DMV EXAM Flashcards

(46 cards)

1
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in densely packed snow you should..

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use chains or snow tires

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2
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if you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your

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low beam headlights

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3
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alcohol-related highway deaths account for…

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38% of traffic fatalities

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4
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if you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may…

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attend a driver improvement clinic to deduct 3 points from your driving record

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5
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the traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points(5) to your driving record is…

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passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children

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6
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“secondary roads” are roads where…

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hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp

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7
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unless otherwise posted the speed limit in cities and towns is…

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35mph

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8
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to have a revoked driver’s license restored, you must…

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visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license

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9
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When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time, the right of way belongs to…

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the car on the right

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10
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if a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with the…

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suspension system

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11
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If you experience a breakdown, you should…

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call a law enforcement officer

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12
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to maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should

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use the 2 second rule

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13
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if you take any medication before you drive, you should..

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find out what effect the medication has

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14
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If you are planning a long road trip, you should…

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stop and rest every 100 miles

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15
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Before passing another vehicle, you should…

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look ahead to ensure that there is enough room for you to pass

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16
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when driving down a very steep hill you should

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shift into a lower gear to control your speed

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17
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if you run off the road you should…

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gradually take your foot off the gas pedal

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18
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When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually….

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travels at a maximum speed of 15-20 miles per hour

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19
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If you are driving into a circle you should

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yield to cars already in the circle

20
Q

if you are in a crash, you should..

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move your car out of the road

21
Q

school buses are required to

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stop at all railroad crossings

22
Q

In city traffic you should

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be alert for drivers who make quick stops

23
Q

When a school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from both directions must stop on…

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two-lane roadways with a center turning lane

24
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Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly…

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every 10 seconds

25
If going 40m/h how far ahead you should signal before turning?
200 FT.
26
If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do should you should,,,,
continue to the next intersection, then turn
27
the most common type of accident on a highway is...
a rear-end collision
28
when driving behind someone
you should not use your head beams
29
To dry wet brakes...
you should gently apply your brakes
30
"Don't hang out in the No zone" refers to not being...
in a trucker's blind spots
31
when approaching a railroad crossing...
you should slow down and prepare to stop
32
if you pull up to a red arrow
the turning lane is the only one that should stop
33
if you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, you should...
carry or wear something white
34
use high beams when...
driving on a highway and no car is approaching
35
slippery roads are most likely to occur when..
it has just BEGUN to rain
36
when traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road
wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution
37
large trucks (tractor trailers) have serious
blind spots to the side and rear into which cars can disappear from view
38
when preparing to make a right-hand turn
turn on your turn signal and approach the right -hand side of the road
39
a "shoulder- check" is...
a quick glance over your shoulder on the side which you intend to turn or change lanes
40
when you get tired on a long trip, you should...
stop and rest
41
Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red...
after stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely
42
For any underage person who helps another attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, the law requires...
a one-year driver license revocation
43
your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least
.08 percent
44
when approaching a road that is blocked from view you should...
stop and proceed with caution
45
when encountering road work you should
stay with the pace of the traffic
46
a total of 38% of road accidents are caused by...
drunken driving.