When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be turned:
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straight ahead
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When you see a "Roadwork Ahead" sign you should:
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look for the roadwork
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You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only:
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under no circumstance
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When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should:
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slow down and cross the intersection carefully
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Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers:
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see road signs or driving information
see cars and people upahead
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When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive:
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farther behind than you would for a passenger vehicle
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To stop in an emergency situation when your car does not have ABS brakes, you should:
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apply hard steady pressure without locking up your wheels
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It is illegal in Pennsylvania to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of______ or higher.
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0.08
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Red light means...
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Stop completely
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Yellow light means..
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Yeild or slow down
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Green
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Keep going on your way with caution
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What is a true statement about drinking and driving?
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Drinking and driving is a serious problem that everyone needs to be aware of
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What is a true statement regarding driving in Pennsylvania?
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It is a privilege
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What does a steady red light mean when its over a traffic lane?
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you are not permitted to use that lane
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Is a person on a bike a pedestrian?
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No!
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When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should..
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Look toward the right edge of your lane
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When driving in foggy conditions...you should?
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use your low beams
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When is it illigeal to pass over a double solid yellow line?
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Only when you are making a left turn into a business or home driveway
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The measure to be used by the driver who is following a vehicle under good road conditions is..
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3-second following distance
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If your car begins to skid, you should..
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take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid
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When you want to change lanes, you can see if another vehicle is in your blind spot..
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only if you turn and glance over your shoulder
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As you pull away from the curb, you should...
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Signal, check over shoulder, then pull out when safe
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What is true about blind spots?
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large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
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Safety belts should be worn..
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at all times'as a driver and as a passenger
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To safely navigate through a curve, you should...
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slow down before entering a curve and avoid braking while in the curve
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When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit...
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Never!!
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Roads and highways are always most slippery when..
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the first rain after several dry weeks
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When taking medication while driving, the most important thing for you to do is...
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understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly
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What are the three types of vehicles recognized by PA law?
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bicycles, horse-drawn vehicles, and motor vehicles
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What are the three tests needed to obtain a license?
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vision, knowledge, and road
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What is meant by Class A?
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- minimum age: 18
- required to operate any combination vehicles with a gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more, where the vehicles being towed are in excess of 10,000 pounds.
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What is meant by Class B?
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- minimum age: 18
- required to operate any single vehicle rated in excess of 26,000 pounds
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What is meant by Class C?
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- minimum age: 16
- includes firemen and police officers
- authorized to drive a motor-driven cycle with an automatic transmission and cylinder capacity of 50 CC's or less or a three-wheeled motorcycle with an enclosed cab.
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What is meant by Class M?
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- minimum age: 16
- ability to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle
- '8' restriction appears on driver's license
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When traffic lights are arranged horizontally, on what side is the red light?
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left
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What type of turn can you make at a red light?
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a right turn (must first stop, check for and yield to pedestrians and other traffic)
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What type of turn can you make at a red light if onto a one-way street?
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a left turn (must be in left-hand lane)
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What should you do at a yellow light if there is not enough time/space to safely slow down before the intersection?
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continue through intersection with precaution
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Do you have to yield at a green arrow?
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No, not until it turns into a steady green light
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What does a yellow arrow signal?
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the movement permitted by the green arrow is about to end; slow down before turning
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What does the red arrow mean?
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no turn in the direction the arrow points (not commonly used in PA)
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What does a flashing red light mean?
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- Same meaning as a stop sign
- come to a complete stop before proceeding after the intersection has cleared
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What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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- Means caution
- Slow down, look and proceed with care
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How do you treat a non-functioning traffic light?
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- treated as a four-way stop sign
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Does a traffic signal light on a emerging land protect your merge onto a busy highway?
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No, driver must still look for an open spot on the high way
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Where are lane-use control signals most common?
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toll booths, bridges, tunnels, and multi-lane roads in cities
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What does a steady downward green arrow mean?
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means that the lane is open for use
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What does a yellow x over a lane signify?
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means driver must change lanes because the direction of travel is about to change
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What does a red x over a lane signify?
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means that the traffic lane is not open for use
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What does a white one-way left-turn arrow over a lane signify?
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means driver may only turn left
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What does a white two-way left-turn arrow over a lane mean?
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means driver many only turn left, but that the lane is shared by left-turning drivers approaching from the opposite direction.
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How must pedestrians conduct themselves in the absence of designated pedestrian signals?
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must obey the red, yellow, and green traffic lights
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Should you begin to cross if the DON'T WALK or HAND SIGNAL are flashing?
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No, but do proceed to cross street if pedestrian has already begun crossing
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What do you do in the presence of a blind pedestrian?
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slow down, always yield the right-of-way and then proceed with caution
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What is the speed limit in a school zone when the yellow signals are flashing during the time periods indicated on the sign?
