Safe Driving Flashcards

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Tailgating

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Use the 3 second rule to ensure a safe following distance and avoid a collision

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being aware of what is on each side of you 

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Avoid driving directly alongside other vehicles

Make space for vehicles entering freeways, even if you have the right away

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3
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Sun glare

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Make sure your car visor works and is free of anything that would restrict use

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4
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Skidding

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If you start to skid

Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator

DO NOT USE YOUR BRAKES

Turn the steering wheels in the direction of the skid

Try to get the wheel on a dry pavement

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5
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Seat Belts

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if your passengers under 16 years old, you can also get a ticket if they are not wearing their seatbelt

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Child Restraint System, and Safety seats

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

Children who are 8 years old or older, or at least 4 feet 9 inches tall may use a properly secured safety belt

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Airbags

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Ride at least 10 inches from the airbag cover

Children sitting next to the side, airbag may be at risk of serious, fatal injury

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Unattended children, and pets

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

A child may be left under the supervision of a person who is at least 12 years old

It is dangerous and illegal to leave children or animals in a hot vehicle

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Minors and cell phones

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It is against the law for a minor to use a cell phone or electronic device to answer calls and send or respond to text message while driving

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