Section 7 and 8 Flashcards
True or False: A flashing red light means STOP. But after stopping, you may go when it is safe
True
True or False: A yellow arrow means the protected turning time is ending
True
A flashing yellow light is a warning to proceed ___ ___ while a flashing yellow arrow means you can turn, but your turn is not ___
with caution; protected
When a traffic light is not working, what should you do?
Stop at intersection as if there are STOP signs in all directions
What does a 5 sided sign mean?
You are near a school
Diamond shaped signals warn you of…
specific road conditions and dangers ahead
True or False: The vehicle that is first to the intersection has right of way
True
True of False: You travel in a clockwise direction when in a roundabout
False - counter-clockwise
Who is considered a pedestrian?
1) person walking
2) person on something beside a vehicle or bike
3) person w disability
True or False: Pedestrians have right of way in marked or unmarked crosswalks
True
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
B. Uphill
True or False: Large vehicles and truck drivers have large blind spots/No Zones
True
True or False: The heavier the vehicle and the faster it is moving, the longer it takes to stop
True
On a divided highway, large vehicles/trucks may be driven in the two lanes farthest to the __
right
__ __ are spaces set aside for pedestrians waiting for buses. Do not drive through it under any condition.
Safety zones
It is legal to share lanes with motorcycles, this is known as __ __
lane splitting
It is against the law to follow within __ feet of any fire engine/enforcement vehicle
300
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.
True
An orange and red triangle symbol indicates
slow moving vehicle (25 mi or less)
NEVs and LSVs reach max speed of ___ and are restricted from roads where speed limit is greater than ___
25 mph; 35 mph
What 4 things do you require to bike at night?
- front lamp - visible from 300 ft
- red reflector - 500 ft
- white/yellow reflector on pedals - 200 ft
- white/yellow reflector on front tire or white/red reflector on back tire
If you cannot give at least __ feet, do not pass cyclist
3
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.
1,000; 2,000
True or False: Vehicles with hazardous load must stop before crossing railroad tracks
True
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
True
The speed limit is ___ mph within 500 ft of a school while kids are outside or crossing the street
25
True or False: All vehicles must stop for school buses
True
- if bus flashes red, must remained stopped until kids cross
- possible 1,000 $ fine and suspended driving privileges if fail to stop
What is the speed limit for blind intersection? alley? near railroad?
15 mph
What is the speed limit in business or residential districts?
25 mph
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
True
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
1
Traffic convictions / collisions stay on your record for __ mths or longer
36
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
12 months
24 months
36 months
True or False: Use the three second rule to ensure a safe following distance and avoid a collision
True
When are two conditions in which you should make more space in the front of your vehicle?
- Following motorcyclists on metal surfaces/gravel
- Tailgater is behind you
When driving at night, use your ____ lights
When it is raining, use your ___ lights
high-beam lights
low-beam lights
True or False: To prevent skidding, shift to low gear before going down a steep hill
True
What causes a locked wheel skid?
Braking too hard when going too fast
If you start to skid, where should you turn the wheel?
A. Direction of skid
B. Against the skid
A. Direction of skid
True or False: If you start to skid, do not brake, but remove foot from accelerator
True
In which case will your vehicle skid no matter which direction the wheel is turned?
A. Slippery Surface Skids
B. Locked Wheel Skids
B. Locked Wheel Skids
How do you use ABS to get out of a locked skid?
Pressure on brake pedal
If your vehicle lacks ABS, how should you get out of a locked skid?
- Pump breaks
- Downshift in lower gear/neutral, then emergency break
If your breaks get wet, how can you dry them?
Press accelerator and brake pedals at the same time
Under which condition should you reduce you speed to no more than 5 mph?
A. Ice
B. Packed snow
C. Wet road
A. Ice
Under which condition should you reduce your speed by 5 to 10 mph?
A. Ice
B. Packed snow
C. Wet road
C. Wet road
Under which condition should you reduce your speed by half?
A. Ice
B. Packed snow
C. Wet road
B. Packed snow
True or False: Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road
True
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?
Because oil and dust on the road’s surface have not been washed away
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
True
What are two things you should do if you start hydroplanning?
- Do not use brakes
- Slow down gradually
Which of the following should you use if there is heavy fog or smoke?
A. High beam headlights
B. Low beam headlights
B. Low beam headlights
What should you do in the case of law enforcement traffic breaks?
Turn on emergency flashers to warn other drivers
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
B. rear
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
True
How should kids who are 8 years or older and at least 4ft 9” be placed in a car?
Use normal seatbelt
Both the driver and passenger should be seated at least ___ inches from the airbag cover
A. 12”
B. 10”
C. 8”
D. 2”
B. 10”
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
C. 6 years old; 12 years old
True or False: It is dangerous and illegal to leave children or animals in a hot vehicle, even if window is open slightly
True
What does the Basic Safety law state?
You may never drive faster than is safe for current road conditions
What should the speed you are going depend on?
- Number of vehicles on road
- Speed of vehicles on the road
- Road surface
- Cyclists/ped crossing the road
- Weather
- Traffic congestion
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
B. 65 mph; 55 mph
True or False: If you have a tire blowout do not suddenly brake or abruptly remove foot from the accelerator
True
True or False: Dial 511 if your vehicle becomes disabled on the highway
True
True or False: California Highway Patrol will tow your car
False
What is the main source of distracted driving?
Cell phones
True or False: it is against the law for a minor to use a cell phone to answer calls or send/respond to texts
True
