Permit Flashcards

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When is passing vehicles prohibited:

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A.) a solid yellow line p
B.) yellow pennant shape “No Passing Zone” is present
C.) when driving on or approaching a curve
D.) when approaching a hill or grade in the road
E.) when within 100 feet of intersection, RR, bridge, viaduct or tunnel

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When changing lanes or passing you should do what?

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A).Make sure there’s no traffic ahead of you in the lane you would like to enter
B.)Turn head towards the lane you are going to enter to make sure your blind spots are clear

C).Use your turn signal to alert other drivers of your intention to change lanes
D).Smoothly change lanes or pass

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When is it appropriate to give a turn signal when going under 50 MPH?

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200 feet before turn

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When is it appropriate to give a turn signal when going at or above 50 MPH?

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300 feet before turn

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Rural interstate highway speed limits:

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Cars may not exceed 70 MPH or exceed the posted limit

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On a rural divided highway what is the fastest a vehicle can go?

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May not exceed 60 MPH or exceed the posted limit

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Fastest a car can go on an urban interstate highway?

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May not exceed 55 MPH or exceed the posted limit

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Fastest a car can go on an urban interstate non divided highway?

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May not exceed 55 MPH or exceed the posted limit

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Fastest a car can go on a country road?

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May not exceed 55 MPH or posted limit

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In urban residential areas a car can go how fast?

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May not exceed 30 MPH or posted limit

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In alleys how fast can a car go?

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May not exceed 15 MPH or posted limit

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Common hours for school zone speeds are?

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7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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When driving in a posted school zone slow down to?

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Posted limit or slow down

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How fast may busses go when not on a state highway or interstate?

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40 MPH unless limit is posted lower

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Maximum speed busses may go when on an interstate or state highway?

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60 MPH or posted limit

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How far should you stay behind a car?

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2-3 second

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Q

Factors that may cause a vehicle to have trouble stopping?

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A.) weight of vehicle
B.) type and condition of brakes 
C.) type and condition of tires 
D.) physical condition of pavement 
E.) slickness of pavement 
F.) grade of road
17
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When can roads be the slickest?

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Immediately after rainfall

18
Q

The glare of oncoming vehicles may reduce vision. So what should you do.?

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Focus on the right side of the road

19
Q

When do you need to use your headlights?

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Between sunset and sunrise as well as at any other time when visibility is less than 500 feet

20
Q

What is needed to merge into traffic smoothly?

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Good judgment and timing

21
Q

When should you stop or park on the shoulder of an interstate highway?

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Never, unless an emergency vehicle is coming.

22
Q

When you see a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, what are you supposed to do?

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Slow down and move into a lane that is not adjacent to emergency vehicle if that is possible to do safely.

23
Q

When is carbon monoxide most deadly?

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When your exhaust isn’t working properly, when in heavy traffic, or when the heater is running