Traffic School
How much does a DUI cost over 10 years?
A) $4,000 B) $15,000 C) $25,000 D) $40,000
Children must be secured and an appropriate child safety seat until they are ___.
A) *** AGE 8 OR 4 FEET 9 INCHES TALL*** B) age 8 and 60 pounds C) age four and 4 feet 9 inches tall D) age three or 30 pounds
If you see a distracted, driver, on the road, you should ___.
A) *** AVOID HIM AS BEST YOU CAN*** B) honk to get his attention and stop C) follow him and write down his license number for the police D) call 911
If your tire blows out while you were driving, the best thing to do is ___.
A) *** GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL FIRMLY, AND GENTLY IS OFF THE GAS PEDAL*** B) turn quickly off the road C) slam on the brakes to slow down D) turn on the hazard and stop the car
What should you do to get over a pothole safely if you can't maneuver around it?
A) *** PRESS THE BRAKES AND SLOW DOWN BEFORE REACHING THE POTHOLE BUT THEN LET GO AS YOU GO OVER THE POTHOLE*** B) pump, the brakes, softly before, and over the pothole C) wait until the tires are over the pothole and then break D) press the brakes right after you pass the pothole
Wet roads are ______.
A) *** SLIPPERY ROADS*** B) easier to stop on the dry roads C) a problem that only happens when it's raining D) best handled with snow tires
Blind or partially blind pedestrians can be identified by _.
A) *** THEY'RE WHITE CANES AND SEEING EYE DOGS, AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE GIVEN THE RIGHT OF WAY*** B) they're white flags, antique glasses, and should always be given the right of way C) their reflective clothing and white chairs, I should always be given the right of way D) all of the above
When do you not have to stop for a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing?
A) *** WHEN YOU ARE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF A PHYSICAL BARRIER OR DIVIDER SUCH AS A MULTILANE HIGHWAY*** B) when there are no children exiting the bus C) when you are near a school D) when you are driving below the speed limit
What do tired dreads do?
A) THEY PUSH WATER, SNOW AND ICE OUT OF THE WAY B) they float on top of the water on the road C) they cut through icy roads D) all of the above
Driving without minimum insurance a California put you at risk for _.
A) a warrant for your arrest B) *** $200 FINE, CAR IMPOUNDED, LICENSE, SUSPENDED*** C) getting two points on your driving record D) none of the above
What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California?
A) alcohol B) *** DISTRACTED DRIVING*** C) right-of-way D) speeding
Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of collisions?
A) alcohol and drugs B) *** DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE*** C) distracted, driving D) sleepy driving
When should drivers be courteous to each other?
A) as long as the other drivers courteous to them B) there is no obligation to be courteous C) in very sticky high traffic situations D) *** ALWAYS***
What is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California?
A) distracted driving B) right-of-way C) alcohol and drugs D) ***SPEEDING***
What is the most common reason for traffic fatalities in California?
A) distracted, driving B) right-of-away C) alcohol and drugs D) *** SPEEDING***
What does the US Department of transportation list as the most likely cause of collisions?
A) driving without a license, speeding, running red lights B) speeding, reckless, driving, driving with a suspended license C) ***ALCOHOL AND DRUGS, DISTRACTIVE, DRIVING, SLEEPY, DRIVING, SPEEDING*** D) alcohol and drugs, illegal, U-turns, illegal, passing, passing stop school buses
When there are no sidewalks outside of a business or residential district pedestrian shall _.
A) find another street to walk on B) you special gear, sell cars can see them more easily C) *** WALK ALONG THE SHOULDER, FACING TRAFFIC*** D) walk along the shoulder in the same direction as traffic
If you ____, you are being an aggressive driver.
A) get out of the car to physically hurt another driver B) try to cause harm or kill another driver because of something that happened on the road C) deliberately cause an collision to teach the other driver lesson D) *** MAKE SUDDEN AND DANGEROUS LANE CHANGES***
You can leave your child unattended in the car _.
A) if you are only going to be gone for a few B) *** ONLY IF THEY ARE OLDER THAN SIX YEARS OLD*** C) as long as the windows are rolled down D) as long as the keys are not in the car
If you double your driving speed, what happens to your stopping distance (the distance it takes to stop the car)?
