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You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:

-Pull over to the right and stop
-Speed up to get out of the way

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle coming from behind your vehicle, you must create a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stop. Reduce your speed and safely pull over to the side of the road. If the emergency vehicle is directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, keep moving slowly until you can get out of its way.
Slow down.

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

Toward the right side of the road

If an approaching driver fails to dim their high beams, glance toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the other vehicle's headlights and will allow you to see enough of the road to stay on course until the other vehicle has passed.
Straight down the middle of the road.

A driver under the age of 18 may use a cell phone while driving:

-if they are making an emergency call
-If they are driving at a speed slower than 40 mph.

In the state of Massachusetts, it is against the law for a driver under the age of 18 to make a phone call while operating a moving vehicle, except in the event of an emergency. It is against the law for any driver to read or send text messages while driving.

no u-turn sign

U-turns are prohibited

A regulatory sign displaying a red circle with a red slash through the middle indicates that a specific action is prohibited. U-turns are not permitted where this sign is posted.
Sharp left turn ahead.

Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

-Check your mirrors and blidspots

Before changing lanes, you should look in your rearview and side mirrors to make sure no one is trying to pass you. You should also look over your shoulder to make sure that no one is in your blind spot.

A "No stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

To avoid conflict with other traffic

A "No stopping" sign means you can only stop to obey a traffic signal, to obey a police officer, or to prevent a conflict with another vehicle.

To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

...

What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

Driver may pass if it is safe to do so.

This sign means: Three circles:red, yellow, and green

There is a traffic signal ahead

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance

If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Not cross the tracks until train has completely passed

This sign means: three lights:red, yellow, and green

Traffic signal ahead

When you see this sign, it means: An arrow w/o tail pointing to the left

The road is curving sharply to the left.

If you are driving behind a motorcycle, your following distance should be at least:

Four seconds

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

Defensive driving is:

-Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
-Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion

When approaching a working snowplow:

Yield the right-of-way and exercise caution

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

-Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
-Lanes are moving in opposite and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

When approaching a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon with all of its lights darkened, you

May proceed with caution

A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

Carbon monoxide poisoning

This road sign means:

Winding road.

You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

Under no circumstances

You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

Regardless of your direction

What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

Your seat

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When approaching in a lane next to an emergency vehicle that has its lights flashing?

Pull over and stop—If you see flashing lights and/or hear the siren of an approaching emergency responder, you must pull over to the far right of the road and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, regardless of which direction the emergency vehicles are travelling.

When being approached by an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing and sirens sounding a driver should always?

When an emergency vehicle is approaching: Pull over to the edge of the roadway, clear of intersections, and stop. Remain there until the emergency vehicle has passed. Watch for others.

When a driver sees an emergency vehicle with lights flashing on the side of the road?

You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle(s) have passed. However, never stop in an intersection.

What should you do if you are driving and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you quizlet?

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle coming from behind your vehicle, you must create a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stop. Reduce your speed and safely pull over to the side of the road.