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You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph
or faster. You may legally drive - ANSWER-no faster than 65 mph
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually
pass the other cars, you will - ANSWER-increase your chances of an accident
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks - ANSWER-Tank trucks
marked with hazardous materials placards
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if -
ANSWER-traffic on the street moves to the left
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A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction.
The truck - ANSWER-may have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to - ANSWER-
your side of the road is a broken line
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart may not be crossed for
any reason - ANSWER-
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and signal for
100 feet before turning - ANSWER-
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may
legally drive no faster than 65 mph - ANSWER-
It is illegal to park your vehicle in an unmarked crosswalk - ANSWER-
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is to
use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel - ANSWER-
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should stay out of the
intersection until traffic clears - ANSWER-
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should stop first and then proceed when it is safe
- ANSWER-
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards at all times - ANSWER-
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It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your
visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your - ANSWER-headlights
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should - ANSWER-not assume the other driver will make
space for you to return to your lane
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always - ANSWER-look to the
sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
You drive defensively when you - ANSWER-keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive -
ANSWER-Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears while driving is illegal. True or
false? - ANSWER-True
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when - ANSWER-You don't have room on the other
side to completely cross the tracks
When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper) - ANSWER-You can frustrate
the other drivers and make them angry
You May Drive Off of the Paved Roadway to Pass Another Vehicle - ANSWER-Under No
Circumstances
Approaching a Railroad Crossing with No Warning Devices and Unable to See 400 Feet Down
the Tracks in One Direction. The Speed Limit Is - ANSWER-15 mph