Minnesota Driver’s Manual Study Guide- 2016 – Flashcards
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To legally drive on Minnesota roads, what must you carry with you?
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License or permit
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What three tests must you pass before getting your license to drive in Minnesota?
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Knowledge, vision, and road tests
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If your license has been expired for more than one year, but less than 5 years, what must you do before applying for a new license?
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You must pass a knowledge and vision test
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If moving to Minnesota from another state, what tests must you pass to get your license?
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Knowledge and vision tests
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If you move to Minnesota from another state, how many days can you legally drive on your license from that state before applying for a Minnesota license?
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60 days
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Name two primary I.D. documents.
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Birth certificate, passport
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Name two secondary I.D. documents.
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School transcript, social security card
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If you are under 19 years of age, for how long must you have a permit before applying for a license?
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6 months
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If you are over 19 years of age, for how long must you have a permit before applying for a license?
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3 months
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What 3 documents must you bring to take a knowledge test?
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Primary, secondary, and blue card
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Your normal or corrected vision must be at least ____ / ____ in either one or both eyes together.
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20/40
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Your peripheral vision must be at least ____ degrees.
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105 degrees
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What nighttime and passenger restrictions apply on a provisional driver's license?
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Not during midnight-5AM & 1 passenger
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How many hours of driving are required on your permit before you apply for a license? With an instructor ____? With a parent or licensed adult over 21 ____?
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6 hours with an instructor, 40-50 hours with a parent or licensed adult over 21 years.
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Teenagers convicted under Vanessa's Law cannot get their permit or provisional license until what age?
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18 years of age
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What class license will you get and what vehicles can you legally drive on that license?
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Class D license; cars, pickups, & small trucks
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If you change your name or your Minnesota address, how many days do you have to apply for a duplicate license?
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30 days
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If you are on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces, you do not need to renew your license until when?
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1 year after discharge
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All license endorsements require you pass what type of test?
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Knowledge test
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How much does your permit cost and provisional license cost?
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Permit- $14.25 Provisional- $17.25
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How often are you allowed to take a knowledge test?
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Once a day
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What documents do you bring to take a road test?
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Permit, white card, valid insurance, drivers log
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Name the 3 ways a 15-year-old is able to receive a license to drive?
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Farm, medical, motorized license
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What law states that you must never drive faster than reasonable under existing conditions?
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Minnesota Basic Speed Law
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What are the statutory speed limits in Minnesota for alleys, cities, and rural areas?
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Alleys- 10 mph Cities- 30 mph Rural- 55 mph
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What do you usually do when approaching a school or work zone?
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Slow down if children or workers are present
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What must you do when passing an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the shoulder of the road?
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Slow down if emergency lights are on
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Why is it important to reduce your speed as you approach an intersection?
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In case the light turns red
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All signals must be given at least how many feet before making an actual move or turn?
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100 feet
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What are the hand and arm signals and when is it not legal to use them?
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⬅️ Left, ⬆️ Right, ⬇️ Stop. Cannot be used at night.
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What three things must you do before making a land change?
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Signal, check mirror, check blind spot, move
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When waiting to make a left turn, what position should your wheels be in?
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Straight
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If the vehicle ahead of you is making a left turn, what do you need to do?
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Slow down and prepare to stop
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True or False: When making a turn, I must have the clutch pedal pushed down.
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False
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When is it legal to make a right turn after stopping for a red light?
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Turning off/into a one way
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When is it legal to make a left turn after stopping for a red light?
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Pedestrians or cars coming
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When are U-turns not allowed? (3 answers)
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Place with signs, interstate intersections, freeways, & tops of hills
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When are you allowed to pass on the right side of a vehicle?
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Bypass lane
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When preparing to pass another vehicle, the road ahead must be visible and clear for at least how many feet?
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500 ft
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What is the proper procedure for passing another vehicle?
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Signal, mirror, blind spot, move
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Is it ever legal to use the shoulder to pass another vehicle?
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No
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When backing up, where must you focus your eyes?
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Road behind you
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When parallel parked by a curb, your wheels need to be within ____ inches of the curb.
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12 inches
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Where is it illegal to make a U-turn?
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Freeways
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Is double parking legal?
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No
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When parked alongside a road with no curb, in what direction should your wheels be turned in?
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To the right
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When parked alongside a road with no curb, in what direction should your wheels be turned?
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Left
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If parked on level ground or a downgrade with a curb, in what direction should your wheels be turned in?
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Right
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If parked along a highway at night, what lights should you have on?
