any passengers out of your vehicle and move as far as possible from tracks

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You are tailgating if you

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Cannot see a trucks rearview mirror. (If you cannot see a truck's rearview mirrors, you are tailgating. Tailgating is dangerous. By following too closely, you are losing the safety cushion you need if the vehicle in front of you stops short. )

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If you are preparing for a turn, you must signal your turn _________ before making the turn on a highway.

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at least 500 feet. (Plan for the turn. Do not turn suddenly. When you are planning for a turn, you should give signal at least 500 feet before making the turn on a highway. You must make your intentions known to other drivers. )

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A _________ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so.

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broken yellow line

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If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway, instead

answer

take the next exit

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In normal conditions, how far would the high beam headlights and low beam headlights allow you to see ahead?

answer

350 and 100 feet respectively

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When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must

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come to a complete stop and then give the right of way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering.

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A white diamond symbol on the lane indicates that

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the lane is reserved for buses or high occupancy vehicles only.

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If you are being passed by another vehicle, you must _________ and allow the other driver to pass safely.

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slow down and stay to the right.

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To reduce the effects of glare from oncoming headlights, do not stare directly at the headlights, instead, you should

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look to the lower right side of your traffic lane.

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You must stop _________ if required to stop by a sign or signal.

answer

behind stop lines and crosswalk lines

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If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

answer

yield to the bicycle

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If you arrive at an unattended accident scene:

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park your car off the road and turn on your emergency flashers.

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If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must:

answer

continue to the next exit

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When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no other vehicles in:

answer

blind spots

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If your rear wheels start to skid, you must:

answer

turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

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When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must:

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reduce your speed and yield

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The first rule of a safe and legal turn is:

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to move into the proper lane before the turn

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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.

answer

center

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If you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, you must _________ if you have traffic following you.

answer

try not to slow down too early

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A pedestrian using a white or white cane tipped with red is usually:

answer

a blind person

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While driving, If you need to read a map or directions, you should:

answer

pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and read the map

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Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:

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Turn around on a narrow street

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A flashing red traffic light should be considered as:

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a stop sign

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

answer

neck injuries if you are hit from behind

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When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can-

answer

without exceeding the speed limit

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Car drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side by side, even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because:

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motorcycles need a full lane width

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If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane or a white cane tipped with red, you must:

answer

stop

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The eye test for the driver's license evaluates:

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depth and color perception, acuity, peripheral vision

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When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the _________ before you pull out.

answer

left, right and left rule

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Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:

answer

braking too hard at a high speed

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The driver of the car being passed must _________ until the pass is complete.

answer

not increase speed

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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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When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should:

answer

slow down and cross the intersection carefully

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The danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur are called:

answer

blind spots

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

answer

from one one-way street to another

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For interstate driving, slow-moving vehicles must travel _________, except when passing.

answer

in the right-hand lane

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You must not pass another vehicle if you see:

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A school bus ahead with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm, A solid yellow line in your lane, an approaching hill or curve where there is no clear visibility.

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When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass:

answer

if the solid yellow line is on your side

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Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns?

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Start from the lane closest to where you want to go

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If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should:

answer

get out of the way

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You must make a full stop in all of the following situations, except:

answer

when you meet a flashing yellow signal

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When entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always:

answer

keep right

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Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually:

answer

orange

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If two vehicles enter an intersection that is not controlled by signs/signals, from different roadways at about the same time, then the vehicle _________ has the right of way.

answer

on the right

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When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must:

answer

concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle

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When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must

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slow down and move into a non adjacent lane

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When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:

answer

not change your lane

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A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.

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stop behind the line

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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?

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High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles.

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Rear-end crashes are common on highways because many drivers:

answer

follow too closely

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High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for:

answer

car pools and vehicles with more than one person

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When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using:

answer

the hand-over-hand technique

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Which of the following statements about a freeway is NOT correct?

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while using a freeway, cross a solid line immediately after entering or before exiting

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When you are turning from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided street, always turn from:

answer

the lane nearest the curb

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Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _________, unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.

answer

drive to the right of the median

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If you see a blind pedestrian, who is crossing with a guide dog or white cane with a red tip, you should:

answer

stop at least 10 feet away from the pedestrian

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_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates.

answer

rear-end collisions

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If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must:

answer

stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed

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When approached by an emergency vehicle in a roundabout:

answer

continue on and exit as normal, then pull to the right.

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_________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

answer

solid white line

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On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for:

answer

buses only

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When making a left or right turn at any intersection, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

answer

pedestrians

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When slowing down or stopping, you must:

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either use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you or use the brake operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you

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If you wish to enter an express highway or freeway, you must _________ before merging with the traffic.

answer

move to the acceleration line

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You should not pass under the following conditions, except:

answer

your lane is separated by a broken yellow line

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When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there is no traffic control signal, you should:

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Yield the right of way to the pedestrian

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If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then:

answer

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles

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High-beam headlights should be used at night:

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whenever there are no oncoming vehicles, on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people along the side of your traveling road.

