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When exiting a highway, you should slow down when ______
Once you have moved into the exit lane When exiting a highway, you should get into the exit lane well in advance. Do not begin to slow down until after you have moved into the exit lane.
When driving on gravel or dirt roads, you need to ____ (speed). It will 1. take you much longer to stop on gravel or dirt (rather than concrete & asphalt roads) 2. and it is much easier to skid when turning
Slow down
When two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time and there is no traffic light or signal there, which vehicle (left/ right must yield)
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
How do you make a left turn onto a divided highway at a reduced conflict intersection?
Turn right and then make a U-turn.
How to check for wear & damage problem of your tires?
Use the penny test. 1. Take a penny and hold Abraham Lincoln's body between your thumb and forefinger. 2. Select a point on your tire where the tread appears the lowest and place Lincoln's head into one of the grooves. 3. If any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread, you're driving with the legal and safe amount of tread. If your tread gets below that, your vehicle's ability to grip the road in adverse conditions is greatly reduced.
Minnesota's basic speed law requires you to drive _________ under existing conditions.
at a speed no faster than is reasonable. Minnesota's basic speed law requires you to drive at a speed no faster than is reasonable under current conditions. These include weather, traffic, and road conditions. (A number of other states have similar laws.) You can be ticketed for driving too fast for current conditions even if you aren't exceeding the posted speed limit.
If you are caught driving in excess of 100 mph your driving privileges will be ____
revoked for a minimum of 6 months
When making a right turn, look right and left, yield the right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel with _____
the hand-over-hand technique
What is a "No zone?"
"No zones" are the large blind spots around trucks and other large vehicles. Drivers of smaller vehicles should avoid lingering in "No zones."
If you don't slow down when you approach or pass a stopped emergency vehicle with its emergency lights flashing. A surcharge of not less than ___ is added to the speeding fine if you violate this law.
$25
When must headlights be used? (3 cases)
1. At sunset until sunrise 2. Weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, hail, sleet) 3. When you can't clearly see the road ahead at least 500 feet
When passing another vehicle, you must return to the right side of the road before coming within ____ feet of an oncoming vehicle
100 feet
When you wish to change lanes or make a turn, activate your signals at least ____ before you make the turn.
100 feet Continue signaling until you have completed the turn or lane change.
Additional fines will be charged if you are caught driving __ mph or more over the posted limit.
20 mph
On urban or town roads, the legal speed limit under ideal driving conditions is _______ unless traffic signs indicate otherwise.
30 mph
Partial hydroplaning of a typical passenger car can start at speeds as low as
35 mph
Never pass on a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see the road ahead for at least ____ feet.
700 feet
When exiting a highway, you should get into the exit lane well in advance. Do not begin to slow down until after you have moved into the exit lane.
Decrease your speed. When approaching a roundabout, slow down. A roundabout is designed to be driven at a low speed. If there are no other vehicles or pedestrians already within the roundabout, you may not need to come to a complete stop before entering.
When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights. True/ False? Why?
False You should use your low beam headlights when driving in fog. High beam headlights may cause the light to reflect off of the fog and into your eyes.