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Safe Driving Flashcards

1
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How many seconds ahead of you should you scan the road ahead of you to give yourself adequate time to react?

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At least 10 seconds ahead of you. Keep your eyes moving.

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The X-second rule, in general, is a safe following distance. How many seconds are in the X-second rule?

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The 3-second rule.

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What must you do if a driver is tailgating behind you?

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Maintain your course and speed, attempt to create some additional space beyond the 3-second rule in front of your vehicle, then, when safe to do so, merge right to change into another lane and allow the tailgater to pass you.

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What must you do when following motorcyclists on metal surfaces (grates, train tracks, etc.) and gravel?

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Give additional space beyond the 3-second rule in front of your vehicle.

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What should you bear in mind to ensure that you have enough space to maneuver safely and react to other drivers?

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  1. Do not stay in another driver’s blind spot.
  2. Avoid driving directly alongside other vehicles.
  3. Make space for vehicles entering freeways, even if you have the right-of-way.
  4. Be ready for rapid changes and watch for signals from other drivers.
  5. Keep space between your vehicle and parked vehicles.
  6. Look both ways, even at intersections where traffic has a red light or a stop sign.
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What are blind spots?

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Blind spots are areas around the vehicle that a driver cannot see when looking straight ahead or using the mirrors.
For most vehicles, the blind spots are at the sides, slightly behind the driver.

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How do you check your blind spots?

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Look over your right and left shoulders out of your side windows.
ONLY TURN YOUR HEAD WHEN YOU LOOK.
DO NOT TURN YOUR WHOLE BODY OR THE STEERING WHEEL.

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When must you check your blind spots?

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Before you:
1. Change lanes.
2. Turn at an intersection.
3. Merge with traffic.
4. Back up.
5. Leave a parking space.
6. Parallel park.
7. Pull out from the curb.
8. Open your car door.

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Are you required to check your blind spots before you change lanes?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check your blind spots before you turn at an intersection?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check your blind spots before you merge with traffic?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check your blind spots before you back up?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check your blind spots before you leave a parking space?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check your blind spots before you parallel park?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check your blind spots before you pull out from the curb?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check your blind spots before you open your car door?

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Yes.

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What actions must you take to help avoid rear-end collisions?

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Check traffic behind you OFTEN by using your rear-view mirror, side mirrors, and by turning your head whenever you:
1. Change lanes.
2. Check your blind spots.
3. Reduce your speed.
4. Turn into a side road or driveway.
5. Stop to pull into a parking space.
6. Pull up to and away from the curb.
7. Back up.

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Are you required to check the traffic behind you (by using your mirrors and turning your head) when you change lanes?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check the traffic behind you (by using your mirrors and turning your head) when you check your blind spots?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check the traffic behind you (by using your mirrors and turning your head) when you reduce your speed?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check the traffic behind you (by using your mirrors and turning your head) when you turn into a driveway or side road?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check the traffic behind you (by using your mirrors and turning your head) when you stop to pull into a parking space?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check the traffic behind you (by using your mirrors and turning your head) when you pull up to and away from the curb?

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Yes.

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Are you required to check the traffic behind you (by using your mirrors and turning your head) when you back up?

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Yes.

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When driving at night on open country roads or dark city streets when it isn’t raining, which headlights should you use.

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High beams, unless otherwise prohibited.

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When driving with high beams, what must you do when other vehicles approach in the opposite direction?

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Dim them.

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When driving at night, within what distance must you be certain you would be able to stop?

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Within the area lit by your headlights or high beams.

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What must you do if another vehicle’s lights are too bright?

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  1. Do not look directly into the oncoming headlights.
  2. Look toward the right edge o your lane.
  3. Watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.
  4. Dim your own high beams as you normally would (do not keep them on out of spite, which makes it more dangerous for both of you).
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Which headlights must you use when it’s raining at night?

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Low-beams.

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31
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Is it acceptable to drive using only your parking lights when it’s raining at?

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No. Use your low-beams.

