permit test Flashcards

(65 cards)

1
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carbon monoxide coming from your car smells like?

A

no odor

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2
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what lights should a driver use when driving in fog?

A

low beam lights

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3
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what does a yellow pentagon sign mean?

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school zone

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4
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when you are approached on a two way roadway, from the front or rear by an emergency with lights and siren on, you should?

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drive to the right as far as possible and stop

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5
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which of the following affect a motorcyclist more than an operator of other vehicle?

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road and weather conditions

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6
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accidents frequently occur just before darkness because?

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drivers are not able to see as well as in day

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7
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what is the main purpose of a crosswalk?

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for pedestrians to cross at certain locations

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8
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when you see children playing near the street, you should?

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slow and prepare to stop

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9
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turn signals should be given continuously for at least how many feet before turning?

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100 ft

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10
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drivers under the age of 18, who are convicted of any drug or alcohol related offense, are subject to cancellation of driving privileges for ??

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all of the above (6 months, 1 yr, 2yrs, or until the age of 21)

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11
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when meeting a vehicle at night with one headlight, you should?

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drive as far to the right as possible

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12
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when merging with traffic onto an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you should?

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adjust to traffic speed, move carefully into the proper lane when there is a sufficient break in traffic?

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13
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to help avoid emergency situations, you should?

A

keep your left foot near the break?

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14
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what are you required to do if you have a collision?

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stop and exchange information

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15
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what is the safest speed for a driver to travel on snow and ice covered road?

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a speed that adjusts to for weather and road conditions

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16
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if on oncoming car drifts over the center into your lane, you should?

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move to the right, slow down and sound horn

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17
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a solid line on on your side of the center line means?

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no passing allowed from your lane

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18
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drinking alcohol affects your?

A

all of the above (vision, judgements, reaction time)

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19
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when a school bus stops on an undivided four lane road and has the read loading lights flashing, you should?

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stop in all directions until the flashing red lights are turned off?

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20
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when should the rear view mirror be used when backing?

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never

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21
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state law requires that any name or address change be reported in writing to the department of public safety???

A

10 days

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22
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after passing another vehicle, it is best to return to your lane when?

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when car is visible in your rear view mirror

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23
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when a car ahead of you signals for a left turn, you should?

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slow, prepare to stop

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24
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to recover from a skid, you should?

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turn away from the direction of the skid

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25
at least 9 out of 10 collisions are caused by?
human error
26
a flashing red traffic like means?
stop, proceed when safe
27
a first offense of driving under the influence (DUI) is punished as follows?
imprisonment in jail for not less than 10 days nor more than a yr and a fine not more than 1000
28
what should you do when you approach a stopped school bus on a two lane road with red loading lights flashing?
stop when approaching from either the front or the rear
29
flashing red lights at a railroad crossing means?
stop proceed when its safe
30
to help prevent fatigue on a long trip, you should?
take a break occasionally
31
on an interstate highway, if you miss your exit you should?
go to the next exit
32
what should you do if the car in front of you attempts to pass while you are passing?
return to the right lane until the car passes
33
a broken yellow line between two two lanes of traffic means?
passing allowed when it is safe
34
when the right wheels of your vehicle drop off the pavement, what should you do?
drive straight ahead and slow down
35
what is the safest speed for drivers to travel when it is raining?
a speed that adjusts for weather and road
36
when approaching the top of a hill, a driver should ?
all of the above (watch for oncoming traffic , read all warning signs for possible danger on the road ahead and look for slow traffic just over the hill)
37
the main purpose of crosswalks is to encourage?
pedestrians to cross only at certain locations
38
if a police officer directs you through a red traffic light, what should you do?
proceed as directed
39
when you cause minor damage to a parked and cannot locate the driver, you should?
leave name, address and details attached to the vehicle
40
what is the minimum following distance that should be allowed between two vehicles ?
two seconds
41
drinking large amounts of beer, liquor and wine affects your?
all of the above (vision, judgements, reaction time)
42
which of the following will lessen the effects of alcohol?
wait a few hours before driving
43
when should you return to your lane after passing another vehicle?
when a car is visible in the rear view mirror
44
hard surface roads are likely to be slick?
when it starts to rain?
45
a red traffic light with a green arrow pointing to the right means?
allows you to make a protected turn
46
when bad weather has reduced visibility during the daytime, you should turn on ?
low beam head lights
47
to help avoid accidents when driving on an interstate highway, keep your eyes?
moving to observe traffic
48
if a fire truck sounds its siren behind you what should you do?
drive to the right and stop
49
on a traffic signal with red, green and yellow lights what is the purpose of yellow?
to permit vehicles in the intersection to clear safely
50
a bicyclist using the road with a motor vehicle traffic present
has full right of way to the road
51
when entering the driving lane from the curb you should ?
yield to cars in the driving lane
52
hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as?
35 mph
53
manslaughter while intoxicated is a minimum of?
4 yrs
54
What is the speed limit within 100 ft of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions?
15 mph
55
To avoid any last minute moves scan the road how many seconds ahead of of your vehicle so you can see hazards early
10-15 seconds
56
when is it legal to drive in a bike lane?
parking (where permitted), entering or leaving roadway or turning (withing 200 ft of an intersection)
57
legal turns in a residential district?
if there are no vehicles approaching u within 200 ft
58
B.A.C. of a person 21 yrs or older
0.8 or higher
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B.A.C of a person under 21 yrs
0.1 or higher
60
B.A.C. of a person who is on DUI probation (any age)
0.1 or higher
61
B.A.C in a vehicle requiring CDL liscence, with or without issued to driver
0.4 or higher
62
B.A.C. when a passenger for hire is in the vehicle at a time of the offense?
0.4 or higher
63
a person who willfully flees a peace officer performing their duties is guilty of a misdomeanor and imprisonment in county jail for how long?
not more than 1 yr
64
if convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police you are subject to how many years in state prison?
minimum to 4-10 yrs
65
if u sell or transfer a vehicle report it to DMV within how many days?
5 days