Driver's Ed Flashcards

(46 cards)

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If going 45 miles per hour, how far ahead should you signal before turning?

A

200 ft

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

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Every 10 seconds

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If you plan to turn but are not in the proper lane to do so, you should…

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Continue to the next intersection, then turn

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3
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The most common type of accident on the highway is…

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A rear-end collision

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4
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When driving behind someone,

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You should not use your high beams

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5
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To dry wet brakes…

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Gently apply the brakes

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“Don’t hang out in the No Zone” refers to not being…

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In truckers’ blind spots

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7
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When approaching a railroad crossing,

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Slow down and prepare to stop

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If you pull up to a red arrow,

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The turning lane is the only lane that should stop

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If you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, you should…

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Wear or carry something white

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10
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Use high beams when

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Driving on a highway and no car is approaching

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Slippery roads are most likely to occur when…

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It has just begun to rain

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When traveling behind a farm-vehicle on a two-lane road…

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Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution

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Large trucks (tractor trailers) have serious…

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Blind spots in the side and rear into which cars can disappear from view

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When preparing to make a right-hand turn…

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Turn on your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road

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A “shoulder check” is…

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A quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes

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16
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When you get tired on a long trip, you should…

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Stop and rest

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Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red…

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After stopping and making sure the turn can be made safely

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For an underage person who helps another attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage, the law requires…

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One-year driver license revocation

19
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Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least…

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When approaching a road that is blocked from view, you should

A

Stop and proceed with caution

21
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When encountering road work, you should

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Stay with the pace of traffic

22
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A total of 38% of road accidents are cause by

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Drunken driving

23
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In densely packed snow you should

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Use chains or snow tires

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If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your
Low-beam lights
25
Alcohol-related highway deaths account for
38% of traffic fatalities.
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If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may...
Attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three point from your driving record
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The traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is...
Passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
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"Secondary roads" are road where...
Hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits in cities and towns is...
35 mph
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To have a revoked driver's license restored, you must
Visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license
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When 3 vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time, the right-of-way belongs to...
The car on the right
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If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side in a turn, or seems to bounce continuously, there may be a problem with the
Suspension sysyem
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If you experience a breakdown, you should
Call a law enforcement officer
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To maintain a safe driving distance between you car and the car in front of you, you should
Use the two-second rule
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If you take any medication before you drive, you should
Find out what effect the medicine has
36
If you are planning a long road trip, you should
Stop and rest every 100 miles
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Before passing another vehicle, you should
Look ahead to make sure there is enough room for you to pass
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When driving down a very steep hill, you should
Shift into a lower gear to control your speed
39
If you run off the side of the road, you should
Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal
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When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually...
Travels at its maximum speed of 15-20 mph.
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If you are driving into a circle you should
Yield to cars already in the curcle
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If you are in a crash you should
Move your car off of the road
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School buses are required to...
Stop at all railroad crossings
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In city traffic, you should
Be alert for drivers who make quick stops
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When a school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from both directions must stop on...
Two-lane roadways with a center turning lane