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1.Distracted driving may be caused by:

Eating, drinking, or smoking.

Talking or texting on a cellular phone.

Changing a radio station or CD.

All of the above.

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2.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.

Turning left or right.

Changing lanes.

All of the above.

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3.Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.

School zones.

No passing zones.

Hospitals.

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4.What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.

The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.

There is no effect because they are different substances.

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5.If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.

The car on the left has the right-of-way.

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

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6.If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:

No special action is required.

The driver should honk their horn.

The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.

The driver should be very cautious.

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7.When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.

Always stop before crossing the tracks.

Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

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8.Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

Cars overheat more quickly at night.

Visibility is reduced in the dark.

It is more likely to be raining at night.

You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.

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9.When in a travel lane on the roadway:

You may stop to drop off passengers.

You may stop to look up an address.

You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.

Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

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10.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

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11.Round signs indicate:

No passing zones.

School zones.

Upcoming railroad crossings.

Hospitals.

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12.If a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal is solid red, it means:

Drivers may proceed with caution.

Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.

Drivers should come to a complete stop.

There are no pedestrians nearby.

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13.You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

The maximum speed limit.

A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.

A speed that is safe for existing conditions.

All of the above.

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14.A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

That drivers should come to a complete stop.

That an action is forbidden.

That some drivers should yield to other drivers.

That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

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15.On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

Turning on your car radio.

Slowing down.

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

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16.What is a "No zone?"

A designated no passing zone

A one-way traffic area

The blind spot of a large vehicle

An area designated for motor vehicles

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17.If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.

Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.

Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.

Use your four-way flashers.

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18.When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Accelerate as quickly as possible.

Back up slowly.

Not move until another driver waves you on.

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19.This sign means:

No parking.

Divided highway ahead.

Left turn signal.

Yield.

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20.Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.

School zones.

Speed limits.

Railroad crossings.

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21.Where should your hands ideally be positioned on the steering wheel?

3 and 9 o'clock

1 and 11 o'clock

2 and 10 o'clock

4 and 8 o'clock

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22.This sign means:

Left turn yield on green.

One-way.

Cattle crossing.

Two-way left turn.

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23.This road sign means:

Steep grade ahead.

Pedestrian crossing ahead.

Low ground railroad crossing.

Low clearance.

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24.You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

Use the next intersection.

Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.

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25.A passenger in a moving motor vehicle is not permitted to:

Have an opened alcohol container.

Sleep.

Use a cell phone.

Use a map.

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26.Drinking alcohol and driving is:

A minor traffic safety problem.

A serious traffic safety problem.

Safe if you have only had a few drinks.

Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

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27.This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.

The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.

The road ahead curves to the left.

Construction ahead.

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28.When you become too drowsy to focus on driving, your safest choice is to:

Pull off the road and rest.

Drink a large energy drink.

Open all the windows and turn on the air conditioning.

Talk to a friend on the phone.

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29.Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

Keeps other drivers alert.

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30.You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:

Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.

Always leave the injured where they are.

Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.

Stay away from the injured.

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31.This sign means:

Highway changes ahead and to the right.

Hiking trails ahead and to the right.

Hotel ahead and to the right.

Hospital ahead and to the right.

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32.Do not pass:

On a hill or curve.

When school bus lights are flashing.

When approaching an intersection.

All of the above.

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33.Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash.

Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.

Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.

Has no effect on your general driving ability.

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34.To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should:

Keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations.

Know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability.

Drive within your physical limitations.

All of the above.

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35.When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.

That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.

Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

There is a crossroad to your right.

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36.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.

If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.

If you first look carefully in both directions.

Under no circumstances.

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37.You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.

Calling a taxi.

Doing any of the above.

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38.To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.

Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.

Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.

None of the above.

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39.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

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40.Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Excessive stops.

Excessive speed.

Sudden stops.

Sudden turns.

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41.While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.

Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.

Slam on your brakes and stop.

Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

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42.When is it permissible to text while driving?

At any time when the driver is under age 18.

At any time when the driver is age 18 or older.

If the driver can send a text without looking at their phone.

Only in emergencies.

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43.A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.

Even if it means driving off the pavement.

On a narrow bridge.

At any time.

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1.Distracted driving may be caused by:

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2.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

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3.Crossbuck signs indicate:

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4.What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

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5.If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

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6.If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:

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7.When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

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8.Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

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9.When in a travel lane on the roadway:

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10.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

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11.Round signs indicate:

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12.If a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal is solid red, it means:

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13.You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

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14.A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

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15.On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

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16.What is a "No zone?"

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17.If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

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18.When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

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