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What is the 3x5 test for brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for FIVE SECONDS
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In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead time have you scanning ? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
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What is meant by a 45-degree eye scan? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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Scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk
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When passing or changing lanes, what should you do to check the traffic coming up behind
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you? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-
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degree scan using your side-view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check
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What is your safety perimeter? - CORRECT ANSWER-It's the 360-
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DEGREE safety space cushion AROUND your vehicle
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Space + Visibility = - CORRECT ANSWER-= Time
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What is the rule for determining the proper following distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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The 3 to 4 second rule
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For which brake type should you use a steady FIRM pressure when braking HARD ? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-The ABS brakes
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What is the "Rear tire rule"? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an intersection, you should be able to see the REAR TIR
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,What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Never assume or demand the right-of-
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way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary
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What is the most basic rule concerning left turns? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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When stopped, keep your front wheels straight and keep foot on brake
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When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to: -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible
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What is one of the most important items you should be concerned about while driving? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Your Attitude
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What is the single most effective means to reduce fatalities and serious injuries? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Wearing Your Seatbelt
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What does defensive driving means? - CORRECT ANSWER-> Make safe driving decisions
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> Allow for the lack of skill, improper attitudes and
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> Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers)
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> Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action
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>Concede the right of way to prevent crash
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What are good mood factors that can affect your driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-> Pay Day
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What are some physical issues that can affect your driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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What is aggressive driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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> Driving in a selfish manner without caring about the safety of others.
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> Trying to intimidate another drive
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> A ticket-able offense
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What is road rage? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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> Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm
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> Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
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> A criminal offense
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>An agitated state of aggressive driving
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What are some factors that contribute to aggressive driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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Define a defensive driver - CORRECT ANSWER-> Is careful to commit no driving errors
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What is the 3x5 test for brakes? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for FIVE SECONDS
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In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead time have you scanning ? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
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What is meant by a 45-degree eye scan? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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Scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk
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When passing or changing lanes, what should you do to check the traffic coming up behind
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you? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-
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degree scan using your side-view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check
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What is your safety perimeter? - CORRECT ANSWER-It's the 360-
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DEGREE safety space cushion AROUND your vehicle
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Space + Visibility = - CORRECT ANSWER-= Time
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What is the rule for determining the proper following distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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The 3 to 4 second rule
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For which brake type should you use a steady FIRM pressure when braking HARD ? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-The ABS brakes
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What is the "Rear tire rule"? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an intersection, you should be able to see the REAR TIR
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ES of the FRONT vehicle touching the ground
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,What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Never assume or demand the right-of-
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way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary
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What is the most basic rule concerning left turns? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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When stopped, keep your front wheels straight and keep foot on brake
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When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to: -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible
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What is one of the most important items you should be concerned about while driving? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Your Attitude
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What is the single most effective means to reduce fatalities and serious injuries? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-Wearing Your Seatbelt
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What does defensive driving means? - CORRECT ANSWER-> Make safe driving decisions
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> Allow for the lack of skill, improper attitudes and
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> Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers)
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> Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action
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>Concede the right of way to prevent crash
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What are good mood factors that can affect your driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-> Pay Day
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What are some physical issues that can affect your driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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What is aggressive driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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> A ticket-able offense
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What is road rage? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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> Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm
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> Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
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What are some factors that contribute to aggressive driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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Define a defensive driver - CORRECT ANSWER-> Is careful to commit no driving errors
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