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One white or amber light
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For what distance must your lights be visible if you have parked your vehicle along a highway at night?
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500 feet
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What color sign do you find handicapped parking spaces?
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Blue
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Of all safety equipment in your vehicle, which is the most effective?
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Seatbelts
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Infants must ride rear-facing until what age and weight?
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1 year or 20 lbs
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What is the primary safety advantage of seat belts?
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Can save your life
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If your vehicle has air bags, what hand position would you use on the steering wheel?
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8 & 4 o'clock or 9 & 3 o'clock
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In a vehicle with air bags, where must children ride?
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Backseat
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What is the difference between careless and reckless driving?
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Careless is unintentional; reckless is intentional
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What is the fine and prison time for fleeing a police officer?
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3 years & 1 day, $5,000 fine or both
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If you are involved in a traffic crash,what is the first thing you must do?
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Stop, pull out of driving lane (if possible)
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In what 3 instances must a driver make a written report to the Commission of Public Safety after being involved in a collision?
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Injury, death, or property damage $1,000 or more
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What two types of insurance must you carry on any vehicle driven or pulled on a public roadway?
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No fault & liability
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Where must you keep your proof of insurance?
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In vehicle at all times
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On multiple lane roads, what lane should you drive in?
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Right lane
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What is the penalty for driving an uninsured vehicle?
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$1,000 fine or 90 days in jail
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Do not pass within how many feet of an intersection, underpass, tunnel,or railroad crossing?
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100 feet
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Do not park within how many feet of a crosswalk?
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20 feet
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Do not park within how many feet of a traffic control signal or stop sign?
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30 feet
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Do not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?
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50 feet
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Do not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
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10 feet
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What is the primary safety advantage of airbags?
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Keep you from hitting the dashboard
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Which is safer, hand-over-hand turning or shuffle turning?
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Shuffle turn
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When a sidewalk is located before a stop sign, where do you stop?
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Stop before the crosswalk
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Name four places you stop, even if there is no stop sign?
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Before entering an alley, private drive-way, parking lots
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What is the rule for a flashing red light?
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Treat it like a stop sign
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If a police officer or flag person is directing traffic do you obey them or the traffic signal?
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Stop 20 feet away from the officer or flag person
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What do the flashing yellow lights on a school bus mean?
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100 feet before the bus stops
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What is the minimum penalty for failing to stop for a bus when the red lights are flashing?
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$300
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When a school bus has flashing red lights you must stop before coming within how many feet of the bus?
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20 feet
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When would you not have to stop for flashing red bus lights?
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When it is on the opposite side of a separate roadway
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What is the proper procedure when facing a yield sign?
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Slow down and prepare to stop
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When two vehicles approaching an uncontrolled intersection at the same time which one should go first?
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The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
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What two groups of pedestrians have the right away?
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A blind person or anyone on the crosswalk
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When making a left turn at an intersection what vehicles must you yield the right away to?
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Any emergency vehicle
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At a T-shaped intersection which driver should go first if there's no traffic control?
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Whoever isn't turning
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For how long must you stop when a pedestrian is crossing the street ahead of you and is in the crosswalk?
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Until they pass the lane
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Who has the right-of-way, you or the transit bus?
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Transit bus
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Whenever emergency vehicle approaches you must do what?
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Pull to the right side of the road
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When waiting to make a left turn and not moving what should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches?
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Stay there
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When making a left turn and moving what should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches?
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Go through turn and then stop
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Is it legal to pass another vehicle that has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street?
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No
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Is it legal to use the bike lane to pass vehicles that are making left turns?
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No
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For what to purposes can you, the driver, use the bike lanes?
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Entering / leaving roads or preparing to turn
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When passing the bicycle, how many feet must you leave between the side of your vehicle and the bike?
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3 feet
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When following a bicycle in the road is too narrow to pass, what should you not do?
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Do not pass
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Is it legal to drive a moped on the freeway?
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No
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How much of the traffic lane is a motorcycle entitled to?
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Same as or more than the following car distance; the whole lane
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What is the most common cause of car/motorcycle accidents?
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Drivers don't stop, don't see them
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Where do most car/motorcycle accidents occur?
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Urban intersections/in town
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We're meeting in oncoming semi truck, which portion of the lane should you use?
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Keep to the far side, move to the right
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If you are following a large truck, you should always stay out of there _______ _______.
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Blind spots
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If a truck or bus is stopped for a railroad crossing, what is the only time you may legally pass them?
