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What should you do when driving behind a large truck?
When is the only time you should enter center lanes placed in the middle of two-way roads?
You should always drive slower than other traffic.
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At a T-intersection, to whom should you yield the right of way?
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You are legally required to stop for a school bus on the opposite side of a divided highway.
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Liability insurance pays for the expenses of others in crashes caused by ___________ under your policy.
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What may a large truck do when turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction?
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What should you do at a flashing red traffic light?
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Male drivers under 25 are charged for insurance at a higher rate because they are ________ in a crash.
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When are you required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV if involved in a traffic collision?
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What must you do to make a right turn at the corner?
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When parking uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels towards the _____
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When parking downhill, always point your wheels toward ___________.
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What is the far right lane of the highway for?
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What does a route marker tell you?
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What may a person with a Class C driver’s license drive?
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How far away should you be from the steering wheel?
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What should you do if your accelerator sticks to the floor?
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You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to:
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You should turn off your high beams when you come within _________ of an oncoming vehicle.
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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
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When can you go past a school bus dropping off students when there is no median?
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Control your speed driving down steep downgrades by using _______.
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Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate ________________.
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If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should ________.
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You must turn on your headlights __________ after sunset.
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You can make a left turn on a red light _____________.
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Use __________ steering when correcting a skid.
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A driver who is involved in a collision should report it to the DMV within ________________.
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What do special 'turnout' areas marked on a two-lane road do?
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When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
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Study Notes
Driving Safety Guidelines
- Maintain a greater distance from large trucks on freeways compared to passenger vehicles.
- Center lanes between two-way roads are only for safe left turns.
Speed Regulations
- Driving slower than surrounding traffic can cause blockage and is not advisable.
- Use lower gears to control speed on steep downgrades.
Right of Way Rules
- At T-intersections, yield to drivers on the through road.
- The vehicle traveling uphill has the right-of-way on steep mountain roads.
School Bus Regulations
- No need to stop for a school bus across a raised median; however, wait until red lights are off and the bus moves if there is no median.
Insurance Information
- Liability insurance covers expenses for crashes caused by you and other drivers under your policy.
- Male drivers under 25 face higher insurance rates due to increased crash involvement.
Traffic Control Signals
- Approach flashing red lights with caution; stop completely and proceed only when clear.
- Turn off high beams when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Traffic Maneuvers
- For right turns, merge into the bicycle lane beforehand.
- Make a left turn from the nearest lane to the left curb on multilane one-way streets.
Parking Guidelines
- When parking uphill with a curb, turn front wheels towards the street; downhill requires pointing wheels towards the road.
Maneuvering and Handling
- If the accelerator sticks, shift to neutral and gently brake.
- Control speed when hydroplaning by gradually slowing down.
- Use hand-over-hand steering techniques to correct skids.
Reporting and Legal Requirements
- Submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV if involved in a collision with property damage over $750 or any injuries.
- DMV reporting is required within 10 days after a collision.
Roadway Markings and Procedures
- Double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart signify a barrier.
- Route markers indicate your current road.
Vehicle Licensing
- A Class C driver’s license allows operation of a 3-axle vehicle weighing under 6,000 pounds.
Lane Usage
- The far right lane on highways is designated for slower traffic.
- Special "turnout" areas on two-lane roads provide space for vehicles to pass.
General Driving Practices
- Recommended distance from the steering wheel is 10 to 12 inches for safety.
- You can turn left on a red light only when from one one-way street to another.
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