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If you encounter a severe dust storm while driving, what must you do?
If you encounter a severe dust storm while driving, what must you do?
Reduce your speed immediately, drive carefully off the highway, stop as far to the right as possible, turn off your lights and take your foot off the brake. Stay in the vehicle with your seat belts buckled and wait until the dust storm has passed.
When driving in fog, what type of lights should you use?
When driving in fog, what type of lights should you use?
Low beam lights.
Which statement about a freeway is not correct?
Which statement about a freeway is not correct?
While using the freeway, cross a solid line before entering or exiting.
When riding at night, a bicyclist should have a ______ visible from 500 feet.
When riding at night, a bicyclist should have a ______ visible from 500 feet.
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If you park on an uphill grade with a curb, what should you do?
If you park on an uphill grade with a curb, what should you do?
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What does white broken lines mean?
What does white broken lines mean?
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If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, when should you signal?
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, when should you signal?
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You should ______ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle.
You should ______ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle.
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What does the sign 'low clearance ahead' indicate?
What does the sign 'low clearance ahead' indicate?
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______ lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.
______ lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.
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What must a driver do who wants to enter a highway from a private road?
What must a driver do who wants to enter a highway from a private road?
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When should you not pass another vehicle?
When should you not pass another vehicle?
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By how much does talking on a cell phone while driving increase your chances of being in a crash?
By how much does talking on a cell phone while driving increase your chances of being in a crash?
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If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you, what should you do?
If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you, what should you do?
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Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:
Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:
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What do diagonal yellow lines indicate?
What do diagonal yellow lines indicate?
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If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, what should you do?
If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, what should you do?
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What can unbalanced tires and low tire pressure cause?
What can unbalanced tires and low tire pressure cause?
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When slowing down or stopping, what must you use?
When slowing down or stopping, what must you use?
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If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic.
If there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the _________ are usually the smoothest, in terms of the flow of traffic.
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__________ are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.
__________ are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.
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To prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate road, what must drivers do?
To prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate road, what must drivers do?
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Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
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What does the sign 'traffic merging ahead' indicate?
What does the sign 'traffic merging ahead' indicate?
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What is a circular intersection?
What is a circular intersection?
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When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, what must you do?
When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, what must you do?
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What do regulatory devices on the road instruct you to do?
What do regulatory devices on the road instruct you to do?
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Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?
Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?
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If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, what should you do?
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, what should you do?
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What does the sign 'divider ahead' indicate?
What does the sign 'divider ahead' indicate?
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When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used to indicate _______.
When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used to indicate _______.
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If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, what should you do?
If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, what should you do?
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What does a 'speed zone ahead' sign indicate?
What does a 'speed zone ahead' sign indicate?
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At rail crossings with a standard stop sign, when must drivers stop?
At rail crossings with a standard stop sign, when must drivers stop?
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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What must you do if you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left and you are already in the intersection?
What must you do if you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left and you are already in the intersection?
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Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are:
Driving on the left side on a multi-lane highway is legal when you are:
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What can be used to perform a turn around when there is no traffic on both sides of the road?
What can be used to perform a turn around when there is no traffic on both sides of the road?
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What does a red arrow at an intersection indicate?
What does a red arrow at an intersection indicate?
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What does a solid yellow line indicate?
What does a solid yellow line indicate?
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Study Notes
Severe Dust Storms
- In severe dust storms, reduce speed immediately and drive off the highway carefully.
- Stop as far to the right as possible, turn off lights, and remove pressure from the brake.
- Stay in the vehicle with seat belts buckled until the storm passes.
Driving in Fog
- Use low beam lights when driving in fog for better visibility.
Freeway Regulations
- It is incorrect to cross a solid line when entering or exiting the freeway.
Bicyclist Safety
- Bicyclists riding at night must have a white headlamp visible from 500 feet.
Parking on Uphill Grades
- When parked on an uphill grade with a curb, turn wheels to the left.
White Broken Lines
- Indicate traffic traveling in the same direction.
Signaling Turns
- Do not signal your intent to turn beyond an intersection until you are in the intersection.
Left Turn Protocol
- Yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic when preparing to turn left at an intersection.
Passing Regulations
- Passing is prohibited when a solid yellow line marks a lane.
Highway Entry from Private Roads
- Drivers entering a highway from a private road must stop and yield to highway traffic.
Communication Technology
- Talking on a cell phone while driving increases crash risk by four times.
Yielding to Bicycles
- Yield to bicycles at intersections if they arrive simultaneously.
Turning on Narrow Streets
- Use a three-point turn to turn around on narrow streets unless prohibited.
Diagonal Yellow Lines
- Indicate a narrowing road or obstruction on highways.
Responding to High-Speed Vehicles
- If approached by a high-speed vehicle, pull forward at a traffic light.
Tire Maintenance
- Unbalanced tires and low pressure lead to faster tire wear.
Signaling for Stops
- Use an arm signal or brake-operated signal lights when slowing down or stopping.
Highway Lane Usage
- Middle lanes are typically smoother for traffic flow when three or more lanes are present.
Escape Ramps
- Designed to stop runaway vehicles safely on steep mountain grades.
Preventing Drowsiness
- Shift your eyes periodically to prevent drowsiness during continuous driving.
Shared Center Lanes
- Marked with solid and dashed yellow lines; used for making left turns.
Regulatory Road Signs
- Instruct drivers to stop, proceed in specific directions, or limit speed.
Types of Intersections
- Three types: controlled, uncontrolled, and T-intersections.
Handling Flat Tires
- If a tire goes flat, hold the steering wheel tightly and maintain a straight vehicle path.
Broken White Lines
- Used to separate lanes of travel in the same direction on multi-lane highways.
Response to Flashing Headlights
- If a driver behind flashes headlights, get out of their way.
Speed Zone Signs
- Indicate an area where a reduced speed limit is established.
Rail Crossing Protocol
- Drivers must stop at crossings with red-and-white stop signs and proceed only when no train is approaching.
Flashing Yellow Light
- Means to proceed with caution.
Yellow Arrow Signals
- If in an intersection with a yellow arrow signal, clear the intersection quickly.
Legal Left-Side Driving
- Legal when turning left, avoiding obstructions, or passing another vehicle.
Three-Point Turns
- Can be performed on roads without traffic on both sides.
Red Arrow at Intersections
- Indicates that turning traffic must stop.
Solid Yellow Lines
- Indicate the left edge of traffic lanes moving in the same direction.
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Test your knowledge on safe driving practices with these flashcards. Focused on situations like dust storms and fog, the quiz helps reinforce essential guidelines for staying safe on the road. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their driving skills and awareness.
