Traffic Safety and Seat Belts
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What should you do when an officer is using emergency lights?

  • Maintain your normal speed
  • Speed up to get out of the way
  • Slow down and then speed up again
  • Do not speed up until the officer turns off their emergency lights and traffic conditions allow (correct)
  • What is the consequence of not wearing a seat belt?

  • Your vehicle will be impounded
  • You will receive a ticket (correct)
  • You will be given a warning
  • You will be arrested
  • What is the purpose of the shoulder harness in a seat belt?

  • To reduce fuel efficiency
  • To provide additional comfort
  • To keep you in a better position to control the vehicle (correct)
  • To increase your visibility
  • How should the lap belt be adjusted?

    <p>So that it is snug and lies low across your hips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring a passenger under 16 wears a seat belt?

    <p>The driver of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for dumping or abandoning animals on a highway?

    <p>A fine of up to $1,000, six months in jail, or both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for cargo that extends more than 4 feet from the back of a vehicle?

    <p>A 12-inch red or fluorescent orange square flag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can ride in the back of a pickup or other truck?

    <p>A person, if the vehicle has secure seats and seat belts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not allowed to be visible to the driver in a vehicle?

    <p>A video monitor displaying a movie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited from being thrown from a vehicle?

    <p>A cigarette, cigar, or other flaming or glowing substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the blue and white sign at railroad crossings?

    <p>To provide information in case of an emergency on or near the tracks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sign communicates important rules you must obey?

    <p>White rectangular sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the right-of-way at an intersection?

    <p>The vehicle that arrives first</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before entering an intersection?

    <p>Look left, right, and ahead to check for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of intersections do not have signs or traffic signal lights?

    <p>Uncontrolled intersections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days must a minor wait to retake a failed behind-the-wheel drive test?

    <p>14 days, not including the day of the failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum tread depth required for tires during a behind-the-wheel drive test?

    <p>1/32-inch of uniform tread depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement for the brake pedal during a behind-the-wheel drive test?

    <p>At least 1 inch of clearance between the bottom of the brake pedal and the floorboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the horn during a behind-the-wheel drive test?

    <p>To be loud enough to be heard from a distance of at least 200 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which safety feature is not required to be functional during a behind-the-wheel drive test?

    <p>Donut tire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Before the Drive Test

    • Minors must wait 14 days to retake a failed behind-the-wheel drive test, not including the day of the failure.

    Vehicle Inspection

    • Driver window: must open
    • Windshield: must allow a full, clear, unblocked view for the driver and examiner
    • Windshield cracks may postpone the test
    • Rearview mirrors: at least two, one on the left side of the vehicle
    • Brake lights: right and left brake lights must be operational
    • Tires: at least 1/32-inch uniformed tread depth, no donut tires allowed
    • Foot brake: at least one inch of clearance between the bottom of the brake pedal and the floorboard when depressed
    • Horn: designed for the vehicle, in proper working condition, and loud enough to be heard from a distance of at least 200 feet
    • Emergency (parking brake): must know how to set and release
    • Turn/Arm signals: must know how to signal left, right, slow down, or stop
    • Windshield wipers: control arm or switch must be functional
    • Seat belts: all seat belts must work properly and be used by occupants

    Traffic Signs

    • R 5-sided sign: indicates a school zone, drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk
    • Diamond-shaped sign: warns of specific road conditions and dangers ahead
    • White Rectangular sign: communicates important rules to obey
    • Warning signs: warn of conditions related to pedestrians, bicyclists, schools, playgrounds, school buses, and school passenger loading zones

    Right-of-Way Rules

    • The vehicle that arrives at the intersection first has the right-of-way
    • Other vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians must wait for the person who has the right-of-way
    • Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way
    • Give up your right-of-way when it will help prevent collisions

    Intersections

    • Look left, right, and ahead to check for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians before entering an intersection
    • Pedestrians always have the right-of-way

    Important Roadway Information

    • Do not smoke when a minor is in the vehicle
    • Do not dump or abandon animals on a highway
    • Do not drive an overloaded vehicle that obstructs your view or control
    • Do not drive a vehicle with an unsecured load that is a safety hazard
    • Special requirements for cargo extending beyond the vehicle
    • Do not allow a person to ride in the back of a pickup or other truck without secure seats and seat belts
    • Do not transport animals in the back of a pickup or other truck without proper securing
    • Do not drive a vehicle equipped with a visible video monitor, unless it only displays vehicle information or navigation
    • Do not throw cigarettes or other flaming substances from your vehicle
    • Do not obstruct your view with objects on the front windshield or side rear windows
    • Do not speed up until the officer turns off their emergency lights and traffic conditions allow you to return to your normal speed

    Seat Belts

    • You and your passengers must wear seat belts
    • Wearing a seat belt increases your chance of survival in most collisions
    • Wear the shoulder harness correctly across your shoulder and chest, with no slack
    • Adjust the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips

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    Learn about traffic safety rules and regulations, including when to slow down and the importance of wearing seat belts for all passengers. Understand the consequences of not following these rules and how it can impact your safety on the road.

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