Questions and Answers
What is your driver's license?
A privilege, a guaranteed right, granted by the state.
Failure to yield is the primary cause of what percent of fatal and injury collisions?
20%
If your headlights ever fail, what should you do?
Try turning the light switch on and off rapidly.
How often is a bicyclist killed in the US?
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What is a center lane with solid and broken yellow lines used for?
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Commercial license requirements are on the permit test.
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What does an orange colored triangle shaped sign on a truck indicate?
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What is meant by your field of vision?
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You must use your turn signal when _______.
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Pedestrians compromise _______ traffic fatalities.
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A right turn on red can be made at a red arrow.
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What is the effect of gravity on your car?
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How many feet will it take you to stop from 60 mph?
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What does the alternator do?
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What does the car's oil warning light mean?
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What does a large diamond painted in a lane mean?
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If you have trouble reading in English, you may take an audio permit test.
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What is the consequence of failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
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At its height, what percentage of Americans were in an auto related industry?
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What does a white line parallel to your lane on the right indicate?
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Failure to yield is one of the top ________ causes of collisions.
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How do disc brakes work?
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What are a vehicle's blind spots?
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When you park next to a curb, your wheels must be no more than _______ away from the curb.
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What does BAC stand for?
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What does a yield sign mean?
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If you are a minor under the age of 18, you must have your parents or guardian sign the application.
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Why is overdriving your headlights at night dangerous?
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What is the best way to prepare for a drive test?
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Kaitlyn's Law makes it illegal for any child under the age of _____ to be left alone in a vehicle.
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How does driving in a safe and courteous manner affect law enforcement and car insurance costs?
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In order to pass another car safely at speeds of 45 mph, how much clear visibility do you need?
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If you have a tire blowout, which direction will your car pull?
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Alcohol is considered a:
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What is the most common collision in a work zone?
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If you are under 21 years of age, you can transport alcohol in your trunk if it is part of your employment duty.
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From 1908 to 1927, Ford Motor Company built over _____ cars.
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What is the colorless, odorless and poisonous gas from the exhaust called?
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Study Notes
Driver's License
- A driver's license is a privilege granted by the state, not a guaranteed right.
Collision Statistics
- Failure to yield accounts for 20% of fatal and injury collisions.
- A bicyclist is killed every 6 hours in the US.
- Pedestrians make up 1 in 6 traffic fatalities.
Vehicle Operations
- If headlights fail, try quickly toggling the light switch on and off.
- A Two Way Left Turn Lane has solid and broken yellow lines for left turns in both directions.
- Gravity affects traction and speed on hills.
Driving Regulations
- Commercial license requirements are NOT included in the permit test.
- A right turn on red is never allowed at a red arrow.
- Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights can result in fines up to $1,000.
Traffic Safety
- A lane marked with a large diamond is reserved for special traffic.
- To drive safely, you need 1/3 mile of clear visibility at speeds of 45 mph.
- Overdriving headlights means you can't stop within the illuminated distance.
Vehicle Maintenance
- An oil warning light indicates low oil pressure.
- The alternator powers the car’s electrical needs once the engine starts.
- Blind spots are areas hidden from mirrors but within peripheral vision.
Parking Rules
- When parking beside a curb, wheels must be within 18 inches of it.
Legal Guidelines for Minors
- Minors under 18 must have a parent or guardian's signature for the application and will be financially responsible.
Driving Practices
- Safe and courteous driving can reduce law enforcement and insurance costs.
- Best preparation for a driving test includes taking a driving course and practicing extensively.
Historical Fact
- Ford Motor Company manufactured over 15 million cars from 1908 to 1927.
Alcohol Information
- BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration; alcohol is a poison and a central nervous system depressant.
Emergency Response
- In case of a tire blowout, the car will pull towards the blown tire.
Miscellaneous
- Kaitlyn's Law prohibits leaving children under the age of 6 unattended in a vehicle.
- The most common type of collision in work zones is tailgating.
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