Driver Safety Rules Guide

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When following a vehicle at night, lower your high beam headlights when you are within?

200 feet (correct)

100 feet

300 feet

When entering a freeway, you should not?

Match the speed of the traffic in the right lane

Use your turn signal

Cross a solid line (correct)

To avoid the glare from oncoming headlights, you should?

Glance back and forth between the side of the road and straight ahead (correct)

Focus your eyes on the side of the road

Focus your eyes on the center line of the road

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should?

Release the accelerator Signup and view all the answers

You should avoid the right lane of the freeway during rush hour?

To leave room for vehicles entering and exiting Signup and view all the answers

Switch to low beams when oncoming traffic is within?

500 feet Signup and view all the answers

If you have a tire blowout, you should?

Do not brake, but slow down and pull off the road Signup and view all the answers

When you merge onto a freeway, you should be driving?

At the same speed as the traffic in the right lane Signup and view all the answers

The best way to bring your vehicle out of a skid is to?

Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid Signup and view all the answers

If you are in the black car, the most difficult car for you to see is?

Car 2 Signup and view all the answers

When changing lanes, check your side mirrors for other traffic and?

Turn your head quickly and look over your shoulder Signup and view all the answers

To keep aware of the position of traffic behind you, it is best to?

Check your rearview mirror often Signup and view all the answers

Normally, the distance from you to the vehicle ahead should be at least equivalent to?

3 seconds Signup and view all the answers

If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should?

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions Signup and view all the answers

You are required by law to notify the Motor Vehicle Division of a change of address within?

10 days Signup and view all the answers

Penalties for the first conviction for driving under the influence are?

10 days jail, $1,250, alcohol treatment, community service and ignition interlock Signup and view all the answers

Penalties for the second conviction for driving under the extreme influence are?

120 days jail, $3,250, 1 year revocation, alcohol treatment, community service and ignition interlock Signup and view all the answers

You are driving under the influence if your blood alcohol concentration is?

0.08% or above (0.04 if the vehicle requires a commercial license) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Headlight Usage

Dim high beam headlights when following another vehicle at night within 200 feet.
Switch to low beams when oncoming traffic is within 500 feet.

Freeway Merging and Lane Changes

Do not cross a solid line when entering a freeway.
Match your speed to the right lane traffic while merging onto the freeway.
Leave the right lane during rush hour to accommodate vehicles entering and exiting.

Handling Adverse Conditions

In case of hydroplaning, release the accelerator instead of braking.
If a tire blowout occurs, do not brake but slowly pull off the road.
To recover from a skid, turn the wheel in the direction of the skid.

Visibility and Awareness

When checking for traffic while changing lanes, always turn your head and look over your shoulder.
Maintain awareness of traffic behind you by frequently checking your rearview mirror.
The safe following distance from the vehicle ahead should be at least 3 seconds.

Intersection Safety

If your view is blocked at an intersection, stop and inch forward to see clearly in both directions.

Address and Legal Requirements

Notify the Motor Vehicle Division of any address change within 10 days.

DUI Penalties

For the first conviction of driving under the influence: 10 days jail, $1,250 fine, alcohol treatment, community service, and ignition interlock.
For the second conviction under extreme influence: 120 days jail, $3,250 fine, 1-year revocation, alcohol treatment, community service, and ignition interlock.
Driving under the influence is defined as having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher (0.04% for commercial drivers).

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Levels

Driving under the extreme influence is indicated by a BAC of 0.18% or above.

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Description

Test your knowledge on essential driver safety rules including headlight usage, freeway merging, and handling adverse conditions. This quiz covers vital strategies for maintaining visibility and awareness on the road, as well as intersection safety. Prepare to improve your driving skills and ensure a safer driving experience.