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A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approaching an intersection and _________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.

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be prepared to come to a complete stop

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If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:

answer

continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop

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Which of the following is not a true statement regarding railroad crossings?

answer

it is wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks

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To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must:

answer

steer right toward the shoulder or curb line

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If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:

answer

hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight

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Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in:

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orange with black letters

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

answer

obey the normal posted speed limit

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A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:

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left turns only

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If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating , treat the intersection as a(n):

answer

four-way stop

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When passing another vehicle:

answer

look ahead for road conditions and traffic

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When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least:

answer

one vehicle length

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When driving on a road with no center line, where vehicles come from each direction, drivers must:

answer

give at least half the road to others going in the opposite direction

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When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:

answer

headlights in your inside rearview mirror

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You are going the wrong way when you see a _________ sign in your driving lane.

answer

do not enter

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When you find double solid lines in your lane, you are:

answer

not allowed to pass or change lanes

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When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid:

answer

hydroplaning

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Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by:

answer

yellow lane dividers

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True or False? At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left

answer

false

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When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used:

answer

to divide each side of the highway into separate lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction.

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When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make:

answer

a tight turn into the right lane and the cross street.

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Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are:

answer

turning left, avoiding an obstruction, and passing another vehicle

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If you see a yield sign in your driving lane, you must:

answer

slow down and stop your vehicle if necessary

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You should ______ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle.

answer

yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle

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When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:

answer

begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line.

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True or false? Crossing a double solid white line is allowed on a highway

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false

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A _________ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so.

answer

broken yellow line

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A sign with an orange background and black letters indicate:

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a construction zone sign

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If you approach a vehicle displaying a triangular sign that is orange with a red, reflective border on the back side, you must:

answer

slow down and use caution

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Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.

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increase the following distance (follow other vehicles at a greater distance)

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

answer

wait until the other driver actually starts to turn

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A flashing yellow arrow means:

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you may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow

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If you are making a left turn, you must begin:

answer

in the leftmost lane

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Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.

answer

to the rear

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__________ are zones around a truck or a heavy vehicle where other vehicles disappear into blind spots.

answer

no-zones

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The area of the freeway on the outside of the solid white line is meant for:

answer

emergency use only

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Drivers must maintain windshield wipers in good operating condition because:

answer

they keep the rain and snow off the windshield

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The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors?

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reaction distance, perception distance, and braking distance

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Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic:

answer

moving in the same direction

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You may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning from:

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the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street.

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What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?

answer

You must pull over to the side and allow the driver to pass

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On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can make _________ on the center lane.

answer

left turns

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If you are driving on a highway in heavy rain, you must slow down your vehicle to avoid:

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hydroplaning

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True or false? You can exceed the speed limit to pass a vehicle

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false

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If you see a solid white line between lanes of traffic, you must:

answer

stay in your lane

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Drivers must use bright lights only when driving:

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at night, in the open country without cars nearby

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Before changing lanes, drivers should:

answer

check mirrors and look over shoulders toward the rear

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If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach a stop sign at about the same time, then:

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the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right

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True or false? You may park your car on the side of a street (if allowed)

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true

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The likelihood of an accident increases if a driver is under the influence of:

answer

alcohol, drugs or prescription medication

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The correct hand signal to indicate a left turn is:

answer

hand and arm extended outward

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Things that can distract your attention away from the road include:

answer

text messaging and talking on the phone

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

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left-edge lines

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When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching ________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph.

answer

a school zone

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If there is another driver tailgating you, you should NOT:

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increase your speed

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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:

answer

oil in the asphalt

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If someone is following you too closely, you must:

answer

slow down and encourage the driver to pass

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When you are traveling on a two-lane road and a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must:

answer

not pass the stopped vehicle

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A roundabout is a circular intersection where vehicles travel around a center island in _________ direction.

answer

a counter-clockwise

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When turning left from one one-way road to another one-way road:

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bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering

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_________ may be used in work zones both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

answer

large flashing or sequencing arrow panels

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When it looks like a collision may happen, drivers must take an immediate step to:

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slow down or stop their vehicle; take an immediate turn; or speed up their vehicle if it is safe to do so.

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When going down a steep hill, you must:

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shift to a lower gear

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To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:

answer

use a lower gear

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If you are having vehicle trouble, and need to stop, first step you should do is:

answer

pull off the road and away from traffic

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If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must:

answer

not try to turn back onto the pavement straight away

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While getting onto an expressway, you reach the end of a freeway on-ramp. At this point, you should be traveling:

answer

as close as possible to the speed of traffic

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On two-lane roads, with traffic moving in both directions, you must activate the_________before returning to the right lane.

