driving – Flashcard
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When going in reverse, your head and body position should be
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Your left hand at the top of the steering wheel and your head and neck turned to the right so you can see out the back window
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You should be extra careful around motorcycles because ______.
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Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down
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How do defensive drivers communicate with other road users?
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All of the above (Use the horn only as a way to warn others of a problem on the road or of their presence; Get their attention by using eye contact; Use turn signals at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes)
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Driving without minimum insurance in California puts you at risk for ______.
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$200 fine, car impounded, license suspended
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You can leave your child unattended in the car ______.
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Only if they are older than six-years-old
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What is the reason for traffic laws?
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Both A and B (Keep all road users safe; Collect revenue for the state and city in the form of traffic citations)
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What are the signs of a drowsy driver?
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All of the above
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If you have auto insurance, can you still be sued after an accident that was your fault?
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All of the above (Yes, if property damage is more than your insurance, the other driver can sue you for negligence and win; Yes, if the cost of a collision is more than your insurance coverage; Yes, if someone dies because of the accident, the victim's family can sue you for wrongful death)
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What is the purpose of minimum insurance coverage?
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To pay for only a certain amount even if the damages are much more
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When should drivers be courteous to each other?
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D. Always (As long as the other driver is courteous to them; There is no obligation to be courteous; In very sticky high traffic situations)
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What is the best way to drive over a pothole if you can't swerve around it?
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C. Press the brakes and slow down before reaching the pothole but then let go as you go over the pothole
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If you see a distracted driver on the road you should ______.
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Avoid him as best you can
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If your tire blows out while you are driving the best thing to do is
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Grip the steering wheel firmly and gently ease off the brakes
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How much would the at fault driver have to pay for a victim who was severely injured in the crash?
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$247,000
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How does the DMV point system work?
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It keeps track of a driver's offenses so that they can suspend his license if they need to
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How do tire treads work?
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They push water, snow and ice out from under the tire
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If you ______, you have committed road rage.
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Try to cause harm or kill another driver because of something that happened on the road
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Who does the Move Over/Slow Down law say you should move over or slow down for?
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Stopped emergency vehicle or tow trucks with signal lights flashing
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What is the best way to stay safe when faced with an aggressive driver?
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Avoid making eye contact or engaging with him
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Blind or partially blind pedestrians can be identified by ______.
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Their white canes and seeing eye dogs, and should always be given the right of way
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How can you avoid aggressive driving situations?
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All of the above (Don't tailgate another driver; Don't drive at rush hour; Don't use the horn to show you are angry)
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If you ______, you are being an aggressive driver.
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Make sudden and dangerous lane changes
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Pedestrians who are walking on a street that has no sidewalk should ______.
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Walk along the shoulder facing traffic
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In California, what is the most common reason for car crashes where someone is injured?
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Speeding
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Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of collisions?
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Driving without a license
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What is the most common reason for traffic fatalities in California?
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Alcohol and drugs
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When you ______, you are driving on the wrong side of the road.
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Cut the corner on a left turn
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What job do your car's lights do?
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All of the above (The signal lights allow you to communicate with other road users; The headlights help you see the road at night; The headlights help other drivers see you)
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How much can you expect to pay for a DUI ten years after it happens?
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A total of $40,000 over ten years
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Why is texting the most dangerous kind of distraction?
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All of the above (Because it distracts your mind; Because it distracts your hands; Because it distracts your eyes)
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Kids must use a safety or booster seat until they are ______.
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Age 8 and over 4 feet 9 inches tall
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Why should you never drive in another car's blind spot?
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All of the above (If the other driver doesn't know you are there he might crash into you while changing lanes; If there is a problem up ahead, you might not have room to swerve out of the way; The other driver might not see you until it is too late)
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If you enter an intersection or railroad and get stuck because of all the cars in front of you, you have violated California's ______ law.
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Anti Gridlock law
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What does it mean when a school bus is stopped with its red signal lights flashing?
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Children are loading or unloading and you must stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing before you move
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Drivers should look out for and give pedestrians the right-of-way at ______.
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Crosswalks in the middle of the block
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How can you create a space cushion around your car?
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All of the above (Follow no closer than three seconds behind the car in front of you; Avoid driving in clusters of cars; Avoid driving in another car's blind spot)
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What should you do in a traffic break?
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Yield to the police officer who is slowing down traffic on the freeway by driving back and forth across all the lanes with his lights flashing
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What happens when you try to do other things while driving?
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All of the above (When your eyes are not on the road you might not see the problem until it is too late; When your mind is not on driving you might take too long to decide how to react to the problem up ahead; When your hands are not on the wheel it might take you too long to swerve away from the problem up ahead)
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The purpose of the California's Anti Gridlock Law is to ______.
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All of the above (stop drivers from entering an intersection that is already backed up; stop drivers from going over a railroad crossing if they do not have enough room to get across; stop drivers from entering an intersection if they do not have enough room to get across)
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At what age and height do kids no longer have to be in a safety or booster seat?
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Age 8 and over 4 feet 9 inches tall
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What is the purpose of your car's lights?
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All of the above (Headlights help you see the road at night; Headlights help other drivers see you; Signal lights allow you to communicate with other road users)
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What can you do to lessen the chances of being in an aggressive driving situation?
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All of the above (Avoid rush hour; Don't follow another car too closely; Don't use the horn to show you are angry)
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Which is the most dangerous kind of distracted driving?
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Texting because it distracts your eyes, hands, and mind
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How much does a DUI cost over ten years?
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$40,000
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What should you do to get over a pothole safely if you can't maneuver around it?
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Press the brakes and slow down before reaching the pothole but then let go as you go over the pothole
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You should give up your right-of-way when ______.
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Both A and B (The other driver refuses to give it to you even though he is supposed to; It helps you avoid a crash with another car or pedestrian)
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What is the purpose of the DMV point system?
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To keep track of a driver's offenses so that they can suspend his license if they need to
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The Move Over/Slow Down law says that drivers must change lanes or slow down when approaching ______.
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A stopped emergency vehicle or tow truck with lights flashing on the freeway
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What is California's Anti Gridlock Law?
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It is illegal to enter an intersection or railroad crossing if you don't have enough room to get across
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What can you do to communicate with other road users?
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All of the above (Get their attention by using eye contact; Use your turn signals when turning or changing lanes; Use the horn to warn others of a problem on the road or of your presence)
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______ is an example of road rage.
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Trying to cause harm or kill another driver because of something that happened on the road
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If you double your driving speed what happens to your stopping distance (the distance it takes to stop the car)?
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It is quadruple (4x)
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Which drivers are most likely to be in a deadly crash?
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Young male drivers
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When there is no sidewalk, pedestrians should generally ______.
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Walk along the shoulder facing traffic
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What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy?
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All of the above (You have a slower reaction time; Takes you longer to process information; You have blurry vision)
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What is a seat belt pretensioner?
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A mechanism that automatically tightens the seat belt around you
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What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot?
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All of the above (The other driver might crash into you while changing lanes; If there is a problem up ahead, you might not have room to swerve out of the way; The other driver might not know that you are there until it is too late)
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What is California's cell phone law?
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Both A and C (It is illegal for all drivers to talk on a hand-held cell phone; It is ok for drivers 18 and over to use a hands free device)
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What should you do if you approach a school bus with red signal lights flashing?
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Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing before you move
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What are blind spots?
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Large areas around your vehicle that you cannot see using your rearview and side mirrors
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What is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California?
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Speeding
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Wet roads are ______.
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Slippery roads
