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How to back up?

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Look over right shoulder. Check mirrors. Glance quickly to the side.

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How to change lane?

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Signal. Check mirror. Look over shoulder.

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Before starting the vehicle.

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Adjusts mirriors; Fasten seatbelt.

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Parking uphill

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Against the curb. Turn front wheels to the left so that the back of front right tire rests against the curb. Use emergency brake.

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Parking downhill

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With the hill. Turn wheels to the right, front of tire against the curb

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Uncontrolled intersection

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Where there are no traffic control devices at the intersection.

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Blind intersection

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Where there is something blocking the drivers vision.

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Speed limit of a residential zone. Business zone. School zone.

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25mph

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Speed limit of blind intersection.

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15mph

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Signal duration

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Signal the last 100ft before turning.

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A flashing yellow light means…

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Slow down, be alert, and cautious. There may be a hazard to look out for.

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A flashing red light means…

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Stop completely, wait for your turn to proceed safety.

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What is the best way to get out of mud?

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Apply power slowly

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What is the energy of motion?

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Kinetic

Quadruples when speed doubles
Disperses in form of energy and heat

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The blood alcohol level point of intoxication…

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0.08%

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Tests used to measure alcohol level…

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blood and urine test

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A blood alcohol level of 0.08 means what % chance of getting into an accident?

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25%

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The signal indicator is located at – o’clock of the steering column.

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9

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A driver must use their headlights…

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30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes after sunrise

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Have the brake system checked every…

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3,000 miles

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Shift to a lower gear when…

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You are preparing to go through deep water

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If you start to hydroplane…

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Keep the wheel straight, slow down. If you must lightly pump the brakes.

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T or F. When driving in snow or ice use headlights whether it’s day or night.

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True. Use low beams to avoid being blinded.

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Distance when driving on icy roads…

