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Old 05-26-2009 | 07:50 PM
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Old 05-26-2009 | 07:53 PM
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Old 05-26-2009 | 08:00 PM
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Bah I almost had a 100% but I did the classic mistake of second guessing a question when it was right to begin with

I got a 95% (technically 100 lol)
Old 05-26-2009 | 08:09 PM
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Old 05-26-2009 | 09:17 PM
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damn... 95%
Old 05-26-2009 | 09:25 PM
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95%. Got the one about merging onto the freeway wrong.
Old 05-26-2009 | 09:37 PM
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70%...i forgot all about those safety distance and when to turn the signals on thing. And I'm pretty sure a solid yellow light is telling me to prepare to stop, not stop if it is safe to do so.
Old 05-26-2009 | 09:38 PM
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95%.....damn that Diamond shape sign, i thought they meant this kind of diamond shape which is definitely a
Old 05-26-2009 | 09:41 PM
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95%. Got the one about merging onto the freeway wrong.
Me too, if the traffic is going 80mph, they are telling you to do the same and not the posted speed limit... crazy!
Old 05-26-2009 | 09:48 PM
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@ the Yield sign being a diamond. It's most definitely a triangle.
Old 05-26-2009 | 09:51 PM
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Old 05-26-2009 | 09:51 PM
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Old 05-26-2009 | 09:52 PM
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I got this one wrong:

12. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):
<input name="q12" value="A" type="radio"> A. You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
<input name="q12" value="B" type="radio"> B. Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation
<input name="q12" value="C" type="radio"> C. You help reduce traffic congestion

I picked B
Old 05-26-2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
@ the Yield sign being a diamond. It's most definitely a triangle.
beat me to it
Old 05-26-2009 | 09:58 PM
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No wonder I'm such a good driver, I lived in MT when I started driving (3rd place) and then moved to ID (1st place) where I still live
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Old 05-26-2009 | 09:59 PM
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i KNEW nj and ny had the worst drivers!
Old 05-26-2009 | 10:07 PM
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i KNEW nj and ny had the worst drivers!

And number 36 explains why you thought the yield sign was a diamond.
Old 05-26-2009 | 10:12 PM
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18. When you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light, you must:
A. Go through the intersection before it turns red
B. Stop if it is safe to do so
C. Be prepared to stop
D. Slow down and proceed with caution

This one the claim stop if it is safe to do so but that is definately incorrect as yellow means slow down and proceede with caution and be prepared to stop. If they wanted you to stop they would put a red flashing light there
Old 05-26-2009 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by YeuEmMaiMai
18. When you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light, you must:
A. Go through the intersection before it turns red
B. Stop if it is safe to do so
C. Be prepared to stop
D. Slow down and proceed with caution

This one the claim stop if it is safe to do so but that is definately incorrect as yellow means slow down and proceede with caution and be prepared to stop. If they wanted you to stop they would put a red flashing light there
A Steady yellow means stop if safe, a flashing yellow means proceed with caution
Old 05-26-2009 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
And number 36 explains why you thought the yield sign was a diamond.
that was a trick question, i was thinking too hard about diamond shape.
Old 05-26-2009 | 10:25 PM
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Got the stupid "diamond" sign one wrong.
It's not a fuggin diamond.
Old 05-26-2009 | 10:54 PM
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Old 05-26-2009 | 11:48 PM
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95%...damn yield sign is nearly a diamond shape
Old 05-27-2009 | 04:13 AM
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Got the fog light question wrong...

I guess that is not bad considering Hawaii is the third worst drivers according to the stats...
Old 05-27-2009 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AznX TL
95%.....damn that Diamond shape sign, i thought they meant this kind of diamond shape which is definitely a
LOL I know I for some reason thought of that same sign - Just slipped my mind.

Got 90%
Old 05-27-2009 | 08:43 AM
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Missed the fog lights and the turn signal distance.

The fog lights question is pretty lame... I guess ONLY fog lights gives it away. Trick question imo :P

I can't believe some states actually had 70 average...

