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Right of way	Who is allowed to go first		driving-rules-of-the-road
Four-way stop: who goes first?	The vehicle that arrived first; if tied, the one on the right		driving-rules-of-the-road
Uncontrolled intersection	Yield to vehicles already in the intersection and to the one on your right		driving-rules-of-the-road
Turning left at an intersection	Yield to oncoming traffic		driving-rules-of-the-road
Roundabout rule	Yield to traffic already in the circle, and enter to the right		driving-rules-of-the-road
Emergency vehicle with siren behind you	Pull to the right edge and stop		driving-rules-of-the-road
Funeral procession	Yield, do not cut in		driving-rules-of-the-road
School bus with flashing red lights and stop arm	Stop; wait until it moves		driving-rules-of-the-road
Pedestrians in a crosswalk	Always yield		driving-rules-of-the-road
White cane or guide dog	Pedestrian is blind; yield and stop		driving-rules-of-the-road
Following distance rule	At least 3 seconds behind the car ahead		driving-rules-of-the-road
Three-second rule	Pick a fixed object; you should pass it 3 seconds after the car ahead		driving-rules-of-the-road
Following distance in bad weather	Increase to 4 or more seconds		driving-rules-of-the-road
Blind spot	An area around your car you can't see in mirrors		driving-rules-of-the-road
Checking blind spots	Turn your head and look over your shoulder		driving-rules-of-the-road
Signal before turning	Signal at least 100 feet before the turn in many states		driving-rules-of-the-road
Use the turn signal before changing lanes	Always		driving-rules-of-the-road
Seat belt law	Driver and passengers must wear seat belts		driving-rules-of-the-road
Children in cars	Use child restraints suited to height, weight and age		driving-rules-of-the-road
Texting while driving	Illegal in most states and extremely dangerous		driving-rules-of-the-road
Distracted driving	Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving		driving-rules-of-the-road
Drunk driving	Never drive impaired by alcohol or drugs		driving-rules-of-the-road
BAC limit for adults 21 and over	0.08 percent in all states except Utah (0.05)		driving-rules-of-the-road
Zero tolerance for drivers under 21	Any alcohol can lead to a loss of license		driving-rules-of-the-road
Drowsy driving	Pull over and rest when tired		driving-rules-of-the-road
Speed limit	Maximum legal speed under good conditions		driving-rules-of-the-road
Basic speed law	Never drive faster than is safe for conditions		driving-rules-of-the-road
Slow down in rain	Roads are slippery, especially in the first minutes of rain		driving-rules-of-the-road
Hydroplaning	Tires lose grip on a thin layer of water		driving-rules-of-the-road
If your car hydroplanes	Ease off the gas, steer straight, don't slam the brakes		driving-rules-of-the-road
Skidding on ice	Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want to go		driving-rules-of-the-road
Fog driving	Use low beams and slow down		driving-rules-of-the-road
High beams	Use at night in open areas, dim for oncoming cars within 500 feet		driving-rules-of-the-road
Headlights on when	From sunset to sunrise and whenever you use wipers in many states		driving-rules-of-the-road
Parking uphill with a curb	Turn wheels away from the curb		driving-rules-of-the-road
Parking downhill	Turn wheels toward the curb		driving-rules-of-the-road
Parallel parking distance from the curb	No more than 12 inches in many states		driving-rules-of-the-road
Parking near a fire hydrant	Not allowed, usually within 15 feet		driving-rules-of-the-road
Parking in front of a crosswalk	Not allowed		driving-rules-of-the-road
Passing on the left	Pass only where permitted and when the road is clear		driving-rules-of-the-road
Never pass on	Hills, curves, bridges or railroad crossings		driving-rules-of-the-road
Merging	Match the speed of traffic and find a gap		driving-rules-of-the-road
Exiting a highway	Signal and move into the exit lane early		driving-rules-of-the-road
Slow-moving traffic on the highway	Stay in the right lane		driving-rules-of-the-road
Railroad crossing with no gates	Slow down, look both ways and listen		driving-rules-of-the-road
Never stop on the tracks	Keep going or wait before the crossing		driving-rules-of-the-road
Stopping distance	Reaction distance plus braking distance		driving-rules-of-the-road
Reaction time	About three-quarters of a second to react		driving-rules-of-the-road
Braking distance increases	With speed; double speed means about four times the braking distance		driving-rules-of-the-road
ABS brakes	Anti-lock brakes that prevent wheels from locking; press firmly and hold		driving-rules-of-the-road
Tailgating	Following too closely		driving-rules-of-the-road
Road rage	Angry, aggressive driving; stay calm and don't engage		driving-rules-of-the-road
If you're in a crash	Stop, check for injuries, call 911, exchange information		driving-rules-of-the-road
Hit-and-run	Leaving the scene of a crash, which is a crime		driving-rules-of-the-road
Documents to carry	License, registration, proof of insurance		driving-rules-of-the-road
Learner's permit	Lets new drivers practice with a licensed adult		driving-rules-of-the-road
Graduated driver licensing (GDL)	System that adds privileges in stages for new teen drivers		driving-rules-of-the-road
Insurance	Required by law in nearly all states		driving-rules-of-the-road
Check your car	Look at tires, lights and mirrors before driving		driving-rules-of-the-road
Adjust mirrors and seat	Before you start driving		driving-rules-of-the-road
Hands on steering wheel	9 and 3 or 8 and 4 positions		driving-rules-of-the-road
Turning wheel when backing	Look behind you and move slowly		driving-rules-of-the-road
Three-point turn	Turn around on a narrow street using three moves		driving-rules-of-the-road
U-turn	Allowed only where signs and laws permit		driving-rules-of-the-road
Right turn on red	Allowed after stopping unless a sign prohibits it		driving-rules-of-the-road
Left turn on red	Allowed in some states only from a one-way street to a one-way street		driving-rules-of-the-road
Move over law	Slow down and change lanes for stopped emergency vehicles		driving-rules-of-the-road
Yielding to buses	Often required when a bus signals to pull out		driving-rules-of-the-road
Motorcycles	Give them a full lane and check mirrors twice		driving-rules-of-the-road
Bicycles	Give at least 3 feet when passing in many states		driving-rules-of-the-road