Questions and Answers
If your license has expired more than 30 calendar days, you must pay a ____ late fee.
5
What is the ultimate penalty of an expired license?
There are no grace periods.
On July 1, 2009, instant messaging and talking on the phone was prohibited for teenage drivers as well as adult drivers.
True
What does a red background color of a sign indicate?
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A black and white sign is typically used for:
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What does a white background color of a sign typically denote?
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What is indicated by an orange background color of a sign?
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What is the color for school warning signs?
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What is the name of the broad X-shaped sign?
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What do you do at an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic light?
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What do you do at a flashing yellow light?
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What do broken yellow lines mean?
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What do two solid yellow lines mean?
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What does one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line mean?
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What are HOV lanes used for?
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At what rate of speed are you deemed a slow moving vehicle?
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It is unlawful for any person to drive below 55 mph in the left lane of any interstate highway.
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How far away should you stay behind a vehicle?
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When approaching a railroad track and a train is coming, how far away should you be?
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What do you do if a school bus is flashing yellow lights?
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What do you do if the school bus is flashing red lights?
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What do you do when entering a main road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or roadside?
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How much distance should be left between a vehicle and a bicycle?
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What is the move over law?
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What is the first trait that decreases with alcohol use?
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What is the penalty for a second conviction of a DUI?
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What is the minimum jail sentence under the Drunk Driving Children Protection Act?
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Whenever a driver license is suspended or revoked, it must be returned to the Department of Safety within ____ days.
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What does liability insurance provide coverage for?
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What does collision insurance provide coverage for?
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What does uninsured motorist insurance cover?
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What is the no-zone?
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What is electronic stability control?
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By what percentage does ESC reduce crashes?
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Sports utility vehicles with stability control are involved in ___ fewer accidents than SUVs without the system.
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By what percentage does ESC reduce the likelihood of all fatal crashes?
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Fatal single-vehicle rollovers are reduced by ____
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Since 2007, less than ____ of driver training instructors could explain ESC.
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What is ABS?
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What is traction control?
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What is diminished during stressful situations?
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Where the tire meets the road is called the:
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Under federal law, all tires are worn at what inch of tire tread depth?
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The only information you can trust comes from the three most important senses of driving:
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What is the formula to find feet per second?
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What does Early Entry Apex refer to?
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What does Late Entry Apex refer to?
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The _______ must be straight to achieve platform stability during an exit of a corner.
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What is Front Wheel Skid/Understeer?
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How do you correct an Understeer/Push Front Wheel Skid?
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Name three ways one could cause Oversteer/Rear-Wheel Skid.
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Name the three types of Oversteer.
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If you have not corrected the oversteer by _____, the car will continue to spin.
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Name four ways to correct an Oversteer/Rear-Wheel Skid.
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Name four causes of Hydroplaning.
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What should you do if you are Hydroplaning?
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What is one thing you should do in a tire blowout?
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What should you not do in a tire blowout?
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What do you do if you have brake failure?
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What do you do if you lose control of your car?
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What do you do in case of Brake Fade?
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What are the five causes of Brake Fade?
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Federal law requires that all automobiles have a ________.
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What do you do if you have wet brakes?
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What do you not do if there's a fire in the car?
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Study Notes
License Expiration and Fees
- An expired license over 30 days incurs a $5 late fee; after six months, it becomes $10.
- After five years, the fee remains $10, and drivers must pass a vision screening, knowledge, and skills test.
- There are no grace periods for expired licenses.
New Driving Regulations
- Instant messaging and phone use while driving has been prohibited for both teenage and adult drivers since July 1, 2009.
Sign Colors and Meanings
- Red: Indicates stop signs, do-not-enter messages, and wrong way signs.
- Black and White: Used for regulatory signs that inform drivers of laws or regulations.
- White: Employed for route markers, guide signs, and regulatory signs.
- Orange: Designates construction and maintenance signs.
- Yellow: Used for warning signs and school zone signs.
- Brown: Provides information on recreational and cultural interest points.
- Green: Indicates guide signs, mileposts, and parking regulation legends.
- Blue: Represents motorist services and emergency route markers.
- Fluorescent Yellow-Green: New color for school zones.
Traffic Control and Road Rules
- A malfunctioning traffic light should be treated as a four-way stop.
- Flashing yellow lights require drivers to slow down and proceed with caution.
- Flashing red lights necessitate a complete stop until it's safe to proceed.
- Broken yellow lines allow for passing if there is no oncoming traffic.
- Two solid yellow lines prohibit crossing from either direction.
- A combination of a solid and broken yellow line allows passing on the broken side.
Vehicle Regulations and High Occupancy Vehicles
- HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes are reserved for buses, carpools, motorcycles, and other high-occupancy vehicles.
- A slow-moving vehicle is considered to travel 10 mph or more below the speed limit.
- Driving below 55 mph in the left lane of interstates is unlawful.
Safety Distances and Traffic Behavior
- Maintain a two-second following distance; increase to four seconds at night.
- When approaching railroad tracks with an oncoming train, stay 15-50 feet away.
- Slow down and prepare to stop if a school bus's yellow lights are flashing; stop if red lights are flashing and wait until signals are off.
Insurance and Liability
- Liability insurance covers damages you cause to others.
- Collision insurance covers damages to your vehicle.
- Uninsured motorist insurance provides coverage for uninsured individuals.
Driving Safety Technologies
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control) reduces crashes by 35% and decreases fatal crashes by 43%.
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) helps maintain steering control during braking.
- Traction control prevents wheel spin during acceleration.
Skid Control Techniques
- Understeer is characterized by loss of front wheel grip; correct it by easing off the throttle and straightening the wheel.
- Oversteer can be caused by hard braking, acceleration, or turns; correct it by turning in the direction of the skid and straightening the wheel.
Hydroplaning and Tire Maintenance
- Causes of hydroplaning include low tire pressure, worn tires, and driving in deep water.
- During hydroplaning, avoid braking and steering, ease off the gas, and regain control when speed decreases.
Emergency Situations
- In case of a tire blowout, do not press the brake; slow down and steer safely.
- For brake failure, shift to a lower gear or pull the handbrake.
- Manage wet brakes by lightly pressing the brake while accelerating.
Vehicle Safety Regulations
- Federal law mandates that all vehicles must have a secondary safety latch.
- Do not raise the hood during a car fire; instead, evacuate the vehicle safely.
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