Indiana Driver Permit Study Guide – Flashcards
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DUI if Blood Alcohol Level is over...
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.08%
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Automatically agrees to B.A.L. test if arrested suspicious of D.U. I.
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Implied Consent Law
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Traffic officers can overrule...
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lights, signs
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Driving a motor vehicle in the State of Indiana is a privilege or right?
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privilege
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a limited learner permit issued for the sole purpose of allowing a student driver to enroll in a BMV-approved driver education course
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driver education learner permit
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must be at least 15 years of age at time of issuance; must provide proof of identity and date of birth from the current ID list; show proof of enrollment in BMV-approved driver education program; pass standard vision test; have appropriate family member sign financial responsibility agreement portion of application if under 18
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eligibility for driver education learner permit
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must be accompanied by certified driving instructor in front seat of car equipped w/dual brake; parent, etc. who holds valid driver license; once pass drivers' ed w/validation, extends to relatives 21 and up
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extent of driving privileges with driver education learner permit
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allows an individual to practice driving to qualify for an operator license
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learner permit
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depends upon the age of holder: under 18, relative at least 21 w/valid driver license; 18 and up, anyone w/valid driver license
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extent of driving privileges with learner permit
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gives a holder 18 years of age or older full driving privileges to operate most standard vehicles on Indiana roads
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operator license
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during 90 days following issuance, may not operate a motor vehicle in which there are passengers unless another individual at least 21 w/valid operator license is in front seat
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probationary license
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chauffeur license gross vehicle weight rating
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16,000-26,000 pounds
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public passenger chauffeur license maximum people for hire
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15
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a vehicle with a declared gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds; one designed or used to transport 16 or more persons including driver; one used and placarded to transport hazardous materials
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commercial driver license
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applying for a learner permit; first-time applicants for specific license type; valid license but have not reached 21 upon renewal who have active points on applicant's driving record maintained by bureau; hold out-of-state license need Indiana; Indiana license expired 2 years or more; 6 or more active points on Indiana driving record
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written examination required
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maximum number of examinations that an applicant who holds a driver education permit can fail when applying for operator license
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3
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failure of 3 exams while holding driver ed permit requires individual to meet requirements to obtain
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learner permit to hold for at least 60 days
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pass drivers' ed w/ B or higher
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BMV waives road test requirement
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failure to use defroster or wipers when needed
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point deduction
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failure to use both hand on the wheel
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point deduction
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selecting the wrong gear
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point deduction
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failure to signal
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point deduction
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driving too slowly for conditions
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point deduction
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overrunning a crosswalk/stop line/stop sign
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point deduction
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stopping unnecessarily
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point deduction
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failure to turn into correct lane
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point deduction
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failure to check blind spot
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point deduction
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slowing speed when changing lanes
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point deduction
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backing too fast
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point deduction
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leaving turn signal on after complete lane change
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point deduction
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driving too closely to the vehicle ahead or a parked vehicle
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point deduction
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speeding
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failure
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failure to obey road signs, traffic laws, or school zone rules
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failure
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failure to stop for school buses with stop arm extended
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failure
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straddles marked lines
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failure
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driving too close to pedestrians, bicycles or vehicles
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failure
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driving left of center
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failure
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failure to pull over and stop for emergency vehicles
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failure
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running off the roadway
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failure
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backing over the curb when parallel parking
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failure
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having an accident or making contact with another vehicle
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failure
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failure to react to hazardous driving conditions
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failure
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failure to yield right of way
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failure
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turning from improper lanes
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failure
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failure to stop at stoplights or stop signs completely
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failure
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maximum number of missed sign questions
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2
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3 sign categories
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regulatory, warning, guidance
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hazards ahead that would otherwise be difficult to see
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warning signs
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to destinations by clearly identifying the route
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guidance signs
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traffic speed and movement
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regulatory signs
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not the law, but recommended
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advisory speed plate
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where to look at intersections to decide whether or not to turn right
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all around
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if in left turn lane, wait for oncoming traffic
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green light (no arrow)
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never drive to the left of this except to turn
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solid yellow line
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used to separate multiple lanes of traffic going in the same direction
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white lane markings
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to change lanes: first make sure traffic directly ahead is...
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clear
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second step in changing lanes
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check mirrors
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where do you look when you turn your head in the direction you wish to proceed when changing lanes?
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blind spot
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how many lanes do you change at a time?
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one
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how many feet from turn do you change lanes to prepare for a turn?
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200
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do not change lanes in where?
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intersection
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when turning right on red, do you have to stop at the traffic light?
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yes
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when turning right on red, make sure there are no____in the path of the turn
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vehicles or pedestrians
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when turning right on red, do not interfere with the____of any vehicle or pedestrian who is moving in the direction of the turn
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right-of-way
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when making a u-turn, always yield right-of-way to __ vehicles and to any pedestrians
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oncoming
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never make a u-turn on any ___ in the road
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curve
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do not pass when on or approaching a
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curve
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how many seconds behind the vehicle ahead should you be? (following distance)
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2
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children under 8 must be in child restraint system unless reasonably determined that child cannot fit in c.r.s.; children 8-15 must wear seatbelt
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child passenger restraint system
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national safety council recommends putting children under the age of ___ in the back seat
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12
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drivers must use headlights between
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sunset and sunrise
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drivers must use headlights whenever visibility is less than ___ feet
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500
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use when approaching within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or when following w/in 200 feet of the rear of another vehicle
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lower headlight beams
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turn steering wheel in controlled manner in direction rear of the car is sliding, w/traction straighten vehicle and proceed slowly; skidding when your vehicle has?
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conventional brakes
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keep foot on brake pedal, maintaining firm and continuous pressure while steering normally; skidding if your vehicle has ?
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anti-lock brake system
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true or false: pump the brakes with ABS?
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false
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vehicle traveling on a thin layer of oil, dirt and water when driving on wet roads
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hydroplaning
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hydroplaning increases/decrease with speed?
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increases
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range of distance for vehicles carrying passengers for hire, buses carrying passengers, vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids to stop at railroad crossing
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15 - 50 feet
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emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police vehicles, fire vehicles, emergency rescue vehicles display ____ flashing light
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red
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volunteer firefighter vehicles display___flashing light
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blue
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certified emergency medical technician responding to an emergency (privately owned vehicle) displays ___flashing light
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green
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at least 70% of accidents leading to property damage, injuries and death is result of
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human error
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written report of accident required for how much monetary damage to property
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$1000
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after accident, furnish proof of financial responsibility by showing
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liability insurance policy
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refusal to submit to breathalyzer test will face
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license suspension of up to one year
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failure of breathalyzer test may suspend person's driving privileges for up to ___days
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180
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slow down within ___ feet of an intersection or railroad crossing
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100
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slow down within ____feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel
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100
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illegal to park within ___feet of a fire hydrant or in fire lanes
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15
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max speed limit rural interstate highway passenger vehicles
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65
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max speed limit rural interstate highway trucks 26,000+ pounds
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60
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max speed limit rural interstate highway school buses
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55
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max speed limit rural interstate highway passenger vehicles when posted effective july 2005
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70
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max speed limit rural interstate highway trucks 26,000+ pounds when posted effective july 2005
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65
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max speed limit rural state divided highway
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60
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max speed limit urban interstate highway
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55
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max speed limit united states federal route
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55
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max speed limit rural state highways
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55
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max speed limit most residential areas
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30
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max speed limit county roads
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50
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4 aspects of safe driving on interstate highways
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speed, alertness, planning ahead, mering
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special interstate traffic prohibitions (4)
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backing up, u-turns, stopping on shoulder, large trucks
