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What should you use in densely packed snow?
What should you use in densely packed snow?
- Summer tires
- No special equipment
- All-season tires
- Chains or snow tires (correct)
What should you use if you must drive during heavy snow or fog?
What should you use if you must drive during heavy snow or fog?
- Hazard lights
- Low-beam headlights (correct)
- Fog lights
- High-beam headlights
What accounts for 38% of highway deaths?
What accounts for 38% of highway deaths?
- Speeding
- Alcohol-related accidents (correct)
- Weather conditions
- Distracted driving
If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?
If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?
What should you do when you get tired on a long trip?
What should you do when you get tired on a long trip?
What is a quick glance over your shoulder called?
What is a quick glance over your shoulder called?
What should you signal and approach when preparing to make a right-hand turn?
What should you signal and approach when preparing to make a right-hand turn?
Large trucks have large blind spots to the?
Large trucks have large blind spots to the?
What should you wait for when traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road?
What should you wait for when traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road?
When are slippery roads most likely to occur?
When are slippery roads most likely to occur?
When should you use high beams?
When should you use high beams?
If you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, you should?
If you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, you should?
If you pull up to a red arrow, what can you do?
If you pull up to a red arrow, what can you do?
When approaching a railroad crossing, you should?
When approaching a railroad crossing, you should?
What does 'Don't hang out in the No zone' refer to?
What does 'Don't hang out in the No zone' refer to?
How do you dry wet brakes?
How do you dry wet brakes?
When driving behind someone, what should you not do?
When driving behind someone, what should you not do?
If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should?
If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should?
If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?
If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?
Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly every __ seconds.
Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly every __ seconds.
What should you do when approaching a road that is blocked from view?
What should you do when approaching a road that is blocked from view?
Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least ____ percent.
Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least ____ percent.
What happens for any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage?
What happens for any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage?
Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can?
Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can?
Truckers have serious blind spots into which cars can?
Truckers have serious blind spots into which cars can?
In city traffic, you should be alert for drivers who?
In city traffic, you should be alert for drivers who?
School buses are required to stop at?
School buses are required to stop at?
If you are in a crash, you should?
If you are in a crash, you should?
If you are driving into a circle, you should yield to cars?
If you are driving into a circle, you should yield to cars?
When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually travels at its maximum speed of ___ to ___ mph.
When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually travels at its maximum speed of ___ to ___ mph.
If you run off the side of the road, you should?
If you run off the side of the road, you should?
When driving down a very steep hill, you should?
When driving down a very steep hill, you should?
Before passing another vehicle, you should?
Before passing another vehicle, you should?
If you are planning a long road trip, you should stop and rest every ___ miles.
If you are planning a long road trip, you should stop and rest every ___ miles.
If you take any medication before you drive, you should?
If you take any medication before you drive, you should?
To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should use the?
To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should use the?
If you experience a breakdown, you should?
If you experience a breakdown, you should?
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Study Notes
Safe Driving Practices
- Use chains or snow tires in densely packed snow for better traction.
- Activate low-beam headlights during heavy snow or fog to improve visibility.
- Alcohol-related incidents account for 38% of highway fatalities.
- Monitor tail-lights of the vehicle you follow at night to gauge road conditions.
Driver Fatigue
- On long trips, if you feel tired, stop and rest to prevent accidents.
Lane Changes and Turns
- Perform a shoulder check before changing lanes or turning to ensure safety.
- Before making a right-hand turn, signal and approach the right-hand side of the road.
- Large trucks have significant blind spots on both sides and behind them; be cautious.
Passing and Intersection Guidelines
- When behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road, wait until the farm vehicle can safely pull over to pass.
- Slippery roads are most likely immediately after it starts to drizzle or rain.
- Use high beams when no oncoming traffic is present.
Pedestrian Safety
- At night, pedestrians should carry or wear something white for visibility.
- Upon encountering a red arrow, remember only the turning lane should stop.
Railroad Safety and Caution
- Slow down and prepare to stop when approaching railroad crossings.
- If approaching a road that is blocked from view, stop and proceed with caution.
Alcohol-Related Laws
- A blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% results in immediate license revocation.
- The law mandates a one-year driver license revocation for underage individuals assisting in purchasing alcohol.
Driving Procedures
- Unless posted otherwise, you may turn right on red after a complete stop.
- Be aware that truckers have serious blind spots, making it hard for them to see nearby cars.
City Driving Awareness
- Watch for drivers who might make quick stops in city traffic.
- School buses are required to stop at all railroad crossings.
Actions After a Crash
- If involved in a crash, move your car off the road to prevent further incidents.
Roundabout and Speed Guidelines
- Yield to vehicles already in the circle when entering a roundabout.
- Farm equipment usually travels at speeds of 15-20 mph on rural highways.
Loss of Control and Road Procedures
- To regain control if you run off the road, gradually take your foot off the gas.
- On steep hills, shift into a lower gear to maintain control of your speed.
Passing Techniques
- Always look ahead to ensure there's enough room when attempting to pass another vehicle.
Long Trip Recommendations
- Take breaks every 100 miles during long road trips to stay alert.
- Know the effects of any medications you may take before driving.
Safe Driving Distance
- Maintain a safe distance using the two-second rule between your vehicle and the one in front.
Dealing with Breakdowns
- If experiencing a breakdown, call a law enforcement officer for assistance.
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