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What should you adjust before starting your engine?
What are the equipment requirements for windshields?
Must be safety glass and free of non-required stickers.
What are the equipment requirements for side windows?
May not be reflective or treated with materials that reflect more than 25% of light.
What are bumper height requirements?
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What must you do if hauling a load of material that could fall onto the roadway?
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What must you use to mark a projected load that extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle during the day?
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What must you use to mark a projected load that extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle at night?
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Why is drowsy driving dangerous?
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What should you do if another driver poses a threat while driving?
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What are the three main categories of distracted driving?
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Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors?
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Can anyone drink and drive safely?
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Which is affected first after drinking alcohol, judgment or vision?
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What can happen if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt?
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What age are children required to be in a car seat or booster seat?
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Who will be charged if a front seat passenger under 18 years old is not wearing a safety belt?
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What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?
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What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean?
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Study Notes
Vehicle Preparation Before Driving
- Ensure vehicle is in park or neutral before starting.
- Adjust seats for full control access and rear-view mirrors for unobstructed views.
- Remove any objects that block mirrors or roadway visibility.
- Lock all car doors and fasten seat belts for all passengers.
Windshield Equipment Requirements
- Windshields must consist of safety glass, free from non-transparent or reflective coatings.
- Must be clear of non-essential stickers.
Side Window Requirements
- Side windows should not reflect more than 25% of light; rear windows, no more than 35%.
Bumper Height Regulations
- Front and rear bumpers must adhere to specific height levels based on vehicle type.
- Bumper height regulations differ according to net shipping weight, not modified weight.
Load Hauling Precautions
- When hauling loose materials, a close-fitting cover is necessary to prevent debris on the roadway.
- Loads extending over 4 feet must be marked with red flags 18 inches square during the day.
- At night, an amber strobe lamp must be visible from the rear and sides of the load.
Drowsy Driving Risks
- Drowsiness slows reaction times and impairs judgment and vision, increasing the risk of accidents.
Responding to Aggressive Drivers
- Stay calm and increase distance from aggressive drivers by slowing down and allowing them to pass.
Types of Distracted Driving
- Distracted driving is categorized into visual (eyes), manual (hands), and cognitive (mind) distractions.
Dangers of Texting and Driving
- Texting combines visual, manual, and cognitive distractions, making it particularly hazardous.
Alcohol and Driving Safety
- No amount of alcohol consumption allows for safe driving; impairment begins with the first drink.
- Judgment is the first ability affected by alcohol consumption.
Seat Belt Safety
- Not wearing a seat belt in a crash increases the risk of ejection from the vehicle and greater injury.
Child Safety Seat Requirements
- Children under 4 must use a safety seat; children ages 4 and 5 may use a safety seat or booster seat.
Seat Belt Violations for Passengers
- Drivers are responsible for seat belt violations if any front seat passenger under 18 is unrestrained.
Lane Change Marks
- A single broken white line allows lane changes when safe to do so.
- Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in either direction, except when turning left safely.
- Double solid white lines indicate that lane changes are prohibited.
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