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The best way to avoid cell phone distractions is to turn off your phone. This will help you avoid interruptions and the temptation to respond to calls or texts.
Only answer important calls and texts
Turn your phone off until you’re parked
Call your friends to tell them you’re driving
We all think we know the rules of the road. But you might be surprised to learn that even common driving habits can be unsafe. So take this simple quiz to test your knowledge of some safe driving essentials.
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DRIVER’S ED
What’s a good way to avoid cellphone distractions while driving?
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The 3-second rule can give you time to perceive and react safely to a hazard ahead. Allow more time in inclement weather or if driving a larger vehicle or trailer.
10 feet behind
3 car lengths behind
3 seconds behind
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A car is in front of you. What’s the minimum safe following distance?
No passing or changing lanes is allowed across double lines.
A vehicle is going 10 mph under the speed limit
You may not pass or change lanes
A vehicle has hazard lights on
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You’re driving on a two-lane road with a double solid line. You may pass when:
You’re not going to “win” by braking and making a tailgater crash into you from behind or by trying to speed up to match them. Slow down a bit and pull to the right to let them pass.
Speed up
Slow down and move to the right
Lightly apply your brakes
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When a driver tailgates you, you should:
Simple rule: Right gets the right of way. But if the other driver doesn’t follow this rule, it’s important to give the right of way to avoid an accident.
Driver turning left
Driver on the left
Driver on the right
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Two cars reach an intersection with stop signs at the same time. Who goes first?
Why provoke an already reckless driver? Avoid eye contact and continue to drive safely.
Flash your headlights
Avoid eye contact
Gesture for them to slow down
When confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
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Give emergency vehicles extra space. Many states have adopted Move Over laws, requiring motorists to move over, slow down and pass carefully when emergency vehicles are stopped in or on the side of the road.
Slow to half the posted speed limit
Shift lanes and slow down
Come to a complete stop
You’re driving on a multilane road and see a stopped emergency vehicle ahead. You should:
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