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In densely packed snow, what should you use?
In densely packed snow, what should you use?
- Chains or snow tires (correct)
- All-season tires
- Regular tires
- Slick tires
If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, which headlights should you use?
If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, which headlights should you use?
- Fog lights
- High-beam headlights
- Hazard lights
- Low-beam headlights (correct)
What percentage of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related highway deaths?
What percentage of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related highway deaths?
38%
What may happen if you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record?
What may happen if you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record?
What traffic conviction adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record?
What traffic conviction adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record?
What characterizes 'secondary roads'?
What characterizes 'secondary roads'?
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in cities and towns?
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in cities and towns?
What must you do to have a revoked driver's license restored?
What must you do to have a revoked driver's license restored?
When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time, who has the right of way?
When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time, who has the right of way?
If a vehicle sways freely or leans heavily during a turn, what could be the issue?
If a vehicle sways freely or leans heavily during a turn, what could be the issue?
If you experience a breakdown, what should you do?
If you experience a breakdown, what should you do?
To maintain a safe driving distance, what rule should you use?
To maintain a safe driving distance, what rule should you use?
If you take any medication before driving, what should you know?
If you take any medication before driving, what should you know?
What should you do if you are planning a long road trip?
What should you do if you are planning a long road trip?
Before passing another vehicle, what should you ensure?
Before passing another vehicle, what should you ensure?
When driving down a very steep hill, what should you do?
When driving down a very steep hill, what should you do?
If you run off the side of the road, what should you do?
If you run off the side of the road, what should you do?
On rural highways, how fast does farm equipment usually travel?
On rural highways, how fast does farm equipment usually travel?
What should you do when approaching a circle or roundabout?
What should you do when approaching a circle or roundabout?
If you are in a crash, what is the first step you should take?
If you are in a crash, what is the first step you should take?
What are school buses required to do at all railroad crossings?
What are school buses required to do at all railroad crossings?
In city traffic, what should you be alert for?
In city traffic, what should you be alert for?
Truckers have serious ______ ______ into which cars can disappear from view.
Truckers have serious ______ ______ into which cars can disappear from view.
Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely.
Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely.
What happens for any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage?
What happens for any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage?
What happens to your license if your blood alcohol concentration is at least 0.8%?
What happens to your license if your blood alcohol concentration is at least 0.8%?
When approaching a road that is blocked from view, what should you do?
When approaching a road that is blocked from view, what should you do?
How often should defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors?
How often should defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors?
If going 45 mph, how far ahead should you signal before turning?
If going 45 mph, how far ahead should you signal before turning?
If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane, what should you do?
If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane, what should you do?
What is the most common type of accident on a highway?
What is the most common type of accident on a highway?
When driving behind someone, you should not use your high beams.
When driving behind someone, you should not use your high beams.
How do you dry wet brakes?
How do you dry wet brakes?
"Don't hang out in the No Zone" refers to not being in truckers' blind spots.
"Don't hang out in the No Zone" refers to not being in truckers' blind spots.
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing?
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing?
If you pull up to a red arrow, the turning lane is the only lane that should stop.
If you pull up to a red arrow, the turning lane is the only lane that should stop.
If you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, what should you do?
If you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, what should you do?
You should use high beams when driving on a highway and no car is approaching.
You should use high beams when driving on a highway and no car is approaching.
When are slippery roads most likely to occur?
When are slippery roads most likely to occur?
When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road, what should you do?
When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road, what should you do?
What do large trucks (tractor trailers) have?
What do large trucks (tractor trailers) have?
When preparing to make a right-hand turn, what should you do?
When preparing to make a right-hand turn, what should you do?
What is a 'shoulder check'?
What is a 'shoulder check'?
What should you do when you get tired on a long trip?
What should you do when you get tired on a long trip?
When taking a long trip, what is advisable?
When taking a long trip, what is advisable?
Which of the following speed limits is correct?
Which of the following speed limits is correct?
At an intersection without traffic lights, who has the right of way?
At an intersection without traffic lights, who has the right of way?
If you are following a car at night, how can you tell if the road is bumpy?
If you are following a car at night, how can you tell if the road is bumpy?
While parking the car downhill, where should you place the front wheel?
While parking the car downhill, where should you place the front wheel?
While driving downhill, what should you do?
While driving downhill, what should you do?