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When not at a railroad crossing/separate lanes
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Must you always stop at railroad crossings?
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Yes
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If you are crossing the railroad tracks on a two wheeled vehicle, at what angle should you approach the crossing?
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Straight
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What are two advantages of roundabouts compared to a normal four-way stop?
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Safer, constantly moving
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When using roundabouts, when do you turn your signal on?
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You do not use signals in roundabouts
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When following a car, you should be how many seconds behind it in good weather?
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3 seconds
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How many seconds of following distance should there be in bad weather?
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4-5 seconds
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What identifies an unmarked crosswalk? There are two answers.
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Any intersection, sidewalks on both sides
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A fully-loaded tractor trailer may require how many feet to come to a complete stop?
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400 feet
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When driving next to a semi, how do you know your vehicle is in a safe position?
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Maintain a safe distance so drivers can see you and you see the driver
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How many feet are in then ozone behind a semi?
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Up to 200 feet
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When stopping for a train, your vehicle must be at least how many feet from the nearest tailor gate?
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10 feet
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When would it be legal to pass a bus that is stopped at a railroad track with its yellow lights flashing?
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If there is 2 or more lanes
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What color signs will you find in a highway work zone?
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Orange
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If you get a ticket for speeding in a work zone, what happens to your fine?
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Doubles
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What is the only round sign?
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Railroad
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What shape is a school zone sign?
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Pentagon
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What is a yellow traffic light for?
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Prepare to stop
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What do you do when facing a flashing yellow light?
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Treat it like a yield sign
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What color highway markings separate traffic moving in the same direction?
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White
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What color highway markings separate traffic moving in opposite directions
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Yellow
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Regulatory signs are what color?
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Red and white
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Warning signs are what color?
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Yellow, yellow-green, orange
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Informational signs are what color?
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Green, blue, brown
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What type of signs directs drivers to follow certain traffic laws?
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Regulatory signs
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What does a driver do when facing a yield sign?
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Slow down or stop
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What vehicles may drive in a restricted lane symbolized by a diamond?
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Two or more passengers, a bus, commercial or motorcycles
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How many silhouettes are on a school zone sign?
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2 people
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How many silhouettes are on a pedestrian crossing sign?
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1 person
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A slow-moving vehicle emblem must be displayed on all vehicles that travel at what speed?
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30 mph or less
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What does a driver do when approaching a steady, non-flashing yellow light?
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Prepare to safely stop
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What color are the lines that separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction?
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White
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What does a double solid white line indicate?
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Lane changes are prohibited
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What color are the lines that separate traffic moving in opposite directions?
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Yellow
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Center turn lanes are marked by what types of lines and arrows?
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Parallel solid and dashed yellow lines
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Carpool lanes are usually located and what lane of the freeway?
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Far left side of the road
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In good weather conditions what is considered a safe following distance?
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3 seconds
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In cooler weather conditions what is considered safe following distance?
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4-5 seconds
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What is a good way to reduce eye fatigue at night?
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Look at the "fog line"
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You must do in your headlights when coming within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
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1000 feet
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When following another vehicle, you must in your headlights when you are within how many feet of this vehicle?
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200 feet or less
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At what times must you have your headlights on?
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Sunset until sunrise/rain, snow, hail, sleet, or fog
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In rain, snow, sleet, or fog, do you use your headlights on highbeam or low beam?
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Low beam
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What does over driving your headlights mean?
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You should be able to stop within the distance of your headlights
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What is the best way to reduce glare from oncoming headlights at night?
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Use the white line at the edge of the road
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What is the biggest advantage of freeway driving?
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Permits long-distance driving
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When entering the freeway, at the end of the entry ramp you will find a special ____ lane that allows you to increase speed to match that of the traffic already on the freeway.
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Acceleration lane
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If driving slower than other traffic on the freeway, you must stay in which lane?
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The lane nearest to the right side of the road
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I do cloverleaf interchange, all turns are made in which direction?
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All right turns
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True or false: running out of gas on the freeway is not considered an emergency and you may get a ticket for it.
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True
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In an emergency when you must stop along the shoulder of the freeway, what safety measures should you take?
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Open trunk and raise hood, use flares or reflectors, and stay in your vehicle
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When leaving the freeway, which lane should you use to slow down before entering the off ramp?
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Deceleration lane
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What are some of the things you need to consider when carrying a load in your vehicle?
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It can't stick out more than 3 feet in front and 4 feet rear; not beyond fenders
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What are some things you need to consider when pulling a trailer?
