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motorcycle accidents are mostly caused by ____________
A) following to close
B) the sharing of lanes
C) other drivers not seeing motorcyclists |
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When passing parked vehicles a rider has the advantage over a car driver because:
A) riders tend to drive too fast
B)doors and people can be avoidded by driving in right part of lane
C) doors and people can be avoided by driving in the left part of l |
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| C) doors and people can be avoided by driving inthe left part of lane |
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One main cause of single vehicle motorcycle accidents is:
a) Motorcyclists' tendency to drive too fast for weather conditions.
b) Motorcyclists running wide in a curve c) turn and running off the roadway or into a fixed object.
c) Motorcyclists running |
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| b) Motorcyclists running wide in a curve or turn and running off the roadway or into a fixed object |
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Brightly colored clothing and reflective helmets:
a) Should only be worn while riding after dark.
b) Could make motorcycle riders more visible.
c) Don t increase a motorcycle rider s level of safety |
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| b) Could make motorcycle riders more visible. |
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Protective eyewear:
a) Isn t needed when your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield.
b) Is only required when riding in bad weather.
c) Need to provide a clear view to either side |
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| c) Need to provide a clear view to either side. |
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Jamming down on the rear brake or grabbing the front brake:
a) Could cause the brakes to lock.
b) Is the fastest way to stop in an emergency.
c) Is the safest way to slow down when the streets are slippery |
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| a) Could cause the brakes to lock |
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Motorcycle highway pegs:
a) Are handy devices, especially on long trips.
b) Come as standard equipment on all motorcycles.
c) May increase the time it takes to reach the foot brake during an emergency |
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| c) May increase the time it takes to reach the foot brake during an emergency |
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When carrying a load it should be:
a) Either in front of or over the rear axle.
b) Carried on top of the gas tank in front of the driver.
c) Stacked against a sissy bar or frame at the back of the seat. |
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| a) Either in front of or over the rear axle |
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If while riding over metal bridge gratings your motorcycle starts wandering back and forth:
a) Downshift to a lower gear for improved traction.
b) Steer in a zig-zag pattern until you cross over.
c) Stay on course and calmly ride straight across. |
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| c) Stay on course and calmly ride straight across |
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Signaling to make a turn:
a) Is less important than when driving a car.
b) Is equally important when driving a car.
c) Is more important than when driving a car |
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| c) Is more important than when driving a car. |
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Motorcycle passengers should:
a) Put their feet on the ground as soon as the motorcycle is stopped.
b) Never ride without a back rest.
c) Sit as far forward of the bike as possible without crowding the driver |
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| c) Sit as far forward of the bike as possible without crowding the driver. |
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The safest lane position for a motorcycle:
a) Is next to the center line in the left part of the lane.
b) Is next to the curb in the right part of the lane.
c) Will vary based on road and/or traffic conditions |
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| c) Will vary based on road and/or traffic conditions |
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Motorcycle riders should always_________ to execute a turn safely:
a) Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn.
b) Slow down through the turn.
c) Use the handle bars only to turn. |
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| a) Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn |
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. In order to legally operate a moped you must have at least a _______ license.
a) Class M1
b) Class M2
c) Class C |
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Downshifting or upshifting while in a curve:
a) Should only be done if it can be performed smoothly.
b) Is safer than shifting before the curve.
c) Is the safest way to control your speed. |
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| a) Should only be done if it can be performed smoothly. |
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The helmet laws states that:
a) Only passengers are required to wear helmets.
b) Both motorcycle riders and their passengers are required to wear helmets at all times.
c) Helmets are never required when driving on city streets. |
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| b) Both motorcycle riders and their passengers are required to wear helmets at all times |
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The best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle is to:
a) Be aware of trouble coming by looking well ahead.
b) Avoid high density traffic areas.
c) Increase the distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you |
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| a) Be aware of trouble coming by looking well ahead |
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. If you are riding at night you should:
a) Cut the distance from the vehicle in front of you to use its lights to see farther down the road.
b) Keep driving at your normal daytime speed.
c) Slow down because it is harder to see objects lying in the ro |
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| c) Slow down because it is harder to see objects lying in the road |
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If you ride with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:
a) Is advisable at all times.
b) Should always be used when entering or exiting a highway.
c) Should never be used whenever entering or exiting a highway |
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| c) Should never be used whenever entering or exiting a highway |
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Hit the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:
a) The engine starts to overheat.
b) The throttle gets stuck and you can't get it free.
