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| # of licensed drivers on the road |
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| way(s) to control risk when driving |
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| anticipate the actions of others |
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| the foundation for Effective Driving |
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| understanding your options and choices |
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| states have enacted laws that restrict what while driving |
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| what is the purpose of a regulatory sign |
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| regulates and controls the movement of traffic |
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| What should you do when you approach a yield sign? |
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slowdown
check for oncoming traffic
check for traffic behind you |
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| solid white lines in traffic flowing the same direction indicate what? |
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| it is prohibited to pass in a high risk location |
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| solid white lines can indicate what? |
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the side of the road
bicycle lane
breakdown lane |
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| What type of lines are found in a shared left turn lane? |
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| What is the reason for traffic lights at intersections? |
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| because of the heightened level of risk |
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| What do lane use lights indicate |
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| what lane you can use at a given time |
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| What is the clutch pedal? |
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| the extra pedal on a vehicle with a manual transmission |
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| What should you do if your alternator is not working properly? |
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| turn off all unnecessary electrical devices |
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| What do emergency flashers warn other drivers of? |
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| your vehicle is stopped on or near the roadway |
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| What should you not do on a vehicle with anti-lock brakes? |
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| what should you take into consideration when pulling into traffic? |
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| when should you turn your wheels when making a left or right turn? |
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| when you actually begin the turn |
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| what should you take into consideration when making a turnabout (U-Turn)? |
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no laws prohibiting it
at least 500 feet of visiblity
enough space to complete the turn |
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| when parallel parking, how much more space longer than your vehicle do you need? |
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| when you park on a hill you should? |
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| turn your wheels toward the curb |
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Why is it important to drive slower in residential neighborhoods?
What is the recommended speed in neighborhoods> |
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more time to react to treats
25 MPH |
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| what behaviors by other drivers should you look out for? |
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use of cell phones
late turn signal or not at all
drifting side to side on the road |
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| placing your foot over the brake pedal w/o pressing the pedal |
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| In city traffic, how much room should you leave between you and the car infront of you when stopping? |
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| What should you do when driving behind a large/slow moving vehicle on rural roads? |
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| leave enough space so as not to block your view of potential hazards |
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| what is the minimum stopping distance between your vehicle and a RR crossing? |
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| What vehicles have the right away at a turnabout? |
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| How are left turns controlled at complex intersections? |
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anticipate the actions of other drivers
know what to do in emergency situations |
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| what is a truck's breaking distance compared to car's? |
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| 2x the distance that it takes a car |
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| When is it acceptable to use your high beams? |
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| on very dark roads without oncoming traffic |
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| what should you do when approaching a large vehicle on a slush covered road? |
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| What should you do when driving in a hailstorm> |
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| pull safely under an overpass if available |
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| What position should your headlights be when driving in the fog....high or low beam? |
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| What is your windshield made of and why |
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reinforced glass
to withstand the hazzards of the road |
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| What should you NOT do when your vehicle skids? |
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| What do you do when you are using the threshold/squeeze braking method? |
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| squeeze brake pedal firmly to the point of not locking and hold there |
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| what is the single most important factor in maintaining vehicle control? |
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| proper steering and braking |
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| what should you do when you experience sudden brake falure? |
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what is a blowout?
What is it important to NOT do? |
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| explosion of the tire while in motion |
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| How do highway signs give information? |
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| What are other terms for a parking brake? |
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emergency brake
hand brake |
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| Do motorcycles and scooters have less rights than vehicle operators? |
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| no, they have the same rights |
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| What should you not do with your vehicle when stuck in the snow? |
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| How can you minimize glare? |
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| make sure your windshield is clean |
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| holds the key and starts the car |
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| allows you to maintain a constant speed without your foot on the accelorator |
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| automatically come on when you start your car |
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| inflate when you have a front end crash |
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| tracks the total number of miles a vehicle has driven |
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| pressing of the brake to the point right before the wheels lock |
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| when engine and transmission engage |
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| keeping your vehicle on a path of travel |
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| distance it takes to stop a vehicle |
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| force between two surfaces that resists the movement of one surface across another |
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