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Under what weather conditions should you use low beam headlights?
Under what weather conditions should you use low beam headlights?
- During clear sunny days to reduce glare for other drivers.
- During heavy snow or fog to improve visibility without reflecting light back into your eyes. (correct)
- When driving in residential areas with streetlights to conserve energy.
- Only when driving on highways to illuminate the road further ahead.
Approximately what percentage of all traffic fatalities are related to alcohol?
Approximately what percentage of all traffic fatalities are related to alcohol?
- 38% (correct)
- 50%
- 25%
- 15%
What may you be required to do if you accumulate 7 or more points on your driving record?
What may you be required to do if you accumulate 7 or more points on your driving record?
- Attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points. (correct)
- Install an ignition interlock device.
- Retake the driving test.
- Pay a higher insurance premium.
Which traffic violation carries the highest number of points (5) on your driving record?
Which traffic violation carries the highest number of points (5) on your driving record?
What is a characteristic of secondary roads compared to primary roads?
What is a characteristic of secondary roads compared to primary roads?
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in cities and towns?
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in cities and towns?
What is the speed limit outside of cities and towns, unless otherwise posted?
What is the speed limit outside of cities and towns, unless otherwise posted?
What steps are required to have a revoked driver's license restored?
What steps are required to have a revoked driver's license restored?
When three vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time, who has the right of way?
When three vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time, who has the right of way?
If a vehicle sways freely or leans heavily to one side, what mechanical issue might be present?
If a vehicle sways freely or leans heavily to one side, what mechanical issue might be present?
To maintain a safe following distance under normal conditions, what rule should you use?
To maintain a safe following distance under normal conditions, what rule should you use?
What precaution should you take if you are taking medication before driving?
What precaution should you take if you are taking medication before driving?
Before passing another vehicle, what should you do?
Before passing another vehicle, what should you do?
When driving down a very steep hill, what driving technique should you employ?
When driving down a very steep hill, what driving technique should you employ?
If your vehicle runs off the side of the road, what should you do?
If your vehicle runs off the side of the road, what should you do?
What is the typical maximum speed of farm equipment on rural highways?
What is the typical maximum speed of farm equipment on rural highways?
If you are driving into a circle (roundabout), what is the correct procedure?
If you are driving into a circle (roundabout), what is the correct procedure?
What are the immediate steps to take if you are involved in a crash?
What are the immediate steps to take if you are involved in a crash?
What are school buses required to do at all railroad crossings?
What are school buses required to do at all railroad crossings?
What should you be particularly aware of when driving in city traffic?
What should you be particularly aware of when driving in city traffic?
Flashcards
Driving in heavy snow or fog:
Driving in heavy snow or fog:
You should use low beam headlights.
Alcohol-related highway deaths:
Alcohol-related highway deaths:
38% of all traffic fatalities are due to alcohol-related highway deaths.
Accumulating 7 or more points:
Accumulating 7 or more points:
Attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points.
Highest point traffic conviction:
Highest point traffic conviction:
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Secondary roads:
Secondary roads:
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Speed limit in cities and towns:
Speed limit in cities and towns:
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Speed limit outside cities/towns:
Speed limit outside cities/towns:
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Restore a revoked license:
Restore a revoked license:
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Three vehicles at a 4-way stop:
Three vehicles at a 4-way stop:
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Vehicle sways/leans heavily:
Vehicle sways/leans heavily:
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Safe driving distance:
Safe driving distance:
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Taking medication before driving:
Taking medication before driving:
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Before passing another vehicle:
Before passing another vehicle:
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Driving on a steep hill:
Driving on a steep hill:
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Running off the side of the road:
Running off the side of the road:
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Farm equipment on rural highways:
Farm equipment on rural highways:
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Driving into a circle:
Driving into a circle:
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In a crash:
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School buses:
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City traffic:
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Study Notes
- Use low beam headlights when driving during heavy snow or fog.
- Alcohol-related highway deaths account for 38% of all traffic fatalities.
- Accumulating 7 or more points on your traffic record may lead to attending a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points.
- Passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children results in the highest number of points (5) on your driving record.
- "Secondary roads" often have steeper hills and sharper curves compared to primary roads.
- The speed limit in cities and towns is 35 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted.
- The speed limit outside of cities and towns is 55 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted.
- To restore a revoked driver's license, visit a driver's license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.
- At a 4-way stop with three vehicles arriving simultaneously, the right of way belongs to the car on the right.
- A vehicle that sways freely or leans heavily during turns may have a problem with the suspension system.
- Maintain a safe driving distance by using the two-second rule.
- Before driving after taking medication, understand its effects.
- Before passing another vehicle, look ahead to ensure sufficient room to pass.
- When driving downhill on a very steep hill, downshift to control your speed.
- If you run off the side of the road, gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.
- Farm equipment on rural highways typically travels at a maximum speed of 15-25 mph.
- When driving into a circle, yield to cars already in the circle.
- In the event of a crash, call law enforcement and your insurance company.
- School buses must stop at all railroad crossings.
- Be alert for drivers who make quick stops in city traffic.
- Truckers have serious blind spots where cars can disappear from view (called the no zone).
- You can turn right on red after stopping and making sure it is safe, unless a sign indicates no turn on red.
- An underage person who aids or abets someone attempting to purchase alcohol faces a one-year driver's license revocation.
- A blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher will result in immediate license revocation.
- When approaching a road blocked from view, stop and proceed with caution.
- Defensive drivers check their rear-view and side mirrors roughly every ten seconds.
- If traveling at 45 mph, signal at least 200 feet before turning.
- If you are not in the proper lane to turn, continue to the next intersection, then turn.
- Rear-end collision is the most common type of accident on a highway.
- Do not use high beams when driving behind someone.
- Gently apply the brakes to dry wet brakes.
- "Don't hang out in the No zone" refers to being in truckers' blind spots.
- Slow down and prepare to stop when approaching a railroad crossing.
- If you pull up to a red arrow, the only lane that should stop is the turning lane.
- Carry or wear something white if you are a pedestrian walking alongside the road at night.
- Use high beams when driving on a highway and no car is approaching.
- Slippery roads are most likely to occur when it has just begun to rain or drizzle.
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