Driving Safety: Vision, Hearing, and Fatigue

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What should you do if your vehicle has stalled on the tracks?

Push the vehicle forward to clear the tracks

Get out of the vehicle and leave it on the tracks

Speed up to clear the tracks quickly

Turn off the vehicle's engine and move away from the tracks (correct)

At controlled intersections, what type of devices are present?

Traffic signal lights (correct)

White rectangular signs

Railroad crossings signs

Warning signs

What should you do at an uncontrolled intersection?

Assume other vehicles will yield to you

Look left, right, and ahead before entering (correct)

Speed up without checking for other vehicles

Ignore pedestrians in this scenario

When is it appropriate to give up your right-of-way according to the text?

If it can help prevent collisions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right-of-way at an intersection based on the text?

The vehicle that arrives first (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a diamond-shaped sign typically warn drivers about?

Potential road hazards and conditions ahead (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you can see a collision or hazard ahead?

Turn on your emergency flashers. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should you use hand signals while driving?

When slowing down and stopping. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your vehicle does not have emergency flashers?

Use your turn signals. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid when stopping due to vehicle trouble?

Stopping just over a hill or around a curve. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do double solid yellow lines indicate?

Do not pass over them. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you see a single solid yellow line on the road?

Do not pass a vehicle in front of you. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is required for safe driving according to the text?

Ability to hear horns, sirens, and screeching tires (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended steering wheel method described in the text?

Hand-to-hand steering (push/pull) with hands at 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can affect a driver's ability to drive safely?

Fatigue and drowsiness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a driver regarding the effects of medications they take?

Drivers must know the effects of the medications they take on their ability to drive safely. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a physician to report a patient to the DMV?

The physician must believe the patient has a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive safely. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the brake pedal sinks to the floor while driving?

Pump the brakes gently and downshift to a lower gear or neutral (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can you dry wet brakes while driving?

Lightly press the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended speed reduction on a packed snow road compared to a dry road?

Reduce speed by half (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following road surfaces may be more slippery when wet?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when it starts to rain or snow on the road?

Slow down at the first sign of precipitation (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a heavy rainstorm or snowstorm, what is the maximum visible distance recommended?

100 feet (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a protected class under California law?

Political affiliation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching a solid red traffic signal light?

Stop completely behind the stop or limit line (B) Signup and view all the answers

When can you legally turn right at a red light?

Only when there is no NO TURN ON RED sign posted and it is safe to turn (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching traffic signals or signs with pedestrians or bicyclists nearby?

Proceed cautiously and yield to them if necessary (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find contact information for California law enforcement agencies?

post.ca.gov/le-agencies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What services are available at DMV kiosks?

Vehicle registration renewal, proof of insurance submission, and driver's record retrieval (A) Signup and view all the answers