c) Your motorcycle starts to wobble or sputter. |
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| b) The throttle gets stuck and you can't get it free |
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If you lock the front tire when stopping: _ A) Release the rear brake
B) Keep the front brake locked until stopped
C) Release and reapply the front brake |
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| C) Release and reapply the front brake |
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When you carry a passenger:
A) It will take longer to accelerate and brake
B) You will have more balance
C) You will have less chance of skidding |
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| A) It will take longer to accelerate and brake |
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To make good judgments in traffic, you need to first:
A) Be able to swerve
B) Know how to stop quickly
C) Search ahead |
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At intersections, the most common cause of motorcycle/vehicle crashes is:
A) Drivers entering a rider's right of way
B) Riders not yielding to on coming traffic
C) Drivers tailgating riders |
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| A) Drivers entering a rider's right of way |
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While riding an unfamiliar motorcycle:
A) Stay in the right portion of the lane
B) Allow extra room for stopping
C) Do not shift above the third gear |
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| B) Allow extra room for stopping |
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When you turn you should:
A) look through the turn
B) Watch the center line
C) Look straight ahead |
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When you ride over a pothole it is usually best to
A) keep a normal seat position
B) Lean forward as much as possible
C) Look straight ahead and rise slightly off the seat |
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| C) Look straight ahead and rise slightly off the seat |
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When adjusting your mirrors to carry a passenger, the passenger should
A) sit on the seat with YoU
B) Stand behind the motorcycle
C)Adjust the mirror while you sit on the motorcycle |
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| A) sit on the seat with YoU |
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When the front tire goes flat:
A) The steering will feel heavy
B) The back of the motorcycle will jerk from side to side
C) You will lose power to the brakes |
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| A) The steering will feel heavy |
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when entering from an on ramp the light most likely to make your motorcycle more noticeable to the freeway car drivers is the:
A) Brake light
B) Taillight
C) Turn signal |
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When you ride at night
A) wear reflective clothing
B) Always ride in the center portion of the lane
C)Follow the vehicle ahead more closely for safety |
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| A) wear reflective clothing |
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To avoid causing a rear-end crash when following another vehicle:
A) Ride in the right wheel track
B) Stay at least two seconds behind
C) Tap your brakes lightly |
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| B) Stay at least two seconds behind |
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you are passing parked cars you drive in the left part of lane. The greatest danger to you is:
A) A car door" opening
B) a car pulling out
C) a person stepping from between parked cars |
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usinging a helmet can reduce the chance of a fatal head injury in:
A) low speed crashes only
B) high speed crashes only
C) Any crash, regardless of speed |
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| C) Any crash, regardless of speed |
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Alcohol first affects your::
A) balance
B) vision
C) judgement |
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To discourage other drivers from sharing your lane, it is usually best
to ride:
A) In the left portion of your lane
B) In the center portion of your lane
C) Next to another vehicle |
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| B) In the center portion of your lane |
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When riding where sand and gravel have collected on paved roadsyou should:
A) Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction
B) Only use the rear brake to slow down
C) Pull in the clutch |
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| A) Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction |
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the car driver is signaling for a left turn. You are coming from the opposite direction you should
A) Hold your speed and center lane, position
B) Slow down and move away from the approaching
C) increase your speed and stay in the center of the lane |
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| B) Slow down and move away from the approaching |
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For higher-speed turns, you should:
A) Lean more than you would at low speed
B) Lean less than you would,at low speed
C) Lean the same amount you would at low speed |
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| A) Lean more than you would at low speed |
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Riders in a staggered formation will be passing a car. After the lead rider passes, he/she should return to the _____ of the lane.
A) Left portion
B) Right portion
C) Center portion |
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The driver turning left crossing your path is not stopping. Your best
chance to avoid a crash would be to:
A) Maintain your position and brake hard
B) Slow and swerve to the left
C) Reduce your speed and move away from the vehicle |
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| C) Reduce your speed and move away from thevehicle |
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To make a normal stop, use:
A) The rear brake only
B) The rear brake first
C) Both brakes and downshift |
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| C) Both brakes and downshift |
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Before changing lanes to the left, you should:
A) Check your left mirror and turn your head to the left
B) Check the right mirror and turn your head to the left
C) Use your horn and speed up |
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| A) Check your left mirror and turn your head to the left |
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of the following which one gives the most eye and face protection while riding
A) a windshield
B) goggles
C) a face shield |
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On a wet road, it will usually be most slippery:
A) In the left wheel track
B) On loose gravel
C) In the center portion of the lane |
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| C) In the center portion of the lane |
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The ability to think clearly and ride safely is affected by as little as:
A) 6 drinks
B) 3 drinks
C) 1 drink |
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If your throttle sticks:
A) Squeeze the clutch and use the engine cutoff switch
B) Shift to neutral and apply both brakes
C) Downshift and apply both brakes |
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| A) Squeeze the clutch and use the engine cutoff switch |
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When following a vehicle, you should try to:
A) Ride in the right portion of the lane
B) Ride where the driver can see you in the rear view mirror
C) Ride in the left portion of the lane |
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| B) Ride where the driver can see you in the rear view mirror |
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you are preparing to move into the left lane you should
A) turn your head to left
B) look in the left mirror
C) slow and look in the left mirror |
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| A) turn your head to left |
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to cross tracks that run parrel to your course you should
A) edge gradually across
B) move away then turn and cross at an angle of at least 45 deg.
