Driving TS Flashcards

Driving TS Flashcards If your car has airbags, you don't need to wear a seat beltFalse Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of collisions?Driving without a license Blind spots can be foundTo the sides of your car that you cannot see using your rearview and side mirrors What is distracted driving?All of the above (When your eyes are not on the road; When your hands are not on the wheel; When your mind is not on driving) As vehicle technologies advanceAll of the above(The laws have to change accordingly;Increases distracted driving;Cars drive differently than they used to) How can you avoid aggressive driving situations? All of the above (Don't tailgate another driver; Don't drive at rush hour; Don't use the horn to show you are angry) What should you do if your tire blows out while you are driving?Grip the steering wheel firmly and ease off the gas pedal Children must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat until they are Age eight or 4 feet 9 inches tall What is the best way to drive over a pothole if you can't swerve around it?Press the brakes and slow down before reaching the pothole but then let go as you go over the pothole What does the US Department of Transportation list as the most likely cause of collisions?Alcohol and drugs, distracted driving, sleepy driving, speeding Covering the brake means ______Both B and C (Putting your foot over the brake without actually touching it; Holding your foot above the brake pedal in case you need to brake) When should you give up your right-of-way? If it helps you avoid a crash with another car or pedestrian What is a traffic break?When a police officer slows down traffic on a freeway by driving back and forth across all the lanes with his lights flashing Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles?Both A and C (Because they are small, motorcycles are harder to see and figure out how fast they are going; Motorcycles are more likely to skid on slippery roads) Which drivers are most likely to be in a deadly crash?Young male drivers What should you do if your car hydroplanes Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down What should you do in a traffic break?Yield to the police officer who is slowing down traffic on the freeway by driving back and forth across all the lanes with his lights flashing When should you be courteous to other road users? Always How much would the at fault driver have to pay for a victim who was severely injured in the crash

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Distracted driving is ______All of the above (Trying to do something while driving that takes your eyes off the road; Thinking about something

else while driving that takes your mind off the road; Trying to do something else while driving that takes your hands off the wheel)

If you ______, you have committed road rage. Try to cause harm or kill another driver because of something that happened on the road 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 What is the proper head and body position when going in reverse Your left hand at the top of the steering wheel and your head and torso turned to the right so you can see out the back window When should drivers be courteous to each other? D. Always (As long as the other driver is courteous to them; There is no obligation to be courteous; In very sticky high traffic situations) Why do traffic laws exist?To keep everyone safe What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy?All of the above (You have a slower reaction time; Takes you longer to process information; You have blurry vision) How much does a DUI cost over ten years? $40,000 Drivers should look out for and give pedestrians the right-of-way at ______.All of the above (Street corners with traffic lights only when they are green; Crosswalks in the middle of the block; Unmarked crosswalks) How do tire treads work?They push water, snow and ice out from under the tire The reason we have traffic laws is ______ Both B and C (Reduce chaos and keep traffic moving; Keep the roads safe for all road users) 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 You don't need to wear a seat belt if you're driving at slow speeds False What is the reason for traffic laws?Both A and B (Keep all road users safe; Collect revenue for the state and city in the form of traffic citations) If your tire blows out while you are driving the best thing to do is ______.Grip the steering wheel firmly and gently ease off the gas pedal If you see a distracted driver on the road you should

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Avoid him as best you can If you ______, you are being an aggressive driver Make sudden and dangerous lane changes Which is the most dangerous kind of distracted driving?Texting because it distracts your eyes, hands, and mind Pregnant women should not wear seat belts because it could harm the fetus.False When you ______, you are driving on the wrong side of the road Cut the corner on a left turn What are some types of vehicle technology advancements?All of the above What can you do to communicate with other road usersAll of the above Why should you never drive in another car's blind spot?All of the above (If the other driver doesn't know you are there he might crash into you while changing lanes; If there is a problem up ahead, you might not have room to swerve out of the way; The other driver might not see you until it is too late)

Adult drivers age 18 and over mayBoth B and C (Dictate, send or listen to text messages or emails using a hands-free device and while operating a motor vehicle; Use their hand to make/receive a phone call or to activate/deactivate a feature on the device as long as it may be done with the motion of a single swipe or tap of the driver's finger) How much can you expect to pay for a DUI ten years after it happens?A total of $40,000 over ten years For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to Walk along the shoulder facing traffic Driving without minimum insurance in California puts you at risk for $200 fine, car impounded, license suspended 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?At least 10-12 seconds away What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot?All of the above (The other driver might crash into you while changing lanes; If there is a problem up ahead, you might not have room to swerve out of the way; The other driver might not know that you are there until it is too late) What happens when you try to do other things while driving?All of the above (When your eyes are not on the road you might not see the problem until it is too late; When your mind is not on driving you might take too long to decide how to react to the problem up ahead; When your hands are not on the wheel it might take you too long to swerve away from the problem up ahead) Why is texting the most dangerous kind of distraction?All of the above What is the best way to stay safe when faced with an aggressive driver Avoid making eye contact or engaging with him You should be extra careful around motorcycles because

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Both B and C (Motorcycles are small, harder to see and harder to figure out how fast they are going; Motorcycles are more likely to skid on slippery roads) What is California's cell phone law?Both A and C (It is illegal for all drivers to talk on a hand-held cell phone; It is ok for drivers 18 and over to use a hands free device) How can you create a space cushion around your car?All of the above (Follow no closer than three seconds behind the car in front of you; Avoid driving in clusters of cars; Avoid driving in another car's blind spot) What is the purpose of the DMV point system To keep track of a driver's offenses so that they can suspend his license if they need to What is the most common reason for traffic fatalities in California?Alcohol and drugs Seat belts will trap you if your car catches fire or starts sinking False What can you do to protect yourself from an aggressive driver Avoid eye contact