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Is it acceptable to use your high-beams when driving in the rain at night?

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No. Use your low-beams.

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What should you bear in mind when driving at night?

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  1. Motorcycles, pedestrians, and bicyclists are much harder to see.
  2. Highway construction can take place at night. Reduce your speed in highway construction zones.
  3. When you leave a brightly lit place, drive slowly until your eyes adjust to the darkness.
  4. When a vehicle with only one light drives toward you, drive as far to the right as possible. It could be a bicyclist, motorcyclist, or a vehicle with a broken headlight.
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34
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What must you do to help manage sun glare?

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  1. Keep the inside and outside of your windshield clean.
  2. Wear polarized sunglasses.
  3. Maintain enough space between your vehicle and the vehicles around you.
  4. Make sure your car visor works and is free of anything that would restrict use.
  5. Be aware of pedestrians. You may have difficulty seeing them.
  6. Try to avoid driving during sunrise and sunset.
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35
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What is the basic definition of a skid?

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A skid is when one or more of the tires lose traction with the road and the vehicle starts to slip.
You may not be able to control your vehicle during a skid.

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What are the 2 main types of skids?

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  1. Slippery surface skids.
  2. Locked wheel skids.
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37
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Define a slippery surface skid.

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Surface such as packed snow, ice patches, wet leaves, oil, or standing water can cause your vehicle to skid.
This is even more likely if you are driving too fast or going downhill.
Drive slowly and leave space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you when driving on slippery surfaces.

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What must you do to prevent skids when driving on slippery surfaces?

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  1. Slow down as you approach intersections and curves. For sharp curves, slow down as you approach and move through.
  2. Avoid fast turns and quick stops.
  3. Shift to low gar before going down a steep hill.
  4. Avoid areas like ice patches, wet leaves, oil, or standing water.
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What steps must you follow if you start to skid on a slippery surface?

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  1. Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator.
  2. Do NOT use the breaks.
  3. Turn the steering wheel IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SKID.
  4. Try to get a wheel onto dry pavement.
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40
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Define a locked wheel skid.

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A locked wheel skid is usually caused by breaking too hard when you are going too fast. If this happens, your vehicle will skid no matter which way the steering wheel is turned.

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How do you get out of a locked wheel skid if your vehicle is equipped with a FOUR-WHEEL anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

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Apply firm pressure on the brake pedal.

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How do you get out of a locked wheel skid if your vehicle is equipped with a REAR-WHEEL anti-lock braking system (ABS), common in light trucks?

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  1. Ease up on the brake pedal while maintaining just enough pressure to allow the front wheels to roll again so you can steer.
  2. Stop braking and turn the steering wheel into the direction of the skid.
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How do you get out of a locked wheel skid if your vehicle is equipped with a FRONT-WHEEL anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

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  1. Remove your foot from the brake pedal to unlock the wheels.
  2. Steer in the direction you want to go and straighten the front wheels as the vehicle begins to straighten out.
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How do you get out of a locked wheel skid if your vehicle is NOT equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

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Quickly pump your brakes until you are at a safe speed.

If you:
1. Press the brake pedal and it sinks to the floor, quickly pump the brakes by gently applying and releasing pressure on your brake pedal.
2. Pump the brakes, downshift into a lower or neutral gear to slow down. Then try using your emergency brake to stop.

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45
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How do you determine whether you vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS)/what type?

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Refer to your owner’s manual.

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What can you do if your brakes get wet?

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You can dry them by lightly pressing on the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time.
Only do this until the brakes are dry.

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How should you adjust your speed for the following road conditions:
1. Wet road.
2. Packed snow.
3. Ice.

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  1. Wet road: Reduce your speed by 5 to 10 mph.
  2. Packed snow: Reduce your speed by half.
  3. Ice: Reduce your speed to no more than 5 mph.
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What are 3 common situations where the road may be more slippery?

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  1. Shade from trees and buildings can hide icy spots on cold, wet days. These areas freeze first and dry out last.
  2. Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road and may have icy spots.
  3. When it first starts to rain, the road may be very slippery.
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What should you be cautious of when driving into shady areas on cold, wet days?

