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During the Initial Licensing Phase, a teen driver is allowed only two passengers under age 20 in the vehicle during the first 12 months of licensing.
False
In order to obtain court supervision for a traffic violation, a minor must appear in court with a parent/legal guardian and attend a traffic safety school.
True
A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver's license of a minor be canceled at any time prior to age 18.
True
When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car the driver just passed is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane.
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After making a proper stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible for drivers on a one-way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-way street that moves traffic to the left.
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How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red?
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When on a two-lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and its stop signal arm extended.
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When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.
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What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?
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A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.
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It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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A driver must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.
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In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway need not come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.
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For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right turn in a business or residential district?
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A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal turns green.
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What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?
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Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
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It is legal for anyone to talk on the phone if using a hands-free device while driving, unless under age 19.
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Speed should be reduced below the posted limit for which of the following reasons?
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Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn.
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When must a driver slow down for a school zone?
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Drivers may open car doors on the side on which traffic is moving only when it can be done safely and without interfering with traffic.
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Study Notes
Initial Licensing Phase
- A teen driver is allowed only two passengers under age 20 during the first 12 months of licensing.
Traffic Violations and Supervision
- Minors must appear in court with a parent/legal guardian to obtain court supervision for traffic violations and attend traffic safety school.
License Cancellation
- Parents or legal guardians can request cancellation of a minor's driver's license at any time before the minor turns 18.
Passing Other Vehicles
- A driver should wait until the entire vehicle has been passed and is visible in the rearview mirror before returning to the right lane.
Turning Left on Red
- Drivers on a one-way street may turn left at a red light onto another one-way street after yielding to traffic and pedestrians.
Left Turn at Red Light
- If waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal turns red, the driver should yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.
Stopping for School Buses
- Vehicles must stop for a stopped school bus with red lights flashing and the stop sign extended on a two-lane roadway.
Emergency Vehicles
- When an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and lights, drivers must pull over to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait.
Penalty for Passing School Buses
- Illegally passing a stopped school bus results in a suspension of driving privileges.
Passing on the Shoulder
- It is illegal for drivers to pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.
Right Turn on Red
- Drivers can make a right turn against a red light after stopping and yielding to other traffic and pedestrians.
Lane Changing Signals
- Drivers are required to signal when changing lanes, using either a right or left turn signal.
Stopping for Alleys and Driveways
- In urban areas, drivers must come to a complete stop before entering the roadway from an alley, building, or private drive.
Turn Signal Distance
- Continuous turn signals should be given at least 100 feet before making a turn in residential or business districts.
Actions at Green Traffic Signal
- Drivers must ensure that the intersection is clear before proceeding immediately when the traffic signal turns green.
Construction Areas
- Approaching a construction area requires drivers to slow down, stop using wireless devices, and yield right of way.
Pedestrian Right of Way
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians in unmarked crosswalks.
Hands-Free Device Use
- It is legal to use a hands-free device while driving, unless the driver is under 19 years old.
Speed Reduction
- Drivers should reduce speed below posted limits due to unfavorable weather or when approaching intersections.
Slow Vehicles
- Slow vehicles are not permitted to use the left lane except for passing or making left turns.
School Zone Speed Limits
- Drivers must slow down in school zones on school days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted.
Opening Car Doors
- Car doors can be opened only when safe and without interfering with traffic.
Passing Near Intersections
- It is illegal to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
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