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You drive defensively when you:
You should stop for a stopped school bus:
While being passed in a passing zone, you should:
When you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light, you must:
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To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should:
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A white painted curb means:
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If you are being tailgated, the best thing to do is:
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You must use your low beams when you are approaching within __________ of an oncoming vehicle.
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Slow-moving vehicles with an orange triangle emblem should never travel faster than __________.
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You must dim your lights when you are following another vehicle within __________.
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An alcohol concentration of __________ is relevant evidence that the driver's ability to drive was impaired.
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You should use the __________ rule to give yourself enough space between your car and the car you are following.
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When you are planning to make a left turn across an intersection and are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be:
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If you change your address, you must notify the DPS within __________.
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on turnpikes is:
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on two-lane highways is:
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You should signal for at least __________ before you turn, slow down, or stop.
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on county roads is:
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According to the law of Oklahoma, unless otherwise posted and under normal conditions, you may drive at a speed of _________ on four-lane divided highways and two-lane superhighways.
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When passing on a highway, you must not pass within __________ of an obstructed view.
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The proper hand position on the steering wheel for a solid and strong grip is:
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The minimum posted speed limit on a controlled highway is:
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If you drive on an expressway, you should first enter _________ and stay to the right, adjust your speed and proceed.
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When driving on ice, snow, sleet, gravel, sand, and other loose surfaces, you must tap your brakes slightly, at _________, to avoid a skid.
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On a divided highway, _________ indicates the left edge of traffic lanes going in the same direction as you.
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Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of ____ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction.
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When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least __________.
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When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must:
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The wide white lines painted across a traffic lane before you enter an intersection are known as:
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Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic:
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If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, drivers should:
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Drivers operating vehicles on a divided highway must _________ unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.
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If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach a stop sign at about the same time, then:
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It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping if:
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Study Notes
Defensive Driving
- Driving defensively means keeping your eyes moving to anticipate possible hazards.
- Maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.
School Bus Rules
- Stop for a stopped school bus when its red lights or white strobe lights are flashing, regardless of location.
Passing Other Vehicles
- Maintain your speed and position while being passed, and stay alert for upcoming dangers.
Traffic Signals
- A steady yellow light indicates you should prepare to stop if it is safe to do so.
Night Driving Tips
- To avoid glare from oncoming headlights, look temporarily at the right edge of the road.
Curb Color Meanings
- A white painted curb indicates a loading zone specifically for passengers or mail.
Handling Tailgaters
- If tailgated, move to the right lane to allow the other vehicle to pass, instead of accelerating or braking suddenly.
Lighting Regulations
- Use low beams when approaching within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Speed Limits for Slow Vehicles
- Slow-moving vehicles with an orange triangle emblem should not exceed speeds of 25 mph.
Dim Your Lights
- Dim your headlights when following another vehicle within 600 feet.
Alcohol Concentration
- An alcohol concentration of 0.05% is considered evidence of impaired driving ability.
Following Distance
- Use the three-second rule to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Left Turn Positioning
- When waiting to make a left turn, keep your front tires pointing straight ahead.
Address Change Notification
- Notify the Department of Public Safety (DPS) of an address change within 10 days.
Speed Limits
- Speed limits on turnpikes generally are 75 mph unless otherwise posted.
- The speed limit on two-lane highways is 65 mph.
- County roads typically have a speed limit of 55 mph.
Signaling Before Maneuvers
- Always signal at least 100 feet before turning, slowing down, or stopping.
Passing Regulations
- Do not pass another vehicle within 100 feet of an obstructed view.
Steering Wheel Grip
- Maintain proper hand positions on the steering wheel for control: left hand between 9:00 and 10:30, right hand between 2:00 and 4:00.
Controlled Highway Speed Limits
- The minimum posted speed limit on controlled highways is 40 mph.
Expressway Entry
- When entering an expressway, use the acceleration lane and stay to the right to adjust your speed.
Driving on Loose Surfaces
- On slippery surfaces, tap brakes slightly at one-second intervals to avoid skids.
Traffic Lane Markings
- A solid or broken yellow line indicates the left edge of traffic lanes moving in the same direction.
Bicycle Passing Distance
- Maintain a minimum safe distance of 3 feet when passing a bicycle.
Stopping on Hills
- When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, maintain a distance of at least one vehicle length.
Passing Motorcyclists
- Always pass motorcycles in an adjacent lane for safety.
Intersection Markings
- Wide white lines before intersections are known as stop lines.
Lane Separations
- Double solid white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
Work Zone Speed Limits
- If not specified, drivers must obey the normal posted speed limit in work zones.
Driving on Divided Highways
- Drivers must stay to the right of the median unless directed otherwise by signs or officers.
Stop Sign Protocol
- At a stop sign, the driver turning left must yield to the driver going straight or turning right.
Left Turn on Red
- It is legal to turn left on red if transitioning from a one-way street to another one-way street after stopping and yielding to other traffic.
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