Traffic School – Flashcards
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Which county(s) establishes a pilot Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) program in January 2016?
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Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Tulare
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Which of the following is an example of a kind of change traffic laws must respond to?
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Technology
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What is an example of a driving technique one might need to learn to safely use the roads?
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Scanning, avoiding no-zones, 3-second system, and signaling
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__________ was enacted primarily to address driver distraction and driver error caused by being unable to hear the environment outside the vehicle due to the use of sound-delivering devices.
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Earbuds or Headsets
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What is the primary reason traffic laws exist?
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Ensure driver safety
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You may have your Class C license suspended or revoked if your driving record shows:
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4 points in one year, 6 points in two years, or 8 points in three years
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Mixing various drugs with alcohol will usually ____ the effects of both.
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Hinders
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Just one drink can impair your _____.
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judgement, response time, vision, coordination
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The same laws apply to _____ as drinking and driving.
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Taking drugs and driving
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The first DUI offense can cause _____.
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Raised insurance premiums, lost time at work, $5,000- $10,000, fees for counseling classes
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_________ states that as long as the car is not running, doors are locked, and if the car is properly ventilated, providing the child is otherwise safe, a child can be left in a car unattended if age 6 or older. Under the age of 6, the child must be supervised by a child age 12+ or parent.
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Kaitlyn's Law
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When you feel fatigue set in as you are driving, it is best NOT to:
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Continue Driving
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If your driver's license is about to expire, the DMV will send you a letter reminding you to renew it ____ month(s) prior to the expiration date.
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2 months
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What is the minimum amount of insurance you have to get for property damage?
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$5,000
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Dumping or abandoning an animal on the highway can result in a $1,000 fine, and/or _____ in jail.
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6 months
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If you have fog lamps, they should be at a height of no less than ____ inches and no more than_____ inches.
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12, 30
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When your car tires ride up on the surface of the water like skis, this is referred to as______.
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Hydroplaning
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A California Driver's License is usually valid for ____ years.
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5 Years
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Which of the following is a valid form of self-insuring accepted by the DMV?
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1) coverage by an automobile or motor vehicle insurance policy; 2) a deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV); 3) a surety bond of $35,000 obtained from a company licensed to do business in California; 4) DMV-approved self-insurance.
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At a speed of 55mph you need about _____ to pass.
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10 sec
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The driver of the car being passed must not __________ until the pass is complete.
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increase speed
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It is best to _________ to help prevent skidding on slippery surfaces.
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Avoid fast turns, Slow down as you approach curves and intersections, Drive more slowly and stay farther behind the vehicle ahead, and Avoid especially slippery areas
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_____ occurs when a driver tries to recover from over steering and they lose traction with the rear wheels.
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Fishtailing
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When the road is wet your tires can _____.
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Still have good traction up to about 35mph, Hydroplane, loose traction on road at higher speeds, and lose traction faster if they are in poor condition.
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A trucker?s blind spots are called _____.
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the no zone
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How many _____ or blind spots do trucks have?
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No zones, 4
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Chapter 6 calls _____ "white line fever"
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Highway hypnosis
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"You may never driver faster than what is safe for the current conditions" is the
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Basic speed law
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An example of a primary collision factor is
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Impeding Traffic, Vehicle Failure, Improper Turning, and Speeding
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An example of a common collision type is:
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Head on, Broadside, Stationary Object, and Auto/Pedestrian or others such as cyclists
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An example of a contributing collision factor to is:
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Speeding, An Improper Maneuver, Following too close to another vehicle, and road conditions
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Which action(s) helps avoid collisions?
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Identifying Hazards
