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Section 7 and 8 Flashcards

1
Q

True or False: A flashing red light means STOP. But after stopping, you may go when it is safe

A

True

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2
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True or False: A yellow arrow means the protected turning time is ending

A

True

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3
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A flashing yellow light is a warning to proceed ___ ___ while a flashing yellow arrow means you can turn, but your turn is not ___

A

with caution; protected

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4
Q

When a traffic light is not working, what should you do?

A

Stop at intersection as if there are STOP signs in all directions

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5
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What does a 5 sided sign mean?

A

You are near a school

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6
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Diamond shaped signals warn you of…

A

specific road conditions and dangers ahead

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7
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True or False: The vehicle that is first to the intersection has right of way

A

True

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8
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True of False: You travel in a clockwise direction when in a roundabout

A

False - counter-clockwise

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9
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Who is considered a pedestrian?

A

1) person walking
2) person on something beside a vehicle or bike
3) person w disability

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10
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True or False: Pedestrians have right of way in marked or unmarked crosswalks

A

True

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11
Q

If two vehicles meet on a steep narrow road and neither vehicle can pass, the vehicle facing ___ has right of way
A. Downhill
B. Uphill

A

B. Uphill

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12
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True or False: Large vehicles and truck drivers have large blind spots/No Zones

A

True

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13
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True or False: The heavier the vehicle and the faster it is moving, the longer it takes to stop

A

True

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14
Q

On a divided highway, large vehicles/trucks may be driven in the two lanes farthest to the __

A

right

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15
Q

__ __ are spaces set aside for pedestrians waiting for buses. Do not drive through it under any condition.

A

Safety zones

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16
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It is legal to share lanes with motorcycles, this is known as __ __

A

lane splitting

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17
Q

It is against the law to follow within __ feet of any fire engine/enforcement vehicle

A

300

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18
Q

True or False: You can be arrested if you drive to scene of fire, collision, disaster. Also, failure to pull over in the presence of an emergency vehicle could result in a ticket.

A

True

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19
Q

An orange and red triangle symbol indicates

A

slow moving vehicle (25 mi or less)

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20
Q

NEVs and LSVs reach max speed of ___ and are restricted from roads where speed limit is greater than ___

A

25 mph; 35 mph

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21
Q

What 4 things do you require to bike at night?

A
  1. front lamp - visible from 300 ft
  2. red reflector - 500 ft
  3. white/yellow reflector on pedals - 200 ft
  4. white/yellow reflector on front tire or white/red reflector on back tire
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22
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If you cannot give at least __ feet, do not pass cyclist

A

3

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23
Q

Fines for traffic violations in a work zone are ___ or more. Anyone convicted of assaulting highway worker faces fines up to ____ and imprisonment for up to 1 year.

A

1,000; 2,000

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24
Q

True or False: Vehicles with hazardous load must stop before crossing railroad tracks

A

True

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25
Q

True or False: If you are towing a vehicle or drive a truck with three or more axles, you must drive in far right lane

A

True

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26
Q

The speed limit is ___ mph within 500 ft of a school while kids are outside or crossing the street

A

25

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27
Q

True or False: All vehicles must stop for school buses

A

True
- if bus flashes red, must remained stopped until kids cross
- possible 1,000 $ fine and suspended driving privileges if fail to stop

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28
Q

What is the speed limit for blind intersection? alley? near railroad?

A

15 mph

29
Q

What is the speed limit in business or residential districts?

A

25 mph

30
Q

True or False: You can be fined for smoking in the car with a minor and you can be fined, face 6 mths in prison or both for dumping/abandoning animals on highway

A

True

31
Q

It is a misdemeanor to use a motor vehicle to flee/attempt to evade law enforcement - this is punishable in a county jail for _ year or less

A

1

32
Q

Traffic convictions / collisions stay on your record for __ mths or longer

A

36

33
Q

As an adult, your license can be suspended if shows one of the following point totals

4 points in _ mths
6 points in _ mths
8 points in _ mths

A

12 months
24 months
36 months

34
Q

True or False: Use the three second rule to ensure a safe following distance and avoid a collision

A

True

35
Q

When are two conditions in which you should make more space in the front of your vehicle?

