prac 1 Flashcards

(48 cards)

1
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If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should;

A

Follow the directions given by the officer

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A person who drives much slower than the speed limit;

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May create a dangerous driving environment

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A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass

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Highway markings:

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Provide information for drivers

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5
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You must yield for emergency vehicles:

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When you see a flaring red or blue light or hear a siren.

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6
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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.

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7
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To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance

A

Over your left shoulder

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Which of the following is true about driving on a wet road way?

  • as you drive faster, your tiers become less effective.
  • water does not affect cars with good tiers.
  • deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
  • as you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.
A

as you drive faster your tiers become less effective.

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9
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The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

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Increase the effects of both drugs and alcohol

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10
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Drive below the posted speed limit when:

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anything makes the conditions less than perfect.

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On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

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Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

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12
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A red traffic light means that you must:

  • stop at the stop line
  • stop before entering crosswalk
  • stop before entering the intersection
A

all of the abouve

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13
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“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

A

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time

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14
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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.

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15
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If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should;

A

Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.

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16
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A diamond-shaped sign is a:

A

Road hazard sign

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17
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What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

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The effects of the alcohol and the drug may be both increased.

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18
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(A arrow with two turns in a yellow diamond shaped sign. ) what is this sign

A

Winding road

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19
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A speed limit is:

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The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel in a road under ideal conditions.

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20
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(sign that is yellow and diamond shaped with a tru k going down on a hill) means what??

A

There is a hill ahead.

21
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You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

A

Slow down. If possible change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.

22
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What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

A

yells the right of way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

23
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When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

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Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

24
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What does an orange colored- sign indicate?

A

The presence of construction work.

25
A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
26
Don’t follow others cars too closely because…
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.
27
An inattentive driver is a driver who: - stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving. - maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving. - only watchers the vehicle ahead of their vehicle. - all of the abouve
All of the above.
28
The sign with a triangle shape and is yellow with nothing on it is….
No passing zone
29
When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:
Come to a complete stop
30
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ___ on the streets and highways.
55 mph
31
From the center lane, which maneuvers can you perform?
You may make left turns
32
When sharing the road with a truck, it’s is important to remember that trucks generally;
Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.
33
If you pass a school bus that is stopped to drop off or pick up children you will;
Be fined at least $165
34
The sign with ( an arrow being combined with another from the right) means;
merging traffic/ merge
35
You may legally drive 10mph over the speed limit:
Under no circumstances
36
It is best to keep as space cushion:
On all sides of the vehicle
37
If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:
The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.
38
Fines for moving traffic violations in construction zones are:
Doubled
39
The drivers left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
Turn right
40
The yellow sign that is diamond shaped with one straight line and the other long on the right is wide and then narrows this sign is….
Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.
41
When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:
Should plan your trip in advance.
42
While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.
43
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right of the way.
The vehicle on the left.
44
When turning left, drivers must yield the right of the way: - other drivers who are already in the intersection. - oncoming traffic - pedestrians who are already in the intersection. - all of the above
All of the above
45
You may cross solid yellow lines:
When making turns
46
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
Slow down before you enter the curve
47
The road signs that is yellow and has a arrow turning right with a speed limit under is…
The road curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
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What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability? - allergy medicine - marijuana - cold remedies - all of these choices
All of those choices.