Traffic School Flashcards

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Drivers are required to signal a change of direction for at least _____

100 ft

If you pass a working emergency vehicle stopped on the side of a freeway, you are to:

Ignore it and continue driving.

Slow down and proceed with extreme caution. (correct)

Change lanes away from the emergency vehicle when practical. (correct)

Park beside the emergency vehicle.

You are to dim your headlights at a minimum distance of _____ when following another vehicle.

300 ft

When passing another vehicle, you are allowed to exceed the speed limit by _____

0 mph Signup and view all the answers

When parking near a curb while facing uphill, you should turn your (front) wheels _____

to the left (so the tire will hit the curb) Signup and view all the answers

Most 'minor' violations will drop off of your driving record after _____

36 months Signup and view all the answers

A _____ is NOT a pedestrian.

person on a bicycle 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

Careless driving could result in:

All of the above 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

U-turns are prohibited:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When your vehicle loses contact with the pavement and rides on a thin layer of water, it is called _____

hydroplaning 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

To avoid being distracted while driving, you should _____

get non-driving tasks (texting, looking at billboards, mobile phone talking) done in other settings Signup and view all the answers

BAC is an abbreviation for _____

Blood Alcohol Concentration Signup and view all the answers

Pedestrians should _____

obey traffic signals, wear light or reflective clothing and/or carry a light at night Signup and view all the answers

An example of a slow-moving vehicle might be _____

oversized vehicles on a steep grade, farm equipment, a horse-drawn wagon Signup and view all the answers

Parking regulations in CA include:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

If confronted by an enraged driver, you should:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When an emergency vehicle using its siren and red light(s) approaches, you must _____ until it has passed.

pull to the right edge of the road and stop 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 rather sharply to get back up onto the road surface 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 - Correct Signup and view all the answers

When driving in reverse, you should _____

turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go Signup and view all the answers

_____ is an element of Total Stopping Distance.

Braking distance, reaction distance, perception distance Signup and view all the answers

'City cycles' refers to _____

the recurrent nature of urban traffic patterns Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic School Key Concepts

Drivers must signal a change of direction for a minimum of 100 feet.
When passing a working emergency vehicle on the freeway, change lanes away or slow down and proceed cautiously.
Dim headlights when following another vehicle at a distance of at least 300 feet.
When passing another vehicle, exceeding the speed limit is not permitted, even briefly.
To park uphill near a curb, turn front wheels to the left to prevent rolling into traffic.
Most minor violations will be removed from a driving record after 36 months.
A person on a bicycle is not classified as a pedestrian.
For a right turn, execute the maneuver from the far right-hand lane into the far right-hand lane.
Careless driving can lead to vehicle damage, personal injury, or driver's license suspension.
A standard passenger vehicle must have tire tread depth of at least 1/32 inch.
U-turns are prohibited on one-way streets, in areas without a 200-feet unobstructed view, and in front of fire stations.
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle rides on a thin layer of water, losing pavement contact.
If you miss an exit on the freeway, continue to the next exit to turn around safely.
To minimize distractions while driving, complete non-driving tasks such as texting in other settings.
"BAC" stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration, a critical measure of intoxication.
Pedestrians should obey traffic signals, wear reflective clothing, and carry lights at night for safety.
Examples of slow-moving vehicles include oversized vehicles on steep grades, farm equipment, and horse-drawn wagons.
California parking regulations include prohibitions against parking next to red curbs, on sidewalks, or more than 18 inches from the curb.
If confronted by an enraged driver, do not react or make eye contact; contact local authorities if needed.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and lights, pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.
If your tire goes off the roadway and onto a low shoulder, you may need to turn sharply to re-enter the road safely.
If encountering an animal on the roadway, simply wait for it to clear instead of honking or trying to nudge it away.
To drive in reverse, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go as if driving forward.
Total Stopping Distance consists of braking distance, reaction distance, and perception distance.
"City cycles" refers to the repetitive patterns of urban traffic dynamics.

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Questions and Answers

Drivers are required to signal a change of direction for at least _____

If you pass a working emergency vehicle stopped on the side of a freeway, you are to:

You are to dim your headlights at a minimum distance of _____ when following another vehicle.

When passing another vehicle, you are allowed to exceed the speed limit by _____

When parking near a curb while facing uphill, you should turn your (front) wheels _____

Most 'minor' violations will drop off of your driving record after _____

A _____ is NOT a pedestrian.

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

Careless driving could result in:

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

U-turns are prohibited:

When your vehicle loses contact with the pavement and rides on a thin layer of water, it is called _____

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

To avoid being distracted while driving, you should _____

BAC is an abbreviation for _____

Pedestrians should _____

An example of a slow-moving vehicle might be _____

Parking regulations in CA include:

If confronted by an enraged driver, you should:

When an emergency vehicle using its siren and red light(s) approaches, you must _____ until it has passed.

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

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

When driving in reverse, you should _____

_____ is an element of Total Stopping Distance.

'City cycles' refers to _____

Study Notes

Traffic School Key Concepts

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