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What is the best way to get back on the highway if your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder?
What is the best way to get back on the highway if your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder?
Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently.
What should you do first if your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor?
What should you do first if your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor?
Try to pump it to build up the pressure.
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, where should you look?
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, where should you look?
Towards the right side of the road.
If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, what should you do?
If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, what should you do?
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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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What can a leaky exhaust system cause while driving?
What can a leaky exhaust system cause while driving?
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What is the number one killer on Indiana's roads?
What is the number one killer on Indiana's roads?
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What should you do if your accelerator sticks while driving?
What should you do if your accelerator sticks while driving?
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What should you do when approaching an accident scene?
What should you do when approaching an accident scene?
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You may cross a single solid white line in the highway if traffic conditions require.
You may cross a single solid white line in the highway if traffic conditions require.
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What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals?
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals?
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Study Notes
Safe Driving Practices
- To return to the highway from a soft shoulder, ease off the gas and brake gently.
- If the brake pedal sinks suddenly, try pumping it to restore brake pressure.
- High beams from oncoming vehicles can impair vision; look towards the right side of the road to minimize glare.
Vehicle Skid Management
- If your vehicle skids to the left, steer in the same direction (to the left) to regain control.
Right-of-Way Rules
- At intersections where two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way.
Vehicle Maintenance Awareness
- A leaky exhaust system can pose health risks by making drivers drowsy.
Roadway Safety Statistics
- The leading cause of fatalities on Indiana's roads is drunk and impaired drivers.
Emergency Situations
- If the accelerator becomes stuck, shift to neutral and maintain steady pressure on the brake to stop the vehicle.
- Upon reaching an accident scene, stop if you are involved or if emergency assistance has yet to arrive.
Traffic Regulations
- Crossing a single solid white line is permitted if traffic conditions necessitate it.
- When approaching a railroad crossing without signals, slow down and stay ready to stop for any trains.
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Get ready for your permit test with these concise flashcards. Each card offers important tips and advice to help you navigate common driving situations safely. Enhance your knowledge of road rules and driving protocols before hitting the road.
