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If you are driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.10 percent, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were driving while sober.
If you are driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.10 percent, you are ____ times more likely to cause an accident than if you were driving while sober.
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If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:
If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:
Look toward the right edge of the road.
If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:
If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:
Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.
Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
This sign indicates:
This sign indicates:
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Drivers turning left must yield to:
Drivers turning left must yield to:
Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and most slippery:
Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and most slippery:
If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:
If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:
When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?
What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?
When being passed by another vehicle:
When being passed by another vehicle:
This road sign means:
This road sign means:
This sign tells you that:
This sign tells you that:
When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:
When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:
If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:
This road sign means:
This road sign means:
If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you:
If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you:
This sign means:
This sign means:
If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:
If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:
To avoid traction loss on wet roads, you should:
To avoid traction loss on wet roads, you should:
If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:
If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:
An advisory letter will be mailed to adult drivers acquiring ____ points on their driving record within a 12-month period.
An advisory letter will be mailed to adult drivers acquiring ____ points on their driving record within a 12-month period.
You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:
You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:
This sign means:
This sign means:
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
What does this road sign mean?
What does this road sign mean?
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
This sign means:
This sign means:
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Study Notes
Blood Alcohol Content and Risk
- A BAC of 0.10 percent increases accident risk by seven times compared to a sober driver.
- A BAC of 0.15 percent raises collision risk to 25 times.
- A BAC of 0.17 percent increases the risk by 50 times.
Night Driving Tips
- When blinded by oncoming headlights, look toward the right edge of the road for safety.
Parking on Hills
- When parallel parking facing downhill, turn wheels sharply toward the roadside to prevent rolling into traffic.
Effects of Alcohol and Drugs
- Alcohol and drugs impair alertness and coordination, affecting driving abilities significantly.
Traffic Signs and Their Meanings
- A particular sign indicates the vertical distance from road surface to a bridge or overpass.
- Lane reduction signs indicate that the right lane will end soon, requiring traffic to merge left.
- A series of curves ahead is indicated by a specific warning sign.
Vehicle Control in Skids
- In case of a skid, ease up on the gas pedal and steer in the direction of the skid to regain control.
Right-of-Way Rules
- Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming traffic moving straight or turning right.
Road Condition Awareness
- Highway pavement is most slippery just after rainfall, requiring extra caution.
- Maintain a normal following distance on slippery roads for safety.
Passing Techniques
- Move back into the right lane after passing when both headlights of the passed vehicle are visible in the rearview mirror.
- Maintain a constant speed when being passed by another vehicle.
Parking Regulations
- Ensure visibility for approaching drivers when parking in non-designated areas.
- When parking facing uphill with a curb, set the parking brake and turn front wheels away from the curb.
Stop and Pedestrian Rules
- Certain signs mandate a complete stop for vehicles unaware of upcoming intersections.
- Stop for pedestrians illegally crossing outside designated crosswalks.
Intersection Safety
- If visibility at an intersection is obstructed, stop and inch forward cautiously until clear views are achievable.
Merging and Freeway Tips
- Make room for merging traffic whenever possible for smoother flow.
Advisory Points and Notifications
- Adult drivers can receive advisory letters after acquiring between six and 11 points on their driving record in a year.
Train Crossing Protocol
- After a train passes a railroad crossing, wait for signal lights to stop flashing and watch for a potential second train.
Special Parking Signs
- Signs indicating reserved parking are designated for persons with disabilities.
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