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Took the test - 95%. Missed this one:

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

Hell, if we did that the traffic jams would be awful!

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100%

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My thoughts precisely.
As per all the tests in USA, often you can't give the answer you want, its not there. Written test tackers, but stink at real driving.

Reg. Frank R.

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The rest of the world Yellow/amber/orange means STOP (Be ready to stop, its going to go Red), here in Florida, means speed up.
Reg. Frank R.

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100%

Been driving for 9 years in Germany, and nine years stateside. No accident since 2002 when somebody rear-ended my car, the last accident where I was at fault was when I drunkenly totaled my BMW in Dec of 92, and the only time I was ever pulled over in the US was in 2006 when I got a written warning for doing 100 in a 65.

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That must be your german Autobahn heritage! :p

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That's what the state trooper said and that's why he gave me a written warning instead of hauling my scrawny ass off to the nearest county jail.

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You lucky bastard! :lol:

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I scored an 85%. Not too shabby, IMO.

Georgia Drivers. :p Reading the list and their ranking... not surprised. Sometimes I think I'm the only one here who even tries to drive safely and obey the rules of the road...

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As with all tests they do not give a true picture of the individuals driving ability. I believe most of us took this test without cheating, but even a 16 year old with no driving experience would register a high mark.

I am 79 and next year I have to take a written and vision test in order to keep my licence. But no road test.

I suppose what I'm saying is that answering written questions is not a true indicator of ones ability to drive safety. I got 95% on the test but the true test of ones safety is how many accidents, DUI or speeding fines we have had during our driving history.

Personally I've had no accidents and 2 speeding (less that 20 over limit) over 56 years.

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Well, I had my first crack at driving on the right, just now. Went round the block in a car park a couple of times then drove two and a half miles home, all without hitting anything! :D

Admittedly, there was very little traffic on the roads, but it's a start.

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I was confused why there wasnt a speed up answer...its def what im gonna end up being pulled for!!

I got 75%...apparantly I dont know my stopping distances

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All you gotta remember is just to stay ON the 'pavement', and OFF the 'sidewalk'.

;)

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I'm not going to post my score. All I'm saying is that I'm a much better practical driver than a theoretical driver.

And that I learned how to drive in NJ.

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:lol: That reminds me of yesterday. Out practising for my test and a car is coming towards me:
Me: Why is that car on my side of the road?
SWMBO: Because he's an idiot.

I've done about 60 miles so far and only instinctively went on the left once, just after reversing out of the driveway.