Traffic School (3dollarseasiesttrafficschool.com)
What is the minimum amount of insurance you have to get for property damage?
$5,000
______ refers to a phenomenon where a car's tires glide over water on a road like a set of water skis. This results in a loss of control over the vehicle.
--A) Hydroplaning B) Skipping C) Vortex D) Motion E) Slipping
Use your _____ when necessary to avoid collisions, but not at other times.
--A) horn B) headlights C) trunk D) emergency brake E) All of the above
Perception time is _________
--A) the time it takes to see and mentally process a situation B) the distance a vehicle travels during the perception time C) the time it takes to react to a situation D) the distance a vehicle travels during the reaction time E) All of the above
Which of the following is a valid form of self-insuring accepted by the DMV?
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.
At a speed of 55mph you need about _____ to pass.
10 sec
If you have fog lamps, they should be at a height of no less than ____ inches and no more than_____ inches.
12, 30
According to NTHSA statistics, ___% of traffic deaths involving distractions were the result of cell phone use.
18%
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.
2 months
If you must pull off the road in an emergency, try to do so where your car can be seen for _____ feet in each direction.
200
Your horn must be audible from _____.
200
You may have your Class C license suspended or revoked if your driving record shows:
4 points in one year, 6 points in two years, or 8 points in three years
A California Driver's License is usually valid for ____ years.
5 Years
Switch to low beams when oncoming traffic is within ______ for your vehicle.
500
Dumping or abandoning an animal on the highway can result in a $1,000 fine, and/or _____ in jail.
6 months
About ____ of drivers who have been involved in a violent clash with another driver were young men.
96%
Tasca defines an "Agressive Driver" as:
A driving behavior is aggressive if it is deliberate, likely to increase the risk of collision and is motivated by impatience, annoyance, hostility, and/or an attempt to save time
Newborns up to _________ must be secured in a child safety seat in the back seat of the vehicle.
A) 1 year of age or 30 lbs. B) 50 lbs. or greater than 3 years of age --C) 20 lbs. or less than one year of age D) All of the above E) None of the above
"One Drink" of Alcohol is considered to be the equivalent to_________ according to the California Driver Handbook.
A) 15 ounce glass of 15% beer B) 10 ounce glass of 15% wine --C) 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proof liquor D) all of the above E) none of the above
A $1,000 fine, and/or _____ in jail may be administered to anyone who dumps or abandon an animal off of a road.
A) 2 days B) 5 days --C) 6 months D) 1 year E) None of the above
High beams should not be used within _______ of following another vehicle.
A) 500 feet B) 450 feet C) 400 feet --D) 300 feet E) none of the above
When exiting the freeway,
A) Change lanes one at a time. B) Signal your intention to exit. C) Be at the proper speed --D) All of the above E) None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of careless driving?
A) Damage to vehicle B) Injury or death ?C) Insurance rate discounts D) DMV fines E) none of the above
The DMV accepts several forms of self-insurance for an automobile. Which of the following are acceptable methods of self-insurance?
A) Deposit $35,000 B) Buy a surety bond for $35,000 C) Get a DMV issued self-insurance certificate --D) All of the above E) None of the above
You use your lights:
A) During hours of darkness B) Whenever conditions prevent a driver from clearly discerning a person or other motor vehicle on the highway from a distance of 1000 feet. C) In weather conditions requiring the windshield wipers to be in continuous use due to rain, mist, snow, fog, or other precipitation or atmospheric moisture. D) Within 30 minutes after the sun sets, all night and until 30 minutes before the sun rises. --E) all of the above
Which of these is NOT considered a cause of distracted driving?
A) Electronic devices --B) Scanning for hazards C) Eating D) Looking at things off the road E) None of the above
When driving through standing water at high speed water may build up beneath the wheels and cause the vehicle to skid. This is commonly referred to as _______.
