CA DMV PRACTICE 8

Scan the road ______ seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can see hazards early and avoid last minute moves.

10-15

Turn on your windshield wipers, low-beam headlights, and defroster. In a heavy rainstorm or snowstorm, you may not be able to see more than ___ feet in front of your vehicle.

100

If you cannot see farther than ___ feet, it is not safe to drive faster than __ mph. You may have to stop from time to time to wipe mud or snow off your windshield, headlights, and taillights.

100, 30

You and your passengers must wear seatbelts. You can get a ticket if you do not. If your passenger is under __ years old, you can also get a ticket if they are not wearing their seat belt.

16

Adjust your speed for different conditions: Wet road: Go _____ mph slower. Packed snow: Reduce your speed by ___ Ice: Slow to a ____.

5-10 half crawl

Check behind your vehicle before you: Change ____. Make sure you are not getting in the way of vehicles in the lane you want to enter. Check your blind spots. Reduce _____. Turn into a ______ Stop to _______. Drive ________. Watch for large vehicles because they can gather speed very quickly.

lanes your speed side road or driveway. pull into a parking space down a long or steep hill

High winds can be a hazard while driving. This is especially true for ______ such as trucks, campers, and vehicles with trailers.

larger vehicles

At intersections, take one more look to the ______. There may be a pedestrian, bicyclist, or vehicle you did not see the first time.

left

At intersections, look to your _____ first. Vehicles coming from the _____ are closer to you than vehicles coming from the ______. Then, look to your _____.

left, left, right, right

When it is raining at night, use your _______ headlights. Do not drive using only your parking lights.

low-beam

To drive safely, you need to know _____. This helps you make good decisions and react to ______ on the road.

what is around you hazards

To help manage sun glare: Keep the inside and outside of your wind shield clean. Make sure your windshield wipers are in good working order. Make sure your _____ is full. Wear polarized sunglasses. Maintain enough ____ between your vehicle and the vehicles around you. Make sure your ______ works and is free of anything that would restrict use. Be aware of _____. You may have difficulty seeing them. Try to avoid driving during sunrise and sunset.

wiper fluid space car visor pedestrians

Before you back up or back out of a parking space: — Check ____________ before you get in. — If you have kids with you or there are kids nearby, know where they are. Make sure they are away from your vehicle and in full view before moving your vehicle. — Check ____________. As a safety measure, look over your right and left shoulders again while backing up.

in front and behind the vehicle your blind spots

Always check each side of your vehicle at _______. Other vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians may be approaching.

intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings

Check your blind spots before you: change turn at Merge Backup. Leave park Pull out Open

lanes an intersection with traffic backup a parking space parallel from the curb your car door

Slow down when there is a lot of water on the road. If you drive faster than __ mph in heavy rain, your tires can lose all contact with the road and your vehicle will be riding on water. This is called ______. A slight change of direction, applying the brakes, or a gust of wind could throw your vehicle into a______. If your vehicle starts to ______, slow down gradually. Do not use the brakes.

50 mph hydroplaning skid hydroplane

Allow for more space when:

A tailgater is behind you. Allow extra space ahead and do not brake suddenly. Slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with the tailgater.

_______ is always dangerous because it is hard to see behind your vehicle. Back up ______ to avoid collisions. Do not depend only on your ________ or only looking out a side window. Before you back up or back out of a parking space:

Backing up, slowly mirrors

Allow for more space when:

Driving on slippery roads.

Allow for more space when:

Following large vehicles that block your view ahead. The extra space allows you to see around the vehicle.

Allow for more space when:

Following motorcyclists or bicyclists on wet or icy roads, metal surfaces (bridge gratings, railroad tracks, etc.), and gravel. Motorcyclists and bicyclists can fall easily on these surfaces.

Allow for more space when:

The driver behind you wants to pass. Allow enough distance in front of your vehicle so the driver will have space to merge in front of you.

Allow for more space when:

Towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load. The extra weight makes it harder to stop.

Allow for more space when:

You see a bus, school bus, or a vehicle with a placard at railroad crossings. These vehicles must stop at railroad crossings.

this image shows the areas around your vehicle Green blue yellow red

ahead next to you blind spots behind you

What are blind spots?

areas around the vehicle that a driver cannot see when looking straight ahead or using the mirrors.

