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100 feet

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When you want to make a turn, the turn signal must be given at least _________ before the turn during normal daylight hours.

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500 feet

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Passing is illegal on any curve or hill where the driver cannot see at least:

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When driving in a lane set aside for left turns

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Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

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Check for approaching traffic and give a left turn signal

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Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must:

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This diamond-shaped sign indicates:

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The ending of a divided highway

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Drive to the right hand curve or edge of the road and stop completely

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When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind or ahead with its flashing lights on, you must:

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What does this sign indicate?

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A stop sign ahead

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3 points

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If you run through a red light in the intersection, you will be given _________ against your driving record

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Blind spots

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_________ are the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that you cannot see using the mirrors.

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the acceleration lane

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When entering the interstate, use _________ until your vehicle's speed matches that of the other traffic and then merge safely.

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Give a warning with your horn

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When you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is:

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30 miles per hour

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Hydroplaning starts at speeds as low as:

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Stop their vehicles

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When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane roadway with its flashing red lights on, drivers approaching from both directions must:

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This pennant is located on the left side of the road and indicates that:

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No vehicles are allowed to pass

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Turning left, avoiding obstruction, passing another vehicle

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Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are:

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400 feet or less

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Drivers must use headlights from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is:

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2 feet to the left

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To pass a moped while driving, you must stay at least:

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It is always better to use text messaging instead of placing a call

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Which of the following statements regarding cell phone usage while driving is NOT true?

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The outside lanes for turning and center lane for through travel

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When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use:

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Railroad crossing

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A yellow and black "RR" sign indicates that you are approaching a:

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This sign represents:

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A hill ahead

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This sign is:

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An informational sign for a hospital

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The 2 second rule

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While driving on a highway, you must maintain a safe following distance using _________ under normal conditions.

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Single, solid, yellow lines

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Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

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The driver and all passengers

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North Carolina's seat belt law requires _________ to wear seat belts.

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Low beams

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What type of headlight beams should you use when following within 200 feet of another vehicle at night?

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This two-headed arrow-marked sign means that:

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You are allowed to go straight or left

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35 mph

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

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More following distance

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The faster you drive on a highway, you will need ______ to stop your vehicle.

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This regulatory sign cautions the driver to not make:

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A U-turn

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This warning sign indicates:

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A school zone ahead

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Specific information and directions to drivers in work zones

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Black on orange signs on a highway identify:

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construction on the road ahead

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The flagger on the road warns drivers of:

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This diamond-shaped warning sign indicates to drivers that:

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The road ahead is slippery when wet

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What does this traffic sign mean?

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You are leaving a divided roadway and entering a two-way highway

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0.08%

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An NC driver above 21 years of age will have his/her license revoked if his/her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures _____ or more '.

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Slow down before entering the curve

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The best way to handle a curve is to:

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The vehicle to the right has the right away

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When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle:

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25 feet of the curb line of an intersecting street

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You should not park your vehicle within:

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The traffic must stop

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A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:

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Concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle

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When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must:

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Increase your speed

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As you approach and enter the acceleration lane, ______to match that of vehicles in the through lanes.

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Defensive driving

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Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of:

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Hydroplaning

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When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid:

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Slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-a-way to all vehicles

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When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must:

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As far away from traffic as possible

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If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle:

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Stop behind the line

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A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must _________ for a traffic signal or sign.

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When the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn

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A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these situations?

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Adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge

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If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must:

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A broken white line

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Which of the following lines permits the passing of other vehicles?

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Weave from lane to lane

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When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not:

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Someone may crowd your lane

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You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:

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Stopping or shifting gears

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You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks.

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At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left

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Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?

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To greet another driver

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You should NOT sound the horn in the following situation:

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The left edge of the pavement

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On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks:

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Return to the lane

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If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.

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Continue to the next exit

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If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must:

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You may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow

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A flashing yellow arrow means:

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At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the continuing street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street

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Which of the following statements about right-of-way is incorrect?

