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1."No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

Disappear into blind spots.

Have sufficient space for traveling behind and passing trucks.

Can try to squeeze around the truck when the truck makes a wide turn.

All of the above.

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2.If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:

Follow the large vehicle closely to reduce wind drag on your vehicle

Avoid driving beside it for long stretches of time.

Drive on its right side when on curves and hills.

None of the above.

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3.Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

Right-of-way privileges.

Judgment and physical coordination

Knowledge.

None of the above.

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4.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

Turn your wheels to the left.

Turn your wheels to the right.

Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.

Back slowly.

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5.Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

The lane nearest the left curb.

The lane nearest the center of the street.

The lane nearest the right curb.

All of the above.

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6.A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

50 feet

125 feet

400 feet

750 feet

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7.After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.

You signal your intention for three seconds.

You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

None of the above.

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8.If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

Speed up to avoid the emergency vehicle.

Stop your vehicle immediately and prevent them from passing.

Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.

Signal to the emergency vehicle when it is clear for them to pass you.

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9.As you are driving on a two-lane highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. You:

May pass if the way is clear.

May pass if a pedestrian indicates that the way is clear.

May not pass until the school bus driver turns off the flashing lights and continues driving.

Must turn on your emergency flashers.

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10.What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

Yellow

White

Yellow and white

Yellow, white, and black

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11.When used on roadways, bicycles are considered:

Hazards.

Vehicles.

Dangerous.

All of the above.

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12.This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right.

Double curve.

Winding road.

Pavement ends.

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13.If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:

Get out of the car and go for help.

Lay down in your car and go to sleep.

Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.

Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.

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14.When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

Turn on your high beam headlights.

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.

Increase your speed so you do not cause an accident.

None of the above.

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15.This sign means:

Lane ends.

No right turn.

Slippery when wet.

Two-way traffic.

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16.Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

True

False

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17.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.

None of the above.

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18.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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19.You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:

Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.

Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.

Cross these lines under no circumstances.

Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.

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20.Backing your vehicle is:

Always dangerous.

Dangerous if you have a helper.

Only dangerous in large vehicles.

All of the above.

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21.Excessive speed:

Does not increase the chance of a crash.

Increases your ability to react to a hazard.

Often leads to high-risk decision-making.

All of the above.

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22.How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.

TRUE

FALSE

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23.A driver that operates a vehicle on South Carolina roadways has already agreed to submit to a chemical test when requested by a law enforcement officer.

True

False

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24.On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early.

Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely.

Because it helps you keep up with traffic.

None of the above.

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25.Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers

Human error

Bad weather

Bad roads

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26.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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27.It is unlawful to:

Pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone.

Pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing.

Both of the above.

None of the above.

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28.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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29.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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30.When you are backing up, it is usually best to:

Steer with one hand while looking into the rearview mirror.

Open the driver side door and look back.

Steer with both hands while looking into the side view mirror.

Steer with one hand while looking over your shoulder through the rear window.

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31.Which statement about making a right turn is true?

You should swing wide to the left when making a right turn so you won't run over the curb.

You may make a right turn at a red traffic light, unless a sign prohibits the turn.

When making a right turn onto a four-lane roadway, finish the turn in the far left lane.

None of the above.

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32.This sign means:

Slippery when wet.

Watch for drunk drivers.

Dangerous curve ahead.

Bump in the road ahead.

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33.When you are parallel parking, it is usually best to:

Give a right signal on the approach, drive past the space and stop, then back into the space.

Park your vehicle within 18 inches of the curb or edge of the road

Center your vehicle inside the space to give surrounding cars room to maneuver.

All of the above.

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34.Large vehicles have blind spots that can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle.

TRUE

FALSE

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35.Nighttime is the safest time for cyclists to ride their bikes.

TRUE

FALSE

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36.Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.

School zones.

No passing zones.

Hospitals.

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37.Which of the following statements is true?

Driving too slowly is not an unsafe practice.

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

The speed at which you drive a vehicle does not affect safety.

None of the above.

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38.When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.

Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

Using your side mirror.

All of the above.

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39.Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

Winter is the most difficult driving season.

Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.

Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.

It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.

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40.If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.

Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.

Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.

Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.

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41.If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the wheels toward the curb.

Turn the wheels away from the curb.

Leave the wheels pointing straight.

None of the above.

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42.When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.

Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.

Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.

Drive in either lane.

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43.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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44.Where is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

On a hill or curve

At a street crossing or highway intersection

At any railroad crossing

All of the above

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45.This sign means:

Left turn yield on green.

One-way.

Cattle crossing.

Two-way left turn.

Correct! Wrong!

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1."No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

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2.If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:

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3.Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

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4.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

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5.Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

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6.A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

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7.After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

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8.If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

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9.As you are driving on a two-lane highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. You:

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10.What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

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11.When used on roadways, bicycles are considered:

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12.This road sign means:

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13.If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:

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14.When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

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15.This sign means:

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16.Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

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

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18.Drinking alcohol and driving is:

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19.You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:

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20.Backing your vehicle is:

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21.Excessive speed:

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22.How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.

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23.A driver that operates a vehicle on South Carolina roadways has already agreed to submit to a chemical test when requested by a law enforcement officer.

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24.On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

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25.Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

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