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1.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in suburban residential districts is:

10 mph.

35 mph.

45 mph.

65 mph.

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2.When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

Speed up.

Go the same speed.

Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.

Change lanes.

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3.Which of the following statements is true?

Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.

Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.

When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.

All of the above.

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4.Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

White

Blue

Green

Orange

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5.When driving on a snow-covered road, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

Nine seconds.

Six seconds.

Three seconds.

One second.

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6.What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.

Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.

Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

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7.You should honk your horn when you:

Are traveling through an intersection.

Are passing a bicyclist.

See a child who is about to run into the street.

Are parallel parking.

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8.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them.

Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.

Flash your lights at them.

Sound your horn.

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9.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.

Turn right.

Come to a stop.

Go straight ahead.

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10.When approaching railroad tracks, you should:

Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.

Speed up to cross the tracks before the gate is lowered.

Try to drive around a lowered gate.

Not pay attention to how many tracks there are to cross.

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11.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

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12.To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, drivers should:

Have their exhaust system checked regularly to be sure it does not leak.

Keep their engine turned off when the car is in an enclosed garage.

Close vents when following closely behind another car.

All of the above.

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13.This road sign means:

Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.

A circular intersection is ahead

Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.

Lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers.

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14.If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Sound your horn.

Wave your arms.

Use your emergency lights.

Flash your headlights.

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15.Worn or bald tires:

Can make turning more difficult.

Are likely to hydroplane.

Can increase your stopping distance.

All of the above.

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16.When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Should depend on road signs to find your way.

Should plan your trip in advance

Only have to know generally where your destination is.

Should always choose the most direct route.

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17.Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.

Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.

Drivers yielding the right-of-way

Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

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18.When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.

Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.

Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.

Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

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19.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.

Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.

Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown

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20.To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:

Look both ways, but only when the red light is flashing.

Listen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so.

Cross especially quickly when a train is approaching.

Quickly pass under any lowering gates.

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21.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

Through shallow water.

More quickly.

More slowly.

Through deep water.

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22.If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.

Follow the directions given by the officer.

Honk at the officer.

Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

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23.You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:

Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection.

Stop immediately.

Stop before entering the intersection, unless you are too close to stop safely.

Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light appears.

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24.Driving at night requires increased caution because:

Traffic moves faster at night.

There is a larger volume of traffic at night.

Drivers cannot see as well at night.

Accidents occur more frequently at night.

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25.This sign means:

You must drive slowly and sound your horn.

A bus stop is ahead.

You are entering a school's parking lot.

A school zone is ahead.

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26.Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.

Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.

Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.

Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

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27.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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28.When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:

Don’t make eye contact.

Don't react with hand gestures.

Distance yourself from the situation.

All of these.

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29.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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30.Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.

No.

If there is no oncoming traffic.

If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

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31.Alcohol:

Slows reflexes and reaction time.

Puts you to sleep.

Wakes you up.

Improves your judgment.

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32.This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.

The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.

The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left

The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

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33.What may help drivers conserve gasoline?

Sitting in their driveways with their cars running.

Accelerating quickly.

Slowing down gradually.

Braking abruptly.

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34.Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

Passing is allowed for drivers from both directions

Passing is not allowed.

Passing is allowed if you are at the top a hill.

Passing is allowed during daylight only.

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35.When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Slow down and keep moving in your lane.

Keep driving in your lane.

Pull to the right curb and stop.

Stop exactly where you are.

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36.Which of the following statements is true?

It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.

A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.

The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.

Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.

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37.To help prevent crashes, you should:

Communicate with other road users.

Ignore other drivers on the road.

Drive only on side streets and back roads.

Avoid driving during rush hour.

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38.Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow

Red

Green

White

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39.A driver under the age of 21 with a probationary license:

May use a hands-free cell phone while driving.

May not drive between the hours of 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Should not wear a seat belt while driving.

May use a hand-held cell phone while driving.

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40.Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

Increases your field of vision.

Decreases your field of vision.

Makes it easier to see cross traffic.

Has no effect on your field of vision.

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41.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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42.Where is passing prohibited?

In a tunnel.

On a bridge.

In an underpass.

All of the above.

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43.If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Overcorrect.

Turn your steering wheel into traffic.

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

Release the steering wheel.

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44.Emergency vehicles:

Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.

May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

May follow each other.

All of the above.

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45.When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.

Turn the back wheels into the curb.

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1.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in suburban residential districts is:

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2.When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

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3.Which of the following statements is true?

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4.Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

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5.When driving on a snow-covered road, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

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6.What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

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7.You should honk your horn when you:

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8.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

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9.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

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10.When approaching railroad tracks, you should:

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11.This road sign means:

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12.To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, drivers should:

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13.This road sign means:

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14.If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

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15.Worn or bald tires:

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16.When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

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17.Many crashes are caused by:

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18.When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

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19.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

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