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You can avoid dangerous last minute maneuvers by looking ________ ahead of your vehicle at all times.
You can avoid dangerous last minute maneuvers by looking ________ ahead of your vehicle at all times.
10 to 15 seconds
Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is allowed.
Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is allowed.
False
If you notice that your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
If you notice that your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
Decelerate by taking your foot off the gas pedal and not using brakes.
When merging on to the interstate (freeway) you must accelerate to:
When merging on to the interstate (freeway) you must accelerate to:
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Before you make a left hand turn you must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Before you make a left hand turn you must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
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If you see a school bus stopped with flashing red lights ahead of you, you should:
If you see a school bus stopped with flashing red lights ahead of you, you should:
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If you are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway causing reduced visibility, you should reduce your speed and turn on your:
If you are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway causing reduced visibility, you should reduce your speed and turn on your:
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If you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line this means that vehicles only next to the broken yellow line may pass.
If you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line this means that vehicles only next to the broken yellow line may pass.
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You must remember when backing up a vehicle that it is always safe.
You must remember when backing up a vehicle that it is always safe.
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You must stop at a railroad crossing when:
You must stop at a railroad crossing when:
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Tractor trailers and large vehicles have blind spots which are larger than most passenger vehicles.
Tractor trailers and large vehicles have blind spots which are larger than most passenger vehicles.
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The freeway is most slippery when:
The freeway is most slippery when:
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If you're driving on an Interstate (freeway) and a car is attempting to merge into your lane, you should:
If you're driving on an Interstate (freeway) and a car is attempting to merge into your lane, you should:
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The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spot is to:
The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spot is to:
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You must always obey instructions from school crossing guards.
You must always obey instructions from school crossing guards.
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If you are at a traffic light and it turns green but there is traffic blocking the intersection you must:
If you are at a traffic light and it turns green but there is traffic blocking the intersection you must:
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Smoking in a vehicle while a minor is present is always legal.
Smoking in a vehicle while a minor is present is always legal.
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You drive defensively when you:
You drive defensively when you:
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You may legally block an intersection.
You may legally block an intersection.
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Choose the best answer for driving on a slippery surface with snow or ice.
Choose the best answer for driving on a slippery surface with snow or ice.
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At what distance should you stop when you see active crossing devices at the railroad crossing?
At what distance should you stop when you see active crossing devices at the railroad crossing?
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What is the most appropriate thing to do if you've stopped at an intersection with a red traffic signal and an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights is behind you?
What is the most appropriate thing to do if you've stopped at an intersection with a red traffic signal and an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights is behind you?
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At what time are you allowed to pass a school bus?
At what time are you allowed to pass a school bus?
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When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be turned:
When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be turned:
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When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should:
When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should:
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When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive:
When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive:
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Good drivers, traveling in heavy fog at night, always use the:
Good drivers, traveling in heavy fog at night, always use the:
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If you become tired or sleepy while driving, you should:
If you become tired or sleepy while driving, you should:
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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
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The law requires that you do not follow any fire engines traveling to a fire closer than:
The law requires that you do not follow any fire engines traveling to a fire closer than:
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You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
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When passing, you should return to the right side of the road when:
When passing, you should return to the right side of the road when:
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In what position must you be when making a left hand turn?
In what position must you be when making a left hand turn?
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Study Notes
Defensive Driving Techniques
- Look 10 to 15 seconds ahead to avoid last-minute maneuvers.
- Decelerate by taking your foot off the gas pedal if your vehicle begins to hydroplane.
- Keep your eyes moving to look for potential hazards for defensive driving.
Safe Driving Practices
- Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is never allowed.
- Always stop behind a school bus with flashing red lights and wait for the signal to turn off.
- Reduce speed and turn on headlights when visibility is reduced due to dust storms.
Merging and Lane Changes
- When merging onto the interstate, accelerate to match the flow of traffic.
- Safely make room for merging vehicles if a car attempts to enter your lane.
- Return to the right side of the road only after seeing the headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.
Traffic Signals and Signs
- Signal continuously for 100 feet before making a left turn.
- At a green traffic light with traffic blocking the intersection, stay put and wait for it to clear.
- Flashing yellow lights at intersections indicate you should slow down and proceed cautiously.
Railroad Crossings and School Zones
- Stop at railroad crossings when the area beyond the tracks is not clear.
- A maximum of 50 feet and a minimum of 15 feet is required between your vehicle and active crossing devices at a railroad crossing.
- Always obey instructions from school crossing guards.
Weather and Road Conditions
- The freeway is particularly slippery during the first rain following a dry spell.
- When driving on a slippery surface with snow or ice, maintain a slow speed to avoid sudden movements.
Legal and Safety Regulations
- It is always illegal to smoke in a vehicle with a minor present.
- Legally block an intersection only if it is unavoidably necessary; generally, it is illegal.
- Maintain a safe distance of 500 feet behind fire engines responding to an emergency.
Additional Considerations
- Driving defensively includes stopping to rest if feeling tired or sleepy.
- Always drive farther behind large trucks compared to passenger vehicles due to visibility limitations.
- In traffic, aim to drive at a speed that does not block the flow of other vehicles.
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