California Driving Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which statement is most true regarding minors under the age of 18?

You can get a job driving for hire, like taxi or pizza delivery.

Your faster reflexes and general health will make you a better driver.

You must have parents, or a legal guardian sign the application, since they will be financially responsible for you. (correct)

You can get a license as early as 15 1/2.

Driver education classes can:

Give you the basic knowledge needed to hone your skills when you begin driving. (correct)

Teach you how to skid through a corner.

None of these answers are correct.

Make you a good driver.

Driving in a safe and courteous manner:

Will increase your chances of being in a collision.

Can lower the cost of law enforcement and insurance. (correct)

None of these answers are correct.

Will get you run over by aggressive drivers.

Your driver license is:

A privilege -- an earned and special right -- granted by the state. Signup and view all the answers

Failure to YIELD is ranked as one of the top ______ of collisions:

5 Signup and view all the answers

At its height, what percentage of American workers were employed in an automotive-related industry?

20% Signup and view all the answers

By the early 1960's, the rate of car ownership in America was:

1 car for every 3 people Signup and view all the answers

From 1908 until 1927, the Ford Motor Company sold over:

15,000,000 cars Signup and view all the answers

Future changes in automobile technology are likely to include:

All of these choices are correct. Signup and view all the answers

By the 1920's, the world's largest automobile manufacturer was:

General Motors Signup and view all the answers

The colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas from the exhaust is called:

Carbon Monoxide Signup and view all the answers

When listening to your car radio, or other audio devices:

All of these choices are correct. Signup and view all the answers

Your field of vision is:

Everything you can see with your central and peripheral vision. Signup and view all the answers

The 'P' in the SIPDE process stands for:

Predict Signup and view all the answers

A vehicle's 'blind spots' are:

Areas you can't see, because they are in FRONT of what your mirrors show, but behind your peripheral vision. Signup and view all the answers

The primary factor in decreasing the kinetic energy of an object is to:

Decrease the velocity. Signup and view all the answers

Centrifugal force:

Doesn't really exist. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Minors and Driving

Minors need parental or guardian signature for license application, as they are financially responsible.
Licenses can be obtained as early as 15½ years of age.

Driver Education

Driver education classes provide essential knowledge to develop driving skills.

Safe Driving Practices

Driving courteously can reduce law enforcement and insurance costs.

Driver's License

A driver's license is a privilege granted by the state, not a guaranteed right.

Collision Statistics

Failure to yield is ranked as one of the top 5 causes of collisions.

Automotive Industry Employment

At its peak, 20% of American workers were employed in automotive-related industries.

Car Ownership Rates

By the early 1960s, there was 1 car for every 3 people in America.

Ford Motor Company Sales

From 1908 to 1927, Ford sold over 15 million cars.

Future of Automobile Technology

Future advancements are expected in fuel efficiency, safety, and sophistication of vehicle controls.

Dominance in Automobile Manufacturing

General Motors became the world's largest automobile manufacturer by the 1920s.

Exhaust Fumes

The harmful gas emitted from car exhaust is carbon monoxide.

Audio Device Use While Driving

Drivers should keep audio volumes low to hear outside noises and may not wear stereo headphones while driving.

Field of Vision

Field of vision includes both central and peripheral sight capabilities.

SIPDE Process

The "P" in the SIPDE process represents "Predict."

Vehicle Blind Spots

Blind spots are areas not visible in mirrors, located directly in front of the mirrors but behind peripheral vision.

Kinetic Energy Reduction

Decreasing the velocity of an object is crucial for reducing kinetic energy.

Centrifugal Force

Centrifugal force is considered a non-existent concept in physics and does not contribute to better vehicle handling.

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Test your knowledge of California's driving laws and regulations with these flashcards focused on minors' requirements. Understand what is needed to apply for a license and the roles of guardians in the process. Ideal for those preparing for the driving exam!