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What does a yellow unbroken line on the centerline indicate?
What does a yellow unbroken line on the centerline indicate?
Your license may be revoked upon ___, ___, ___
Your license may be revoked upon ___, ___, ___
second conviction of drunk driving, failure to stop and render aid to the injured, driving after suspension or revocation of license
When parking uphill, what direction should your wheels be turned?
When parking uphill, what direction should your wheels be turned?
away from the curb (left)
When parking downhill, what direction should your wheels be turned?
When parking downhill, what direction should your wheels be turned?
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What causes skidding accidents?
What causes skidding accidents?
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What should you do when your car starts to skid on a slippery road?
What should you do when your car starts to skid on a slippery road?
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If two vehicles approach an intersection at about the same time, what driver has the right of way?
If two vehicles approach an intersection at about the same time, what driver has the right of way?
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What should you do when preparing for a right turn?
What should you do when preparing for a right turn?
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Where is it illegal to park?
Where is it illegal to park?
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When under 18 and driving with an instruction permit, your licensed driver must be ____ or ____ at least __ years old and have a _____.
When under 18 and driving with an instruction permit, your licensed driver must be ____ or ____ at least __ years old and have a _____.
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When under 18 you may be accompanied by a licensed driver who is not a parent or guardian if they are at least ___ years old, have a ___ and a ___ from your parent or guardian.
When under 18 you may be accompanied by a licensed driver who is not a parent or guardian if they are at least ___ years old, have a ___ and a ___ from your parent or guardian.
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What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
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The speed limit in a residential district in a city is __ mph unless a higher speed is posted.
The speed limit in a residential district in a city is __ mph unless a higher speed is posted.
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When must headlights be turned on?
When must headlights be turned on?
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What should you do when you hear the siren of an approaching emergency vehicle?
What should you do when you hear the siren of an approaching emergency vehicle?
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When is passing on the right permitted?
When is passing on the right permitted?
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How long is a temporary instruction permit valid for?
How long is a temporary instruction permit valid for?
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When traveling on an open highway, within how many feet of a following or meeting vehicle should headlights be dimmed or lowered?
When traveling on an open highway, within how many feet of a following or meeting vehicle should headlights be dimmed or lowered?
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To become an organ donor you must ___.
To become an organ donor you must ___.
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At a stop sign you must ___.
At a stop sign you must ___.
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When driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow at night, what will help you see more clearly?
When driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow at night, what will help you see more clearly?
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Study Notes
Road Signs and Markings
- A yellow unbroken line indicates a no passing zone.
License Revocation
- License may be revoked for one year upon second drunk driving conviction, failure to stop for the injured, or driving after license suspension/revocation.
Parking Guidelines
- Parking uphill: Turn wheels away from the curb (left).
- Parking downhill: Turn wheels toward the curb (right).
- Illegal to park more than 1 ft from the curb, within 2 ft of another vehicle's bumper, within 4 ft of alleys/drives, 10 ft from fire hydrants, 15 ft from crosswalks, 25 ft from railroad tracks, in front of a fire station, or in a business district alley.
Skidding and Emergency Handling
- Skidding accidents caused by excessive speed, abrupt steering, or hard braking.
- In a skid, release the gas, avoid brakes, and turn wheels in the direction of the skid.
Right of Way Rules
- At intersections, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Turning Procedures
- Signal for a right turn at least 100 ft before turning, check rear traffic, and position in the right lane.
- Left turn from a one-way street should be from the extreme left lane, and onto a one-way street into the first open left lane.
Speed Limits
- School zone speed limit when children are present is 15 mph.
- Residential district speed limit is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted.
Headlight Usage
- Headlights must be on 30 minutes after sundown, 30 minutes before sunrise, during poor visibility (less than 500 ft), and in funeral processions.
Emergency Vehicle Protocol
- Pull over to the right and stop for sirens; if in an intersection, clear it before pulling over.
Passing Regulations
- Passing on the right is allowed when the roadway is wide enough for two vehicles or when the car ahead is turning left.
Permits and Temporary Licenses
- A temporary instruction permit is valid for one year from issuance.
Headlight Dimming
- Dim headlights within 500 ft (approx. a block and a half) of oncoming or following vehicles.
Organ Donor Registration
- To become an organ donor, check the box on the license application, sign the back of the license, and notify parents if under 18.
Stop Sign Requirements
- At a stop sign, a complete stop is required at the stop line or before entering any crosswalk area.
Visibility in Adverse Weather
- Use lower headlight beams when driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow at night.
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