Learner Permit Essentials Flashcards

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Snow chains

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In densely packed snow you should use chains or snow tires to gain traction and maintain control.

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Low-beam headlights

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When driving in heavy snow or fog, use low-beam headlights to improve visibility.

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Alcohol-related deaths %

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Alcohol-related highway deaths account for 38% of all traffic fatalities.

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Driver Improvement Clinic

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If you accumulate 7 or more points, you may attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points from your driving record.

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5-point offense

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The traffic conviction that adds the most points (5) is passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children.

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Secondary roads

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Secondary roads have steeper hills and sharper curves than primary roads.

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Urban speed limit

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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is 35 mph.

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License restoration

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To restore a revoked license, you must visit a driver license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license.

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Four-way stop right of way

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When three vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, the right of way belongs to the car on the right.

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Suspension system

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If a vehicle sways freely, leans excessively to one side during a turn or bounces, there may be a problem with the suspension system.

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Stopped by officer

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If you are stopped by an enforcement officer, you should call a law enforcement officer.

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Two-second rule

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To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should use the two-second rule.

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Medication effects

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If you are taking medication before you drive, you should find out what effect the medicine will have.

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Rest every 100 miles

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If you are planning a long road trip, you should stop and rest every 100 miles.

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Look ahead before passing

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Before passing another vehicle, you should look ahead to ensure that there is enough room.

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Run off the road

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If you run off the side of the road, you should gradually take your foot off the gas pedal.