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| Important Defensive Driving Concepts |
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Content |
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The most important thing to learn from our course is 'Drive Defensively'. |
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Be courteous if an officer stops you, stay in the car, and do not make excuses. |
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Traffic violations stay on your record 5 years. |
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You will get three points for driving 65 in a 55 mph zone. |
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65 mph is the maximum speed on a two-lane divided highway. |
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75 mph is the maximum speed limit on the interstate. |
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People typically underestimate the time required to reach their destination. |
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The car on the right has the right-of-way when two cars are stopped at an intersection. |
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Collisions with pedestrians typically occur in urban areas; 1 in 6 fatalities is a pedestrian. |
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Return to the right lane after passing when you see the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. |
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White curbs mean you can drop off or pick up passengers; yellow means you can load or unload only. |
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A dashed white or yellow line means you are permitted to pass if it can be done safely. |
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Two solid yellow lines in the center of the road means you may never pass. |
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The left lane is for passing; the right lane is for slower-moving vehicles. |
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Motorcycles and buses are permitted to use HOV lanes. |
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Orange signs and flags signal a construction area. |
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Flashing yellow lights mean proceed with caution. |
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Blue signs provide information about nearby services. |
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0.08 is the maximum BAC in Arizona. |
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Arizona has a zero-tolerance alcohol law for drivers under 21. |
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Most collisions are related to bad driving behavior. |
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Infants are safest in a rear-facing seat. |
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Dim your high beams within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle. |
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Environment |
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There are 50 questions on the exam --- 25 content and 25 environment. |
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In a Safe2Drive survey 75% of those stopped by an officer get a ticket. |
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In driving, a great defense is a great defense. |
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The 'devil is in the details' is an expression used at the beginning of the course. |
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'Avoid speeding drivers' and 'avoid speeding yourself' are important defensive driving tips. |
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Police officers encourage teenagers who want to race to go to a track (and not on public roads). |
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Tom Cruise rides his motorcycle very fast in Top Gun. |
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'Do not sweat the small stuff' is one suggestion to reduce aggressive driving. |
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Right-of-way rules are based on safety and courtesy; right-of-way is something you give. |
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Driving during rush hour and on busy roads are stressful environments. |
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Signal whether or not you see someone around you. |
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67th Avenue and Indian School is a dangerous Phoenix intersection. |
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Eisenhower established the interstate system as part of the National System of Highways. |
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Route 66 is a famous highway; route 66 is simply called '66' in The Grapes of Wrath. |
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Your body requires 1 hr to get rid of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer. |
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An ignition interlock prevents people who have been drinking from starting their car. |
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AAA stands for American Automobile Association. |
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ABC stands for 'Air Bag Safety', 'Buckle Up', and 'Children in Back'. |
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Expectant mothers should wear their seat belt as low as possible under the abdomen. |
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Commercial trucks often carry loads many times heavier than a car. |
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The Motorcycle Safety Foundation provides excellent educational programs. |
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Responsibility, respect, and reason are the three 'R's of common sense driving. |