Look ______ the vehicle ahead of you. Do not constantly look at the vehicle in front of you. This is known as a ______ and can be dangerous.

beyond, fixed stare

Do not stay in another driver's ____. The other driver may not see your vehicle.

blind spot

Every vehicle has ______

blind spots

At intersections: Look ______, even if other traffic has a red light or a stop sign.

both ways

Wearing the lap belt and shoulder harness of a seat belt will increase your chance of survival in most types of ____.

collisions

Avoid driving _____ other vehicles on multilane streets. Other drivers might enter your lane or change lanes without looking and crash into you.

directly alongside

Be aware of what is on _____. Maintain enough space to maneuver safely and _____ to other drivers if you need to.

each side of you react

Law enforcement uses traffic breaks to: Slow or stop traffic to remove hazards from the road. Respond to _____. Prevent ______ in heavy fog or unusually heavy traffic. During a traffic break, the officer turns on their rear emergency lights and slowly weaves across lanes. To be helpful: Turn on your emergency flashers to warn other drivers. Slowly decrease your speed to the same speed as the officer. Do not brake suddenly unless necessary to avoid a collision. Keep a safe distance from the patrol vehicle ahead of you. Do not try to drive past the patrol vehicle. Do not speed up until the officer turns off their emergency lights and traffic conditions allow you to return to your normal speed.

emergencies collisions

Excessive water on a road may cause _____. This can happen gradually or suddenly. Flooding is dangerous and can be life threatening. It is important to understand the dangers of water on the road, including: Being swept off the road. Floating debris and unseen hazards. The road collapsing. Vehicle malfunctions(forexample,brakefailure). Electrocution if there are fallen power lines.

flooding

What is tailgating?

following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front

At _______, do not drive alongside other vehicles. A driver may decide to exit suddenly or swerve back onto the ______. Keep space between your vehicle and parked vehicles. Someone may step out from between them, open a vehicle door, or pull out suddenly. Be careful when driving near motorcyclists or bicyclists. Always leave plenty of space.

freeway exits, freeway

On the _____, be ready for rapid changes in road conditions and traffic flow. Watch for signals from other drivers. Expect merging vehicles at _______. Know which lanes are clear so you can use them, if you need to.

freeway, on-ramps, interchanges

If possible and safe, make space for vehicles entering _____. Even though you have the right-of-way, this can help prevent collisions.

freeways

You never know what is on the other side of a steep hill or a sharp curve. Slow down so you can stop for_______ if you need to. If your view is ____, assume there is a vehicle on the other side. Only pass a vehicle in front of you if the hill or curve is at least ______ of a mile away. You need at least that much room to pass safely.

hazards blocked 1/3

Do not use _______ headlights in areas where they are illegal. Dim your lights to avoid blinding the driver of an oncoming vehicle.

high-beam

When driving at night, make sure you can stop in the distance lit by your headlights. Use your_______ headlights when possible. This includes _________.

high-beam open country or dark city streets

Small changes in your driving habits can help reduce traffic congestion. Avoid: _______: Following the vehicle in front of you too closely. Unnecessary ___________: Weaving in and out of freeway lanes. ________: Eating, grooming, talking on a cell phone, texting, reading, etc. Driving a poorly maintained or malfunctioning vehicle. Running out of fuel or battery charge.

Tailgating lane changes distractions

Why is tailgating dangerous?

Tailgating makes it harder for you to see the road ahead because the vehicle in front of you blocks your view. You also will not have enough time to react if the driver in front of you brakes suddenly.

Allow for more space when:

Merging onto a freeway.

When you drive at night, remember: __________ are much harder to see at night. Stay alert. _______ are also harder to see at night. Most have only one taillight. Highway construction can take place at night. _____ your speed in highway construction zones. When you leave a brightly lit place, drive _____ until your eyes adjust to the darkness. When a vehicle with one light drives toward you, drive as far _____ as possible. It could be a bicyclist, motorcyclist, or vehicle with a missing headlight.

Pedestrians and bicyclists motorcycles reduce slowly to the right

When driving in high winds: ______ your speed. This gives you better control over your vehicle. You will have more time to react if your vehicle gets hit by a strong gust of wind. Maintain a ______ on the steering wheel. Strong wind gusts are unpredictable. If you are not holding the wheel properly and a gust hits, it can jerk the steering wheel out of your hands. Be ____ Look ahead and watch for any debris on the road. Give yourself enough time to react to road hazards. Do not use ______. Maintain maximum control of the _______ if a gust occurs. Be proactive. It may be safer to pull over and wait for the storm to pass.

