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In densely packed snow you should

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Use chains or snow tires

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If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your

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Low-Beam Headlights

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Alcohol-related highway deaths account for

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38% of all traffic fatalities

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If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record, you may

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Attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points from your driving record

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The traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is

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Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading children

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"Secondary roads" are roads where

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Hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on primary roads

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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is

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35 mph

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To have a revoked drivers license restored, you must

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Visit a drivers license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license

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When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time, the right of way belongs to

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The car on the right

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If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with the

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Suspension System

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If you experience a breakdown, you should

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Call a law enforcement officer

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To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should

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Use the two-second rule

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If you take any medication before you drive, you should

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Find out what effect the medicine has

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If you are planning a long road trip, you should

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Stop and rest every 100 miles

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Before passing another vehicle, you should

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Look ahead to ensure there is enough room for you to pass

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When driving down a very steep hill, you should

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Shift into a lower gear to control your speed

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If you run off the side of the road, you should

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Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal

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When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually

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Travels at its maximum speed of 15-25 mph

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If you are driving into a circle you should

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Yield to cars already in the circle

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If you are in a crash, you should

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Move your car off the road

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School buses are required to

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Stop at all railroad crossings

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In city traffic, you should

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Be alert for drivers who make quick stops

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Truckers have serious ______ ______ into which cars can disappear from view

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Blind spots

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Unless there is sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red

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After stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely

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For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires

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A one-year drivers livense revocation

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Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least

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0.8%

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When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should

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Stop and proceed with caution

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Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly

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Every 10 seconds

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If going 45 mph, how far ahead should you signal before turning ?

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200 feet

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If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should

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Continue to the next intersection, then turn

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The most common type of accident on a highway is

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Rear-end collision

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When driving behind someone

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You should not use your high beams

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To dry wet brakes

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Gently apply the brakes

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"Don't hang out in the No Zone" refers to not being

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In truckers' blind spots

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When approaching a railroad crossing

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Slow down and prepare to stop

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If you pull up to a red arrow

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The turning lane is the only lane that should stop

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If you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, you should

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Carry or wear something white

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Use high beams

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When driving on a highway and no car is approaching

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Slippery roads are most likely to occur when

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It has just begun to drizzle or rain

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When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two lane road

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Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution

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Large trucks (tractor trailers)

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Have large blind spots to the side and rear

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When preparing to make a right-hand turn

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Turn on your signal and approach the right-hand side of the road

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A "shoulder check" is

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A quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes

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When you get tired on a long trip, you should

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Stop and rest

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When taking a long trip, you should

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Plan to stop and rest every 100 miles

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Of the three, which is correct ? The speed limit unless posted on highways is 75 mph; The speed limit unless posted in cities is 25 mph; The speed limit unless posted outside cities is 55 mph

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The speed limit unless posted outside cities is 55 mph

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At an intersection without traffic lights, who has the right of way ?

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The pedestrian

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If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy ?

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Watch the tail-lights

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While parking the car in downhill, where will you place the front wheel ?

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Towards the curb

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While driving in the downhill,

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Shift to a lower gear

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What should you do while entering in a curve ?

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You should apply brake before entering a curve

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If you are in an accident

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Do not pull over first, call the police

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How can you avoid a rear end collision on the interstate ?

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Check your mirrors often

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If you have a leaking exhaust pipe, it can cause

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Harmful fumes to enter the vehicle

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Where do accidents occur most often ?

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At intersections

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A driver will lose his or her license if he or she is convicted of

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Speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone

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If you refuse to take the chemical test

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Your license may be immediately revoked for 12 months

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When the solid yellow line is on your side, and there is a dotted yellow line on the other side, this means

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You are NOT allowed to cross to the left

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What do you do if you have brake failure ?

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Shift into a lower gear, release the clutch pedal if had, and apply the emergency brake

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When driving on the interstate, how do you merge onto the highway ?

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When entering the interstate, use the acceleration lane until your vehicles speed matches that of the other traffic and merge safely

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Why should you check your tires ?

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For safe driving and fuel economy, tires should have the right amount of air

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What do you do if your car begins to skid ?

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Turn your steering wheel in the same direction that the rear-end of your vehicle is going

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When a car is approaching you with full beam headlights on, what should you do ?

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Look straight in front of you, avoid looking at the car

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How can a truck driver see blind spots ?

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By looking over their shoulder

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What is the minimum and maximum fine for littering ?

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$250 minimum ; $1000 maximum

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You should inspect your vehicle

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Every 12 months

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When a school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from both directions must stop at a

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Two-lane roadway with center turning lane

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