Tennessee Permit Test – Flashcards
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What does a solid yellow line mean?
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Passing not permitted
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When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ______ feet of an approaching vehicle.
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500
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True or False: Bicyclists should observe the same yielding regulations as vehicles.
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True
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When driving at night using high beams dim your lights when you get within _____ feet of a vehicle you are following.
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500
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
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Traffic on the street also moves to the left
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You must turn on your headlights ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ____ minutes before sunrise.
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30 30
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True or False: You should never cross a solid yellow double line in the center of the roadway while passing another vehicle.
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True
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Roadways are the most slippery:
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When it first starts raining.
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A dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should slow down and turn on your ____.
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Headlights
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The Law requires that children younger than this age be secured in a child safety seat:
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4 years
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The Law on safety belts means?
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All drivers and front-seat passengers must wear safety belts
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When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first?
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The driver on the right
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
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Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
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Who must use a safety belt or size-appropriate child safety system no matter where they are seated in the vehicle?
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All children under age 18
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You are approaching a school bus that has stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median. You should:
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Watch for children and be ready to stop
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You drive defensively when you:
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Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
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The school bus stop law applies on any roadways with two or more lanes of traffic, with what exception?
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When approaching a bus on a divided highway having tow roads separated by an unpaved median.
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True or False: When driving near a construction zone you should pass carefully and keep your attention on the road ahead.
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True
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Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
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Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
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You may not park
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Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
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Parking is not allowed:
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On the street side of an already parked car (double parking)
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What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle?
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Locate the owner or leave your name and other pertinent information
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How far before a turn must you signal?
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50 Feet
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ___.
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10 to 15 seconds
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When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
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At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
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What is the minimum safe following distance under ideal conditions?
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2 seconds
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Under what conditions must you always stop?
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When a clearly visible railroad signal warns of the approach of a train.
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If you have had two glasses of wine in the past hour, about how long will it take for the alcohol to leave your blood stream?
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Two Hours
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You must report to police an accident resulting in bodily injury or or property damage of ___ or more.
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$50
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The only way to sober up before you drive is to:
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Allow your body enough time to process the alcohol, typically hours.
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What happens to your driver license if you refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol/drug content when requested by an enforcement officer?
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Your license will be suspended for 12 months
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If you are under 21, you can be arrested for a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of ___ or higher.
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0.2
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True or False:A Yeild Right-of-Way sign means to let others go first.
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True
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It is illegal to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher.
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0.08
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While being passes by another vehicle in a passing zone, you should:
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Maintain your speed and position
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When do pedestrians have the right-of-way over motor vehicles?
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Motor vehicles should always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.
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True or False: When giving the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle you should speed up to prevent the vehicle from getting too close.
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False
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True or False: A Do Not Pass sign tells you not to pass until it is safe to do so.
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False
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If your vehicle has a two part safety belt system, you should:
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Use both the lap and shoulder belt.
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The minimum speed allowed while driving in the right lane on interstates is
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45 MPH
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When parallel parking between two parked cars, the recommended technique is to first do what?
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Pull up even with the front of the car.
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When may you legally block an intersection?
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Under no circumstances
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True or False: It is unlawful to exceed the posted speed limit while passing.
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True.
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What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?
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Proceed carefully after yielding to to vehicles and pedestrians.
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True or False: Headlights must be illuminated when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.
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True
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You have consented to take a blood alcohol test:
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Whenever you drive in the state
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True or False: You should never attempt to pass a car on a two-lane road.
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False
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When a school bus is topped at an intersection to load and unload children, drivers from which directions are required to stop?
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All directions
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Always stop before you cross a railroad tracks when:
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You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks
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Which is more dangerous, city or expressway driving?
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City driving because of the cross traffic and pedestrians
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When encountering a funeral procession you should:
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Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession.
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You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
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Stop first and then proceed when it is safe
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Emergency crossover on interstate highways are legal for
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Emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only.
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If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain you should:
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Ease your foot off of the gas pedal.
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
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Turned to the right (away from the street)
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If you drive faster than other vehicles on a two-way road and are frequently passing other vehicles, you will:
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Increase your chances of an accident
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Continuous hard breaking on ice and snow can:
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Lock-up the front wheels, causing loss of steering
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True or False" When you see a flashing yellow light you should stop and wait for the green light to appear.
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False
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When do you have to stop for pedestrians?
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In a crosswalk, whether or not the crosswalk is marked by painted lines
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When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross:
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Only when you can see clearly in both directions
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When driving in fog, you should use your:
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Low beams.
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When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when overtaking a school but that is loading or unloading children?
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When alternating flashing red lights are displayed
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True or False: You shouldn't rely on another driver's turn signals because they may have been left on from an earlier turn.
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True
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What is the most common reason for drivers not seeing motorcyclists.
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The profile of a motorcycle is smaller that of a larger vehicle.
