5 Dollar Traffic School - D Flashcards

• Dollar Traffic School - D Flashcards

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.Braking directly over a pothole can seriously damage your car's suspension system.As vehicle technologies advance ______?The laws have to change accordinglyIncreases distracted drivingCars drive differently than they used to What should you do if your tire blows out while you are driving?stay calm and do not slam on the brakes > 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.What should you do if your car hydroplanes? Do not make any sudden moves such as braking or turning. This could make you skid.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.How does having headlights on during a sunny day help you drive safer?This will help other drivers see you and may help you avoid a head-on collision.it allows your car to be more noticeable to other drivers When do you NOT have to stop for a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing?You don't have to stop if the bus is on the opposite side of a physical barrier or divider such as a divided highway or multi-lane highway.Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you have insurance?Even if you have insurance, the other driver can sue you for negligence and win.If someone dies because of the collision, the victim's family can sue you for wrongful deathThe cost of a collision can be more than the insurance coverage (especially minimum insurance) If you have auto insurance, can you still be sued after an collision that was your fault? (All of the above) Yes, if property damage is more than your insurance, the other driver can sue you for negligence and winYes, if the cost of a collision is more than your insurance coverageYes, if someone dies because of the collision, the victim's family can sue you for wrongful death What are some types of vehicle technology advancements?dashboards, cell phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking systems A pedestrian with a white cane ______.is blind and should always be give the right-of-wayblind or partially blind pedestrians always have the right-of-way.These people can be identified by their white canes or seeing eye dogs.

Pedestrians have the right-of-way at ______. pedestrians have the right-of-way when crossing at corners or other crosswalks, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of the block.This also applies to street corners with or without traffic lights, and whether or not the crosswalks are marked by painted lines.What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver?Be on the lookout for these kinds of drivers so you can avoid them.Avoid these drivers. Don't try to drive behind them or in front of them. If you are driving behind them, you might want to consider changing lanes. They might finally notice an obstacle and brake without any warning. You could then be responsible for rear-ending the other driver.Avoid driving next to them as well. The distracted driver might decide to swerve to avoid something on the road, but forget to scan the area for other drivers. Driving in close proximity to these drivers is a hazard. You have already seen that they are not paying attention. Avoid these drivers as you would any other hazard.For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ______.For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to walk in the direction facing traffic even if you are within a business or residential district. It's only by facing the cars that you can ensure that drivers see you.What is a traffic break?Traffic breaks are most often created by an officer driving back and forth across all the lanes with his lights flashing. If you see an officer creating a traffic break, you must yield to the officer. The officer is likely trying to stop traffic so they can remove an object from the roadway. Do not try to drive past the officer! Wait for the CHP to clear the road and to end the traffic break.What do tire treads do?treads are designed to push water, snow, hail, sleet, mud, and more out from under the tire so that it stays grounded and touching the pavement.they help grip the road and help reduce the plausibility of your vehicle sliding/skidding/hydroplaning?Two-way left turn lanes are:located in the middle of a two way streetmarked by two lines on each side - the inner line is a broken line and the outer one is solid. The two lines indicate that this is not a regular traffic lane, so don't use it as one! (you can only drive in this lane for 200 feet)used to make a legal left turns into a street or driveway What should you do if you approach a school bus with red signal lights flashing?If you approach a school bus that has stopped with red signal lights flashing from either direction, you have to stop and wait for them to stop flashing before you move. The flashing lights tell drivers that passengers are loading or unloading. You cannot pass the bus or otherwise move until the lights are no longer flashing.

What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California?Alcohol and Drugs (DUI): Year after year hundreds are killed by people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is, in fact, the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California. In 2003, drunk driving killed 1,274 people. The number steadily decreased every year until it reached 1,072 deaths and 24,343 injuries in 2010. But in 2011, the death toll unfortunately started climbing up again. In 2013 it was back up to 1,197 deaths. Oddly enough, injuries continued to decrease slightly in 2011, 2012 and 2013. DUI remains the number one cause of traffic fatalities in California.How does minimum insurance (minimum liability coverage) work?This type of insurance pays for the damages done to another person's vehicle or body and only for the amount of the coverage. In other words, if you are at fault for a crash and only have a $15,000 liability policy, your insurance will only pay for $15,000 of the damages done to the other person and their car. Anything more than the $15,000 is your responsibility. Your own medical expenses and car repairs are your own responsibility too.What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk? By law, if you are walking in an area outside of a business or residential district and there are no sidewalks, you are required to walk facing traffic on the left-hand side of the road.The only exception to this law is if you have no safe place to cross the street to get to the left side then you may walk on the right side of the road with traffic. For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to walk in the direction facing traffic even if you are within a business or residential district. It's only by facing the cars that you can ensure that drivers see you. This is also the best way to see a problem, such as a possible collision, before it happens.Also, stay as far to the side of the road as possible so that you are away from traffic.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?As a general rule the oncoming car should be at least 10-12 seconds away - At 55 mph, this is 1600 feet, or 1/3 of a mile. If the car is any closer, trying to make a pass could end up in a head on collision.If you are driving 50 to 55 mph, you need a 10-12 second gap in oncoming traffic in order to complete the maneuver. At that speed your car and the oncoming car will each travel 800 feet. So you need at least 1600 feet (1/3 of a mile) between your vehicle and any oncoming vehicle to pass safely. It's difficult to judge the speed of a vehicle that far away because it will look like it is standing still. In fact, if you see it moving closer to you then that should tell you that it is too close for you to start passing. If you have the slightest doubt, do not

attempt the pass! Be patient and wait for another opportunity.You should give up your right-of-way when ______. The other driver refuses to give it to you even though he is supposed toIt helps you avoid a crash with another car or pedestrian 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.What are center left turn lanes for?allows you to make a legal left turn into a street or driveway What is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California?Speeding. In 2013, 436 people were killed as a result of speeding and 48,050 people were injured. That makes it