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1.A driver should:

Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.

Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules

Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

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2.If your vehicle has a mechanical problem:

Signal and pull into the slow lane.

Stop in your lane and put on your hazard lights.

Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.

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3.Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Before you start driving.

Whenever you need to use them.

Before you get into the car.

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4.This sign indicates that the road ahead:

Turns sharply right, then left.

Curves right, then left.

Curves right.

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5.If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction.

Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding.

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

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6.You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead

Right, toward the side of the road

Left, toward the center of the road

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7.Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.

Only when you are slowing down.

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8.A distraction when driving is:

Anything that causes evasive action while driving.

Anything that takes your attention away from driving.

Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

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9.A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

The same thing as a yield sign.

The light is about to turn green.

The same thing as a stop sign.

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10.It is necessary to use your low beams any time you are:

On a lighted street.

On a freeway.

In fog.

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11.A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent:

Won't have any effect on your driving.

Won't put other drivers at risk.

Will double your chances of having an accident.

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12.You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.

Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

Wait until the person crosses the street.

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13.If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:

Increase your speed to reach your destination more quickly.

Increase the volume of your radio.

Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.

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14.You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

Using your rearview and side mirrors.

Using your rearview mirror.

Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

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15.When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your left.

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.

Wait until there are no vehicles at the intersection before proceeding.

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16.In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:

The front seat.

The back seat.

The bed of a pick-up truck.

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17.When changing lanes:

Rely on the rearview mirror.

Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

Rely on the left side mirror.

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18.When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic:

Passing is permitted from the left.

Passing is permitted from the right.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

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19.It is unlawful to:

Pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone.

Pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing.

Both of the above.

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20.Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.

Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

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21.MVA will suspend the license of any driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test result of:

0.08 percent or higher.

0.02 percent or higher.

0.06 percent or higher.

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22.The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:

Implied consent (IC).

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

Rate of alcohol consumption (RAC).

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23.You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?

Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement.

Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.

Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.

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24.If you are driving and a tire suddenly goes flat, you should:

Rapidly pump the brake pedal several times.

Slow down gradually and not brake.

Press down on the brake pedal as hard as you can.

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25.This sign tells a driver that:

A construction flagger is ahead.

A police officer is ahead.

A parking attendant is ahead.

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26.A diamond-shaped sign means:

Yield.

Stop.

Warning.

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27.Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:

Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds.

Test your tires' traction while going uphill.

Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.

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28.When preparing to drive, you should:

Adjust the seat to a reclining position.

Kick the tires.

Properly adjust your seat and mirrors.

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29.This road sign means:

Hospital.

Upcoming intersection.

Railroad crossing.

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30.Hydroplaning is when the:

Windshield wipers cannot keep the windshield clear of rain.

Tires lose contact with the road surface.

Spray from a large truck reduces visibility.

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31.Hydroplaning is when the:

Windshield wipers cannot keep the windshield clear of rain.

Tires lose contact with the road surface.

Spray from a large truck reduces visibility.

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32.You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.

Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

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33.When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

Stop until the other driver passes.

Look below their headlights.

Glance toward the right edge of your lane.

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34.It is unsafe for a child under the age of ____ to ride in the front seat of a passenger vehicle.

18

13

16

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35.Which of the following road surfaces freezes first?

A tunnel

An intersection

A bridge

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36.To know where traffic is behind you:

Frequently check your rearview mirror.

Turn and look out your back window.

Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots.

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37.You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by:

Their erratic and improper lane changes.

The number of passengers in their car.

Their tendency to drive slowly.

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38.A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Driving in both directions may pass.

Next to the broken line may pass.

Next to the solid line may pass.

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39.This road sign means:

Flagger ahead.

Turn left at the intersection.

Last turn before a toll road.

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40.When you see this sign, you:

Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.

Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing.

Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

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41.This road sign means:

The roadway ends ahead.

Drivers must bear either right or left.

A four-way intersection is ahead.

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42.Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.

It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

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43.Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should:

Press down hard on the accelerator.

Check your mirrors for surrounding traffic.

Set the parking brake.

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44.This road sign means:

No right turn.

No U-turns.

No left turn.

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45.This road sign means:

Highway entrance ramp.

Road widens.

Right lane ends.

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1.A driver should:

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2.If your vehicle has a mechanical problem:

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3.Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

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4.This sign indicates that the road ahead:

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5.If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

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6.You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

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7.Check your rearview mirrors:

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8.A distraction when driving is:

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9.A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

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10.It is necessary to use your low beams any time you are:

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11.A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent:

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12.You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

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13.If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:

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14.You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

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