A
  1. Following motorcyclists on metal surfaces/gravel
  2. Tailgater is behind you
36
Q

When driving at night, use your ____ lights

When it is raining, use your ___ lights

A

high-beam lights
low-beam lights

37
Q

True or False: To prevent skidding, shift to low gear before going down a steep hill

A

True

38
Q

What causes a locked wheel skid?

A

Braking too hard when going too fast

39
Q

If you start to skid, where should you turn the wheel?
A. Direction of skid
B. Against the skid

A

A. Direction of skid

40
Q

True or False: If you start to skid, do not brake, but remove foot from accelerator

A

True

41
Q

In which case will your vehicle skid no matter which direction the wheel is turned?
A. Slippery Surface Skids
B. Locked Wheel Skids

A

B. Locked Wheel Skids

42
Q

How do you use ABS to get out of a locked skid?

A

Pressure on brake pedal

43
Q

If your vehicle lacks ABS, how should you get out of a locked skid?

A
  1. Pump breaks
  2. Downshift in lower gear/neutral, then emergency break
44
Q

If your breaks get wet, how can you dry them?

A

Press accelerator and brake pedals at the same time

45
Q

Under which condition should you reduce you speed to no more than 5 mph?
A. Ice
B. Packed snow
C. Wet road

A

A. Ice

46
Q

Under which condition should you reduce your speed by 5 to 10 mph?
A. Ice
B. Packed snow
C. Wet road

A

C. Wet road

47
Q

Under which condition should you reduce your speed by half?
A. Ice
B. Packed snow
C. Wet road

A

B. Packed snow

48
Q

True or False: Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road

A

True

49
Q

Slow down at first sign of ice/rain/snow on the road. Why is this especially true if it has been dry/hot for sometime?

A

Because oil and dust on the road’s surface have not been washed away

50
Q

True or False: If you cannot see farther than 100 ft in front of you, it is not safe to drive faster than 30 mph

A

True

51
Q

What are two things you should do if you start hydroplanning?

A
  1. Do not use brakes
  2. Slow down gradually
52
Q

Which of the following should you use if there is heavy fog or smoke?
A. High beam headlights
B. Low beam headlights

A

B. Low beam headlights

53
Q

What should you do in the case of law enforcement traffic breaks?

A

Turn on emergency flashers to warn other drivers

54
Q

Kids who are under 2 years old, under 40 lbs, and under 3 ft 4” must be restrained in a ___ facing child passenger restraint system
A. front
B. rear

A

B. rear

55
Q

True or False: There are some special cases where kids who are under 8 years old or less than 4 ft tall may ride in front seat

A

True

56
Q

How should kids who are 8 years or older and at least 4ft 9” be placed in a car?

A

Use normal seatbelt

57
Q

Both the driver and passenger should be seated at least ___ inches from the airbag cover
A. 12”
B. 10”
C. 8”
D. 2”

A

B. 10”

58
Q

It is illegal to leave a child who is under __ years of age or younger unattended in a vehicle. A child may be left under the supervision of a person who is at least _ years old.
A. 12 years old; 6 years old
B. 3 years old; 12 years old
C. 6 years old; 12 years old

A

C. 6 years old; 12 years old

59
Q

True or False: It is dangerous and illegal to leave children or animals in a hot vehicle, even if window is open slightly

A

True

60
Q

What does the Basic Safety law state?

A

You may never drive faster than is safe for current road conditions

61
Q

What should the speed you are going depend on?

A
  1. Number of vehicles on road
  2. Speed of vehicles on the road
  3. Road surface
  4. Cyclists/ped crossing the road
  5. Weather
  6. Traffic congestion
62
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the ideal max speed limit on most CA highways is __ mph. It is __ mph on a two-lane undivided highway and for vehicles towing trailers
A. 55 mph; 65 mph
B. 65 mph; 55 mph
C. 40 mph; 50 mph

A

B. 65 mph; 55 mph

63
Q

True or False: If you have a tire blowout do not suddenly brake or abruptly remove foot from the accelerator

A

True

64
Q

True or False: Dial 511 if your vehicle becomes disabled on the highway

A

True

65
Q

True or False: California Highway Patrol will tow your car

A

False

66
Q

What is the main source of distracted driving?

A

Cell phones

67
Q

True or False: it is against the law for a minor to use a cell phone to answer calls or send/respond to texts

A

True

68
Q
A

California DMV (3 decks)

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