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It takes approximately ___ years for a driver to show the driving ability of the average driver

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5

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

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40,000

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More than __ % of all vehicle occupant fatalities occur in single vehicle crashes

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50

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approximately __ % of crashes are causes 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 pre driving checks be done when approaching a vehicle on the inside and out

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Every time 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 traffic

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checks under the hood should be perfomed

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at least once a month or as recommended by the owners manual

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in vehicles equipped with a drivers side air bag, sitting more than __ inches from the steering wheel increases the chances of limb, neck, or facial injuries in a crash

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10

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the top of the head resteraunt should be adjusted to a point

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slightly about your ears

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to allow enough distance to stop one response to threatening objects or conditions you should identify a planned POT ___ seconds ahead

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12-15

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under most conditions a minimum following interval of ___ will enable you to adjust speed or position properly

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3-4 seconds

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if a vehicles speed doubles 20 mph to 40 mph the distance needed to stop is increased by ___ times

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4

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when braking hard the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts to the

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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 as the engine starts

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when backing

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brace your right arm over the back of the passenger seat, grip steering wheel at 12' 284$ left hand, move the wheel in direction the rear wants to turn

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___ acceleration is used to maintain forward motion or allowing speed to increase gradually with minimum weight shift

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light

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total stopping time is made up of

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reaction time, braking time, perception time

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ABS

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Helps drivers maintain steering after hard braking

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Signs use communicate meaning using

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color, shape, words

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railroad advance warning signs are

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Black on white in the shape of an X

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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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Mark the right edge of highways, between lanes to indicate areas where lane changes are discouraged or unlawful due to increased danger associated with such movements

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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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most states have BAC limits of ___ for drivers under age 21

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0.0 to 0.2

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___ vision is the 5 degree come that makes up only 3 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 lead

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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

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12-15 seconds ahead

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a space into which you can safely direct your vehicle with the lowest possible risk of referred to as your

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intended path of travel

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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 for conditions

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reasonable and proper

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before making a turn in an urban area most states laws require a driver to signal at least ___ feet before the turn

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100

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when preparing to turn you should

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not brake, but instead coast down to the appropriate speed

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when reversing direction you should consider

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traffic density, your speed, your visibility

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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 the front wheels

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away from the curb

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the primary challenge im driving a manual transmission vehicle is learning to

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release the clutch smoothly to move foward

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

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friction point

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a frequent mistake is

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is shifting to a lower gear at too high a 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 __percent of all motor vehicle fatalities

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50

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a common message to not reduce risk by drivers is

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frustrations

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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 a common together or blending of vehicles to maintain a smooth uninterrupted flow of traffic

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yielding

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BAC stands for

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Blood alcohol concentration

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alcohol is a

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depressant

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the first ability to be impaired by alcohol or any other drug is

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judgement/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 hour

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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 increases 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 experience dips in energy between approximately midnight and 6 am, and again between approximately ___, during which they are most likely to fall asleep while driving

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2 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 wage

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to avoid collision you can use

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evasive steering, evasive braking, evasive acceleration

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an ___ skid occurs when your front tires begin to lose contact with the road surface

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under steer

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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 your brakes 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 sized Sudan

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when shopping for a vehicle you should

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investigate the market, consider a previously owned model, consider a certified used car

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the most important protection against financial loss from a collision is __ insurance which covers damage to other people

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liability

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___ protects you and your passengers from bodily injury losses cause 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 tires

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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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on a placard located on the drivers doorjam and in the owners manual

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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 owners manual

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if you are planning an extended drive, preparation can pay off in terms of

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fewer troubles, fuel savings, enhanced safety

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when on an 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

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two commons errors to avoid when backing are (1) turning the steering wheel to far and (2)

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holding the steering wheel in a turned position to long

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when you load a trailer arrange _ percent of the weight in the front half of the trailer

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