General questions Flashcards

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Do pedestrians always get right of way from drivers?

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yes .The law states that drivers must always yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian

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What happens at pedestrian crossing where traffic lights are not present?

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At an intersection where traffic is not controlled by traffic signal lights, drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked.

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What do pedestrians do when light has started blinking or Don’t walk?

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If the traffic signal light begins blinking or changes to “DON’T WALK,” or to an upraised hand after you have gone part way across a divided street, you may continue across the street.

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What do pedestrians do when light has started blinking or Don’t walk?

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If the traffic signal light begins blinking or changes to “DON’T WALK,” or to an upraised hand after you have gone part way across a divided street, you may continue across the street.

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Where are pedestrians not permitted?

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Pedestrians are not permitted on:
- any toll bridge or highway crossing, unless there is a sidewalk and signs stating pedestrian traffic is permitted.

If there are no sidewalks, walk facing oncoming traffic.

  • Do not walk or jog on any freeway where signs tell you that pedestrians are not allowed. Do not walk or jog in a bike lane unless there is no sidewalk.
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When do you need to wear a seatbelt?

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ALways.
You and all passengers must wear a seat belt or you and/or your passenger(s) may be cited. If the passenger is under 16 years old, you may be cited if they are not wearing their seat belt.

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Seatbelt rules for children are:

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  • Children under 2 years old must be secured in a REAR-FACING child passenger restraint system unless the child is 40 pounds or more, or 3 feet 4 inches or taller.
  • Children under 8 years old, or who are less than 4 feet 9 inches tall, must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

• Children under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system under the following instances:
— There is no rear seat.
— The rear seats are side-facing jump seats.
— The rear seats are rear-facing seats.
— The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear seat.
— All rear seats are already occupied by children 7 years old or younger.
— Medical reasons require the child to not ride in the back seat

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Exeption children riding in front seat :

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A child may not ride in the front seat of an airbag equipped vehicle if they are in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system.

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How far away from the airbag should you drive?

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Ride at least 10 inches (measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone) from the air bag cover, if you can do this while maintaining full control of the vehicle.

Passengers should also sit at least 10 inches away from the passenger-side air bag. Important: Children seated next to a side air bag may be at risk of serious or fatal injur

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What is the rule for unattended children?

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It is illegal to leave a child 6 years old or younger unattended in a motor vehicle.

Note: A child may be left under the supervision of a person 12 years old or older.

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What are the 3 types of driver distraction?

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  • Visual—Eyes off the road.
  • Cognitive—Mind off the road.
  • Manual—Hands off the steering wheel.
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What are actions that cause distracted driving and lead to vehicle collisions?

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• Using a handheld device (for example, cell phone or music device).
• Reaching for an object inside the vehicle.
• Looking at an object or event outside of the vehicle.
• Reading.
• Eating
. • Applying cosmetics (makeup).

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Rules related to hot weather:

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It is dangerous and illegal to leave children (CVC §15620) and/or animals in a hot vehicle.

it is illegal leaving or confining an animal in an unattended motor vehicle under conditions that endanger the health or well-being of an animal due to heat.

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Traffic signal light: solid read meaning

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A red traffic signal light means “STOP.”

You can make a right turn against a red traffic signal light after you stop!

Yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles close enough to be a hazard. Make the right turn only when it is safe.

Do not turn if a “NO TURN ON RED” sign is posted.

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Red Arrow– meaning traffic light

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A red arrow means “STOP.”

Remain stopped until the green signal or green arrow appears.
Do not turn against a red arrow!!

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Flashing Red– traffic light means:

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A flashing red traffic signal light means “STOP.”

After stopping, you may proceed when it is safe!

Observe the right-of-way rules

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Sollid yellow - traffic light means

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A yellow traffic signal light means “CAUTION.”

The red traffic signal light is about to appear. When you see the yellow traffic signal light, stop if you can do so safely.

If you cannot stop safely, cross the intersection cautiously.

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Yellow Arrow - traffic light meaning

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A yellow arrow means the “protected” turning
time period is ending.

Be prepared to obey the next traffic signal
light, which could be the green or red traffic signal light or red arrow.

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Flashing Yellow– traffic light meaning

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A flashing yellow traffic signal light warns
you to “PROCEED WITH CAUTION.”

Slow down and be alert before entering the intersection. Yield to any pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles in the intersection.

You do not need to stop for a flashing yellow traffic signal light!

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Flashing Yellow Arrow– traffic light

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–This traffic signal light means turns are permitted (unprotected), but you must first yield to oncoming
traffic and pedestrians and then proceed with caution.

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Solid Green– traffic light meaning

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Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist,
or pedestrian in the intersection.

A green traffic signal light means “GO.”

If you are turning left, make the turn only if
you have enough space to complete the turn before creating a hazard for any oncoming vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian.

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across before the traffic signal light turns red.

If you block the intersection, you can be cited!

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Green arrow - Traffic light meaning

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A green arrow means “GO.”

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing after you yield to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian still in the intersection.

The green arrow allows you to make a “protected” turn. Oncoming vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians are stopped by a red traffic signal light as long as the green
arrow is lighted.

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What to do when Traffic Signal Light Not Working (Blackout)

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The traffic signal light is not working and/or no lights are showing on the signal.
Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by “STOP” signs in all directions.