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What is the minimum duration of license suspension for a second conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit?
What is the minimum duration of license suspension for a second conviction of driving at a speed of 55 mph and more than 15 mph above the speed limit?
How often must a vehicle pass a safety inspection?
How often must a vehicle pass a safety inspection?
What should you do before beginning down a steep hill, if possible?
What should you do before beginning down a steep hill, if possible?
When is a driver license required?
When is a driver license required?
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What is the consequence of refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by an officer?
What is the consequence of refusing to take a chemical test when requested to do so by an officer?
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How many points will be added to your driving record for passing a stopped school bus?
How many points will be added to your driving record for passing a stopped school bus?
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Approximately what percentage of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol?
Approximately what percentage of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol?
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When parking uphill on a two-way road with no curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?
When parking uphill on a two-way road with no curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?
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What should you do if you're involved in a minor accident with no injuries or vehicle damage?
What should you do if you're involved in a minor accident with no injuries or vehicle damage?
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Why should you drive farther behind a large truck than a passenger vehicle?
Why should you drive farther behind a large truck than a passenger vehicle?
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When must you yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
When must you yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
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How can you see vehicles in your blind spots?
How can you see vehicles in your blind spots?
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What should you do when traffic is merging onto the freeway?
What should you do when traffic is merging onto the freeway?
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Why do large trucks need extra space in front of them?
Why do large trucks need extra space in front of them?
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What should you do when you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway?
What should you do when you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway?
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When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:
When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:
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Study Notes
Traffic Safety and Rules of the Road
- A second conviction of driving 55 mph or faster and exceeding the speed limit by 15 mph or more within a year will result in a license suspension for at least 60 days.
- Vehicle safety inspections are required once a year.
- Before driving down a steep hill, switch into a lower gear if possible.
Driver's License and Penalties
- Refusing to take a chemical test when requested by an officer will result in license revocation.
- A third-time offender of the point system will have their license suspended for 12 months.
- Accumulating seven points against your license may require attendance at a driver improvement clinic.
- Passing a stopped school bus will result in five points added to your driving record.
Traffic Accidents and Alcohol
- About 38% of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol.
- In urban areas, about two out of every five people killed in traffic accidents are pedestrians.
- It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent.
Safe Driving Practices
- Tailgating can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
- Driving under the influence of any medication that impairs driving is not permitted under any circumstances.
- A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles next to the broken line may pass.
Parking and Intersections
- When parking uphill on a two-way road with no curb, turn your front wheels right, toward the side of the road.
- In a minor collision at an intersection, move your vehicle out of the traffic lane if possible.
Freeways and Merging
- When driving behind a large truck on the freeway, leave extra space because the truck driver needs room to stop the vehicle.
- When merging onto the freeway, drive at or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
- Make room for merging traffic if possible.
Pedestrians and Construction
- Always yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog.
- When you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
Passing and Merging
- When passing another vehicle, do not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
- When passing, make sure you can see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror before returning to your lane.
Defensive Driving
- Drive defensively by keeping your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
- Always use your horn when it may help prevent a collision.
- Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when there isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
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Description
This quiz covers rules and regulations related to driving, including speed limits, license suspension, and vehicle safety inspections.
