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What blood concentration level is illegal for a driver under 21?
0.02%
What blood concentration level is illegal for drivers operating a commercial vehicle?
0.04%
What blood concentration level is illegal regardless of age or vehicle type?
0.08%
What must kids up to age 6 ride in?
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What must children from 6-18 ride in?
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What happens if a driver holds a POP or school permit?
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What happens if you violate seatbelt laws?
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What is the recommended hand position for vehicles with airbags?
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Where should you never use a rear-facing infant safety seat?
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What is using a handheld wireless communication device to read, type, or send written communication while operating a motor vehicle?
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What is defensive driving?
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What is the three-second rule?
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What should you do if you see a deer?
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When should you never put your steering wheel in the 'lock' position?
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What does a solid red stoplight mean?
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When can traffic signals be ignored?
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What happens if a traffic signal is dark?
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What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?
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What does a solid green traffic signal mean?
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What does a flashing red light mean?
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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What does a red arrow indicate?
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What does a yellow arrow signify?
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What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
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What does a green arrow indicate?
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When can you make a right turn on red?
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When can you make a left turn on red?
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What are lane use signals used for?
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What does a red X lane use signal mean?
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What does a steady yellow X lane use signal indicate?
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Study Notes
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits
- Under 21: Illegal to drive with a BAC of .02% or higher.
- Commercial vehicle drivers: Illegal with a BAC of .04% or more.
- All drivers: Illegal with a BAC of .08% or above.
Child Safety Requirements
- Children up to age 6 must use a federally approved child safety seat.
- Children aged 6 to 18 are required to use a safety belt or child safety seat.
Seatbelt Laws
- Drivers with a POP or school permit must ensure all passengers are buckled.
- Violating seatbelt laws incurs a $25 fine and adds 1 point to the driving record.
Safe Driving Practices
- Recommended hand position on the steering wheel is 9 and 3 o'clock for vehicles with airbags.
- Never place a rear-facing infant seat in the front passenger seat of an airbag-equipped vehicle.
Communication Device Regulations
- Using handheld devices for communication while driving is considered a secondary offense.
Defensive Driving Techniques
- Defensive driving involves being alert to prevent crashes.
- Follow the three-second rule: maintain at least three seconds of distance from the vehicle ahead.
Dealing with Animals on the Road
- If encountering a deer, firmly brake, steer, and come to a stop.
Steering Wheel Safety
- Never lock the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
Traffic Light Regulations
- A solid red stoplight requires a complete stop before the intersection.
- Traffic signals can be ignored only if directed by an officer or to yield for emergency vehicles.
- A dark traffic signal means treat it as an all-way stop.
Traffic Signal Colors
- A solid yellow light indicates the signal is changing; stop if possible.
- A solid green light allows proceeding through the intersection if clear.
- A flashing red light mandates a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.
- A flashing yellow light signals caution and requires attention.
Arrow Signals
- A red arrow requires a full stop similar to a solid red light.
- A yellow arrow warns of an impending change; stop if safe.
- A flashing yellow arrow indicates to proceed after yielding if in the correct lane.
- A green arrow permits proceeding in the indicated direction if in the proper lane.
Turning Regulations
- Right turns on red are allowed unless posted otherwise.
- Left turns on red are permitted when turning from one one-way street to another.
Lane Use Signals
- Lane use signals manage traffic direction based on time of day.
- A red X prohibits lane use.
- A yellow X indicates to exit lane as soon as safely possible.
- A green arrow signals that it is safe to drive in the lane.
Pedestrian Safety Devices
- A pedestrian hybrid beacon helps manage traffic for safe pedestrian crossings.
- A flashing yellow light on this beacon signals that the light will soon turn solid yellow, requiring drivers to prepare to stop.
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