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can you wear headphones/earplugs

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its illegal to have both earplugs/headsets

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fatigue and drowsiness can…

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affect vision and decrease reaction time to hazards

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Medications can make you…

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sleepy, it is your responsibility to know effects

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hands on steering wheel

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9 and 4 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock, do not cross hands

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left turn signal

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arm staight out

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right turn signal

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arm in an L

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slow down or stop signal

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arm in L facing down

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when should you signal

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100 ft before you turn
before lane change
turning in intersection
5 seconds before freeway lane change
pulling to or away from curb

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when to dim high beams to low beams

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500 feet of vehicle coming towards you or 300 when following a vehicle

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when should headlights be on

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to dark to see 1000 ft away
30 minutes before sunset and before sunrise
conditions (weather) that prevent you form seeing other vehicles clearly/need windshield wipers

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use emergency flashers when

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collision up ahead, can tap lightly on brake to avoid collision with cars behind you
don’t just stop on a hill, try and get off road if possible

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single solid yellow line

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center of road in two way traffic, don’t pass car ahead of you if there is only one lane on your side

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double solid yellow line

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considered a barrier
do not pass unless:
carpool lane with designated entrance
instructed by signs (possible construction) because your side is blocked off
need to turn left out of driveway or private road or U-turn

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broken yellow line

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may pass if next to your lane, pass when safe

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single solid white line

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traffic lanes going in same direction

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double solid white lines

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lane barrier between regular use and preferential (carpool) lanes, near on and off freeway ramps
do not pass without broken line

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broken white lines

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separates traffic lanes going in same direction, can pass between

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end of lane markings

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usually large broken lines
be prepared to exit freeway or lane to end (look for exit or merge signs)

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Yield lane

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soild white line of triangles

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Different lanes

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far Left/fast/passing lane is lane 1, to the right is Lane 2 and Lane 3/exit or enter traffic/far right

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before you change lanes

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signal
check mirrors
check traffic behind you
look over shoulder to check lane is clear
check blind spots
don’t let car drift
not necessary to slow down
stay in one lane as much as possible

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passing lane

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far left lane/closest to center divider

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Carpool/HOV(high occupancy vehicle) lanes

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marked with diamond signal
Use designated enter or exit areas
to use:
certain # of people in car
low emission/zero emission car (with plaque form DMV)
riding motorcycle

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Turnout areas or lanes

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allow cars behind you to pass