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Old 05-27-2009 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997
95%

I got this one wrong:

12. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):
<input name="q12" value="A" type="radio"> A. You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
<input name="q12" value="B" type="radio"> B. Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation
<input name="q12" value="C" type="radio"> C. You help reduce traffic congestion

I picked B
You didn't know there are tailgating violations? Or did you read it too fast and read "can" result in....
Old 05-27-2009 | 08:54 AM
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Old 05-27-2009 | 09:07 AM
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Not gonna lie 75% that's pretty bad!!
Old 05-27-2009 | 09:11 AM
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90%. One I'll conceed, the other I won't. You don't stop on a yellow light.
Old 05-27-2009 | 09:18 AM
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90%. One I'll conceed, the other I won't. You don't stop on a yellow light.
Yea you do. You're supposed to stop if it's safe to stop.

If you going 55mph and you're 20 feet from a light when it turns yellow it's obviously not safe to lock up your brakes and go skidding across the intersection to try and stop, but if you can stop under normal breaking when a light goes yellow you're supposed to.

If not you proceed through with caution.
Old 05-27-2009 | 09:21 AM
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Old 05-27-2009 | 09:25 AM
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You didn't know there are tailgating violations? Or did you read it too fast and read "can" result in....

I read it as can. As a matter of fact, I still thought it said can until you just pointed out it doesn't.
Old 05-27-2009 | 09:30 AM
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95%. Got #8 wrong....

8. You may pass on the right of another vehicle when:
A. When traveling on a multi-lane highway carrying two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction
B. The other vehicle is making or about to make a left turn, when a lane is provided to pass on the right
C. Both answers are correct

I answered B. Correct answer is C, which I think is BS. If the question stated it was 3 lanes or more, then I'd agree, but the question stated 2 lanes or more. That means that you can pass cars who are in the passing lane from the slow lane. That is not correct. So in my mind I got a 100% ....
Old 05-27-2009 | 09:34 AM
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Old 05-27-2009 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
95%. Got #8 wrong....

8. You may pass on the right of another vehicle when:
A. When traveling on a multi-lane highway carrying two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction
B. The other vehicle is making or about to make a left turn, when a lane is provided to pass on the right
C. Both answers are correct

I answered B. Correct answer is C, which I think is BS. If the question stated it was 3 lanes or more, then I'd agree, but the question stated 2 lanes or more. That means that you can pass cars who are in the passing lane from the slow lane. That is not correct. So in my mind I got a 100% ....
Are you sure that's not varying by state? I pass on the right all the time on 2 lane interstate when dipshits are sitting in the passing lane.
Old 05-27-2009 | 09:48 AM
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90%.

I also got snagged on the yellow light question. The one that stumped me the most was the pedestrian in the non-crosswalk. I said drive around them slowly... considering it's an illegal crossing I would think that you just proceed around them... kind of like cabbies do in Vegas an NYC. Oh well.
Old 05-27-2009 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
95%. Got #8 wrong....

8. You may pass on the right of another vehicle when:
A. When traveling on a multi-lane highway carrying two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction
B. The other vehicle is making or about to make a left turn, when a lane is provided to pass on the right
C. Both answers are correct

I answered B. Correct answer is C, which I think is BS. If the question stated it was 3 lanes or more, then I'd agree, but the question stated 2 lanes or more. That means that you can pass cars who are in the passing lane from the slow lane. That is not correct. So in my mind I got a 100% ....

I agree with the BS factor on that question (eventthough I got it right ). On the autobahn you are only allowed to pass on the left lane, which is the way it should be here. Peeps shouldn't be cruising in the left lane. It is for passing only. Period.
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Originally Posted by FastInFairway
90%.

I also got snagged on the yellow light question. The one that stumped me the most was the pedestrian in the non-crosswalk. I said drive around them slowly... considering it's an illegal crossing I would think that you just proceed around them... kind of like cabbies do in Vegas an NYC. Oh well.

Peds always have the right of way, whether they're crossing legally or not.
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