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Icy spots and slippery conditions.

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What should you be cautious of when driving onto bridges and overpasses on cold, wet days?

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Icy spots and slippery conditions.

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What must you do at the first sign of drizzle, rain, or snow?

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Slow down. ESPECIALLY if it has been hot and dry for some time.

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Why is rain/drizzle especially hazardous immediately after it has been hot and dry for some time?

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Because oil and dust may have not been washed away yet, leading to very slippery conditions.

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53
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What 3 things should you turn on when it begins to rain/snow?

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  1. Windshield wipers.
  2. Low-beam headlights.
  3. Defroster.
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54
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If you are unable to see more than 100 feet in front of your vehicle (due to heavy rain/snow/fog/etc.), what is the maximum speed you can drive?

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No more than 30 mph.

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What may you need to occasionally stop to do when driving in the snow or mud?

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Wipe snow or mud off your windshield, headlights, and taillights.

56
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What must you carry with you when driving in snowy areas?

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Snow chains for your tires.

57
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What do snow chains do?

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Snow chains give your tires more traction in the snow.

58
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Where can hydroplaning occur?

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When driving in wet or rainy conditions.

59
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What is hydroplaning?

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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle rides on water because the tires lose all contact with the road.

60
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What are the risks during hydroplaning?

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A slight change of direction, applying the brakes, or a gust of wind could throw the vehicle into a skid.

61
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How can you avoid hydroplaning?

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  1. Drive slowly in wet/rainy conditions.
  2. Steer around standing water, if possible.
  3. Slow down if you head sloshing sounds from the tires.
  4. Slow down when changing lanes or direction in wet/rainy conditions.
62
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What must you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

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  1. Slow down gradually.
  2. DO NOT USE THE BRAKES. Sudden braking may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
63
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Should you use your brakes if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

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NEVER. This may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

64
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What must you do if your vehicle becomes stuck in snow or mud?

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  1. Shift into a low gear.
  2. Keep the front wheels straight.
  3. GENTLY step on the accelerator (avoid spinning the wheels).
  4. Drive SLOWLY forward as far as possible.
  5. Shift into reverse.
  6. GENTLY step on the accelerator (avoid spinning the wheels).
  7. Reverse SLOWLY as far as possible.
  8. Shift into a low gear.
  9. SLOWLY drive forward again.
  10. Repeat this forward-backward motion until the vehicle rolls free.
  11. In deep mud or snow, put boards/tree branches/etc. under the tires while the vehicle is stopped.
65
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What are some of the dangers of driving on flooded roads?

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  1. Being swept off the road.
  2. Floating debris and unseen hazards under the water.
  3. The road collapsing.
  4. Vehicle malfunction.
  5. Electrocution if there are fallen power lines.
66
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Is it always possible to determine the depth of a flood by sight alone?

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No.

67
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What should you do if possible when you approach a flooded road?

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Find another route.

68
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If you have NO CHOICE but to drive on a flooded road, what must you do?

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Drive slowly with extreme caution.

69
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What must you test after you make it through a flooded road?

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Whether your brakes are still working correctly.

70
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Are high winds more hazardous for large or small vehicles?

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Large vehicles.

71
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What must you do when driving in high winds?

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  1. Reduce your speed. This gives you more time to react if you get hit with a gust of wind.
  2. Maintain a firm hand position on the steering wheel. If you are holding the wheel loosely when a gust hits, you may lose control.
  3. Be alert for debris and road hazards.
  4. DO NOT use cruise control. Maintain maximum control of the accelerator if a gust occurs.
  5. Be proactive. It may be safer to pull over and wait for the storm to pass.
72
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If you are using cruise control and enter an area with high winds, what must you do?

A

Turn it off and drive manually.

73
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What must you do with your hands when driving in high winds?

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Maintain a firm hand position on the steering wheel. If you are holding the wheel loosely when a gust hits, you may lose control.

74
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What should you ask yourself when driving in high winds?