use when driving slowly, passing unsafe, multiple vehicles following you

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bicycle lanes
illegal to drive in unless parking, entering or leaving road, turning (within 200 feet of intersection) check blind spots before entering keep 3 feet from bikes
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right turn
drive close to right edge of lane enter right lane at opening can drive in bike lane for 200 ft (check blind spot for cyclists) watch for pedestrians/motorcyclists signal 100 ft before turn reduce speed, look over right shoulder don't go wide into other lane
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any turn rules
stop behind limit line/crosswalk/intersection look both ways (left-right-left) enter 200ft before turn signal 100ft before turn person to the farthest left goes first or whoever got there first
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Right turn specifics
can turn on red light (unless signs saying not to) can't turn at red arrow can turn on dedicated lane without stopping (white triangle ish thing) can cross bus lane to turn
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bus lanes
illegal to park, drive or stop in bus lane can cross bus lane to turn
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Left turn
enter designated lane at opening, not at any solid line enter lane within 200ft of turn signal 100ft before turn look both ways don't turn wheels too soon into oncoming traffic (keep wheels straight forward until it is safe) accelerate smoothly let wheel straighten in new lane
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left turn specifcs
can turn ONLY if from one way street to another one way street, check for any signs prohibiting
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U-turns
signal turning left across double yellow line at green light with no sign saying not to in residential district when cars more than 200 ft away divided highway if there is opening
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don't do a u-turn when
sign prohibiting it railroad crossing one way street fire station driveway can not see clearly for 200 ft
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in T intersection
straightaway traffic has right of way center lane can turn either right or left
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braking
take foot off accelerator and lightly press on break make sure you have enough room to stop before limit line
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merging/exiting/crossing lanes
move lanes one at a time with signals know proper exit/entrances and be in correct lane go proper speed 150 feet (1/2 block) to cross in city streets 300 (full block) on highway
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passing
make sure you have enough space and there are no obstructions ahead that may cause a vehicle to move do not if: approaching hill or curve and can't see whats approaching 100 ft of hazardous area (railroad, tunnel, bridge) crossroads and driveways
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how to pass
signal, check blind spots, look over shoulder
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parking on a hill
heading downhill - wheels towards curb/right side of road uphill - wheels away from curb no curb - wheels so it won't go into street
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colored curb
white - drop off/pick up/temporary green - limited time (should have signs) red - no stopping blue - disabled persons or passengers
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no parking with
no parking sign marked or unmarked crosswalk on or blocking sidwalk/driveway hatch lines blocking disabled ramps or access 15ft close to fire hydrant or fire station wrong side of street
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law enforcement stop
signal to show acknowledgement pull all the way over have vehicle registration, drivers license and proof of insurance have right to say no, but can't stop them if they go through with it can record, let them now you are don't resist
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red lights
stop red arrow - can turn if no No Turn sign/stop at limit line and yeild to pedestrians flashing light - stop, after stopping you can go
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yellow lights
cautions, slow down it will turn red (applies to arrows) flashing - proceed with caution, yield to oncoming traffic, can go
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green lights
go stop for pedestrians and such, don't enter intersection if you cannot completely cross before light turns (applies to arrow)
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no lights/not working
treat it like stop sign
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right-of-way
whoever arrives first then whoever is farthest to the right whichever way traffic is going yield for pedestrians
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roundabouts
yield to traffic in roundabout move counter-clockwise do not stop use signals
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pedestrians
anyone walking or using something that is not a vehicle or bike to travel disabled persons on wheelchair like things have right-of-way
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mountain roads
person going up has right-of-way
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blind spots/big trucks
trucks have bigger blind spots called no zones swing wide take longer to stop
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trolleys/buses/streetcars
don't cross safety zones don't turn in front of them
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emergency vehicles/slow moving/animals
have right-of-way pull over do not follow within 300 ft (illegal) slow moving includes scooters, gold carts, neighborhood electrical vehicles don't spook animal drawn carriages, you must share the road
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bicycles
same responsiblities and rules as drivers keep to right as much as possible and don't weave be visible at night when passing a cyclists move lanes or give at least 3 feet
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road work/works zones/fines
slow down be ready for stopping slowing, moving over cones should direct you can be up to $1000 traffic fine and 2000 for assaulting worker certain areas have double the fines
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bad weather/heavy traffic/towing
drive slower, do not drive too slow stay at speed limit stay in far right lane if choose to be slower with towing you should be in designated slow lane or on far right sides
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around children
25mph within 500 ft of schools watch for bicycles, pedestrians, crossing guards buses flash yellow lights - means slowing down, letting children off soon red flashing lights - stop in both directions until children have safely crossed, can be fined up to $1000
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blind intersection/alley/railroad/business/residential
no stop signs at any corner=blind 15mph no wider than 25ft, access to buildings=alley 15mph 15mph within 100ft of railroad may drive faster if controlled by gates, warning system, flagman never stop on railroad stop 15 feet from track when train is approaching
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do nots
too much unsecrued cargo can ride in trunk if there are seatbelts animals must be secured don't interfere with funeral procession have proper license plate
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points on drivers record
license may be suspended if: 4 points in 12 months 6 points in 24 months 8 points in 36 months
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skids/hydroplaning
turn toward the skid don't use brakes slow down gradually don't use brakes
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slippery roads
reduce speed: 5 to 10mph on wet road 1/2 on packed snow no more than 5 mph on ice if you can't see 100ft in front of you its unsafe to go faster than 30mph
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seatbelts
can get fined for not wearing one and any passengers under 16 not wearing one
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children and seats
sitting in proper rear facing seat, not in front where airbags are deployed. Should be in rear seats if possible.
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leaving kids/animals alone
children under 6 cannot be left alone someone at least 12 needs to be with them
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basic speed law
never drive faster than is safe for current conditions 65mph is ideal for highways
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alcohol/drugs
illegal to posses or use as driver or passenger in car
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BAC limits
0.08% if 21 or older 0.01% if under 21
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DUI arrest
license can be revoked, can request hearing additional penalties include jail for six months, paying a fine
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drivers under 21 and drinks
cannot carry unless someon21 or older is with you containers must be sealed and closed in trunk or away form passengers
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common causes of collisions
driver distractions unsafe speed improper turns not following rules, signals and signs

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