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
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Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
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If you are turning left ona solid green light with oncoming traffic, you should:
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Proceed slightly into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic before turning.
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In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
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Low Gear
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When preparing to back up you should move the gear selector to:
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Reverse
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Alcohol in any concentration is:
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A depressant.
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What is the best thing to do when you are being tailgated?
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Move to the right lane and let the vehicle pass, if possible.
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True or False: You must pull off to the right for an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren on if it is behind you.
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False
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A traffic light with a flashing red signal means:
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Stop
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In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by
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Turning on your headlights.
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To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should:
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Look to the right side of the road.
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It is illegal to park your vehicle:
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In front of a private driveway
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How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?
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1 Drink
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There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
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Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
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What best describes what you must do at a stop sign?
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Come to a complete stop
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A pedestrian with a white cane is:
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Blind
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You are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding tot he left. You should:
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Steer to the left
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You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
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Signal before turning
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What vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
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If another driver moves into your path quickly, it would be best to:
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Rake your foot off the gas.
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You should stop for a stopped school bus:
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When its red lights are flashing
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Which of the folllowing substances can affect the ability to drive?
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Tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives
Beer, wine, and hard alcohol
Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine and antihistamines.
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What is the first thing you should do when involved in an accident that results in the other driver being injured?
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Give aid to the injured driver,but do not move them unless necessary.
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When may you drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?
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Under no circumstances.
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What must you do if you are entering a road forma driveway?
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Stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway, and to pedestrians.
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You may not pass a vehicle on the left if:
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Your lane has a solid yellow center line.
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Is it legal to pass a vehicle on the right shoulder in some situations?
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No
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When parking on a hill and there is no curb, turn your wheels so that if your vehicles does start to roll it will:
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Roll away from the street and traffic.
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True or False: A vehicle about to enter a roundabout has right-of-way over vehicles already in circle.
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False
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On what factor does you blood alcohol content (BAC) NOT depend?
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Your body's tolerance to alcohol
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What are the effects of alcohol on your driving ability?
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Alcohol impares your judgement
Alcohol reduces your ability to recover from headlight glare
Alcohol reduces your reflexes and reaction time
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Which of these drugs could affect your driving ability?
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Marijuana
A cold remedy
A tranquilizer
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If you are taking a non-perscription drug, what should you do before driving?
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Check the label for warnings about its effects
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What can reduced the effects of alcohol?
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Only time can reduce alcohol's effect
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If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, what should you do first?
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Try pumping the break pedal
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If you miss an expressway exit what should you do?
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Get off at the next exit and locate the expressway going the other way.
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If an approaching driver does not dim their lights, you should:
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Flash your lights to high beam for a second, then back to low beam
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When a vehicle's tires ride on the water lying on top of the road pavement, it is called:
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Hydroplaning
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True or False: The technique for recovering from a skid on snow and ice is the same for both frount and rear-wheeled drive vehicles.
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True
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What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?
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The distances you can see ahead or to the side is reduced.
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If your rear wheels are skidding left you should steer ____ to get out of the skid.
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Left
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What should you do if one of your tires blows out?
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Ease your foot off the gas pedal.
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True or False: The single most important rule in any emergency is do not panic.
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True
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True or False: Bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws and signs as a vehicle drivers do.
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True
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How does a bicyclist signal a right turn?
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By extending the left arm out and up, or the right arm strait out.
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What is the best strategy to follow when approaching a large vehicle that is backing up into a loading area?
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Wait until the vehicle has completed its backing maneuver before passing.
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A blind pedestrian crossing the road can be identified by a person with a _____ .
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White Cane
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Two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, one going straight, the other turning left. Who must yield the right-of-way?
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The driver turning left
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True or False: You may not enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get through without blocking traffic.
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True
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When may you pass a vehicle which has stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross?
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Never
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What does it mean when you see amber lights flashing near the top of a school bus?
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The bus is stopping to load or unload children. You should get ready to stop.
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True or False: It is legal to travel in a median with double yellow stripes on a two-way left turn lane.
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False.
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The first effect of alcohol is on your
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Judgement making ability
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What should you do when passing a bicyclist?
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Move as far as possible tot he left side of your lane
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True or False: It is legal to share a lane with a motorcycle when it is safe to do so.
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False
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Before passing another vehicle you should:
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Give the proper turn signal early enough so others know your plans.
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Which of the following is TRUE about the speed you drive?
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The safest speed depends on road conditions such as weather and visibility
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If your vehicle begins to hydroplane you should:
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Slowly take your foot off the gas pedal to allow your vehicle to slow down.
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True or False: You are required to signal anytime you pull away from the curb.
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True
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The area of blind spots around the front, back, and sides of trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur is called the:
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No-Zone
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True or False" A skilled motorcyclist will constantly change positions within a lane.
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True
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A white line on the roadway is used to:
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Separate traffic going in the same direction on multi-lane or one-way roadways
