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You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to:
You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to:
In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:
In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:
In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?
In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?
What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing?
What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing?
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When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should:
When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should:
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When you want to make a right turn you should be:
When you want to make a right turn you should be:
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The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
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You are driving in the middle lane on a 3 lane expressway if a car passes you on the right it is:
You are driving in the middle lane on a 3 lane expressway if a car passes you on the right it is:
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The car behind you wants to pass. You should:
The car behind you wants to pass. You should:
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When is the proper time to signal that you are making a right turn at an intersection?
When is the proper time to signal that you are making a right turn at an intersection?
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You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
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You have the right-of-way when you are:
You have the right-of-way when you are:
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When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
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A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is:
A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is:
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You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are:
You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are:
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You are waiting in the intersection to make a left turn you should:
You are waiting in the intersection to make a left turn you should:
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You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should:
You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should:
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What should you do when you are going to enter a street from a driveway?
What should you do when you are going to enter a street from a driveway?
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You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be:
You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be:
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You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:
You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:
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What sign is a diamond shape with a yellow background and shows two lines, one straight and one curved?
What sign is a diamond shape with a yellow background and shows two lines, one straight and one curved?
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What does an upside down triangle sign in red and white that says 'yield' mean?
What does an upside down triangle sign in red and white that says 'yield' mean?
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What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background that shows an arrow with two lines represent?
What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background that shows an arrow with two lines represent?
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What does a stop sign look like?
What does a stop sign look like?
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What is a yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of the circle with the letter R indicate?
What is a yellow circle with a large X in it extending to the sides of the circle with the letter R indicate?
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What does a diamond shape sign with a street light on it mean?
What does a diamond shape sign with a street light on it mean?
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What does a house-shaped yellow sign indicating people walking mean?
What does a house-shaped yellow sign indicating people walking mean?
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What does a white and black square-shaped sign with a lane on the right mean?
What does a white and black square-shaped sign with a lane on the right mean?
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What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background showing a car and lines swiveling mean?
What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background showing a car and lines swiveling mean?
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What does a square-shaped sign with a red circle and cross with an arrow turning left indicate?
What does a square-shaped sign with a red circle and cross with an arrow turning left indicate?
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What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background showing an arrow pointing up and another down indicate?
What does a diamond shape sign with a yellow background showing an arrow pointing up and another down indicate?
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What does a red sign that says 'do not enter' indicate?
What does a red sign that says 'do not enter' indicate?
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Study Notes
Passing Vehicles
- Passing on the right is permitted when another vehicle is waiting to turn left.
- Generally, vehicles should be passed on the left.
Traffic Situations
- Passing is always forbidden when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
- When a school bus has its red lights flashing, passing is prohibited.
Maneuvering and Signaling
- To overtake another vehicle, signal and pass when safe.
- To make a right turn, position your vehicle close to the right side of the street.
Hand Signals and Lanes
- An extended upward left arm signals a right turn.
- It is acceptable for a vehicle to pass on the right if no signs forbid it.
Right-of-Way Rules
- Slow down and maintain your lane if the vehicle behind wants to pass.
- Signal a right turn at least 100 feet before the intersection.
- When turning left, yield to oncoming traffic; wait until the way is clear.
Understanding Right-of-Way
- The right-of-way is granted when already in a traffic circle.
- When two vehicles approach an intersection simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield.
- A blind person, led by a guide dog or using a cane, has the right-of-way.
Traffic Intersections
- Yield to approaching vehicles while turning left.
- Keep wheels straight while signaling when in an intersection to make a left turn.
- Stay out of an intersection if it is blocked by other traffic until it can be safely cleared.
Entering Streets
- Yield the right-of-way to street traffic and pedestrians when entering from a driveway.
Turning Vehicles
- After making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street, position in the left lane.
Emergency Vehicles
- Upon hearing a siren and not seeing the emergency vehicle, pull over until sure it is not your street.
Road Signs
- A diamond-shaped yellow sign indicates "Right lane ends—keep left."
- An upside-down triangle red sign is a "Yield" sign, requiring a slowdown and readiness to stop.
- A sign depicting arrows shows "Merging traffic from the right."
- A stop sign mandates a full stop before proceeding when safe.
- A yellow circle with an X indicates a railroad crossing.
- A diamond-shaped sign with a street light indicates "Traffic lights ahead."
- A house-shaped sign signifies "School crossing ahead."
- A black and white square sign shows "Keep right."
- A slippery road sign warns of conditions when wet.
- A left-turn prohibited sign indicates not to turn left.
- A divided highway end sign signals the end of divided highway conditions.
- A red "Do Not Enter" sign indicates a one-way street ahead or a highway exit.
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