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3 cars

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Black ice?
Ice that is left on roadways and is not subjected to light.
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In case of a skid...
Don't brake, shift neutral, and turn wheels in the direction that there going in.
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Accelerator stuck?
Pull up on the accelerator with hand or foot, not taking eyes off road. Put in neutral, pull over.
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When a blow out happens...
Maintain grip on steering wheel, steer away from the direction of blown tire.
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A safe following distance.
3 second rule.
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Signal intention to turn the last___ft before making a turn
100 ft
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Highway hypnosis
When your defenses are down after driving long straight distances. Ie zombie
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__% of backing up incidents involved a large sized vehicle
60
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When driving 55 mph keep an area of__ car lengths between you and the car ahead.
5
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Position of hands on a steering wheel.
Left hand at 9 o'clock | Right hand at 3 o'clock
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Speedometer
Gauge that measures speed
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Fuel Guage
Gauge that measures amount of fuel in a tank | At 1/4 drops very quickly, don't get below this.
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Temperature Gauge
Measures degree of temperature of engine coolant. When at cold turning on the heater will produce cold air.mat hot car is overheating, pull over to not damage the engine.
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Oil Pressure Gauge, Warning Lamp
Measures oil pressure, psi, Light turns on when low, check oil frequently. Don't run when there is no pressure.
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Voltmeter / Anmeter
Fully charged at 12.5 volts, when running up to 14.5 volts, check if under/ over charged Should read zero on more positive side.
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Things to know about your vehicle.
``` 4 way flashers Heater/ Defroster Windshield Wipers Emergency and Parking Brakes Headlights Horn Seat Adjustments Turn Signal ```
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Before starting the vehicle.
1. ) adjust mirrors | 2. ) fasten safety belt
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Changing Lanes
1. ) signal 2. ) check mirrors 3. ) look over shoulder 4. ) change lanes
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Signal Indicator
For right push up | For left push down
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Hand Gestures
L shape - turn right Arm Extended - turn left Bend Arm Down - stop or slowing down
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Basic Speed Law
You must never drive faster than what is safe for the present weather and road condition regardless of what is posted.
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How often brakes checked?
Every 3,000 miles
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Parking Brake aka Emergency Brake can be used...
When parking and in the case of a total brake failure.
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Shifter has 6 positions...
(P) parked, the position a vehicle starts out in. (R) allows the driver to move the vehicle backwards (N) stops the gears from moving the vehicle forwards or backwards (D) allows the driver to move the vehicle forward (2) used when the driver feels the vehicle is losing to much power while ascending, or gaining to much power while descending. (1)
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Broken yellow line
You may pass if it is on your side
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White curb
No stopping, quick loading or unloading of passenger vehicles, or mail
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Yellow curb
Loading zone, drivers may stop to load or unload passengers
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Red curb
No stopping, standing, or parking.
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Blue curb, Green curb
Parking for disabled Parking with time limit
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Speed limit - school
25 mph
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Never park
15 ft within a fire hydrant 3 ft within disabled ramp In an intersection, crosswalk Obstructing view of drivers on road
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Speed limit - railroad tracks
15 mph within 100 ft of crossing where you cannot see tracks for 400 ft in both directions
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School bus lights are flashing
Stop even if on the other side of road, unless divided highway
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``` Road signs - shapes Octagon Triangle Round Vertical rectangle Pentagon Pennant Diamond Horizontal rectangle ```
``` Octagon - Stop Triangle - Yield Round - Railroad Crossing Vertical rectangle - Regulatory Pentagon - School Pennant - No passing Diamond - Warning Horizontal rectangle - Informational ```
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When traveling uphill/ downhill...
Shift to a lower gear to maintain control of the vehicle.
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Wheel direction when parking uphill/ downhill on a curb.
Downhill - front wheel towards the curb | Uphill - front wheel away from the curb, back wheel touching curb
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Signal last --- ft...
100
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If in a skid...
Let go of the gas pedal and turn into the skid.
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Turning right on red...
In ca make a complete stop before limit line, unless otherwise posted.
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You may drive in bike lanes...
If it is clear and you are 200ft from an intersection
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Always make a u-turn...
In the farthest lane to the left
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Right turn...
Begin and end the turn in the lane nearest to the right hand curb.
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Left hand turn from a two way street...
Begin the turn in lane closest to middle of street complete in either lane
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Only drive for ___ ft in center turn lane
200
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High beams are used...
On dark roadways where visibility I'd limited
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Use low beams...
When driving through rain, fog, snow, and wherever drivers have a hard time seeing your vehicle.
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Check tire pressure... | Rotate tires every...
Monthly 3,000 - 5,000 miles
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Speed limit for business, residential, school districts...
25 mph
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Speed limit at blind intersections...
15 mph
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Speed limit on freeways...
Maximum 65 mph, unless op
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Under normal traffic/ normal circumstances to maintain a safe distance...
Use the 3 sec rule
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In a city look one block ahead or how many seconds ahead of you?
10-15 sec
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HOV is
The carpool lane. High occupancy vehicles
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How many ft do you need at highway speeds to pass safely?
1600 feet or 1/3 mile.
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You may pass where the line markings are...
Broken
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On a two lane highway pass to the left when...
The dividing line is broken on your side, you have visible clearance of 1600 ft, where road signs permit.
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Two points charged against you will appear on record for how many years?
10.
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Shift to a lower gear when...
You are preparing to go through deep water.
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What is hydroplaning?
When your front wheels leave the pavement and ride on a thin layer of water.
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What not to do when hydroplaning.
Do not apply your brakes | Do not turn the steering wheel
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What to do in a skid
Lift off accelerator Do not brake Turn in direction of rear wheels skid
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If stuck...
Shift to low gear Back until wheels start to spin Repeat
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Blowout?
Steer away from the tire that has blown out.
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Brake failure?
Downgrade | Use emergency brake
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To prevent overheating...
Turn off air conditioner.

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