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left turn signal before passing and right turn signal after passing

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True or false? A driver must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles when reaching an intersection with a green light

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false

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A steady red arrow means:

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you must stop and cannot go in the direction of the arrow

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If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply_________until proper braking action has been restored.

answer

the brakes lightly several times

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In a heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as:

answer

hydroplaning

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True or False? You must not pass on two-lane highways where the dashed yellow line is on your side of the center of the roadway

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false

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Because of their size, trucks/buses often need to move ________to make right turns.

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to the left lane

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If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first __________ before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way.

answer

come to a complete stop

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With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.

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a shorter path

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True or false? Single, solid, yellow lines are used as left-edge lines on divided highways.

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true

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__________ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone.

answer

a solid yellow line

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Reference markers are mile markers placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. They convey information to drivers about:

answer

their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations

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What are two things to do if your breaks fail?

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If your brakes fail, you can apply your parking brake or shift into a lower gear in order to slow down.

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A solid white line separates traffic going in ___________ direction(s) and indicates a _____________ zone.

answer

the same, no passing

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When driving in fog, you should drive with:

answer

low beam headlights

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Motorcycles are entitled to:

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full lane width

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You are approaching an intersection. If a vehicle reaches the intersection to your right at the same time, who is right-of-way yielded to?

answer

the other vehicle

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If your vehicle breaks down on the interstate and you need help, what should you do?

answer

raise your hood and tie a white cloth to you vehicle.

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When entering the interstate, you should adjust your speed to match traffic:

answer

In the acceleration lane

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Traffic moves around a rotary in ________.

answer

a counter clockwise direction

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What should you do if you miss your exit while driving on the interstate?

answer

proceed to the next exit

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If you approach a school bus that has red lights flashing, you must stop and not pass until:

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until the red lights are no longer flashing, or the stop sign folds back.

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You must pull over and stop for all emergency vehicles with a siren, unless:

answer

you are in an intersection

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You should not park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant.

answer

10

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If you accidentally veer off the pavement, you should hold the steering wheel ________ and __________ your foot from/on the gas.

answer

tightly, remove

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To maintain a safe following distance and avoid tailgating, how much space should you leave between yourself and the vehicle in front of you?

answer

2 seconds

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True or false? Heavy rain, fog and snow can reduce your visibility while driving

answer

true

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If your turn indicating lights are broken and you would like to signal that you are turning left, what is the correct hand-and-arm signal?

answer

left arm straight out the window

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Which of the following does NOT affect blood alcohol concentration?

answer

time of day when the alcohol is not consumed

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When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights that is stopped on the side of a multi-lane road, you must:

answer

move over to the furthest lane from the vehicle

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Parking is not permitted within ___ feet of an intersection.

answer

20 feet

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You may park in a disabled parking space if your vehicle:

answer

displays appropriate placards or license plate

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When turning left from a one-way street to a two-way street, begin your turn in:

answer

left lane

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True or false? You are never to exceed the speed limit

answer

true

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You are stopped at a railroad crossing with gates lowered and flashing lights. You must remain stopped until:

answer

the gates go up and the lights have stopped flashing

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When you approach a rotary or roundabout, you must yield to:

answer

pedestrians and traffic already in the roundabout.

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Diamond-shaped signs are used to:

answer

warn drivers of hazards

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When are you permitted to pass on the right?

answer

when the vehicle you are overtaking is turning left

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When using your high-beams, you should dim you headlights within _____ feet of oncoming traffic.

answer

500

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In order to check your "blind spot" you must:

answer

look over your shoulder

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Interstate traffic that is traveling slower than the normal speed should use which lane?

answer

the right lane

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When you approach an intersection with a flashing red light, you should:

answer

treat it like a four-way stop

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If planning to turn, you need to begin signaling at least _____ feet from an intersection.

answer

100

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You are considered to be legally impaired (and should not drive) when your blood alcohol is:

answer

0.08%

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You are approaching an orange sign. You are unable to see what it says, but from the color you know it means you are approaching:

answer

a construction zone

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When turning right from a one-way street to a two-way street, which lane should your turn end in?

answer

the right lane

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When parallel parked on a downhill slope, the front of the wheels of your vehicle should _________ the curb.

answer

point towards

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When driving in a lane that has a painted arrow pointing right, it means:

answer

that you must turn right

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When are you permitted to drive to the left of a solid yellow line?

answer

when turning left at an intersection and when instructed to do so by construction signs.

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When merging into freeway traffic, who has the right-of-way?

answer

the freeway traffic

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If you are driving at a maximum speed of 20 mph, you are most likely driving:

answer

in a school zone

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While waiting to turn left at an intersection, you should yield right-of-way to:

answer

vehicles coming straight through from the other direction

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