C) move into the opposite lane to cross at a 90 deg angle |
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| B) move away then turn and cross at an angle of at least 45 deg. |
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with a car coming at you from the opposite direction you should
A) ride in the left of you lane
B) ride either in center or right of your lane
C) ride in the right of your lane |
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| B) ride either in center or right of your lane |
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To ride over an object on the road:
A) Stay seated until you have crossed the object
B) Rise slightly off the seat
C) Edge across the object |
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| B) Rise slightly off the seat |
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A group of riders move from a staggered formation into a single file
when:
A) Traffic is heavy
B) Turning corners
C) Riding at night |
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When swerving, it is important to:
A) Always brake before swerving
B) Swerve in the direction the hazard is traveling
C) Separate braking from swerving |
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| C) Separate braking from swerving |
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a car and your bike are entering an intersection from opposite directions you should
A) slow and maintain the center lane position
B) slow and increase space
C) speed up and move left to get through the intersection quickly |
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| B) slow and increase space |
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If you have a flat tire while riding, hold the handle grips firmly and:
A) Use the brake of the good tire or avoid braking slow and increase space
B) Gently apply both brakes
C) Use only the brake that controls the flat tire |
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| A) Use the brake of the good tire or avoid braking slow and increase space |
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On a paved two-lane road, sand and gravel are most likely to collect:
A) Near the center of the road
B) Near the sides of the road
C) I n the left wheel track |
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| B) Near the sides of the road |
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When you are being followed too closely, it is usually best to:
A) Move closer to the vehicle ahead
B) Move to the right portion of the Lane
C) Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead |
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| C) Drop back farther from the vehicle ahead |
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If you stop quickly while turning and you are unable to straighten
the motorcycle first, apply the:
A) Front brake and increase your lean an
B) Brakes harder as the lean is reduced
C) Brakes first and then lean away from the turn |
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| B) Brakes harder as the lean is reduced |
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When carrying a passenger:
A) Your motorcycle will react the same
B) It takes longer to brake and accelerate
C) Let some air out of the tires for better traction |
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| B) It takes longer to brake and accelerate |
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The single most important thing you can do to improve your chancesof surviving a crash is to:
A) Wear a securely fastened helmet
B) Be familiar with the motorcycle
C) Ride in the center portion of the lane |
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| A) Wear a securely fastened helmet |
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To see better when following a vehicle at night:
A) Increase your following distance and use your low beam
B) Drop far back and use your high beam
C) Use the headlights of the vehicle ahead |
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| C) Use the headlights of the vehicle ahead |
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In a normal turn, lean your:
A) Body more than your motorcycle
B) Motorcycle more than your body
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C) Motorcycle and your body at the same |
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| C) Motorcycle and your body at the same |
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To predict how a hazard may affect you, it's important to:
A) Watch for brake lights or turn signals
B) Adjust speed to get around the hazard
C) Know the speed, distance,and direction that the hazard is moving |
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| C) Know the speed, distance,and direction that the hazard is moving |
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To ride over metal bridge gratings
A) Ride straight across
B) Cross at a sharp angle without changing lanes
C) Weave (zig-zag) across |
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When carrying loads:
A) Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat
B) Keep the load low and as far forward as possible
C) Keep the load behind the rear axle |
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| B) Keep the load low and as far forward as possible |
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With a properly adjusted mirror, you can see:
A) The lane beside you
B) Everything behind and to the side of you
C) Part of the lane beside you and behind you |
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| C) Part of the lane beside you and behind you |
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police with sirens and lights on andyou donpull over During the pursuit a person is killed. You are subject to:
A) A fine of not less than $10,000
B) imprisionment for six years
C) loss of license and impond car |
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| B) Imprisonment in a state prison for six years |
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