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driving study guide

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What does an eight-sided sign mean
Stop
At an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first?
A. The driver that reached the intersection first
How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway?
About a quarter of a mile
Why shouldn't you rely on another driver's signal light to turn?
A. The lights may have been left on from an earlier turn
You come to a sharp crest of a hill. What should you do?
Slow down
When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you do?
Slow down to shorten the time required to pass
What would be a reason for approaching a sharp curve slowly?
To be able to stop if someone is in the roadway
Under most conditions what is a safe following distance?
3 seconds or more
How many drinks of alcohol does it take to affect your driving?
One
How do seat belts and shoulder straps help a driver control the vehicle?
They prevent you from sliding on your seat in sudden stops and turns, and they keep you behind the wheel if you are hit from the side
Why should you clean your headlights?
Dirty headlights greatly reduce your ability to see
A traffic light with a flashing red signal means?
Stop
Drivers must yield to pedestrians
at all times
speed limit signs
Represent the maximum speed for ideal driving conditions
If your vehicle has a 2-part safety belt system you should
Use both the lap and shoulder belt
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain
All of the above

A) Ease your foot off of the gas pedal.
B) Try to keep the steering wheel straight.
C) Do not try to stop or turn until the tires grip the road
The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are
All of the above

A) Directly behind the body.
B) The right side of the cab from rear tractor wheels outward and around in front of the truck.
C) The immediate left of the cab
A pedestrian with a white cane is
Blind
you are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway. you should
Watch for children and be ready to stop
To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should
Look at the right side of the road
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should
Allow more following distance
There is an emergency vehicle coming from behind you with emergency lights on and flashing. You should
Pull over to the right and stop
Reaction time is slower after
Drinking alcohol
If you get angry or upset, you should
Cool off before you drive
While being passed in a passing zone, you should
Slow down and let the other vehicles safely return to the drive lane
When you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light, you must
Stop if it is safe to do so
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant
10 feet
You should stop for a stopped school bus
When its red lights are flashing
On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the driver should
Stay in the right lane except to pass
If you are being tailgated, the best thing to do is
Move to the right lane and let vehicle pass, if possible
The traffic signal turns green signaling you to proceed; you should
Look left and right before proceeding
Drivers under 18 years of age arrested for DUI who refuse to submit to a blood alcohol content test will have their license suspended for
Eighteen months
A solid yellow line on your side means
You may not pass
This intersection has a stop sign, a stop line, and a crosswalk. Where should you stop your vehicle
At the stop line
You are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway. You should
Watch for children and be ready to stop
In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by
Turning on your headlights
Your vehicle has a mechanical problem. You should
Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road
If you drive too fast on a wet road, there is a danger that
Your vehicle may hydroplane
The following statements regarding the use of seatbelts are true, with the exception of
They are not necessary if your vehicle has an air bag
The first thing that a drink of alcohol affects is
Judgment
To pass a truck you must
Make sure you have room to complete the pass without excessive
You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle with lights and siren on
All of the above:

a) behind you.
b) coming towards you.
c) approaching from a side street
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign
25 feet
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