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| When should you notify the MVD of a change in address? |
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| When should you notify the MVD of a change in name? |
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| When does a drivers' license expire? |
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| How often should you have your driver's license photo updated? |
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Define the classes of license:
A, B, C, D, M, G |
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ABC= commercial
D=operator
M=motorcycle
G=graduated |
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| What are the consequences for the first conviction of a traffic violation under 18? |
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Definition
-Must attend Traffic Survival School
-Violation goes on driving record |
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| What are the consequences for the second conviction of a traffic violation under 18? |
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• 3-month suspension of driving
privilege.
• Violation goes on driving record. |
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| What are the consequences for the third conviction of a traffic violation under 18? |
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| • 6-month suspension of driving privilege. • Violation goes on driving record. |
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| When sharing a lane with a bicycle, how many feet of clearence should it be given? |
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| What is the 3-6 second rule? |
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| Give yourself 3 seconds of space to react behind another vehicle |
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| Where are your blindspots? |
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Definition
| Anywhere you cannot actively see, such as behind your left and right sides |
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| How quickly before you turn should you signal? |
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| When turning beyond an intersection, when should you signal? |
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| When you are in the intersection |
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| What signal does an arm straight out mean? |
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| What signal does a hand pointed downward mean? |
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| Slowing or stopping abruptly |
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| What signal does an arm pointing upward mean? |
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| When is passing on the right permitted? |
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| When the driver of the other vehicle is making a left turn and when there are two or more lanes of vehicles going in the same direction as you. |
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| When should you never pass? |
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| When approaching a hill or curve where you cannot see ahead to be sure of safe passing; or within 100 feet of a street crossing, railroad crossing, or tunnel which blocks your view |
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| How fast should you go in a roundabout? |
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| In a roundabout, who has the right of way over you? |
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| Vehicles in the roundabout, and pedestrians and bicyclists |
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| What is the correct procedure for parallel parking? |
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Definition
| Pull parallel to ahead car, reverse into space. |
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| How should you pull over in an emergency? |
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Definition
| As far to the right as possible, setting parking brake |
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| How should you park on a downward slope? |
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Definition
| Wheels toward curb (right) |
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| How should you park on an upward slope? |
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Definition
| Wheels toward left, let tire rest |
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| Can you park on a sidewalk? |
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| Can you park in front of a driveway? |
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| How far away from an intersection can you legally park |
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| Can you park on any freeway or interstate highway? |
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| No, except for an emergency |
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| How far away from a fire hydrant can you legally park? |
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| How far can a railroad crossing can you legally park? |
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| What is the procedure for entering a freeway smoothly? |
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-Accelerate to match the speed of freeway traffic
-Signal, check traffic around you, and merge carefully. Do not cross a solid line |
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| What is the procedure for exiting a freeway? |
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-Signal
-Maintain space between you and the vehicle ahead |
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| What is the procedure for stopping on the freeway? |
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Definition
-Pull onto the right shoulder as far as possible
- Avoid stopping on or near freeway ramps |
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Term
| Who can use an HOV lane at posted times? |
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Definition
-Car poolers
-Motorcycles
-Buses
-Alternative fuel license plates |
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| What is the penalty for incorrectly using an HOV lane? |
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| Is it ever OK to drive over or across any dividing section or seperation on a freeway? |
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| Is it ever OK to make a U-turn on a freeway? |
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| What should you always do when changing lanes on a freeway? |
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| When can you drive over or park in a gore area? |
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| What is the proper procedure for stopping with no pavement markings? |
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Definition
| Stop near the intersecting roadway where you have a view of approaching traffic |
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| What is the procedure for stopping at a stop line only? |
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| What is the proper procedure for stopping at a crosswalk with a stop line? |
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| What is the procedure for stopping at a crosswalk without a stop line? |
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| Stop at the nearest crosswalk line |
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| At a "T" intersection, who has the right of way? |
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Definition
| The cross street has the right of way over the street which ends |
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| When do pedestrians get the right of way? |
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| When entering the roadway from an alley or driveway, when should you stop? |
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Definition
| Before reaching the sidewalk |
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| When entering the roadway from an alley or driveway, who has the right of way? |
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Definition
| Pedestrians and approaching vehicles |
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| Who has the right of way in a left turn? |
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Definition
| Any oncoming vehicles and pedestrians |
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Term
| If you run a red light or a flashing red light, what are the consequences if convicted of the citation? |
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Definition
| Attending traffic survival school |
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| If you run a red light and cause an accident that results in life-threatening injuries to another driver or passenger, what are the consequences? |
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Definition
-$500 fine
-Driving priviledge possibly suspended for three months
-Possible community service |
