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1.What is the correct way to stop at a stop sign?

When stopping at a stop sign, you should stop at the designated stop line or, if not present, at the crosswalk, sidewalk, or edge of the intersection to ensure you have a clear view of cross traffic.
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2.What should you do when approaching a railway crossing with flashing signal lights?

Flashing signal lights at a railway crossing indicate an approaching train. You must stop at a safe distance and wait until it is clear before proceeding.
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3.How should you handle a school bus with its upper alternating red lights flashing?

When a school bus has its red lights flashing, you must stop at least 20 meters away and wait until the lights stop before proceeding, to ensure the safety of children.
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4.What should you do when you come to a pedestrian crossover?

At pedestrian crossovers, yielding to pedestrians and waiting until they have safely crossed is crucial for their safety.
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5.What is the proper procedure for stopping on a steep hill with a manual transmission?
Shifting into a lower gear when going downhill helps control your speed using engine braking, which reduces the risk of brake overheating.
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6.When stopping for a railway crossing, how should you handle a crossing with no visible signals or gates?
Even if there are no signals or gates, you must stop and look both ways before crossing to ensure there is no oncoming train.
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7.What must you do if you are approaching a school crossing guard displaying a red and white stop sign?
You must stop and wait until the crossing guard and all pedestrians have safely crossed and cleared the roadway.
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8.What is the rule for stopping when approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing on a road with a median strip?
On a road with a median strip, only vehicles approaching from behind the bus need to stop. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction do not have to stop.
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9.What should you do if you get trapped on a railway crossing?
If you are trapped on a railway crossing, exit the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location. Contact authorities to report the situation.
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10.How should you approach stopping at pedestrian crossovers with overhead yellow lights flashing?
You must yield to pedestrians at crossovers with flashing yellow lights and wait until they are safely across the street.
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11.What is the recommended action if you must stop on a road?
If you must stop, use the shoulder of the road to avoid obstructing traffic.
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12.Where should you not park if you are on a curve or hill?
Avoid parking on curves or hills where visibility is obstructed for less than 125 meters.
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13.How far must you park from a fire hydrant?
You must park at least five meters away from a fire hydrant to ensure access for emergency services.
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14.When parallel parking on the right-hand side of the road, where should you start your maneuver?
Begin parallel parking when your rear bumper is aligned with the vehicle ahead of the parking space.
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15.What should you do when parking facing downhill?
When parking downhill, turn your front wheels toward the curb to prevent rolling.
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16.When parallel parking, what should you do if your vehicle is not parallel to the curb after parking?
If your vehicle is not parallel after parking, drive forward to correct its position.
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17.When pulling out from a roadside stop, what should you do before moving into traffic?
Before pulling out from a roadside stop, check your mirrors and blind spot to ensure it is safe.
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18.What is a key precaution when opening your vehicle door next to traffic?
Use the Dutch reach method (opening the door with your far hand) to reduce the risk of hitting passing traffic.
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19.If you are parking on a hill without a curb, how should you turn your wheels?
When parking on a hill without a curb, turn your wheels sharply to the right to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
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20.What are the general guidelines for choosing a legal and safe parking spot?
Legal and safe parking requires understanding signs, curb markings, and ensuring your vehicle does not block traffic or visibility.
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21.What is the minimum distance required for parking from a crosswalk or an intersection?
To ensure clear visibility and safe passage, parking is prohibited within six meters of a crosswalk or an intersection.
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22.What is the minimum distance required for parking from a stop sign or a traffic light?
Parking too close to stop signs or traffic lights can obstruct their visibility for other drivers, making it illegal within six meters.
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23.What is the minimum distance required for parking from the nearest rail of a railway crossing?
To maintain safety and clear sightlines for trains and other vehicles, parking is illegal within 15 meters of the nearest rail of a railway crossing.
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24.Which of the following locations is always illegal for parking?
Parking on bridges or within highway tunnels is prohibited due to safety and traffic flow concerns.
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25.What does a curb painted yellow or red typically indicate regarding parking?
Yellow or red curb paint is a common indicator that parking is not allowed in that specific location.
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26.To properly parallel park, how far should your vehicle be from the curb?
Proper parallel parking requires the vehicle to be positioned no more than 30 centimeters (one foot) from the curb.
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27.When parking on a hill without a curb, facing uphill, what direction should you turn your front wheels?
On an uphill slope without a curb, turning the wheels to the right means that if the vehicle rolls backward, it will steer off the road and not into traffic.
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28.After parking an automatic transmission vehicle, what gear should it be left in?
For automatic transmissions, the Park gear mechanically locks the transmission, preventing the vehicle from rolling.
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29.When parking a standard transmission vehicle downhill, what gear should it be left in after setting the parking brake?
Leaving a standard transmission in reverse gear when parked downhill provides additional resistance against rolling if the parking brake were to fail.
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30.When parking a standard transmission vehicle uphill or on a level surface, what gear should it be left in after setting the parking brake?
For uphill or level parking with a standard transmission, leaving it in first gear provides an extra measure of security against unintended rolling.
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31.When looking for a parallel parking spot, what is the recommended amount of space?
To parallel park successfully, you should aim for a space approximately one-and-a-half times the length of your own vehicle.
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32.What is the correct initial position when starting a parallel parking maneuver alongside the front parked vehicle?
When initiating parallel parking, drive parallel to the front vehicle and stop when your back bumper is aligned with the back bumper of the parked vehicle.
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33.At which point in the parallel parking maneuver should you turn the steering wheel sharply to the left?
You should turn the steering wheel sharply to the left and continue backing slowly into the space once your front bumper is able to clear the rear bumper of the vehicle in front.
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34.When properly parallel parked, what is the maximum allowed distance your wheels should be from the curb?
For proper parallel parking, your vehicles wheels should be no more than 30 cm (approximately 12 inches) from the curb.
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