What should you do while entering a curve?
What should you do while entering a curve?
If you are in an accident, what should you not do first?
If you are in an accident, what should you not do first?
How can you avoid a rear-end collision on the interstate?
How can you avoid a rear-end collision on the interstate?
If you have a leaking exhaust pipe, what can it cause?
If you have a leaking exhaust pipe, what can it cause?
Where do accidents occur most often?
Where do accidents occur most often?
What will happen to a driver if they are convicted of speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone?
What will happen to a driver if they are convicted of speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone?
What happens if you refuse to take the chemical test?
What happens if you refuse to take the chemical test?
When the solid yellow line is on your side and there is a dotted yellow line on the other side, what does this mean?
When the solid yellow line is on your side and there is a dotted yellow line on the other side, what does this mean?
What should you do if you have brake failure?
What should you do if you have brake failure?
When driving on the interstate, how should you merge onto the highway?
When driving on the interstate, how should you merge onto the highway?
Why should you check your tires?
Why should you check your tires?
What should you do if your car begins to skid?
What should you do if your car begins to skid?
What should you do when a car is approaching you with full beam headlights on?
What should you do when a car is approaching you with full beam headlights on?
How can a truck driver see blind spots?
How can a truck driver see blind spots?
What is the minimum and maximum fine for littering?
What is the minimum and maximum fine for littering?
How often should you inspect your vehicle?
How often should you inspect your vehicle?
When a school bus stops for passengers, what must all traffic do in a two-lane roadway with center turning lane?
When a school bus stops for passengers, what must all traffic do in a two-lane roadway with center turning lane?
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Study Notes
Driving Safety and Regulations
- Use chains or snow tires in densely packed snow.
- Turn on low-beam headlights during heavy snow or fog for better visibility.
- Alcohol-related deaths account for 38% of all traffic fatalities.
- Accumulating 7 or more points allows attendance at a Driver Improvement Clinic to reduce points.
- Passing a stopped school bus loading/unloading children incurs a 5-point penalty on your record.
Road and Speed Limits
- Secondary roads often have steeper hills and sharper curves than primary roads.
- Unless otherwise posted, city speed limits are typically 35 mph.
- On highways, the unposted speed limit is generally 55 mph outside cities.
License and Violations
- Restoring a revoked driver’s license requires visiting a license office, paying a fee, and reapplying.
- Blood alcohol concentration of 0.8% leads to immediate license revocation.
- Underage individuals who assist in purchasing alcohol face a one-year license revocation.
Maneuvering and Driving Techniques
- At a 4-way stop, yield to the vehicle on your right.
- For safe following distance, employ the two-second rule.
- Before passing, ensure there is enough room ahead.
- When descending steep hills, shift to a lower gear for speed control.
- If running off the road, ease off the gas pedal and regain control.
Emergency Procedures
- In case of a breakdown, contact law enforcement for assistance.
- If involved in a collision, move your vehicle off the road to avoid further danger.
- In case of a crash, do not drive away; call the police for help.
Driving Environment Awareness
- Be vigilant for drivers making sudden stops in city traffic.
- Watch for large trucks, which have considerable blind spots.
- Slow down and prepare to stop when approaching railroad crossings.
- When driving behind a farm vehicle, wait until it can safely pull over before passing.
Personal Safety Measures
- At night, pedestrians should carry or wear something white for visibility.
- Use high beams only when no oncoming vehicles are present.
- To dry wet brakes, apply them gently to regain effectiveness.
Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection
- Check tire pressure regularly for safety and fuel efficiency.
- Inspect the vehicle at least once a year for optimal performance.
- A leaking exhaust pipe can allow harmful fumes to enter the car.
Driving Etiquette
- Signal at least 200 feet before turning when traveling at 45 mph.
- Use a shoulder check before changing lanes or turning.
- For safe merging onto the highway, match your speed through the acceleration lane.
Miscellaneous Driving Rules
- Large trucks have extensive blind spots; avoid lingering in these areas.
- Trucks must stop at all railroad crossings for safety.
- Important traffic fines: littering carries a $250 to $1000 fine.
Accident Prevention and Response
- Most accidents occur at intersections; stay alert.
- To avoid rear-end collisions, regularly check mirrors and maintain a safe distance.
- If experiencing a skid, steer in the direction of the rear end’s movement for recovery.
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