permit test Flashcards

(62 cards)

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The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

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Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.

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When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?

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The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way.

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What does a yellow and black long arrow sign mean

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Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle

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You may not park within ____ of a crosswalk.

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20 feet

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How many alcoholic drinks does your body get rid of an hour

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One alcoholic drink an hour

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What does a sign mean that has 13’-6” with arrows pointing up and down mean

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Low clearance

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It is illegal to follow within ____ of an emergency vehicle that is sounding its alarm.

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500 feet

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How does increasing your vehicle’s speed effect your field of vision

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Decreases your field of vision

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What does a narrow bridge sign imply

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The bridge ahead may be too narrow to meet or pass a truck

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When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:

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Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb

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What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

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Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

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If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

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Firmly pump your brakes

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You may not park within ____ of a railroad crossing

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50 feet

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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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When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

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Turn the front wheels away from the curb

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hen you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

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Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop

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16
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Identify turn and stop hand signals

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UP- right
STRAIGHT OUT- left
DOWN- stopping/slowing

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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

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Downward-facing triangular signs:

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Tell drivers to yield

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A diamond-shaped sign:

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Warns of existing or possible hazards

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A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

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Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line

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When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

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Close to the right side of the street

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What does a yellow and black sign with a straight arrow with a curved arrow going into it indicate

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Merging traffic

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At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and look:

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Left first, then right, then left again

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What does a yellow and black sideways triangle (pennant) triangle sign indicate
No passing zone
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The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
Slow down before you enter the curve
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When passing on a multilane highway:
Be sure the passing lane is clear
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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:
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear
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A third conviction of driving while intoxicated (DWI), or a third refusal to submit to a test determining blood alcohol concentration (BAC), will result in:
Loss of license for at least three years
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You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:
In the left lane of the street
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On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest
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When may you use hand and arm signals instead of mechanical turn signals?
During the day
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When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
Be prepared to yield
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A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
Can be ticketed
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(True or false) You may only have blue lights, flashing lights, or strobe lights on your vehicle if it is an authorized maintenance or emergency vehicle.
True
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When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:
Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing
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It is best to keep a space cushion:
On all sides of the vehicle
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What do lane use control signals with a solid yellow X indicate?
The signal is about to change to a red X
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on urban or town roads is:
30 mph
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A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:
You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.
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When is it permissible to text while driving?
Only in emergencies
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When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
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A leaking exhaust system can:
Make you drowsy while driving
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A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:
To avoid conflict with other traffic
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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?
The vehicle on the left
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You should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn
100 feet
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What does a yellow and black sideways swaure sign indicate
A warning
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What does a yellow and black sign with a sideways T indicate
Side road
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You may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.
10 feet
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To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.
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What does a lane use control signal with a flashing yellow X indicate?
Drivers may use this lane only to make a left turn
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. (true or false) You can drive above the posted speed limit to complete a pass when driving on a roadway with a speed limit under 55 mph.
False
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If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:
Blow your horn, steer right, and brake
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Refusing to submit to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test will result in license revocation. A second offense within 10 years will result in license revocation for at least:
One year
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(true or false) When completing an emergency roadside stop, it is not necessary to put on your parking brake.
False
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Under normal driving conditions, drivers should maintain a following distance of at least:
Three seconds
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(true or false) When approaching a reduced conflict intersection, you may not turn left.
True
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You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:
Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.
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When participating in a zipper merge near a construction zone, drivers should:
Stay in their lane until the point of merge
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To help prevent crashes, you should:
Communicate with other road users
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Never pass on a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see the road ahead for
at least 700 feet
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