A) Fishtailing B) Acceleration Skidding C) Locked wheel skidding D) Sledding --E) None of the above
Violating a right-of-way rule might:
A) Get you to your destination faster B) Cause a mix-up of expectations and throw off other drivers C) Cause a collision --D) B and C only E) All of the above
On narrow mountain roads where the roadway has insufficient width to permit a motor vehicle to be driven entirely to the right of the center of the roadway, drivers must _____.
A) Give audible warning with the motor vehicles horn upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of 500 feet along the highway. B) Give audible warning with the motor vehicles horn upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of 400 feet along the highway. C) Give audible warning with the motor vehicles horn upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of 300 feet along the highway. --D) Give audible warning with the motor vehicles horn upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of 200 feet along the highway. E) all of the above
When an emergency vehicle comes up behind you, you should ______
A) Not stop in an intersection. B) Pull to the right and stop. C) Wait for the emergency vehicle to completely pass and move down the road. D) A & C only. --E) All of the above
The whole point of _______ is, in essence, to avoid becoming involved in a collision because of someone else's mistake.
A) Offensive Driving B) Carefree living C) Easy Driving --D) Defensive Driving E) None of the above
Driving in high altitude can ______.
A) Overheat your engine B) Force your engine to work harder to get the same power C) Cause vapor lock D) Both A & C --E) All of the above
Some cities now implement signal lights designed to specifically apply to _____ rather than motorized vehicles.
A) Pedestrians B) Trucks --C) Bicycles D) Motorcycles E) All of the above
Which of the following laws regulates the way a window-mounted GPS device may be placed on a vehicle?s windshield?
A) Repeat Offenders B) License Plate Coating (CVC 5201.1) C) Traffic Violation Dismissal (CVC 23640) D) Ignition Interlock Device (CVC 23700) --E) None of the above
What does the No Seat Bicycles Law (CVC 21204) allow someone to do?
A) Ride a bicycle with a seat B) Ride a bicycle without a seat C) Ride a bicycle with a removable seat D) Ride a bicycle --E) Ride a bicycle without a seat if it was designed to be ridden without one
The best pace to reverse one?s vehicle at is:
A) Running pace B) Sprinting pace --C) Walking pace D) Crawling pace E) None of the above
When being crowded by a tailgater, _______ can help you avoid being rear-ended.
A) Slamming on the brakes B) Swerving C) Making a rude gesture D) Turning abruptly --E) Keeping a 4-second space cushion ahead of you
Upon meeting a school bus that is stopped and displaying a flashing red light signal and stop signal arm, (if equipped with a stop signal arm) drivers must
A) Stop the vehicle before passing the bus in another lane going in the same direction. --B) Not proceed until the flashing red light signal and stop arm cease operation if there is only one lane of traffic. C) Pass the bus by crossing over a yellow line as long as there are no schoolchildren visible. D) Both A & B E) all of the above
The _____ on a highway is generally used for slower moving traffic.
A) carpool lane --B) right lane C) left lane D) center lane E) all of the above
A driver may only take traffic school once per _______
A) every month B) every 6 months C) a year D) every 17 months --E) None of the above
When being hit from the rear, it is best to _____ to minimize injury.
A) lean forward towards the wheel --B) press back into the seat C) lean to the side D) Any of the above E) None of the above
When there is no sidewalk provided on a particular road a pedestrian must walk _____.
A) on the right side of the road, facing away from traffic --B) on the left side of the road, facing towards traffic C) in the middle of the road D) off the road E) None of the above
Pregnant women need to keep the lap belt _________ when sitting in the passenger seat. The safety belt will not harm an unborn baby if worn in this manner.
A) up and over the abdomen, and the shoulder harness to the left of the abdomen. B) up and over the abdomen, and the shoulder harness to the right of the abdomen. --C) low and under the abdomen, and the shoulder harness to the left of the abdomen. D) low and under the abdomen, and the shoulder harness to the right of the abdomen. E) None of the above
A driver should check behind their vehicle _________.