A) it is half (1/2) B) it is double (2x) C) ***IT IS QUADRUPLE (4x)*** D) none of these
What is California cell phone law?
A) it is illegal for all drivers to talk on a handheld cell phone B) it is OK for all drivers to use a hands-free device C) it is OK for drivers 18 and over to use a hands-free device D) *** BOTH A AND C***
Two-way left turn lanes are:
A) located in the middle of a two way street B) are marked by two lines on inside with the interline been broken and the outer line been solid C) are only to be used by buses D) *** BOTH A AND B***
What should you do if you approach a school bus with red lights flashing?
A) look out for pedestrians and continue on your way B) slow down and pass carefully C) make a complete stop behind the bus and pass carefully D) *** STOP AND WAIT FOR THE LIGHTS TO STOP FLASHING BEFORE YOU MOVE***
Which drivers are most likely to be in a deadly crash?
A) male drivers of all ages B) female drivers of all ages C) *** YOUNG MALE DRIVERS*** D) older male drivers
How does a minimum insurance work?
A) minimum insurance covers 100% of the cost for every collision you have B) minimum insurance covers 100% of your own car repair a medical expense C) minimum insurance covers 100% of the other drivers car repair and medical expenses D) *** MINIMUM INSURANCE COVERS ONLY A MINIMUM AMOUNT, EVEN IF THE EXPENSES ARE MUCH MORE***
What should you do if your car hydroplanes?
A) press the brakes, hard to slow down quickly B) change lanes to get off the road C) turn on your hazards to warn other drivers D) *** TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN***
What is the reason for traffic laws?
A) reduce chaos and keep traffic moving B) keep all road users safe C) collect revenue for the state and city in the form of traffic citations D) ***BOTH A and B***
____ is an example of road rage.
A) speeding B) erratic and sudden lane changes C) *** TRYING TO CAUSE HARM OR KILL ANOTHER DRIVER BECAUSE OF SOEMTHING THAT HAPPENED ON THE ROAD*** D) tailgating
Why should you be afraid to legal problems after collision that was your fault even if you have insurance?
A) the cost of a collision can't be more than insurance coverage (especially minimum insurance) B) if proper damage is more than your insurance, the other driver can sue for negligence and win C) if someone dies because of the collision, the victims family can sue for wrongful death D) *** ALL OF THE ABOVE***
What is a space cushion?
A) the empty space on the side of your vehicle that you can use to escape a problem nearby B) the empty space to the front of your vehicle that you can use to escape a problem nearby C) the empty space to the rear of your vehicle that you can use to escape a problem nearby D) ***ALL OF THE ABOVE***
What could happen if you're driving another car is Blindspot?
A) the other driver might crash into you watch changing lanes B) if there's a problem up ahead, you might not have room to swerve out of the way C) the other driver, might not know that you are there until it is too late D) ***ALL OF THE ABOVE***
What job do your car's lights do?
A) the signal lights, allow you to communicate with other road users B) the headlights help you see the road at night C) the headlights, help other drivers see you D) *** ALL OF THE ABOVE***
Distracted driving is ____.
A) trying to do some thing while driving that take your eyes off the road B) thinking about something else while driving that takes your mind off the road C) trying to do something else while driving that takes your hands off the wheel D) *** ALL OF THE ABOVE***
How do defensive drivers communicate with road users?
A) use the horn only as a way to warn others of a problem on the road, or of their presence B) get their attention by using eye contact C) use turn signals, at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes D) *** ALL OF THE ABOVE***
What happens when you try to do other things while driving?
A) when your eyes are not on the road, you might not see the problem until it's too late B) when your mind is not on driving you might take too long to decide how to react to the problem up ahead C) when your hands are not on the wheel, it might take you too long to swerve away from the problem at the head D) *** ALL OF THE ABOVE***
What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy?
A) you have a slower reaction time B) takes you longer to process information C) you have blurry vision D) ***ALL OF THE ABOVE***
T/F If your car has airbags, you don't need to wear a seatbelt .
FALSE
T/F Pregnant women should not wear a seatbelt because it could harm the fetus
FALSE
T/F Seatbelts will Trapp you if your car catches fire or starts sinking
FALSE
T/F You don't need to wear a seatbelt if you're driving at slow speeds
FALSE
T/F You only need to wear a seatbelt for long trips .
FALSE
