PA Driver’s License Practice Test – Flashcards

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This is the shape and color of a ______ sign.
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yield
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If you are under 21 and are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, you will receive a _______ license suspension for a first offense
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1 year
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If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should
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try to get out of the aggressive driver's way
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To help avoid crashes, you should:
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communicate with other drivers on the road
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You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:
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never
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Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
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the driver
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Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when:
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they are with other teen passengers
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Roads become very slippery:
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for the first 10-15 minutes of a rain storm
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When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:
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slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle
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What can you do to avoid the need to make an emergency (or 'panic') stops while driving in traffic?
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look ahead and maintain a safe following distance
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Which of the following is true about the driving on a wet roadway?
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as you drive faster, tires become less effective
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This sign tells you that
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there is a flagger/road work up ahead
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When no signs, signals or police tell you what to do at an intersection, that law states that:
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drivers turning left must yield to drivers going straight through the intersection
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The road edge on the ride side is marked by a _______ line
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white
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This sign means that
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there is a series of curves ahead
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A steady green light at an intersection tells:
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you may drive through intersection if the road is clear
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It is against the law for anyone under the age of 21 to ______ alcohol
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transport
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The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:
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the effect alcohol has
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If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
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sound your horn
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After an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on, you must:
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avoid driving closer than 500 ft behind the emergency vehicle
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When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extending, you must:
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stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn
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At night, it is hardest to see:
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pedestrians
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Preparing to smoke and smoking while driving:
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are distracting activities
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When you see this sign, it means:
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the road is curving sharply to the left
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When driving on slippery roads, you should:
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increase your following distance
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When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
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let the car pass, and then pass the bike
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When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:
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accelerate to the speed of traffic
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If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you must:
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steer right, blow your horn and brake
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Drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle:
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must yield to drivers in the roundabout or traffic circle
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You may cross solid yellow lines:
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when making turns
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Crashes in work zones are most commonly the result of:
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carelessness and speeding
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This sign shows one type of:
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intersection
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From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights
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red, yellow, green
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Patrick is a:
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a$$$h0l;3 lylab tho
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From the center lane, what maneuvers can you perform?
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make left turns
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Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
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early enough so others know your plans
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You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from ____ ft away
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1000
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When a school bus has its light flashing and its stop arm extended, you must:
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stop at least 10 ft away from the bus
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When passing a bicyclist, you should:
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move as far left as possible
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The top major crash type for 16 year old drivers in PA is:
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single vehicle/run-off-the-road
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When driving on wet roads, you should:
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increase the following distance to 5 or 6 seconds
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When driving on slick roads:
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take turns more slowly
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When passing on a multi-lane highway:
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be sure the passing lane is clear
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At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you cannot get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white stop bar painted on the pavement, you should:
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pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear
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The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves it to:
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slow down before you enter the curve
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On a two-lane road, you may pass another vehicle on the right when:
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the driver you are passing is making a left turn
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A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
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slow down and prepare to stop
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What is the meaning of this sign?
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there is a traffic signal ahead
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If a person under 21 years old consumes alcohol, but is not driving a motor vehicle, the penalty for first offense is:
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a 90 day driver's license suspension and up to a $500 fine
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Drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle:
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must yield to drivers already in the roundabout or traffic circle
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To pass a slower moving vehicle on a two lane road you must:
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use the lane that belongs to the oncoming traffic
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This sign means:
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no right turn
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Drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle:
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must yield to drivers already in the roundabout or traffic circle
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The zero tolerance law reduced the blood alcohol content (BAC) from .08% to ______ for drivers under 21 to be charged with driving under the influence
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.02%
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Roads freeze more quickly when they are
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shaded
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Your blind spot is the area of the road:
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you cannot see without moving your head
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After a train passed, you should:
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check again for approaching trains and proceed with caution
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The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting injured or killed in a traffic crash is
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wear your seatbelt
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When making a turn, you must ____ your speed
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reduce
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People under 16 years of age who use a false identification card to buy alcohol will:
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receive a driving suspension that starts on their 16th birthday
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You may pass if the line driving two lanes is a ______ line?
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broken white
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This sign means:
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slippery when wet
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When driving on a freeway entrance ramp, you should look for a gap in freeway traffic by:
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looking in your mirrors and turning you head to look over your shoulder
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Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel?
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the safe speed to drive depends on many conditions
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If the read of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should:
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steer left
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Drivers who eat and drink while driving:
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have trouble controlling their vehicles
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If you are following a truck that swings left before making a right turn at an intersection, you should remember that it is very dangerous to:
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try to squeeze between the truck and the curb to make a right turn
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Before turning, you should:
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use your signal
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If your blood level is .06, you:
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are 2-7 times more likely to have a crash than a person who has not consumed any alcohol
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It is best to keep a space cushion:
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on all sides of the vehicle
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If you are behind a motorcycle, you must:
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allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane
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__________ limits your concentration, perception, judgement and memory
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the smallest bit of alcohol
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When traveling below 40 miles an hour on a limited access highway, you should:
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use your 4-way flashers
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If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
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wait until you have a clear view of both tracks
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Hydroplaning can be helped by driving
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slower
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Allowing a space cushion is important because it:
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allows you time to react to situations
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When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
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once you have moved into the exit lane
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A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:
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warns you about the conditions on or near the road
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This sign means::
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no U-Turn
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When you hear a fire engine siren you must:
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pull over to the side of the road and stop
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You should honk your horn when you:
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see a child who is about to run into the street
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When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle, your speed should:
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remain steady or decrease
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When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
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slow down and be prepared to stop
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Allow a larger space cushion when stopping:
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on an up-hill
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The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is to:
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slow down before you enter the curve
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When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
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yield to pedestrians
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If you are stopped by a cop, you should:
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stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you
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If a vehicle using high beams comes towards you:
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flash your high beams
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When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that, in general, trucks:
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take longer distances than cars to stop
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When you drive through an area where children are playing: you should expect them:
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to run out in front of you without looking
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The posted speed limits show:
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the maximum safe speed under ideal road and weather conditions
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Teenagers should try to get at least ____ of sleep each night to avoid the risk of drowsy driving crashes
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8 hrs
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If you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and you refuse to take the blood test, you will receive a:
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drivers license suspension
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Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines
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white
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You are waiting to turn left at a multi-lane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view, you should:
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wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn
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