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What is distracted driving?

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driving while doing other, non-driving activities at the same time. It means that you are not giving driving your full attention, thus increasing your chances of a collision.

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3 types of distracted driving

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Visual distraction: taking your EYES off the road Manual distraction: taking your HANDS off the wheel Cognitive Distraction: taking your MIND off driving

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Which is the most dangerous kind of distracted driving?

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texting bcus it involves all 3 distracted driving

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What is California's cell phone law?

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hands-free sets are legal, they are still a distraction it is illegal to write, send, or read text messages or emails while operating a motor vehicle, unless the electronic wireless communications device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice-operated and hands-free operation to dictate, send, or listen to a text or email, and it is used in that manner while driving. Entering or selecting a telephone number or name into the device for the purpose of making or receiving a phone call or activating or deactivating a feature or function on the device is considered exempt from this law.

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Headlights:

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low beam: 100 ft ahead of u high beam 350 ft ahead of u must turn the headlights on at least half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise and whenever u need to see or weather conditions makes u have windshield wipers at cont. use

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Taillights

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for car to be seen from behind

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Brake Lights

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automatically turned on when u apply brakes. illegal to drive with burned out ones

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windshield regulation

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glass must be made of shatterproof material. windshield must be clean and have functioning windshield wipers in good condition without any cracks or holes that will impair the driver's ability to see to the front or back. can be cited/arrested if not comply

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What do tire treads do?

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grooved surfaces designed to push water, snow, hail, sleet, mud, and more out from under the tire so that it stays grounded and touching the pavement

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safety around air bags

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Always drive belted and sitting ten inches away from the steering wheel.

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children in front seat?

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A child who is under the age of eight years and who is less than 4 feet 9 inches tall should always ride in the back of the vehicle unless: There is no rear seat or the rear seats are either side-facing jump seats or rear-facing seats. The child passenger restraint system cannot be properly installed in the rear seat. All rear seats are already occupied by children seven years of age or under. A medical reason requires the child to ride in the front seat.

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When can children move on to using a safety belt instead of a child safety seat?

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at least eight years old OR at least 4 feet 9 inches tall she may use an appropriate safety belt instead.

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What should you do if your tire blows out while you are driving?

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grip the steering wheel firmly and steer to keep your vehicle in a straight line. Once you have control of the car, ease off the gas pedal to start slowing down. Activate your turn signal, and press the brakes gently to slow down even more. Steer slowly off the road as far away from traffic as possible. Park your car and turn on your hazard lights.

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what are yellow lines for?

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Yellow lines separate traffic going in opposite directions

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Solid yellow lines:

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Mark the center of the road

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Broken yellow lines

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Allow you to pass if it is on your side of the road.

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Double yellow lines

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Do not pass when you are next to a double yellow line. You may cross a double yellow line, however, to make a left turn into an intersection or into a private driveway.

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Two sets of double yellow lines:

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These are called a barrier and they are used to separate higher speed traffic going in opposite directions. You may not cross these lines for any reason. A left turn or u-turn can be made in designated openings.

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what are white lines

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White Lines separate traffic going in the same direction

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solid white lines

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Mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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broken white lines

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These are used when there are two or more lanes going in the same direction.

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double white lines

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these separate regular lanes from carpool or other special lanes. You may not cross over the solid double lines. Wait for the broken white lines to enter the lane.

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Left turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street:

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When turning left from a one-way street you should position yourself in the farthest left lane and may turn into any lane that is available.

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Left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street

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Position yourself in the far left lane of your side of the road and turn into any lane that is available.

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Two or more left turn lanes:

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If more than one lane is indicated for left turns, you may use either lane, but you must stay in your lane and end the turn in the corresponding lane.

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Right turn from a one-way street into a one-way street:

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Position yourself in the farthest right lane. Make sure it's safe and turn into any lane that is open. If there is more than one lane indicated for turning right, you may use either lane, but you should stay in your lane and end the turn in the corresponding lane to avoid colliding with the car in the far right lane.

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Right turns on red signals

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You may make a right turn against a red signal as long as there is no sign prohibiting it. Make a complete stop before the crosswalk and yield to any road users moving on their green light. Never turn on a red arrow.

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Center left turn lanes

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located in the middle of a two way street. They are marked by two lines on each side. The inner line is a broken line and the outer one is solid. If a street has a center left turn lane you may use it to turn left. The two lines indicate that this is not a regular traffic lane, so don't use it as one! Even if you are sitting in heavy traffic, you are not allowed to use the center left turn lane to cut through to the left turn only lane.

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What are center left turn lanes for?

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u use it to turn left

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special situations where it is harder to see others when passing

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Bridges, viaducts and tunnels, hills, Intersections and railroad crossings, Class A and Class B vehicles

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Controlled vs. Uncontrolled Intersections

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Controlled intersections have some kind of device or sign telling drivers what to do.

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4 way stop

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At a four way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first gets to go first. If two cars arrive at the same time, the right-of-way should be given to the car on the right. If there is no car on your right, then you technically "have" the right-of-way. But remember, you still have to make sure the other driver gives you the right-of-way before hitting the gas pedal

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yield sign

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yield sign facing you means you are about to enter an area where other road users have the right of way. Slow down as you approach the yield sign and be prepared to stop if you see another road user already using that part of the road. This could be the car going straight on the road you want to make a right turn on, or the pedestrian using the crosswalk in front of the yield sign.

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Unprotected left or right turn:

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These are turns made at any uncontrolled intersection or when a controlled intersection does not have a special turn light. The turn is also unprotected when a special left or right turn light ends -- while you are still allowed to turn, you don't have the "protection" of the light. If you are making an unprotected left turn, you should yield the right-of-way to all other traffic.

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Intersections with a broken signal light:

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If the traffic signal is not working, approach the intersection carefully and treat the broken signal like a four-way stop. Only drive ahead when it is your turn and it is safe.

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anti-gridlock law

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cant stop in middle of intersections

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What should you do if you approach a school bus with red signal lights flashing?

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stop

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The purpose of the California's Anti Gridlock Law is to ______.

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make sure you have enough space on the other side of the intersection or railroad crossing before entering the intersection

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When do you NOT have to stop for a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing?

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if the bus is on the opposite side of a physical barrier or divider such as a divided highway or multi-lane highway.

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road or lane narrows or entering freeways

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merging traffic always has to yield

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What is a traffic break?

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any separation in the flow of traffic—naturally occurring or otherwise—along a road or highway

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What is a space cushion?

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the empty area to the front, back and sides of your vehicle. The bigger the space cushion, the more options you have to maneuver out of a problem nearby.

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Wet roads are ______.

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dangerous bcus when it first starts raining the accumulated oil and dust on road hasnt completely been washed away yet, so road will be slippery

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How can you create a space cushion around your car?

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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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