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1.It is important to slow down:

On narrow or winding roads.

At intersections or railroad crossings.

When the road is wet or slippery.

All of the above.

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2.A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.

Stop and wait for a green light.

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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3.At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

Drive using your four-way flashers.

Drive using your parking lights.

Not turn on any vehicle lights.

Turn on your headlights.

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Not turn on any vehicle lights.

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4.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Have done as much as you can.

Must stay until the police arrive.

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

May go on your way.

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5.This sign means:

Left turn yield on green.

One-way.

Cattle crossing.

Two-way left turn.

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6.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.

You may not be able to safely pass the truck.

You may not be able to legally pass the truck.

All of the above.

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7.You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

Pull completely off the road and stop.

Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.

Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.

Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

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8.If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Honk to let them know you’re there.

Move to the left lane.

Yield.

Speed up to pass.

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9.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

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10.To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.

Do arm exercises every hour.

Drive with one eye open at a time.

Change feet on the gas pedal.

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11.Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

Yellow

White

Red

Black

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12.Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.

Water does not affect cars with good tires.

Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.

As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

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13.“Hydroplaning” is best described as:

Your tires pushing water out of their paths.

Your tires gliding on a film of water.

Your tires causing sheets of water to splash on passing vehicles.

Your tires throwing water to the rear, causing problems for following vehicles.

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14.The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.

Yellow.

Green.

Blue.

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15.Your body gets rid of approximately:

Three alcoholic drinks an hour.

One alcoholic drink an hour.

Two alcoholic drinks an hour.

None of the above.

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16.What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.

Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.

Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.

Stop in the middle of an intersection.

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17.A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

Warns you about conditions on or near the road.

Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead.

Tells you about traffic laws and regulations.

Tells you about road construction ahead.

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18.Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:

Regulatory signs.

Warning signs.

Information signs.

Guide signs.

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19.The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has.

The effect that amphetamines have.

The effect that anger has.

The effect that driving with teenagers has.

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20.When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

Loud noises.

Excess air pollution.

Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.

Falling vehicle parts.

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21.If involved in an accident, a driver should:

Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.

Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.

Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.

All of the above.

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22.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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23.When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.

Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.

Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.

Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

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24.While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.

Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.

Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.

Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.

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25.The main reason why drinking alcohol and then driving is so dangerous is that it affects your:

Coordination.

Vision.

Judgment and skill.

Reflexes.

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26.When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?

The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way.

The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.

The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right-of-way.

The car that is traveling the fastest has the right-of-way.

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27.Braking distance is affected by:

The speed your vehicle is traveling.

The condition of your brakes and tires.

The condition of the pavement.

All of the above.

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28.When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:

Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb.

Turn your front wheels slightly to the right.

Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb.

Keep your front wheels straight.

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29.Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.

Turn the wheel.

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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30.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

Stop and wait for the light to change.

Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.

Drive carefully through the intersection.

Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

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31.You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.

There are pedestrians crossing.

You are turning right.

You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.

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32.If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.

Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.

Continue driving and use the next exit.

Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.

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33.What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement.

It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills.

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34.You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.

Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

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35.If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Sit in your car and wait for help.

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

Sound your horn at passing motorists.

Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

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36.You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

You are able to clearly see the road ahead.

You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.

Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.

All of the above.

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37.Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

Sound your horn.

Turn on your headlights.

Reduce your speed.

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

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38.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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39.When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Check your side view mirror.

Check your rearview mirror.

Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

All of the above.

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40.If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Pull next to the driver and yell at them.

Let it go.

Flash your high beams at the driver.

Get back at the other driver by cutting them off.

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41.

Two seconds ahead of your vehicle.

Four seconds ahead of your vehicle.

10 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

15 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

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42.Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Keep your windshield clean.

Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.

Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.

Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

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43.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Not cross the centerline.

Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.

Use the shoulder.

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

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44.If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

To keep the front wheels straight.

In the direction you want the vehicle to go.

In the opposite direction of the skid.

In any direction. It doesn't matter.

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45.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.

Go through as soon as the train passes.

Go through when one of the tracks is free.

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4.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

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5.This sign means:

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6.You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

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7.You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

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8.If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

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9.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

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10.To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

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12.Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

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15.Your body gets rid of approximately:

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