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Whether it would be safer to pull over and wait it out.

75
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What should you do if possible when approaching an area of dense fog or smoke?

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Avoid driving through it if possible. Wait it out or postpone your trip if you can.

76
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If you have NO CHOICE but to drive through dense fog or smoke, what must you do?

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  1. Drive slowly.
  2. Use your low-beam headlights. High-beams will reflect back and cause glare.
  3. Never drive using only your parking or fog lights.
  4. Make sure you can stop within the space you can see ahead.
  5. Increase your following distance beyond the 3-second rule.
  6. Use your windshield wipers and defroster as necessary.
  7. Avoid crossing lanes or passing traffic unless absolutely necessary.
  8. LISTEN for traffic you can’t see.
77
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What must you do if you are driving through dense fog or smoke and it becomes too thick to drive safely?

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  1. Consider pulling off the road.
  2. Activate your emergency flashers and wait for conditions to improve.
78
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What must you listen for when driving through dense fog or smoke?

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Traffic that you can’t see.

79
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You are driving through dense fog and wish to cross a lane or pass traffic. Is it advisable to do so?

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No. Avoid this unless absolutely necessary.

80
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You are driving through dense fog or smoke and are following the car ahead of you using the 3-second rule. Is this correct?

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No. You must increase your following distance.

81
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When driving through dense fog or smoke, within what distance must you make sure that you can stop?

A

Within the area you can see.

82
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Which headlights must you use when enter an area of dense fog or smoke?

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Low-beams. High-beams reflect and cause glare.

83
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You have driven into an area with dense fog or smoke and have turned on your high-beams in response. Is this correct?

A

No, this is dangerous as high-beams reflect and cause glare. Use your low-beams.

84
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You are driving through an area of dense fog or smoke using only your fog lights. Is this correct?

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No. You must turn on your low-beams.

85
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What is a law enforcement traffic break?

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A traffic break is when an officer turns on their emergency lights and slowly weaves across lanes to slow or stop traffic.

86
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What are some common reasons law enforcement may conduct a traffic break?

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  1. To slow or stop traffic to remove hazards.
  2. To slow or stop traffic during heavy fog or unusual traffic conditions.
  3. To prevent collisions in unusual conditions.
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What must you do when law enforcement conducts a traffic break?

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  1. Turn on your emergency flashers to alert other drivers.
  2. Slowly decrease your speed to the same speed as the officer. Do not brake suddenly unless necessary to avoid collisions.
  3. Keep a safe distance from the patrol vehicle.
  4. Do not drive past the patrol vehicle.
  5. Do not speed up until the officer turns off their lights and traffic conditions start to return to normal.
88
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What is the penalty for not wearing your seat belt?

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You may be ticketed.

89
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You may be ticketed as a driver if a passenger under what age is not wearing their seat belt?

A

Under 16.

90
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Where must the shoulder harness of your seat belt go?

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Across your shoulder and chest with little to no slack.
(Never under your arm or behind your back.)

91
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How must you adjust the lap belt of your seat belt?

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So that it is snug and lies low across your hips.

92
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How should a pregnant person wear a seat belt?

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  1. The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.
  2. The shoulder strap should be worn between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen’s buldge.
93
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What type of restraint system is required for children who are under 2 years old, under 40 pounds, or under 3 feet 4 inches tall?

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A rear-facing restraint system.

94
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What type of restraint system is required for children who are under 8 years old, or under 4 feet 9 inches tall?

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A front-facing restraint system in a rear seat (or in the front seat if certain exceptions are met).

95
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Under what exceptions can children who are under 8 years old, or under 4 feet 9 inches tall ride in a front-facing restraint system in the FRONT seat rather than a rear seat?

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  1. There is no rear seat.
  2. The rear seats are side-facing jump seats.
  3. The rear seats are rear-facing.
  4. The child restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear seat.
  5. All rear seats are already occupied by children under 8 years old.
  6. Medical reasons that prevent the child from riding in the back seat.
96
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What type of restraint system is required for children who are at least 8 years old and are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall?

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A standard seat belt.

97
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Can you place a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat if necessary?

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Never.

98
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How far must you sit from the airbag cover?

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At least 10 inches, measured from the center of the steering wheel (or other airbag cover, for passengers) to your breastbone.

99
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What must you do if you find that you cannot safely sit at least 10 inches from your airbag?

A

Contact your vehicle manufacturer for advice.

100
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What is the risk if young children are seated next to a side airbag?

A

Serious or fatal injuries.

101
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Under what age is it illegal to leave a child unaccompanied in a vehicle?

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Under 7 years old.

102
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What is the minimum age a person must be for a child under the age of 7 to be left under their sole supervision in a vehicle?

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At least 12 years old.

103
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Is it legal to leave children under 18 or animals unattended in a hot car, even momentarily?

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No. This risks their lives.

104
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What is California’s “Basic Seed Law?”

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The law that you must never drive faster than is safe for the current road conditions.

105
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Following the Basic Speed Law, what should dictate your speed, regardless of the posted speed limit?

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  1. The number of vehicles on the road.
  2. The speed of other vehicles on the road.
  3. The road surface: smooth, rough, graveled, wet, dry, wide, narrow, etc.
  4. Bicyclists or pedestrians on or crossing the road.
  5. Weather: rain, fog, snow, wind, dust, smoke, etc.
  6. Traffic congestion.
106
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How can you help prevent traffic congestion on freeways?

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Avoid weaving in and out of freeway lanes.

107
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the ideal maximum speed on most California highways?

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65 mph.

108
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the ideal maximum speed on a two-lane, undivided highway?

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55 mph.

109
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Unless otherwise posted, what is the ideal maximum speed on most California highways if you are towing a trailer?

A

55 mph (10 mph under the normal speed limit).

110
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How should you choose between hazards if there are hazards on both sides of you?

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Take one danger at a time, and give more space to the more dangerous hazard, if possible.

111
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Suppose you are on a two-lane road with an oncoming vehicle to the left and a bicyclist ahead to the right. How should you proceed?

A
  1. Take one danger at a time.
  2. Slow down behind the bicycle.
  3. Allow the oncoming vehicle to safely pass.
  4. Move to the let to give at least 3 feet of space to the bicyclist (if there is a steady flow of oncoming vehicles, use as much of the left lane as possible to create this space).
  5. Safely pass the bicyclist.
112
Q

What must you do if you experience a tire blowout?

A
  1. Do not panic or suddenly brake.
  2. Hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands.
  3. Maintain your vehicle speed if possible and safe.
  4. GRADUALLY release the accelerator.
  5. Correct the steering as necessary to stabilize the vehicle and regain control.
  6. Look and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go.
  7. Once the vehicle has stabilized, continue to slow down and pull off the road where and when it’s safe to do so.
113
Q

What must you do if your wheels accidentally drift off the pavement?

A
  1. Grip the steering wheel firmly.
  2. Remove your foot from the accelerator.
  3. Brake gently.
  4. Check for traffic behind you.
  5. Carefully steer back onto the pavement.
  6. Do not pull or turn your steering wheel with too much force (this may cause you to drive into oncoming traffic).
114
Q

What must you do when driving in extreme heat?

A
  1. Watch the temperature gauge.
  2. Avoid driving at high speeds for long periods.
  3. Turn off the A/C if your vehicle begins to overheat.
115
Q

What must you do when driving in extreme cold?

A
  1. Watch the temperature gauge. The vehicle may not have the correct level of antifreeze.
  2. Use the defroster or slightly open your windows to keep them from fogging up.
116
Q

What must you do if your vehicle stops working on the freeway?

A
  1. Safely pull over to the right shoulder.
  2. If you must get out of the vehicle, exit on the right side so that you are away from traffic.
  3. Dial 511 or find a call box to call for assistance.
  4. Return to your vehicle as soon as you can, again entering from the right away from traffic.
  5. Stay inside your vehicle with your seat belt on until help arrives.
  6. Use your emergency flashers at your discretion if you believe they will help (e.g. at night, in bad weather, etc.).
117
Q

If your vehicle stops working on the freeway, under what circumstances is it actually safer for you to get out and STAY OUT of your vehicle rather than remain inside?

A
  1. If there is not enough space on the shoulder.
  2. If there is a guardrail.
  3. If there is an area for you to safely stay away from freeway lanes.
118
Q

What services can the CHP Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) provide for free to disabled vehicles in certain areas during commute hours?

A
  1. Provide a gallon of gas if you run out.
  2. Jump start your vehicle if your battery is dead.
  3. Refill your radiator and tape hoses.
  4. Change a flat tire.
  5. Report a collision to CHP.
  6. Have your vehicle towed free of charge to a CHP-approved location if they cannot start it.
119
Q

What services is the CHP Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) unable to provide?

A
  1. Have your vehicle towed to a non-CHP-approved location.
  2. Recommend tow companies or repair shops.
  3. Tow motorcycles.
  4. Help vehicles involved in a collision unless directed to by CHP.
120
Q

How can you contact the CHP Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) if your vehicle becomes disabled?

A

Dial 511.

121
Q

What must you do if your vehicle stalls while blocking part of a train track with a train approaching or warning lights flashing?

A
  1. IMMEDIATELY exit the vehicle.
  2. RUN AWAY from the tracks DIAGONALLY in the direction the train is coming from.
  3. Call 911.
122
Q

What must you do if your vehicle stalls while blocking part of a train track when no trains are approaching and warning lights aren’t flashing?

A
  1. Exit your vehicle.
  2. Dial the number located on the railroad crossing posts or metal control box near the tracks.
  3. Then call 911.
123
Q

What are some common distractions you must avoid while driving?

A
  1. Looking at a phone, navigation system, children, pets, etc.
  2. Changing music or volume.
  3. Applying makeup or shaving.
124
Q

What is the main source of distraction while driving?

A

Cell phones.

125
Q

Is it legal to drive while using a handheld cell phone?

A

No. Never.

126
Q

Is it legal for adults to use cell phones in hands-free mode while driving?

A

Only when absolutely necessary.

127
Q

Is it legal for minors to use cell phones for any purpose, even in hands-free mode, while driving?

A

No, except to make emergency calls.

128
Q

As an adult driver, what must you do if your cell phone rings while you are driving?

A
  1. Do not answer, even in hands-free mode.
  2. Let the call go to voicemail.
  3. If you must return or place a call, pull safely off the road.
129
Q

As an adult driver, what must you do if you receive a text?

A
  1. Do not read or respond to it, even in hands-free mode.
  2. If you must check or send any texts, pull safely off the road.
130
Q

As an adult driver, where can you mount your cell phone?

A

On the windshield, dashboard, or center console in a location that DOES NOT BLOCK your view of the road.

131
Q

As an adult driver, if you have to use a mounted cell phone, what are the only ways you should interact with it?

A
  1. In hands-free mode.
  2. Using the single-swipe or single-touch feature.
132
Q

What should you bear in mind with the advance self-driving vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems?

A
  1. These systems may react to road conditions differently than a human driver would.
  2. Try to stay up to date with technological advances so that you can anticipate the types of vehicle technologies you may encounter on the road.
133
Q

What is carbon monoxide?

A

Carbon monoxide is a deadly, odorless gas released from a vehicle’s exhaust pipe.

134
Q

Is it safe to start a vehicle in a garage with the door closed?

A

No. This risks carbon monoxide poisoning.

135
Q

What are signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?

A
  1. Tiredness.
  2. Yawning.
  3. Dizziness.
  4. Nausea.
  5. Headache.
  6. Ringing in the ears.
136
Q

What must you do if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning near your vehicle?

A
  1. Quickly turn off the vehicle/exit the area.
  2. Seek appropriate medical attention.
  3. Have your vehicle’s exhaust system checked.

California Driver's Handbook (10 decks)

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