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The State of California uses a mechanism known as __________ to rehabilitate chronic violators of driving laws.

NOTS

When driving in reverse you should...

turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

If you are involved in a collision, you are to...

Stop

Give aid to the injured

Exchange information with the others involved

All of the above (correct)

The Basic Speed Law says that...

you may drive only as fast as is safe for the prevailing conditions. Signup and view all the answers

A traffic signal displaying a steady circular yellow light means that...

signal is about to change red. Signup and view all the answers

When backing up, you should...

turn your body and look out the rear window. Signup and view all the answers

When passing another vehicle, you are not allowed to exceed the speed limit by...

0 mph. Signup and view all the answers

Drivers should...

increase their space cushion around motorcyclists. Signup and view all the answers

When making a right turn, you are to execute the maneuver...

from the far right-hand lane into the far right-hand lane. Signup and view all the answers

A turn is considered 'protected' when...

a green arrow signal grants the right-of-way to the turning traffic. Signup and view all the answers

When driving on the freeway, beware of a dreamlike trance state known as...

highway hypnosis. Signup and view all the answers

________ is an element of Total Stopping Distance.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for...

Vehicles carrying a minimum of two occupants Signup and view all the answers

Headlights must be activated during times of darkness and when visibility is limited to...

less than 1,000 feet. Signup and view all the answers

Pedestrians should...

Obey traffic signals Signup and view all the answers

Safety belts...

save lives and reduce the severity of injuries. Signup and view all the answers

If you are driving on the freeway and miss your exit, you should...

keep going and exit at the next opportunity. Signup and view all the answers

Research has found that those who text message while driving are ____ times more likely to get into a crash or a near-wreck than undistracted drivers.

23 Signup and view all the answers

U-turns are prohibited...

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

If you find your tire off of the roadway and on a low or unstable shoulder...

you may have to turn sharply to get back up onto the road surface. Signup and view all the answers

A system of aggressive driving is...

tailgating. Signup and view all the answers

The following is a parking regulation in California:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

If you encounter an animal on the roadway, it's best to...

simply wait for it to clear on its own. Signup and view all the answers

A standard passenger vehicle's tires are required to have a minimum tread depth of...

1/32 inch. Signup and view all the answers

Drivers are to yield the right-of-way...

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Traffic laws...

Are all of the above correct Signup and view all the answers

You could speculate that it is important for motorists to keep up-to-date with traffic laws and driving techniques...

All of the above are correct Signup and view all the answers

__________ is/are NOT a possible consequence of careless driving.

Increased safety. Signup and view all the answers

One of the most careless things a person could do is to...

operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Signup and view all the answers

_________ is/are NOT impacted by the consequences of DUI.

No one is unaffected by DUI. Signup and view all the answers

Drivers should monitor their level of...

All of the above are correct Signup and view all the answers

_____________ is/are NOT a recommended means of communicating with other users of the roadway.

Angry gesture. Signup and view all the answers

________ are small, relatively unprotected users of the roadway that require driver's special attention to preserve safety.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists. Signup and view all the answers

Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians...

All of the above are correct Signup and view all the answers

You might expect to find pedestrians...

anywhere. Signup and view all the answers

Pedestrians can enhance their safety by...

wearing reflective clothing/wearing a light at night. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.