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Section 11: Safe Driving Flashcards

1
Q

How far ahead should you be scanning the road?

A

10-15 seconds
beyond the vehicle ahead

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2
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What is tailgating?

A

following too closely

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3
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How do you avoid tailgating?

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follow the three-second rule

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4
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What should you do if a tailgater is behind you?

A

allow extra space ahead
slow down gradually or merge into another lane

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5
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What do you do if a driver wants to pass you?

A

Allow enough distance in front to give them space

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6
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What vehicles should you give more space?

A

motocycles/bicycles
towing vehicles
large vehicles that block the view
buses
railroad vehicles

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7
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When should you drive alongside vehicles?

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Not on multilane streets or freeway exits

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8
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How should you check at intersections?

A

Look left, right, and left again

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9
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How do you check blindspots?

A

look over the shoulder and out the window

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10
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When should you check your blindspots?

A

changing lanes
turning at intersections
merging with traffic
backing up
leaving a parking space
parallel parking
pulling out
opening your door

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11
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How do you see what is behind you?

A

checking the rearview and side mirrors

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12
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When should you check behind your vehicle?

A

changing lanes
reducing speed
turning into a side road or driveway
stoping ot park
driving down a hill
backing up

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13
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What should you do when backing up?

A

move slowly
check front and back
check blind spots

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14
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When should you turn off your high-beam headlights?

A

if it is illegal or if someone is too close

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15
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What lights should be used when it is raining at night?

A

low-beam

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15
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What lights should be used when it is raining at night?

A

low-beam

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16
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What should you do when another vehicle’s lights are too bright?

A

look towards the edge of the lane

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17
Q

When does highway construction primarily take place?

A

at night

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18
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What are more difficult to see at night?

A

pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcycles

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19
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What should you do when you see a vehicle with one light?

A

drive to the right

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20
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How do you adjust your speed on a wet road?

A

5 to 10 mph

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21
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How should you drive when there is packed snow?

A

reduce speed by half

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22
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How should you drive on ice?

A

crawl

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23
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How fast can you drive when you cannot see past 100 feet?

A

30 mph

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24
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How fast should you drive in heavy rain?

A

50 mph

25
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What is hydroplaning?

A

tires look contact with the road and slide on the water

26
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What should you do when you vehicle begins to hydroplane?

A

slow down gradually

27
Q

What are the dangers of water on the road or flooding?

A

being swept off the road
floating debris
the road collapsing
vehicle malfunctions
electrocution

28
Q

What should you do if you have to drive through a flooded road?

A

drive slowly and check your brakes

29
Q

What should you do when driving in high winds?

A

reduce speed
do not use cruise control
maintain firm hand position

30
Q

How do you drive in heavy fog or smoke?

A

drive slowly
use low-beam headlights
increase following distance
avoid crossing or passing

31
Q

When can you pass a vehicle on a hill?

A

If the curve is at least 1/3 mile ahead

32
Q

How do law enforcement use traffic breaks?

A

slowing traffic to remove hazards
respond to emergencies
prevent collisions in heavy fog/traffic

33
Q

What do officers do during traffic breaks?

A

turn on rear emergency lights and weave across lanes

34
Q

What should you do during a traffic break?

A

turn on emergency flashers
decrease speed to match the officer
do not drive past

35
Q

When can you get a ticket for a seatbelt?

A

If you or a passenger younger than 16 is not wearing one

36
Q

How should children 2 or younger be secured?

A

a rear-facing seat

37
Q

What is the exception for children 2 or younger?

A

more than 40 pounds
taller than 3 feet and 4 inches

38
Q

What are the requirements for children shorter than 4’9” or younger than 8

A

federally-approved car seat

39
Q

When can children under 8 sit in the front?

A

In a proper seat
there are no front facing back seats
a seat cannot properly be installed
medical reasons

40
Q

What is the seating requirement for people 8+ or at least 4’9”

A

federally-approved seat belts

41
Q

How far away should you be from the air bags?

A

10 inches

42
Q

When can children be left alone in a vehicle?

A

If someone 12+ is present

43
Q

How do you prevent skidding?

A

drive slowly (near curves and intersections)
avoid fast turns and quick stops
maintain good space

44
Q

How should you drive down a steep hill?

A

in low gear

45
Q

What should you do if you start to skid?

A

slowly releasing the gas
durn the steering wheel in the skid direction
do not use brakes

46
Q

How can you dry your brakes?

A

press the gas and brakes simultaneously

47
Q

How do you get out of a locked wheel skid?

A

release the brakes
straighten front wheels

48
Q

What should you do if you drift onto the pavement?

A

Grip the steering wheel firmly
remove your foot from the gas
brake gently
check traffic
steer back

49
Q

What should you do if you gas gets stuck?

A

shift to neutral
apply the breaks
focus on the road and traffic
honk horn and turn on emergency flasher
try to drive off the road
stop and turn off

50
Q

What do you show in a collision?

A

driver’s license
vehicle registration
insurance information
current address

51
Q

What should you do if you are are in a collision?

A

contact law enforcement within 24 hours
insurance agent/legal representative

52
Q

When must you report a collision to the DMV?

A

there is more than $1000 damage
anyone was injured

53
Q

What happens if you are in a collision and do not have proper insurance coverage?

A

license can be suspended for up to four years

54
Q

What should you do if your vehicle stops working?

A

pull over on the right
exit away from traffic
stay inside with seat belt
use emergency flashers

55
Q

When is it safer to get out of your vehicle?

A

not enough space on the shoulder
there is a guardrail
there is a designated pedestrian area

56
Q

When does the CHP FSP provide free roadside services?

A

commute time

57
Q

What will the FSP do if you get stuck on the freeway?

A

provide gallon
jup start
refill radiator and tape hoses
change tire
report collision to CHP
tow

58
Q

What will the FSP not do?

A

tow to a private service or home
recommend companies
tow motorcycles

59
Q

What should be done if the vehicle breaks down on railroad tracks?

A

get out
run at 45 degrees
call 911/emergency notification system

60
Q

How do you prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?

A

check the exhaust system
crack a window when engine is running

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