Reduce firm hand position alert cruise control accelerator

It is best to avoid driving in heavy fog or smoke. Consider postponing your trip until the fog clears. If you must drive in heavy fog or smoke: Drive slowly. Use your _____ headlights. _____ headlights will reflect back and cause glare. Never drive using only your _______. Make sure you can stop within the space you can see ahead. Increase your following distance. Use your ______ and defroster as necessary. Avoid crossing lanes or passing traffic unless absolutely necessary. ______ for traffic you cannot see. If the fog becomes too thick to drive safely, consider pulling off the road. Activate your ______ and wait for conditions to improve.

low-beam head-beam parking or fog lights windshield wipers Listen emergency flashers

Always keep your eyes _______ to scan your surroundings. Take in the whole scene. If you only look at the ______ of the road, you will miss what is happening on the side of the road and behind you.

moving middle

Slow down at the first sign of_________ on the road. This is especially true if it has been_____, because oil and dust have not washed away.

rain, drizzle, or snow dry

Knowing what is behind you can help you avoid _____. Your _____ and _____ are there to help you see vehicles behind you.

rear-end collisions rearview mirrors side mirrors

Before changing lanes, look in your _______ to check for nearby vehicles. Look over ______ to check your blind spots.

rearview mirror your shoulder

If another vehicle's lights are too bright: Do not look directly into the oncoming headlights. Look toward the _____ edge of your lane. Watch the oncoming vehicle out ______. Do not react to the other driver by keeping your high-beam headlights on. This only makes it harder for both of you to see.

right of the corner of your eye

To check your blind spots, look over your _____ and ____ ________ out of your side windows. Only turn your head when you look. Do not turn your whole body or the steering wheel.

right and left shoulder

You should also keep a ______ around your vehicle. This gives you time to ____ if another driver makes a mistake. Give yourself enough space on all sides of your vehicle to ______ if you need to.

safe distance react brake or maneuver

As you ____ ahead, be alert for ____ and ____ around you. This prepares you to react quickly to changes in the road ahead.

scan, vehicles, hazards

Some road surfaces are more slippery than others when wet. These usually have warning signs posted. Here are situations where the road may be more slippery: • ____ from trees or buildings can hide icy spots on cold, wet days. These areas freeze first and dry out last. Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road. They can hide icy spots. If it starts to rain on a ______, the pavement can be very slippery for the first several minutes.

shade hot day

Rain and snow can make the roads ____. Your tires will not have the _____y need. Drive more slowly than you would on a dry road.

slippery, grip

It may not be possible to determine the depth of the flood by looking. If the water is deep, the road may be too dangerous to cross. It is best to find another route. If you have no other option but to drive through a flooded road, ______. After you have made it through the water, check your _____ to make sure they work correctly.

slow down brakes

If you drive in snowy areas, carry _____ for your tires. They give your tires more traction. Carry the correct number of chains. Make sure they fit your wheels.

snow chains

When you are in a collision, your vehicle ____. But you ____ at the same speed you were traveling. You only stop when you hit the dashboard or windshield. If you are struck from the side, the impact could push you back and forth across the seat. Seat belts and shoulder harnesses keep you in a better position to _____ the vehicle. They may also minimize serious injuries.

stops keep moving control

Check traffic behind you often to know if another vehicle is _______ you. Be careful if you are being tailgated. Find a way to avoid the tailgater. _________ and allow the tailgater to pass you. You can also _____ to allow enough space between you and the car in front of you. If this does not work, ______ and let the tailgater pass.

tailgating change lanes slow down pull off the road

If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, what should you do?

take your foot off the gas pedal/accelerator. This creates space between you and the vehicle ahead without needing to slam on your brakes or swerve into another lane.

For most vehicles, the blinds spots are at _______, slightly behind the driver

the sides

Use the ______ to avoid tailgating. When the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain point, such as a sign, count three seconds. If you pass the same point before you finish counting, you are following too closely.

three second rule

Do not rely on______. Some drivers do not obey them. Before you enter an intersection, look ________.

traffic lights, left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic.