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Traffic School Key Concepts

• California Rehabilitative Mechanism: Known as NOTS (Negligent Operator Treatment System) aimed at chronic violators of driving laws.
• Driving in Reverse: Always turn the steering wheel in the direction you wish to move.
• Collision Protocol: Involved parties must stop, assist the injured, and exchange information.
• Basic Speed Law: Drive only as fast as is safe for current conditions.
• Yellow Light Signal: A steady circular yellow light indicates that the traffic signal is about to turn red.
• Backing Up Technique: Turn your body and look out of the rear window when reversing.
• Passing Vehicles: Always maintain the speed limit; do not exceed it by any margin.
• Motorcyclist Safety: Increase the space cushion around motorcyclists to enhance safety.
• Right Turn Execution: Make right turns from the far right-hand lane into the far right-hand lane.
• Protected Turn Definition: A turn is "protected" when a green arrow gives right-of-way to turning traffic.
• Highway Hypnosis: The trance-like state that can occur when driving for long periods on the freeway.
• Total Stopping Distance Elements: Includes braking distance, reaction distance, and perception distance.
• High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes: Reserved for vehicles carrying a minimum of two occupants or alternative fuel vehicles.
• Headlight Usage: Must be on during darkness or when visibility is less than 1,000 feet.
• Pedestrian Guidelines: Must obey traffic signals and wear reflective clothing when walking at night.
• Safety Belts Importance: Critical for saving lives and minimizing injury severity in accidents.
• Missed Freeway Exit Protocol: Continue to drive and exit at the next available opportunity.
• Texting While Driving Risks: Increases crash likelihood by 23 times compared to undistracted drivers.
• U-Turn Restrictions: Prohibited on one-way streets and where visibility is obstructed for 200 feet.
• Re-entering the Roadway: If off-road, you may need to turn sharply to regain access to the road.
• Aggressive Driving Example: Tailgating is classified as aggressive driving behavior.
• California Parking Regulations: Prohibitions include parking by red curbs, sidewalks, or crosswalks and must be within 18 inches of the curb.
• Animal Encounter Protocol: Wait for the animal to leave the roadway naturally if encountered.
• Tire Tread Depth Requirement: Minimum required depth for standard passenger vehicle tires is 1/32 inch.
• Yielding Right-of-Way: Required when merging, at intersections, or to pedestrians.
• Traffic Laws Nature: Subject to periodic changes; staying updated is essential for safety.
• Careless Driving Consequences: Does not include increased safety; it leads to potential risks.
• Driving Under Influence: Operating a vehicle while impaired by substances is exceptionally dangerous.
• Communicating on the Road: Using angry gestures is not recommended for communication.
• Vulnerable Road Users: Bicyclists and motorcyclists require extra attention for safety.
• Pedestrian Right-of-Way: Drivers must yield to pedestrians at all times.
• Pedestrian Visibility: Pedestrians can enhance safety by wearing reflective clothing or light at night.