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A "no parking" sign at a certain location meansYou may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers.
A "no standing" sign at a certain location meansYou may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers.
A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop onlyTo avoid conflict with other traffic.
A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that he isn't required toInsure the bicycle.
A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he isLed by a guide dog, or using a white or metallic cane.
A chemical test is used to measureBAC
A diamond-shaped sign is aRoad hazard sign.
A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabledAnd is carrying the disabled person named on the registration.
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug shouldRead the labels on the drug before driving.
A motorist approaching a bicyclist shouldExercise extreme caution.
A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway mustRide on the right side of the road.
A rectangular-shaped sign isSpeed limit sign.
A red and white triangular sign at an intersection meansSlow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows thatThe road will get narrower.
A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means thatYou may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when youSee the front bumper of the other car in your mirror.
An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stopBefore the crosswalk.
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be toBe prepared to stop before the intersection.
Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a space between two other carsStraighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.
Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you shouldLook for traffic by turning your head.
Drinking alcohol and driving isA serious traffic safety problem.
Drinking coffee after drinking alcoholHas no effect on blood alcohol content.
Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers canReach the proper speed before blending with traffic.
If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do isHold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas.
If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you mustNot cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.
If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only whenThere is room for your vehicle on the other side.
If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic sideWhen you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles.
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe drivingRide home with a friend who has not been drinking.
If you drive past your exit on an expressway, you shouldDrive to the next exit and leave the expressway.
If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should firstTry to pump it to build up the pressure.
In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driverMay neither park, stop nor stand.
In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are goingOn the left.
In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication0.0008
In which of the following situations is passing always forbiddenThe vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must haveFront headlight and red taillight.
Night driving is dangerous becauseThe distance we can see ahead is reduced.
On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on theSide of the road facing oncoming traffic.
On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in aboutAn hour.
The car behind you begins to pass you. You shouldSlow down slightly and stay in your lane.
The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans toStop.
The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans toTurn right.
What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highwayGreen with white letters.
What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridgesBlack letters or symbols on a yellow background.
What does a "slow moving vehicle" emblem look likeA triangular orange sign.
What does a flashing yellow light meanProceed with caution.
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgementIt harms both driving skills and judgement.
What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashingYou may not pass while the red lights are flashing.
What does this road sign mean (stop sign)Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.
What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine haveThe combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol.
What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your bloodIncrease the effects of both.
What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)Your driver's license will be taken away.
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)Slow down and be prepared to stop.
What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol.
What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving abilityan allergy medicine, weed, cold remedy
What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private roadYield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossingsSchool buses and passenger buses carrying passengers.
When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is toApply the brakes in slow, steady strokes.
When driving at night, it is most important for you toDrive within the range of your headlights.
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on your side you may passIf traffic is clear.
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-wayVehicle on the left.
When you drive at night you can reduce the problem of glare from the headlights of an approaching car byLooking to the lower right side of your lane.
When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with yourHeadlights on low beam.
When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal100 feet before the exit ramp.
When you want to make a right turn, your car must beClose to the right side of the street.
When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you shouldSignal and pass when safe to do so.
When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highwayEase your foot off the gas and brake gently.
Which of the following does not happen after drinkingyou calm down so you can concentrate.
Which of the following is true - People driving under the influence of alcohol areEvery driver's problem whether they drink or not.
Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turningWhite arrows in the middle of the lanes.
Which of the following must you obey over the other threeA policeman.
Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situationsThink before you act.
Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content)The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC.
Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary streetYou must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively.
You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver areOK if no signs forbid passing on the right.
You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be toWait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly.
You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should beIn the left lane of the street.
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You shouldSignal and keep your wheels straight.
You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You shouldCome to a full stop, then go when safe to do so.
You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You shouldStay out of the intersection until you can pass through
You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You shouldPull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You shouldCheck your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.
You have the right-of-way when you areAlready in a traffic circle.
You may cross a double solid yellow lineTo turn into a driveway.
You may cross a single solid white line in the highwayIf traffic conditions require.
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossingUnder no circumstances.
You may never parkIn a crosswalk.
You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) lineWhen to do so would interfere with traffic.
You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting toTurn left.
You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you areTurning left.
You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you shouldWalk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You shouldWait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signalAt least 100 feet before the turn.
Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You shouldSteer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.

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