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1.When changing lanes:

Check your side mirror and look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear.

Check the inside rearview mirror.

Slow down.

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2.This sign tells you that:

No turns are allowed on the road.

The road narrows ahead.

There is a series of curves ahead.

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3.Blind spots are:

Spots in your vision when you become fatigued.

Areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors.

Traffic control devices.

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4.This sign tells you that:

The road narrows ahead.

There is a series of curves ahead.

No turns are allowed on the road.

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5.You should always travel:

At the speed of vehicles surrounding you.

At the speed limit.

At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

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6.When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

First come to a complete stop.

Wait until the light changes.

Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

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7.When turning left at an intersection:

You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.

You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

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8.Which of the following statements about driving speed is true?

As your speed increases, the chance of a fatality increases.

As your speed increases, so should your following distance.

Both of the above.

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9.You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.

Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.

Come to a safe stop.

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10.This sign is a:

Service sign.

Regulatory sign.

Warning sign.

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11.Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

Drinking caffeine

Eating foods high in fat

Time

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12.When approaching a stopped school bus that is using its flashing lights and stop arm, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.

Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.

Continue driving when they think the kids are done exiting the bus.

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13.This road sign means:

Pedestrian crossing.

School crossing.

Jogging trail.

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14.You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

Stay in the right lane as much as possible because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane.

Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass.

Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

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15.This sign means:

No right turn.

Stop sign ahead.

Divided highway.

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16.A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Stop.

Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.

Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident.

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17.Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

A good idea if the weather is bad.

Appropriate if you don’t know the speed limit.

Often a hazard because other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you.

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18.Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.

Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.

Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots.

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19.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.

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20.On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:

Passing is prohibited from both directions.

Passing is permitted from both directions.

Passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line.

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21.To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:

Relax and concentrate on driving.

Drive above the posted speed limit.

Tailgate the driver in front of you.

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22.If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you:

Must stop for them.

Do not have to stop for them.

Should honk your horn at them.

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23.Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

Have a red background with green writing.

Have an orange background with black writing.

Have a yellow background with blue writing.

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24.This symbol is used for:

Dangerous intersections.

Slow-moving vehicles.

Yield signs.

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25.As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become:

More intoxicated.

More sober.

More coordinated.

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26.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way.

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.

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27.This sign means:

Merge.

Winding road ahead.

Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

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28.At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.

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29.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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30.A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

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31.When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

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32.If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train.

Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted.

Slow down and drive around the gates.

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33.What does this road sign mean?

Falling rocks

Trucks use second gear

Steep hill

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34.This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.

Merging traffic.

Steep hill ahead.

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35.This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

An intersection.

A crosswalk.

A railroad crossing.

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36.As you approach the top of a hill, you should:

Speed up slightly.

Prepare to stop, if needed.

Maintain a steady speed.

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37.Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

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38.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.

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39.Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:

Just the windshield.

All windows.

Just the windshield and passenger window.

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40.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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41.An orange-colored sign like this means:

There is roadwork ahead.

You must change lanes ahead.

There is a detour ahead.

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42.When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.

Stop if you are driving in the same direction.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

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

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

Continue driving, but try to stay out of its way.

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

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44.A pentagon-shaped sign is a:

Stop sign.

Regulatory sign.

School zone or school crossing sign.

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45.This sign means:

You are approaching the end of a divided highway.

You are approaching the beginning of a divided highway.

The road will be slippery ahead.

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1.When changing lanes:

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5.You should always travel:

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6.When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

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7.When turning left at an intersection:

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8.Which of the following statements about driving speed is true?

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9.You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

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10.This sign is a:

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11.Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

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12.When approaching a stopped school bus that is using its flashing lights and stop arm, drivers should:

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13.This road sign means:

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14.You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

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15.This sign means:

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16.A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

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17.Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

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