Traffic School

What happens if you are caught driving without insurance?

$200 fine first conviction, in addition car impounded, and suspended license.

Driving without minimum insurance in California puts you at risk for ______.

$200 fine, car impounded, license suspended

How much would the at fault driver have to pay for a victim who was severely injured in the crash?

$247,000

1. How much does a DUI cost over ten years?

$40,000!

What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California?

DUI

___is an example of road rage

Injuring or killing baaed on something that happened on the road

What is distracted driving?

Is driving while doing other non driving things at the same age time

1. How does having headlights on during a sunny day help you drive safer?

It increases your visibility to others drivers. Calls attention to yourself

What is a space cushion?

It is empty space around your car your should have to have enough space to maneuver or slow down safely.

How does the DMV point system work?

It keeps track of a driver's offenses so that they can suspend his license if they need to

1. The reason we have traffic laws is ______.

Keeping Order and Movement in Traffic;Safety

1. What is the proper head and body position when going in reverse?

Left hand at the to of the steering wheel and body turned to the right with head pointed rearward looking out back window.

1. Which drivers are most likely to be in a deadly crash?

Males 15-24

2. How does minimum insurance work?

Minimum insurance won't cover your own medical expenses or car repairs either - only the other driver's and only for the specific dollar amounts.

What is California's Anti Gridlock Law?

Penalizes those blocking intersections. Wants drivers to make sure you have enough space on the other side of the intersection or railroad crossing before entering the intersection

Wet roads are ______.

Slippery roads

____is an example of aggressive driving

Tailgating, speeding

What is the purpose of your cars lights?

To let you see at night, to allow you to be seen by others, to let others know your stopping or changing lanes.

What can you do to communicate with other road users?

Use turn signals, make eye contact, flash lights, honk horn, and use hand signals.

When there are no sidewalks outside of a business or residential district pedestrians shall ______.

Walk along the shoulder facing traffic

1. What should you do if your car hydroplanes?

. Gently ease your foot off the gas until the car slows down. Your tires should touch the road soon thereafter. If you need to brake, do it gently by pumping the brakes.

Minimum vision requirement

20/40 with both eyes tested together and 20/40 in one eye and 20/70, at least, in the other eye

What is the average cost for a severe injury in a collision?

247,000

Pedestrians Have the right of way at________

All times

Adult drivers age 18 or over may

Drive and use wireless hands free communication devices

2. What is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California?

Speeding

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

Stop until they stop flashing unless your on opposite side of a barrier divided road.

Distracted driving is

Taking your hands, eyes, or mind off the road

What is the most dangerous kind of distracted driving?

Texting

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

When it is not on the same side your traveling and the road is divided by a barrier.

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

When they are 8 years or older or 4 foot 9 inches tall.

1. Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______.

have the right-of-way.

1. Covering the brake means ______.

means holding your foot above the brake pedal, without actually touching it, in case you need to brake

1. You should give up your right-of-way when ______.

necessary to avoid a collision or unsafe action.

When is it ok to leave a child unattended in a car?

only when if there over 6, or under if supervised by someone older than 12.

2. What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk?

walk FACing TRAFFIC

4. For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ______.

walk facing traffic

What is a traffic break?

A stoppage of traffic flow by CHP to remove unsafe items or conditions from the road.

When should drivers be courteous to each other?

Always

When should you be courteous to other road users?

Always be courteous and treat others the way you want to be treated.

1. What are blind spots?

Area around the car that are not visible by mirror and should be checked by turning head left or right

What is the best way to stay safe when faced with aggressive driver

Avoid eye contact and do not engage

What can you do protect yourself from an aggressive driver?

Avoid eye contact, do not engage, and leave plenty of space

What is California cell phone law?

Drivers cannot use handheld cellphones, or use handheld wireless communication devices

1. What does the US Department of Transportation list as the most likely cause of collisions?

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the most common factors

What is the most common reason for traffic fatalities ion california

Drugs and alcohol use.

What can you do to lessen the change of being in an aggressive driving situation?

Give yourself more time to get where you need to be. Don't follow to closely, drive in the appropriate lane

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

Grip steering wheel firmly, after regaining control of car ease off gas and steer to safe place off the road and turn on hazard lights.

1. When considering passing a slow vehicle on a two-way road, how far away should the oncoming vehicle be from you before you make your move?

If you are driving 50 to 55 mph, you need a 10-12 second gap in oncoming traffic in order to complete the maneuver

If you make ____ you are an aggressive driver

If you make sudden and dangerous lane changes

1. What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot?

The other car can hit hit you if changing they change lanes. You'll be left with no empty space for evasive action

Blind or partially blind pedestrians can be identified by ______.

Their white canes and seeing eye dogs, and should always be given the right of way

Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles?

They are small and can appear out of nowhere.

What do tire treads do?

They push water, snow, hail, sleet, and mud and out from under the tire.

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

To leave enough space for other drivers to enter and cross an intersection.

What are center left turn lanes for?

To start and finish left turns. Turn into driveways

2. Why do traffic laws exist?

Traffic laws reduce chaos, keep traffic moving and give all road users a common understanding of how the road should be used. Most importantly, though, their primary purpose is to keep everyone safe.

2. What is the purpose of the DMV point system?

a program the DMV uses to keep track of bad drivers

3. A pedestrian with a white cane ______.

are blind or partially blind

1. What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver?

avoid them

1. What should you do to get over a pothole safely if you can't maneuver around it?

brake before your wheels get to the pothole and then release the brake pedal as you are rolling over the pothole. B

1. Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you have insurance?

if the collision was your fault, you will probably have to pay the other driver's costs to

What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy?

reaction slows, you get blurry vision, and behave carelessly.

1. If you double your driving speed what happens to your stopping distance (the distance it takes to stop the car)?

the braking distance is quadrupled