A) while backing up B) just before backing up, when you are in your vehicle C) before getting into the vehicle --D) Both A and C E) None of the above
Which county(s) establishes a pilot Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) program in January 2016?
Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Tulare
Courteous driving means acknowledging others and going a step beyond following just the rules of the road. To follow this rule, you should:
Allow other drivers to merge, give others plenty of space when on the road, & signal your intentions clearly [A, B, & D]
It is best to _________ to help prevent skidding on slippery surfaces.
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
"You may never driver faster than what is safe for the current conditions" is the
Basic speed law
A Class ____ license allows operation of a standard passenger vehicle.
Class C
When you feel fatigue set in as you are driving, it is best NOT to:
Continue Driving
__________ 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.
Earbuds or Headsets
What is the primary reason traffic laws exist?
Ensure driver safety
_____ occurs when a driver tries to recover from over steering and they lose traction with the rear wheels.
Fishtailing
An example of a common collision type is:
Head on, Broadside, Stationary Object, and Auto/Pedestrian or others such as cyclists
Chapter 6 calls _____ "white line fever"
Highway hypnosis
Mixing various drugs with alcohol will usually ____ the effects of both.
Hinders
When your car tires ride up on the surface of the water like skis, this is referred to as______.
Hydroplaning
Which action(s) helps avoid collisions?
Identifying Hazards
An example of a primary collision factor is
Impeding Traffic, Vehicle Failure, Improper Turning, and Speeding
_________ 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.
Kaitlyn's Law
The term "rubbernecking" refers to _____.
Making an effort to look at something not directly related to driving
How many _____ or blind spots do trucks have?
No zones, 4
The first DUI offense can cause _____.
Raised insurance premiums, lost time at work, $5,000- $10,000, fees for counseling classes
Which of these is NOT considered a cause of distracted driving?
Scanning for hazards
What is an example of a driving technique one might need to learn to safely use the roads?
Scanning, avoiding no-zones, 3-second system, and signaling
An example of a contributing collision factor to is:
Speeding, An Improper Maneuver, Following too close to another vehicle, and road conditions
When the road is wet your tires can _____.
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.
Driving aids, such as ____ can help reduce risks while driving.
Sunglasses
The same laws apply to _____ as drinking and driving.
Taking drugs and driving
Which of the following is an example of a kind of change traffic laws must respond to?
Technology
Blind pedestrians can usually be recognized by:
a white cane and seeing-eye dog
The signal indicating it is safe to cross a street it:
a white walking person
A driver must stop for a pedestrian in the road:
at all times
Distracting electronic devices include:
cell phones, video monitors, DVD players & music devices [e. all of the above]
When crossing a road as a pedestrian, you should:
cross only at designated crosswalks
There are times when you have to drive across a sidewalk such as when:
exiting/entering a driveway, a parking lot, an alley & a building [all of the above] lol
Chapter 6 calls ____ "white line fever".
highway hypnosis
The driver of the car being passed must not __________ until the pass is complete.
increase speed
Just one drink can impair your _____.
judgement, response time, vision, coordination
If the gas pedal sticks while driving you should _____.
keep your eyes on the road, quickly shift to neutral, pull off the road when it's safe & turn off your engine [e. all of the above]
____ is a good way to make sure you arrive early at your destination, even at a cautious speed.
leaving early
Drivers should not ____.
let driving become a contest btwn themselves and anotha, take anotha driver's action personally & cut off other drivers, or force them to let you merge before you turn [A, B, & C]
If you have a tire blowout while driving you should _____.
not slam on the brakes, concentrate on steering, slow down gradually, & brake softly when the car is under control [e. all of the above]
If you feel yourself losing control of your emotions while driving, it would be best to:
pull over & wait for the feelings to pass
It is illegal for anyone to _____ while driving.
text message without a hands-free device if 18 or older
A trucker?s blind spots are called _____.
the no zone