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Seeing hazards well in advance

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To avoid panic stops, you must make sure you are:

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This sign indicates:

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a flagman ahead

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Slow down and let the car pass

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When you see an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right while driving, you must:

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Approaching a stop sign or signal

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Rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are:

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Center of the roadway

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When there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, two solid yellow lines mark the:

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In an emergency or when your car is unable to go any further

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Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only:

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The vehicle traveling uphill

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When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

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4 times

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If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

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You must slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room to the bicycle

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What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?

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Not change your lane

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When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:

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Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island

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When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is false?

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Center

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If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the _______ of your lane.

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An acceleration lane

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At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find _________ that allows you to increase your speed.

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Shift to lower gear

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If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must:

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A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane, unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

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Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road?

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hydroplanning

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In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as:

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Controlled, uncontrolled, blind

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Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?

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the reaction distance

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The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as:

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Where there may be people along side of road, when you drive on unfamiliar roads, when you drive on construction areas

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When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

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Exit ramps

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_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

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when driving in a lane set aside for left turns

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Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

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a school zone

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When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching ________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph.

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This sign indicates that you are going to approach:

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a crossroad

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making left turns

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Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

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at night, in the open country w/o other cars nearby

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Drivers must use bright lights only when driving:

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from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

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To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn:

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blue

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Disabled persons who display their placard can park at a __________ painted curb.

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yield to the bicycle

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If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

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wait until the other driver actually starts to turn

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If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.

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from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

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To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn:

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guide traffic into certain traffic lanes

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Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to:

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by drivers of emergency vehicles

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Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except:

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If you miss your interchange, use median crossovers

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Which of the following statements about interchanges is NOT true?

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approaching vehicles from the left, approaching vehicles from the right, and crossing pedestrians

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Before you enter an intersection, you must look for:

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exit ramps

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_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

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guide drivers into the correct lane

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Flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones to:

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a tight turn into the right lane of the cross street

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When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make:

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escape ramps

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__________are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.

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turn around on a narrow street

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Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:

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stop

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If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane or a white cane tipped with red, you must:

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wait until the other driver actually starts to turn

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If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.

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pull your vehicle to the right and do not increase your speed

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If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must:

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the reaction distance

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The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as:

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What does this sign mean?

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do not take a right turn

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yield to the bicycle

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If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

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make it on the curve in the road or near a hill

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When making a U-turn, you must NOT:

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blue

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Disabled persons who display their placard can park at a __________ painted curb.

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hydroplanning

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_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of the road.

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making left turns

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Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

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passing

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Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for:

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all traffic coming from the opposite direction

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When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:

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What does this sign mean?

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an emergency vehicle is moving

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the right lane

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On a multi-lane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use:

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go faster or turn left

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If there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to:

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when reaching an intersection with a green light

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A driver must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

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This rectangle-shaped black-lettered sign will be seen in:

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work zones

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make sure there are no more vehicles coming through or still in the intersection

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When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must:

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to pass slower vehicles

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On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-most lane is intended to be used:

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when driving in a lane set aside for left turns

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Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

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at night, in the open country without other cars nearby

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Drivers must use bright lights only when driving:

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the right lane, except when passing or making a left turn

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When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use:

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a school zone

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When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching ________must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph.

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to stop, slow or guide traffic safely through construction areas

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Flag persons are often located in highways and work zones:

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stop driving or have someone else drive

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When you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, it is better to:

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to the left lane

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Because of their size, trucks/buses often need to move ________to make right turns.

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Move your vehicle off the travel portion of the roadway, Notify the local police, Stop. Get medical help for the injured

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What should you do if you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision?

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increase your speed

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All of the following are tips to remember when you travel through a work zone except:

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intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs or traffic lights

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Which of the following are known as "uncontrolled intersections"?

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Stop the vehicle by colliding head-on into the solid object

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Which of the following must NOT be done when brakes fail while driving?

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come to a full stop

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When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the intersection.

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hand and arm extended upward

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The correct hand signal for indicating a right turn is:

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pull over to the curb and stop

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If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to:

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ease your foot off the gas pedal

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If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:

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What does this arrow-marked sign mean?AJIDFHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

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you are approaching a right turn

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left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still

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Which of the following hand signals would a driver use to indicate that s/he is turning left?