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15 mph
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What is the proper order for traffic lights from top to bottom?
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Red, yellow, green.
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If a green arrow turns into a green light, you...:
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May still turn but must yield to oncoming traffic.
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A yellow light at an intersection means:
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SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP.
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A flashing yellow light means that you should:
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SLOW DOWN AND PROCEED WITH CARE.
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YOU MUST STOP WHEN YOU SEE A:
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FLASHING RED LIGHT.
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A STEADY GREEN LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION MEANS THAT YOU:
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MAY DRIVE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION IF THE ROAD IS CLEAR
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A STEADY YELLOW LIGHT MEANS THAT A _____ LIGHT WILL SOON APPEAR.
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STEADY RED
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YOU MAY CONTINUE CAREFULLY THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT IF:
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YOU ARE WITHIN THE INTERSECTION
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IF A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS BROKEN OR NOT FUNCTIONING YOU SHOULD
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CONTINUE AS IF IT WERE A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN
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WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT, YOU MUST:
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YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS
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A FLASHING RED LIGHT AT A RAILROAD CROSSING MEANS:
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STOP, DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL SIGNALS ARE COMPLETED.
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WHEN YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND A YELLOW LIGHT APPEARS, YOU SHOULD:
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SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP.
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This signal means:
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SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP.
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A STEADY DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW OVER A TRAFFIC LANE MEANS YOU
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MAY USE THE LANE.
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LANE USE CONTROL SIGNALS _______.
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SHOW THE SPECIFIC LANES OF A STREET OR HIGHWAY THAT SHOULD BE USED
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WHICH SIGNAL MEANS YOU MAY USE THE LANE?
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A STEADY GREEN DOWNWARD ARROW
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MAY YOU DRIVE AROUND THE GATES AT A RAILROAD CROSSING?
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NEVER.
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THE ONLY 8-SIDED SIGN YOU WILL SEE ON A HIGHWAY IS A ___________ SIGN
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STOP
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WHICH SIGNS ARE SHAPED LIKE TRIANGLES?
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YIELD
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THE "DO NOT ENTER" SIGN IS USUALLY USED WITH A _________ SIGN.
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WRONG WAY
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AT A STOP SIGN, IF YOU CANNOT GET A GOOD VIEW OF CROSS- STREET TRAFFIC WHEN YOU STOP BEHIND THE WHITE STOP BAR PAINTED ON THE PAVEMENT, YOU SHOULD:
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PULL FORWARD SLOWLY, CHECK FOR TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIANS, AND PROCEED WHEN CLEAR.
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FROM THE CENTER LANE, WHAT MANEUVERS CAN YOU PERFORM
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MAKE LEFT TURNS.
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WORK AREA AND CONSTRUCTION ZONE SIGNS ARE
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ORANGE AND BLACK.
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WHEN AN ARROW PANEL IN A WORK ZONE SHOWS EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PATTERNS, IT MEANS:
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DRIVE WITH CAUTION.
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YOU MAY PASS IF THE LINE DIVIDING TWO LANES IS A _________ LINE.
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BROKEN WHITE
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When you see the sign read: "DIVIDED HIGHWAY", it means...
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The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.
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You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because...
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He or she is blind.
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When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane and/or using a guide dog, you should...
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Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
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Red, yellow, green
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If there are no signals at a railroad crossing, you should...
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Slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train approaching.
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A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:
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Warns you about conditions on or near the road.
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You may continue carefully through a yellow light if...
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You are within the intersection.
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The center lane is used for:
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Left turns only.
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The road edge on the right side is marked by a _____ line.
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Solid white
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At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should...
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Pull forward slowly, check for traffic & pedestrians, and proceed when clear.
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The posted speed limits show:
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The maximum safe speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
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Wearing your seat belt...
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Is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce the risk of death or injury.
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Adjust the rear view and side mirrors
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to remove blind spots around your vehicle.
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Should you worry about all traffic conditions at one time?
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No, handle only ONE traffic condition at a time.
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Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when they are driving with...
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Teenage passengers.
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When traveling behind a motorcycle...
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Allow at least four seconds of following distance.
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At night it is hardest to see...
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Pedestrians.
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Your blind spot is the area of the road:
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You cannot see without moving your head.
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Before passing another vehicle you should:
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Give the proper turn signal to show you are changing lanes.
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You may honk your horn when you:
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Have lost control of your car.
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Eating and driving allows you to:
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Lose focus while driving.
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You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from ___ feet away.
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1800
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If your car breaks down on a highway, you should...
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Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
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When driving through a work zone, it is good safety practice to:
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Lengthen your usual following distance -- by double.
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Crashes in work zones are most commonly the result of...
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carelessness & speeding.
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