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1.Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

Pull off the road.

Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.

Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.

Speed up.

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2.This road sign means:

Hunting area.

State park.

Deer crossing.

Wildlife preserve.

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3.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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4.At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.

Pedestrians.

Other motorists.

Street lights.

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5.You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.

If no part of your vehicle is on the road.

If you need to look at a map for directions.

Only if you have an emergency.

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6.Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.

School zones.

No passing zones.

Hospitals.

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7.It is best to keep a space cushion:

Only in back of your vehicle.

Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.

Only in front of the vehicle.

On all sides of the vehicle.

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8.A good defensive driver:

Drives slowly at all times.

Looks out for the actions of other drivers.

Travels at a constant speed.

Only drives in familiar areas.

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9.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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10.Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

White

Blue

Green

Orange

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11.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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12.If you need to drive in foggy weather:

Turn on your low beam headlights.

Turn on your hazard lights.

It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit.

Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour.

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13.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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14.The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

Only a lap and shoulder belt.

Only an airbag.

Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.

No safety restraints.

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15.Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

Orange.

Red.

Green.

Brown.

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16.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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17.When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.

Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.

Stop if a police officer is nearby.

Treat the light like a stop sign

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18.A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.

Alerts drivers to school zones

Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.

Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

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19.You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

Directed to do so by a flagger.

It is controlled by a stop sign.

Flashing red signals and gates are present and operating.

All of the above.

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20.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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21.When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.

Drive with your flashers on.

Pull over to the side of the road and stop.

Speed up and take the nearest exit.

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22.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green 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 in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

May drive straight through the intersection.

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23.If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.

You must always stop before crossing the tracks.

When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.

Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.

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24.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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25.This sign means:

No parking.

Divided highway ahead.

Left turn signal.

Yield.

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26.If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.

Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.

Turn into the middle lane.

Turn into any lane.

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27.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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28.A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

Read the labels on the drug before driving.

Drink alcohol instead.

Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.

Drive only during daylight hours.

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29.This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.

Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.

Children are at play ahead.

There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

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30.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.

Get off the highways as quickly as possible.

Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.

Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

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31.If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

Cross the tracks at your own risk.

Find an alternative route across tracks.

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32.A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.

Can be ticketed.

Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.

Will have their bicycle impounded.

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33.Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

Just before changing lanes.

At any time.

After changing lanes.

Early enough for others to know your plans.

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34.This sign means:

Bicycle crossing.

Stop.

Fines double in a work zone.

Stop ahead.

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35.When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.

That wet roads can cause hydroplaning

To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.

All of the above.

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36.You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time.

Only during daylight hours.

When it is safe to change lanes.

Only when passing a motorcycle.

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37.Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

All of the above.

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38.When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.

Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.

Look toward the right side of the road.

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39.If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.

Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.

One driver should proceed without stopping.

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40.Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.

Smaller blind spots.

No blind spots.

The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

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41.The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.

Slow down before you enter the curve.

Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.

Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.

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42.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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43.This sign means:

Trucks are permitted on an upcoming narrow bridge.

The bridge ahead is open to one-way traffic only.

The bridge ahead is wide enough for only one car at a time.

The bridge ahead may be too narrow to meet or pass a truck.

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44.If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

Firmly apply your brakes.

Take your foot off the gas pedal

Apply your parking brake.

Pump your brakes.

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45.Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Are making a turn.

Have your emergency brake on

Are changing lanes.

Are slowing down or stopping

Correct! Wrong!

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1.Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

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2.This road sign means:

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

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4.At night, it is hardest to see:

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5.You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

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6.Crossbuck signs indicate:

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7.It is best to keep a space cushion:

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8.A good defensive driver:

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

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

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11.To help prevent crashes, you should:

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12.If you need to drive in foggy weather:

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

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14.The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

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15.Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

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

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17.When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

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18.A diamond-shaped sign:

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19.You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

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

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21.When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

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22.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

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23.If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

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24.Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

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25.This sign means:

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