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When leaving a driveway, what must you do?
When leaving a driveway, what must you do?
Stop before the sidewalk.
When do most accidents occur?
When do most accidents occur?
On clear days.
When you see a man in the street with a white cane, what should you do?
When you see a man in the street with a white cane, what should you do?
Stop, he is blind.
What is the fundamental speed law?
What is the fundamental speed law?
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What is the most important factor for a defensive driver?
What is the most important factor for a defensive driver?
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Routes that run from North-South, are they even or odd numbered?
Routes that run from North-South, are they even or odd numbered?
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If you begin to skid, what direction do you steer?
If you begin to skid, what direction do you steer?
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Who has the R-O-W at an intersection?
Who has the R-O-W at an intersection?
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Who has the R-O-W at a rotary?
Who has the R-O-W at a rotary?
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How many lanes is the rotary?
How many lanes is the rotary?
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What is an intersection?
What is an intersection?
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Is passing on the right ever permitted?
Is passing on the right ever permitted?
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What is a complete stop?
What is a complete stop?
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What must you do when you leave your car unattended?
What must you do when you leave your car unattended?
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When parking uphill with a curb, which way do you turn the wheels?
When parking uphill with a curb, which way do you turn the wheels?
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When parking uphill with no curb, which way do you turn the wheels?
When parking uphill with no curb, which way do you turn the wheels?
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When parking downhill with or without a curb, which way do you turn the wheels?
When parking downhill with or without a curb, which way do you turn the wheels?
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How do you make a proper right turn at an intersection?
How do you make a proper right turn at an intersection?
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How do you make a left turn at an intersection?
How do you make a left turn at an intersection?
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What does a steady yellow light over a toll booth signify?
What does a steady yellow light over a toll booth signify?
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What does a steady red light over a toll booth signify?
What does a steady red light over a toll booth signify?
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What does a steady green light over a toll booth signify?
What does a steady green light over a toll booth signify?
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What is the active ingredient in beer, wine or whiskey that contributes to you getting drunk or buzzed?
What is the active ingredient in beer, wine or whiskey that contributes to you getting drunk or buzzed?
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Does a driver have to signal his/her intent to turn?
Does a driver have to signal his/her intent to turn?
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Is the driver required to stop at crosswalks even if he/she doesn't have a stop sign?
Is the driver required to stop at crosswalks even if he/she doesn't have a stop sign?
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What must you do if a horse appears frightened?
What must you do if a horse appears frightened?
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What must you do when approaching train tracks?
What must you do when approaching train tracks?
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How many feet are you required to stop from a school bus with flashing red lights?
How many feet are you required to stop from a school bus with flashing red lights?
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How long do you have to notify the police or registry of an accident in which a person was injured, killed or where there was property damage in excess of $1000.00?
How long do you have to notify the police or registry of an accident in which a person was injured, killed or where there was property damage in excess of $1000.00?
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A junior operator's license is issued to a person under what age?
A junior operator's license is issued to a person under what age?
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How often do you need to have your car inspected?
How often do you need to have your car inspected?
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What happens to your registration when you sell your car?
What happens to your registration when you sell your car?
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How old do you have to be to obtain your learner's permit?
How old do you have to be to obtain your learner's permit?
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How old must you be to obtain your license with a D.E. cert.?
How old must you be to obtain your license with a D.E. cert.?
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What must you do to make your license and permit valid?
What must you do to make your license and permit valid?
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What class license are you going for?
What class license are you going for?
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Study Notes
Driving Regulations and Responsibilities
- Stop before the sidewalk when leaving a driveway to ensure pedestrian safety.
- Most accidents occur on clear days, highlighting the need for vigilance.
- If approaching a person with a white cane, stop your vehicle as they are blind.
- The fundamental speed law requires driving at a speed that is reasonable and appropriate for road conditions and public safety.
- Defensive driving revolves around anticipating potentially dangerous situations.
Road Designations and Traffic Rules
- North-South routes are assigned odd numbers, like Route 95.
- In a skid, steer into the direction of the skid to regain control.
- At intersections, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
- Vehicles already circulating in a rotary have the right of way.
- Rotaries typically have one lane.
Parking and Vehicle Control
- An intersection is defined as any place where two roads meet.
- Passing on the right is permissible under certain conditions.
- A complete stop is recognized when you feel the car's setback.
- Always turn off the car, set the brakes, and lock it when leaving it unattended.
Parking Techniques
- When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels left away from the curb; if brakes fail, the tire will strike the curb.
- For uphill parking without a curb, turn wheels to the right to prevent rolling off the road.
- When parking downhill, turn wheels to the right to ensure the vehicle doesn't roll onto the roadway or into a curb.
Turning Protocols
- For a proper right turn at an intersection, stay close to the right side and avoid going over the curb.
- For a left turn, position your vehicle next to and to the right of the center line.
Toll Booth Signals
- A steady yellow light over a toll booth indicates that the lane will soon close.
- A steady red light means the lane is closed, while a steady green light indicates it is open.
Alcohol and Driving Laws
- Ethyl alcohol is the active ingredient in alcoholic beverages that affects sobriety.
- Drivers must signal their intent to turn at least 100 feet before reaching the intersection.
- Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks, regardless of stop signs, as they have the right of way.
Special Situations and Disturbances
- If a horse appears frightened, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine to avoid startling it.
- Slow down when approaching train tracks for safety.
- Maintain a distance of 100 feet from a school bus displaying flashing red lights when stopping.
Legal and Licensing Requirements
- Report accidents with injuries, fatalities, or property damage exceeding $1,000 within 5 days to authorities.
- A junior operator's license is issued to individuals under 18 years of age.
- Vehicle inspections are required once a year to ensure safety and compliance.
- Upon selling a vehicle, the existing registration is void.
- The minimum age for obtaining a learner's permit is 16.
- A driver's license can be obtained after holding a learner's permit for 6 months, or at 18 without a driver education certificate.
- Validity of both license and permit requires the holder's signature.
- The license class for standard vehicles is Class D.
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