PUBLIC PASSENGER LICENSE PRACTICE TEST – INDIANA – Flashcards
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What is the maximum single axle weight for trucks?
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20,000 lbs
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During what period of time must a vehicle have the headlights turned on?
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Sunset to sunrise
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When emergency vehicles display flashing lights on a two (2) lane road, drivers must
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All of the above - slow down, pull over to the right of road, stop until emergency vehicle passes.
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Drivers must use headlights when visibility is less than
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500 feet
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Indiana law requires you to dim your headlights when following another vehicle from the rear when you are within _____________ feet of another vehicle
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200 feet
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Trucks have more severe blind spots than cars; therefore, you must always keep in mind that
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If you cannot see the truck driver in his side mirror, he cannot see you.
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When a school bus has stopped on a two lane road and is loading or unloading students, you must:
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Stop whenever the red octagonal stop sign arm extends from the left side of the bus.
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Which of the following statements are true when holding a Public Passenger Chauffeur's license:
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You may also operate any vehicle legally operated by the holder of an operator license or a chauffeur's license
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Which of the following safety guidelines apply to Railroad Crossings?
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All of the above - Obey the warning signs, never drive around a crossing gate, Avoid stopping on the railroad tracks, Watch for additional trains
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A flashing yellow light means
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Proceed with caution after slowing
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The maximum speed limit when operating a school bus on a rural interstate highway is
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55 mph
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The driver of a commercial motor vehicle must stop within how many feet of railroad tracks?
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15-50 feet
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A public passenger chauffeur license grants the privilege to transport persons for hire so long as the vehicle is not designed or used to transport how many persons?
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16 persons including the driver
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The Indiana Drivers Manual states a good rule to follow is to stay at least:
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Two (2) seconds behind the vehicle ahead
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What is the maximum tandem axle weight for trucks?
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17,000 lbs per axle
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If you are driving 50 mph or more and you wish to turn, stop, or allow down you must signal continuously for _____________ feet
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300 feet
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Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle or highway maintenance vehicle and when these vehicles are displaying alternatively flashing lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle shall:
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all of the above - proceed with due caution, yield the right-of-way into a lane not adjacent to that of the stationary vehicle, and maintain a safe speed for road conditions
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If you are driving in foggy weather day or night, your vision would be better if you used your:
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Headlights set on dim
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If a policeman tells you to stop and it contradicts a traffic sign or signal, you should:
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listen to the policeman
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What is the maximum height of any vehicle that may be operated without a special permit?
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13 feet 6 inches
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A good defensive driver should:
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Look out for the reactions of other drivers
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A loaded truck or tractor trailer with hot brakes takes longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed of 55 miles per hour. Which of the following is most accurate?
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A loaded tractor trailer may take 400 feet or more to stop
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At least 70% of accidents leading to property damage, injury and death, is a result of:
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Human error
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Drivers must routinely share the roadway with motorcycles and bicycles, which of the following statements is the most accurate?
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Motorcycles and bicycles are entitled to the same right of way and are required to observe the same traffic laws as automobiles
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If two vehicles come to an intersection at the same time who is required to yield the right of way
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The person on the left