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| If you run a red light and cause an accident that results in the death of another driver or passenger, what are the consequences? |
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Definition
-$1000 fine
-Possible 6 month driving suspension
-Possible community service |
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| What is the proper procedure for yielding to emergency vehicles? |
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Definition
| Drive at once to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed |
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| What is the procedure for yielding to emergency vehicles on a four-lane highway with at least two lanes proceding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle? |
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Definition
-Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of the emergency vehicle
-If not possible, proceed with due caution |
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| What is the "Move Over Law"? |
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| -Motorists must move to the left and slow down when approaching a police officer with a stopped vehicle |
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| How far away should you follow a fire apparatus? |
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Definition
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| How far away should you park from a fire apparatus or fire alarm? |
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| How far away from an active police car can you follow? |
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| When must drivers yield to a funeral procession? |
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| What must you do when approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off passangers? |
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Definition
| Come to a complete stop before reaching the bus, regardless of direction of travel |
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| If on a divied roadway where seperated by physical barriers- but not roadway striping- do you have to stop for a school bus? |
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| What is the assumed limit for a school crossing? |
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| What is the assumed speed limit for business or residential districts? |
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| What is the assumed speed limit for open highways or city freeways? |
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| What is the assumed speed limit for designated open highways? |
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| What is the assumed speed limit for rural interstate highways? |
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| What should you do on wet roads? |
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Definition
| Reduce your speed apropriately |
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| What should you do on roads with snow or ice? |
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Definition
| Reduce your speed apropriately |
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| What should you do when driving in bad weather? |
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Definition
| Double the following distance from the vehicle in front of you |
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| What does a red light mean? |
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Definition
| Stop. A right turn may be made if legal after coming to a complete stop |
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| What does a yellow light mean? |
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Definition
| Caution. If you have not already entered the intersection, come to a safe stop |
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| What does a green light mean? |
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Definition
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| What does a flashing red light mean? |
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Definition
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| What does a flashing yellow light mean? |
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Definition
| Slow down and proceed with caution if the roadway is clear |
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| What does a red arrow mean? |
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Definition
| You may not turn in the direction of the arrow |
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| What does a green arrow mean? |
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Definition
| You may proceed in the direction of the arrow |
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| How should you treat inoperative signal lights? |
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Definition
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| What does an octagon traffic sign mean? |
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Definition
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| What does a sign with a triangle pointed down mean? |
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Definition
| Yield to cross or merging traffic |
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| What do rectangular road signs mean? |
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| Regulate traffic and direct driver's speed and direction |
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| What do yellow diamond signs indicate? |
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| Whad does a circled sign mean? |
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| How far away from a railroad track should you stop, minimum? |
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| What are construction and maintenence signs used for? What shape are they? |
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Definition
| To notify drivers of possible danger in or near work areas; diamond shaped. |
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| What does a broken yellow line on the left mean? |
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Definition
| Passing is permissible on the left. |
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| What do a side-by-side yellow solid and dashed line on the left mean? |
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Definition
| Passing is permissible on the side with the broken line. |
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| What do double yellow lines on the left mean? |
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| What does a broken white line on the left mean? |
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Definition
| Seperates lanes of traffic going in the same direction. |
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| What does a solid white line in the middle of the road mean? |
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| What does a white painted curb mean? |
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Definition
| You may stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers. |
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| What does a yellow curb mean? |
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Definition
| You may only stop enough to load or unload. |
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| What does a red curb mean? |
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Definition
| You may not stop, stand, or park. |
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| When passing a bycicle, how many feet of clearence should you give it? |
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| How far until another car comes should you use high beams? |
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Definition
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| When following another car, how far behind it should you wait to use high beams? |
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| What should you do to avoid "Highway Hypnosis" or "White Line Fever"? |
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Definition
Pull over and rest when tired,
Use the radio and fresh air to keep you awake
Pull off and walk/excercize every hour |
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| What are the penalties for the first case of aggresive driving? |
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Definition
-Traffic Survival School course
-Possible license suspension for 30 days |
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| WHat are the penalties for the second case of aggresive driving? (must be done within 24 months) |
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Definition
| Class 1 misdemeanor, license suspension for 12 months. |
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| What is the penalty for your first DUI? |
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Definition
-Jail for 10+ days
-Fine of $1250+
-Alcohol screeing/education/treatment
-Community service
-Equip any vehicle you operate with an ignition interlock divice. |
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