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When driving in fog, it is best to drive with which type of headlights?
When driving in fog, it is best to drive with which type of headlights?
When should you start reducing your speed when preparing to exit the interstate?
When should you start reducing your speed when preparing to exit the interstate?
Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane
Blue traffic signs offer information on which of the following?
Blue traffic signs offer information on which of the following?
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is __ or higher.
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is __ or higher.
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Having a driver license is considered a:
Having a driver license is considered a:
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When changing lanes, how can you check your blind spots?
When changing lanes, how can you check your blind spots?
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How must you yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights?
How must you yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights?
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If you have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you must:
If you have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you must:
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If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving, which lights should you use?
If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving, which lights should you use?
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If it starts to rain on a hot day, the road is slippery:
If it starts to rain on a hot day, the road is slippery:
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When entering a roundabout with multiple lanes and needing to turn left, which lane should you choose?
When entering a roundabout with multiple lanes and needing to turn left, which lane should you choose?
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To avoid tailgating, what should drivers use?
To avoid tailgating, what should drivers use?
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When making a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, how should you approach the turn?
When making a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, how should you approach the turn?
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At an uncontrolled 'T' intersection, who has the right-of-way when one vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends?
At an uncontrolled 'T' intersection, who has the right-of-way when one vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends?
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a residential area?
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a residential area?
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What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?
What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?
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Based on the DMV handbook, you should never park your vehicle __ feet from a fire hydrant.
Based on the DMV handbook, you should never park your vehicle __ feet from a fire hydrant.
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, how should your front wheels be turned?
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, how should your front wheels be turned?
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On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, what should you do with your headlights?
On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, what should you do with your headlights?
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Study Notes
Driving in Special Conditions
- Use low beam headlights when driving in fog for better visibility.
- Use low beams in wet, snowy, or foggy weather to ensure other drivers can see you.
Lane Change and Merging
- Check blind spots by turning your head and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes.
- When preparing to exit the interstate, reduce speed immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.
Right-of-Way and Emergency Vehicles
- Yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles by driving as close to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
- At an uncontrolled "T" intersection, the vehicle on the through road has the right-of-way.
Traffic Signs and Regulations
- Blue traffic signs provide information about motorist services.
- The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and over is 0.08%.
- Residential speed limit is typically 25 MPH unless otherwise posted.
Collision Procedures
- If involved in a minor collision with a parked vehicle, leave a note and report the incident to the authorities.
Parking Guidelines
- In a two-way street without a curb while parking uphill, turn front wheels to the right, away from the street.
- Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or intersection.
Turn Guidelines
- Approach a left turn from a one-way road to another one-way road in the left lane.
- Use arrows on pavement markings to indicate turning lanes.
Driving Safety Tips
- Avoid tailgating by using the "three-second rule" to maintain a safe following distance.
- Roads become slippery for the first few minutes when it begins to rain after a dry spell.
- When entering a roundabout with multiple lanes and turning left, select the left lane to exit.
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