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Travel at a slower speed. Some trailers turn at a faster rate than cars
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What must you do before driving in winter?
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Remove snow and ice from hood, windows, and lights before driving
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What color lights will always be flashing on snow removal equipment operated by the government?
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Flashing white, yellow, and blue lights
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What vehicles are allowed to drive in an HOV lane?
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Motorcycles, buses, and vehicles carrying two or more people
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If you are snowbound, what can you do to survive?
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Stay in your vehicle, keep pipe clear of snow, run engine till warm
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When tired or sleepy, you should stop how often to rest?
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Stop as much as needed
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If your vehicle starts to skid, what should you never do?
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Don't over correct or slam on the brakes
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When pulling out of the skid, take your foot off the gas and turn the wheel in which direction
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The direction you would like to go
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What causes hydroplaning?
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Water collects under the tires and lifts them off the road (water/speed)
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Is it legal to coast downhill with your transmission in neutral?
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No it is illegal
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What should you do if your brakes fail?
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Try pumping the pedal to build pressure or slowly apply the emergency brake
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What must you do to reenter traffic if you're real stuff off onto the shoulder of the road?
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Stay on shoulder until slowed, then speed up again
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Is it legal to speed up when a vehicle is trying to pass you?
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No
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If your vehicle breaks down on the shoulder of the road, what should you do?
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Stay in the vehicle, put on hazard lights and turn wheels to the right
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Where do most crashes occur?
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Urban intersections
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All recreational trailers must have what two things?
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Clearly visible plate with current registration and safety chain
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You must be at least how old to drive a recreational vehicle combination?
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18 years old
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In heavy rain, standard cars may begin to hydroplane at what speed?
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35 mph
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If a vehicle is traveling toward you in your lane of the freeway, what should you do?
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Move to the right, do not use left lane
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If your vehicle stalls on a railroad or on a lane of the freeway, what should you do?
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Keep a safe distance away, walk towards the train
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What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
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Sudden fatigue, yawning, ringing in ears, dizziness, headache, and nausea
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When a license is suspended, what must you do to reinstate it?
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Pay a fee
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List three reasons for which your license could be suspended?
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Repeatedly violate laws, possess a fake ID, falsely identify to the police
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List three reasons for which your license could be revoked?
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Refuse to take a test, convicted of driving under influence, convicted felony
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When a license is revoked, what must you do to reinstate it?
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Meet requirements and pass exams
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Your license will be revoked if you get how many violations in a single year?
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3 violations
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Driving ability becomes impaired after how many drinks?
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One drink
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At what blood alcohol level are you considered legally intoxicated?
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0.08
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What part of the body is first affected by alcohol?
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Central Nervous System
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What is considered a standard mixed drink?
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1.0 oz alcohol
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What is the Implied Consent Law?
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You are entitled to submit a blood, breath, or urine test
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Alcohol use is involved in what percentage of deaths on Minnesota roads each year?
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35%
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List the seven effects of alcohol?
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Loss of judgement, vision, reaction time,steering, perception, coordination, balance, and attention
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100-proof whiskey contains what percentage of alcohol?
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40%
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Name 8 factors that determine a person's blood alcohol content?
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Age, gender, body weight, mood, food intake, metabolism, and genetics
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Most people have to drink how many drinks per hour to register a blood alcohol content?
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1 or more
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What is the only way to get the alcohol out of your body?
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Wait
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What are three myths that will get the alcohol out of your body?
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Drinking coffee, exercising, taking cold showers
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You could get a DWI driving what types of vehicles?
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Any motorized vehicle
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On a first offense DWI, you lose your license for how many days?
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90 days
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On a first offense DWI, you could could get up to how many days in jail and how much of a fine?
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90 days in jail and $1,000 fine
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On a second offense DWI, you could lose your license for how many days?
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1 year
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On a second offense DWI, you could get up to how many days in jail and how much of a fine?
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1 year in jail and $3,000 fine
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After how many DWI offenses will you vehicle be forfeited?
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3rd offense
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You will be charged with a felony DWI if you are arrested how many times in a 10-year period?
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4 times for a DWI
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If you are caught driving while underage with any alcohol in your system, your license will be suspended for how many days?
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30 days
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A second conviction for underage drinking and driving will result in a suspension of how many days?
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180 days
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What is the DWI legal limit for a commercial driver's license?
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0.04
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How long do you lose your license if you are convicted of DWI on a commercial driver's license?
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One year
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Where in the vehicle do you have to store an open bottle of alcohol?
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Trunk or cargo area