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get out and walk clear of tracks

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If a vehicle stalls on the tracks and the motorist sees a train coming, the motorist must:

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an entrance tramp

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You must not use _________ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam.

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switch off your high-beam headlights

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When following a vehicle at night, always:

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in the leftmost lane

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If you are making a left turn, you must begin:

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This sign indicates:

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trucks entering a highway

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bicycles and motorcylces move slower and stop slower than expected

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Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

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solid double yellow

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______lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.

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headlights in your inside rearview mirror

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When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:

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yield the right-of-way to other traffic

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If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

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a dashed white line

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If you see _________ on the side of your driving lane on a multi-lane road, you are permitted to pass when it is safe.

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ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

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If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must:

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a 3 point turn

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When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using

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not b/c the road is narrowing & there is an obstruction on the roadway

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The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate:

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the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph

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A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that:

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use a lower gear

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To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:

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This sign with a red circle means: AFFFFFFFFFFFF

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the left turn is not permitted

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use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you or use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you

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When slowing down or stopping, you must:

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you may not proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow

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A lighted red arrow means:

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stop or slow down their vehicles, speed up their vehicles, make a turn

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When it looks like a collision may happen, drivers must take an immediate step to:

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defensive driving

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Being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead, anticipating dangers, and taking the right actions so as to avoid obstacles or other vehicles is known as

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middle lanes

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If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic.

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clear the intersection quickly

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When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must:

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steer right toward the shoulder or curb-line

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To avoid a head-on collision when you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must:

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it is legal to park within 15 ft of a fire hydrant

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Which of the following statements about parking is FALSE?

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check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear

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Before changing lanes, drivers should:

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you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians

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A red light with a green arrow means:

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following too close

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Tailgating is the practice of:

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drivers approaching from either direction

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Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by:

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broken yellow line

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A _________ on a two-way road allows you to cross over into the oncoming lane temporarily to pass a vehicle, if it is safe to do so.

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unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections

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When passing in rural areas, drivers must pay more attention to:

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not permitted in either direction

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When there are two solid yellow lines in the center, passing is

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start from the lane closest to where you want to go

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Which of the following statements is true regarding making turns?

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the left of the vehicle

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When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:

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when there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing line

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You must not pass on two-lane highways in all of the following situations EXCEPT:

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near a crest of a hill or in a curve, at railroad crossings, on highways

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Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas?

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your lane is separated by broken yellow line

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You may not pass another vehicle except under the following condition:

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the lap and shoulder belts

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You are more likely to survive in the event of a car crash if you use _________ together.

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a construction zone sign

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A sign with an orange background and black letters indicate:

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low-beam headlights

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For better visibility during rain, fog and snow, you must keep your vehicle's_________ on.

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slow down and let the vehicle pass first

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If you are about to overtake a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:

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a 3 point turn

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When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to follow

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a solid or broken yellow line

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On a divided highway, _________indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.

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buses only

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On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for:

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What does this road sign indicate?

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workers on or near the roadway

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it is a slow-moving vehicle

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On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because:

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What does this figure indicate? AJFHPOHDFOAFHOAI

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a broken white line that allows passing

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oncoming traffic

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When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to:

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drive to the right of the median

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Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _________, unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.

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it is wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks

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Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding railroad crossings?

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tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly

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If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must _________ to let those behind you know your intentions.

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when the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn

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Which of the following situations is ideal for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?

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their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations

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Reference markers are mile markers placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. They convey information to drivers about:

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flashing arrow signs

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_________ are the mobile devices that are often used on some roads to give drivers an advance warning of construction zones.

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the left turn signal is about to change to red

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A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that:

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hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight

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If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:

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in fog, snow, or heavy rain

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You must use high-beam lighting in all of following situations, except:

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increase the following distance

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Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.

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keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits

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When entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must:

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may stop only long enough to load or unload

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A curb painted with yellow lines indicate that the driver:

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yield to vehicles already on the main road

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Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley or roadside should:

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