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What should pedestrians do?
What should pedestrians do?
Obey traffic signals and wear light or reflective clothing and/or carry a light at night.
_________ is an element of Total Shopping Distance.
_________ is an element of Total Shopping Distance.
Braking Distance, Reaction time, and Perception Distance.
The law requires drivers to pass bicyclists at what distance?
The law requires drivers to pass bicyclists at what distance?
At a distance of no less than 3 feet.
What does a traffic signal displaying a steady circular yellow light mean?
What does a traffic signal displaying a steady circular yellow light mean?
What do broken white lines indicate?
What do broken white lines indicate?
While not as critical as vision, what other sense is important for safe driving?
While not as critical as vision, what other sense is important for safe driving?
If an object's speed is doubled, what happens to its kinetic energy?
If an object's speed is doubled, what happens to its kinetic energy?
To help yourself hear while driving, what might you do?
To help yourself hear while driving, what might you do?
Road rage is considered what?
Road rage is considered what?
California residents who _______ on public highways or in public parking facilities must have a California driver license.
California residents who _______ on public highways or in public parking facilities must have a California driver license.
To obtain an instruction permit an applicant must be at least _______ years of age.
To obtain an instruction permit an applicant must be at least _______ years of age.
Why is it difficult to accurately judge the speed of motorcycles?
Why is it difficult to accurately judge the speed of motorcycles?
You can enhance safety around motorcycles by doing what?
You can enhance safety around motorcycles by doing what?
Thick white lines at a stop sign/signal are known as what?
Thick white lines at a stop sign/signal are known as what?
What is a common cause of vehicle crashes?
What is a common cause of vehicle crashes?
If you are sharing the road with a suspected impaired driver, what is the safest course of action?
If you are sharing the road with a suspected impaired driver, what is the safest course of action?
_______ is an attitude of cooperation and politeness.
_______ is an attitude of cooperation and politeness.
The State of California uses a mechanism known as _______ to rehabilitate chronic violators of driving laws.
The State of California uses a mechanism known as _______ to rehabilitate chronic violators of driving laws.
If a traffic signal is not working, how should you treat the intersection?
If a traffic signal is not working, how should you treat the intersection?
What is required to improve your driving skills?
What is required to improve your driving skills?
The tendency of multiple drugs taken together to produce impairment more profound than merely adding their individual effects is called what?
The tendency of multiple drugs taken together to produce impairment more profound than merely adding their individual effects is called what?
When parking near a curb while facing uphill, you should turn your (front) wheels...
When parking near a curb while facing uphill, you should turn your (front) wheels...
To stay safe, what should you never pick up?
To stay safe, what should you never pick up?
Fatigue may be caused by what?
Fatigue may be caused by what?
Teens often possess a false sense of what?
Teens often possess a false sense of what?
If you move, you must notify the DMV within...
If you move, you must notify the DMV within...
When encountering a flagger at a road construction site, what should you do?
When encountering a flagger at a road construction site, what should you do?
Two common problems for the novice motorist are a lack of driving skills and a lack of what?
Two common problems for the novice motorist are a lack of driving skills and a lack of what?
The prima facie speed limit is 15 mph when...
The prima facie speed limit is 15 mph when...
The majority of drivers believe they are ________ than other drivers.
The majority of drivers believe they are ________ than other drivers.
To determine if you are on a one-way street, you could observe what?
To determine if you are on a one-way street, you could observe what?
To be safe, expert drivers remember to do what?
To be safe, expert drivers remember to do what?
_______ will NOT help you maintain your own good behavior on the road.
_______ will NOT help you maintain your own good behavior on the road.
If your vehicle becomes disabled, what is the best course of action?
If your vehicle becomes disabled, what is the best course of action?
A ______ is NOT a pedestrian.
A ______ is NOT a pedestrian.
Faulty driver performance _______ automobile crashes.
Faulty driver performance _______ automobile crashes.
A common risky behavior for teens is...
A common risky behavior for teens is...
The cost of a first-time DUI conviction could easily be _______ or more.
The cost of a first-time DUI conviction could easily be _______ or more.
Signs with a white text on a green background are known as what?
Signs with a white text on a green background are known as what?
During a rain shower, when is the road surface likely to be most slippery?
During a rain shower, when is the road surface likely to be most slippery?
How can you avoid drowsy driving (fatigue)?
How can you avoid drowsy driving (fatigue)?
When purchasing a vehicle, what should you consider?
When purchasing a vehicle, what should you consider?
What does the Basic Speed Law state?
What does the Basic Speed Law state?
"Velocitation" is the tendency to do what?
"Velocitation" is the tendency to do what?
A roadway is considered a "divided highway" if the lanes moving traffic in opposite directions are separated by what?
A roadway is considered a "divided highway" if the lanes moving traffic in opposite directions are separated by what?
When should you check tire pressure?
When should you check tire pressure?
When driving in snowy conditions, what should you do?
When driving in snowy conditions, what should you do?
What does a traffic signal displaying a green arrow mean?
What does a traffic signal displaying a green arrow mean?
Depressants do what to the central nervous system?
Depressants do what to the central nervous system?
What is the color combination for regulatory signs?
What is the color combination for regulatory signs?
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Study Notes
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
- Pedestrians must obey traffic signals and wear reflective clothing or carry a light at night for visibility.
- Drivers are required to pass bicyclists at a minimum distance of 3 feet.
Traffic Signals and Road Markings
- A steady circular yellow light in traffic signals warns that the signal will soon change to red.
- Broken white lines indicate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, allowing lane changes with caution.
- Limit lines and stop lines mark where vehicles must cease forward motion at stop signs/signals.
Driving Skills and Safety
- Safe driving significantly relies on hearing, not just vision.
- Kinetic energy increases by four times if an object's speed is doubled.
- It is essential to maintain a good attitude, know correct procedures, and practice driving skills for improvement.
Common Driving Issues
- Road rage is categorized as a criminal offense.
- Fatigue can stem from lack of sleep, illness, physical exertion, or prolonged stress.
- A common risky behavior among teens includes distracted driving and not using safety restraints.
Vehicle Control and Maintenance
- When parking uphill, turn the front wheels to the right to prevent rolling back.
- Check tire pressure at least once a month to ensure safety.
- Always clear snow and ice from vehicle windows and lights before driving in snowy conditions.
Legal Requirements and Regulations
- California residents driving in public areas must possess a California driver license.
- An instruction permit can be obtained by applicants aged at least 15½.
- Notify the DMV with a change of address within 10 days.
Collision Factors and Prevention
- Operating a vehicle at unsafe speeds and violations of right-of-way rules commonly lead to accidents.
- If sharing the road with a possibly impaired driver, it is safest to stay behind them.
- Faulty driver performance increases the likelihood of automobile crashes.
Behavioral Awareness
- Most drivers believe they are more skillful and safer than others.
- A false sense of security is common among teenagers regarding their driving abilities.
- The tendency to gradually accelerate without noticing is referred to as "velocitation."
Traffic Control and Driving Environment
- Obey directions from flaggers at construction sites at all times.
- In the event of a traffic signal failure, treat the intersection as an all-way stop.
- Ensure to scan the driving environment and maintain a safe space cushion at all times.
Drug Influence on Driving
- Synergism refers to the heightened impairment caused by combining multiple drugs, producing effects stronger than their individual contributions.
- Depressants slow down the central nervous system, affecting driving ability.
Environmental Driving Conditions
- Road surfaces are particularly slippery in the first 30 minutes after it begins to rain.
- Regulatory signs typically feature red and white or black and white color combinations.
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