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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 _____

    <p>0 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>to the left (so the tire will hit the curb)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>36 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A _____ is NOT a pedestrian.

    <p>person on a bicycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>from the far right-hand lane into the far right-hand lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Careless driving could result in:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1/32 inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    U-turns are prohibited:

    <p>All of the above</p> 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 _____

    <p>hydroplaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>keep going and exit at the next opportunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To avoid being distracted while driving, you should _____

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

    BAC is an abbreviation for _____

    <p>Blood Alcohol Concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pedestrians should _____

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

    An example of a slow-moving vehicle might be _____

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

    Parking regulations in CA include:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If confronted by an enraged driver, you should:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>pull to the right edge of the road and stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>you may have to turn rather sharply to get back up onto the road surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Simply wait for it to clear on its own - Correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When driving in reverse, you should _____

    <p>turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ is an element of Total Stopping Distance.

    <p>Braking distance, reaction distance, perception distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'City cycles' refers to _____

    <p>the recurrent nature of urban traffic patterns</p> 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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