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1
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After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children…

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Watch for children walking along the side of the road

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2
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What kind of drugs can affect your driving

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Allergy medicine, marijuana, and cold remedies

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3
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Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping

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On an incline

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You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle you should…

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Correct the defect as soon as possible

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5
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Emergency vehicles

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Have the right of way when using sirens, horns, or flashing lights
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions
May follow eachother

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6
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When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must…

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Pull over to the side of the road and stop

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7
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What does a yellow sign with person walking mean

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Pedestrian crossing

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8
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At a rail light intersection, always…

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Look both ways before crossing tracks
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists

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9
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Black road sign with white arrow saying “ONE WAY”

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One-way traffic

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10
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When driving on slick roads, you should…

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Take turns more slowly than usual

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11
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Whats the most common cause of traffic crashes

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Human error

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12
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What must you obey over a steady red light, a stop sign, and a flashing red light

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A police officer

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13
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To let others know that you want to be an organ donor, you should

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Complete the organ donor information on the back of your license
Discuss your decision with your next of kin
Have two witnesses sign the back of your license

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14
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If you operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated and you injure or kill another person, you…

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May lose your license and be sentenced to jail

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15
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If you need to drive in foggy weather what should you do

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Turn on your low beam headlights

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16
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What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement

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It harms both driving skills and judgement

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17
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You may cross solid yellow lines

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When making turns

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18
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When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should…

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be prepared to yield

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19
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You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because…

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He/She is blind

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20
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What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic

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Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance

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21
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In Missouri, it is illegal for an adult driver to operate a motor vehicle with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of…

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0.08 percent

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22
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If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track…

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Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks

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23
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Before switching on the ignition you should…

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Be sure all of the vehicles occupants have buckled their seat belts

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24
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what is the yellow road sign that says “EXIT” at the top and “_ MPH” at the bottom

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The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit

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25
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You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop…

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If a stop sign is posted
If a crossing gate is lowered
If the crossing lights are flashing

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26
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A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must

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Stop before entering the intersection

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27
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When approaching railroad track’s, you should

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Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop

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28
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what does a white sign with a right arrow crossed out and the bottom saying “NO RIGHT TURN” mean

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No right turns

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29
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If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) for the second time in a five-year period you will…

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Be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID)

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30
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What is a yellow diamond shaped sign with a black border?

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Warning sign

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31
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You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?

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Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic
yield to traffic already on the freeway

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32
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You must yield to other drivers when…

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When entering a street from a garage or alley

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33
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If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must…

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Turn off the engine
Lock the ignition and remove the key
Set the parking brake

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34
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If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs…

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The driver on the right side has the right-of-way

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35
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If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver…

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Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine

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36
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When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should…

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Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach

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37
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Many crashes are caused by…

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Drivers traveling too fast for conditions

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38
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When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should…

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Look toward the right side of the road

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39
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What are some things that commonly cause traffic accidents

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Inattentive driving
Excessive speed under driving conditions
Following other vehicles to closely

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40
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At night, it is hardest to see…

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Pedestrians

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41
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When a traffic signal light turns green, you should…

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Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians

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42
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A steady yellow light at an intersection means…

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Slow down and prepare to stop

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43
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The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to…

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Wear your seat belt

44
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You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should…

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Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes
Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lines
Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal

45
Q

A license will be suspended if a driver…

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Refuses to submit to a chemical test

46
Q

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as…

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The effect that alcohol has

47
Q

Signs that are colored orange are…

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Work zone signs

48
Q

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should…

A

Signal and keep your wheels straight

49
Q

Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol

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Has no effect on blood alcohol consumption

50
Q

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should…

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Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel

51
Q

You must stop at an intersection when you see a…

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Flashing red light

52
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You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should…

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Keep your windshield and mirrors clear
Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following
Approach all vehicles with caution

53
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You are involved in an accident. You should…

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Stop immediately
Help the injured
Call the police

54
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What greatly increases stopping distances and the severity of crashes?

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High speeds

55
Q

What should you do if your vehicles right wheels leave the pavement

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Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so

56
Q

An arrow painted on the pavement means

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Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals

57
Q

When you are being tailgated…

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Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right
If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you
Never slow down abruptly

58
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A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road

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Should yield to drivers already on the public road

59
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A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle

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If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane

60
Q

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must…

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Follow the directions given by the flagger

61
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A steady green light at an intersection means that you…

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May drive through the intersection if the road is clear

62
Q

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should…

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Continue driving and use the next exit

63
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Littering

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Is against the law
May cause a traffic accident
Can lead to a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail

64
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When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must…

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Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong

65
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You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should…

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Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so

66
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A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should

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Slow down and proceed with care

67
Q

Roads freeze quickly when they are…

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Shaded

68
Q

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should…

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Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go

69
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You are driving when it begins to rain, you should…

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Slow down

70
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Before turning left, it is important to…

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Yield to oncoming vehicles

71
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While backing, you should

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Turn your head and look through the rear window

72
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You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a __ line

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Broken white

73
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Do not pass:

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On a hill or curve
When school bus lights are flashing
When approaching an intersection

74
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The “No zone” is…

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A term used to describe blind spots around a truck or bus

75
Q

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the…

A

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic

76
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When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way

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The vehicle on the left

77
Q

You are driving on a busy street and your vehicles accelerator sticks open. You should…

A

Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism

78
Q

The risk of hydroplaning can be reduced by driving

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More slowly

79
Q

On slippery roads, you should…

A

Slow down

80
Q

A “no standing” sign at a certain location means…

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You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers

81
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You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should…

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Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear

82
Q

If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway you should…

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Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed

83
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If a driver sees an animal on the roadway they should…

A

be cautious

84
Q

Work zone signs mean…

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Less than ideal driving conditions are present for driving

85
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If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage

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Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

86
Q

If there are two railroad tracks next to each other…

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When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding

87
Q

If you come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic, you should…

A

Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through

88
Q

Where should you go to take the Missouri driver examination

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Any Missouri State Highway Patrol examination station

89
Q

A license plate frame…

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Should not cover any information on the plate

90
Q

As a pedestrian, you should…

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Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching

91
Q

Which of the following does not happen after drinking…

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You calm down and can concentrate better

92
Q

You must stop at a railroad crossing when…

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Directed to do so by a flagger
It is controlled by a stop sign
Flashing red signals and gates are present and operating

93
Q

Your tire blows out while you are driving, you should…

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Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop

94
Q

A “No right on red” sign means…

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If the traffic signal is red, you cannot turn right

95
Q

A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause…

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Carbon monoxide poisoning

96
Q

The minimum and maximum speed limits on Missouri interstate highways are…

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40 mph and 70 mph

97
Q

At dusk or on overcast days, you should…

A

Turn on your headlights

98
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Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with…

A

A flashing red light

99
Q

How can you lower the risk of hydroplanning

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Do not speed when the roads are wet
Use tires with proper air pressure
Replace tires with bad tread
Watch out for standing water or puddes
Slow down when roads are slushy
Keep your tires maintianed

100
Q

A steady yellow signal light means…

A

The traffic signal is changing from green to red

101
Q

Front door windows on a vehicle may be tinted to no more than…

A

65 percent light blockage

102
Q

Increasing your vehicles speed…

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Decreases your field of vision

103
Q

Shortly before your driver or nondriver license expires, the Driver License Bureau will mail a renewal reminder postcard to…

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The most current address on your driver record

104
Q

You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway

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Under no circumstances

105
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