Traffic Laws are in place to create _____
Traffic Laws help to support the following
ANSWER: common understanding of driving
This concept is behind the formation of the traffic rules we follow today
ANSWER: traffic engineering
Attaining this objective for drivers is one of major reasons for the existence of traffic laws
ANSWER: safety
The law in California requires that your vehicle be _________.
ANSWER: Insured
You should always carry your ________________ when operating a vehicle.
ANSWER: driver's license
The traffic laws are usually written by the _________
Often, this governing body is behind the creation of traffic laws
ANSWER: State authorities, (The traffic laws are usually written by the California department of traffic safety)
The ___________ has/have been designed to keep a check on people with driving violations.
ANSWER: NOTS
While driving in California important documents that should be available at hand are ___________, ___________, ___________.
A.) a valid credit card / vehicle registration / a note from the vehicles owner
B.) a driver's license, vehicle registration, liability insurance
ANSWER: a valid drivers license / vehicle registration / insurance liability documents
If you want to practice driving defensively, you MUST be alert to your ________________.
Being aware of this will help you to become a better defensive driver
ANSWER: surroundings
______________ refers to using techniques that aim at keeping you safe when conditions are not conducive to driving.
ANSWER: defensive driving
Unless you are operating the following vehicles, you cannot drive with earplugs in both ears
ANSWER: an emergency vehicle or a trash truck
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.
_________ is/are NOT impacted by the consequences of DUI.
No one is unaffected by DUI.
A good way to fight the effects of fatigue is to...
split up long drives and rest between segments.
_____ is another basic maneuver that needs to be performed very _____
ANSWER: changing lanes / frequently
_________, _________ are driving maneuvers that are performed on a regular basis.
ANSWER: Changing lanes / frequently
Covering the brakes means taking your foot from the _________ and hovering it over the _______.
Covering the brakes means that you have your feet off the ________ and positioned to step on the ________ if need be
ANSWER: accelerator / brakes
Big rigs have a(n) ______________ blind spot.
ANSWER: very large
California law makes it mandatory that every vehicle (except a motorcycle) have 2 functional tail lamps that are visible ___________
California law makes it mandatory that every vehicle (except a motorcycle) have 2 functional tail lights:
ANSWER: from all distances within 1000 feet
The SR-____ certificate establishes your financial responsibility liability for damages
ANSWER: SR-22
You must fulfill this requirement to attain your license after it has been suspended for a DUI conviction.
ANSWER: SR-22 certificate
You can enter the bicycle lane once you are within a maximum of ____ feet of the turn
You can enter the bicycle lane once you are within ____ feet of the turn.
ANSWER: 200
You should signal _________ to allow other drivers time to adjust before you turn. This requirement also needed to be performed before making a turn if your movement can be a hazard to another vehicle
ANSWER: from a minimum of 100 feet before you make a turn
Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within__________ feet, he shall use a distribution of light or composite beam so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the other vehicle
ANSWER: ANS:500
According to california law leaving children ____ years of age or younger unattended in a vehicle is illegal.
ANSWER: 6
It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle
It is illegal to leave a child 6 years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle
ANSWER: TRUE
You will be allowed to drive a low emission vehicle in ___________ ONLY when you have a decal from the ____ on your vehicle.
ANSWER: the carpool lane / DMV
Do NOT cross over double parallel solid lines to enter or exit any _____ lane except at a designated area.
ANSWER: carpool
Pedestrians always have the ______________ at crosswalks, which is a part of the road allocated for pedestrian traffic.
ANSWER: right-of-way
At crosswalks, Pedestrians have the right of way how often?
ANSWER: Alway
Drivers should always yield to pedestrians with....... item and the following travel companion.............
ANSWER: white cane/eye dogs
A person on foot, a skateboard, or roller skates is considered to be
ANSWER: Pedestrian
When you see the “walk” or green “walking person” means
ANSWER: it is legal and safe for pedestrians to walk or cross the road
Walking and jogging on .................. where pedestrians are not allowed can be.............. to pedestrians
ANSWER: freeways / dangerous
When attempting to make a lane change you should always make sure that the path is clear of ___________ ________________
ANSWER: obstacles / pedestrian
The ________________ helps drivers have much better control over the car as it prevents locking up of wheels and skidding of the vehicle.
ANSWER: anti-lock braking system (ABS)
______________ is best described when there is a thin sheet of water between your tires and the road
ANSWER: hydroplaning
Loss of traction between the rear wheels and road surfaces like ice, sand, or gravel results in what is called ___________
ANSWER: fishtailing
The best term to describe when the rear wheels lose traction resulting in back and forth movement is ______
ANSWER: fishtailing
Which of the following is NOT considered proper tire maintenance?
A.) Check your tire pressure monthlyB.) purchasing new tires.C.) Inspect tires regularly,D.) especially before long road trips
ANSWER: purchasing new tires
It is recommended that you change your oil every _____ miles.
ANSWER: 3,000 - 5,000
While driving in school zones or within 500 to 1000 feet of a school, you should maintain a speed limit of ______
ANSWER: 25 mph or less
According to our text, a _____ can be defined as a person on foot, or using some transportation.
ANSWER: pedestrian
As a pedestrian, you _____ always follow the traffic signals at the intersections before you cross.
ANSWER: must
Walking or jogging on _____ where pedestrians are not allowed can be very _____
ANSWER: freeways / dangerous
Vehicle operators should always yield to _____ with white canes or with Seeing Eye dogs as they _____ have the right of way.
ANSWER: pedestrians / always
Before initiating a lane change, you need to be sure there are no _____ , _____ , or other vehicles.
ANSWER: obstacles / pedestrians
To avoid having to take any sudden actions, make sure that you keep looking about _____ seconds or more.
You should scan___________ ahead to prevent having to make sudden actions
ANSWER: 10 - 15
The _____ should be followed if you are towing a trailer or other heavy load.
You should adhere to this rule when towing trailers or heavy load
ANSWER: 4 second rule
You may pass another car if you are next to the broken yellow lines ? True or False?
ANSWER: TRUE
Which of the following line(s) may be crossed to pass another vehicle?
ANSWER: a broken yellow
A Yellow Traffic Light means _____________, a _______ light is about to appear.
A yellow signal light means
ANSWER: Caution, Red (Caution - The red signal is about to appear)
Giving a turn signal ___________ allows the vehicles behind to adjust their speed in time.
ANSWER: from a minimum of 100 feet before you make a turn
What three colors will you find on most traffic signals?
ANSWER: Red, Yellow, Green
Regarding a center turn lane there are two lines painted on both the sides of the lane, where the inner line is ________ and the outer line is ________.
ANSWER: broken / solid
A ___________ means STOP, then proceed ONLY if the path is clear and it is safe to do so
ANSWER: flashing red light
A GREEN LIGHT means ______ and proceed ahead ONLY when the intersection is clear of vehicles, pedestrians or bikers coming from another direction.
A green signal light means
ANSWER: GO
Any sign with a RED circle and RED line across it means ___
ANSWER: NO
A five sided yellow sign shaped like home plate for baseball with two people on it indicate that you are near a _______
ANSWER: school
The yield sign is a ____________
ANSWER: three sided red sign
A YIELD sign means...
ANSWER: slow down and be prepared to stop to surrender the right-of way.
White ______ signs with text or images are important rules you must obey
ANSWER: rectangular
Crosswalks are often marked with _________ lines. _________ lines may be painted at school crossings.
ANSWER: white/yellow
You MAY cross a solid line unless
ANSWER: You encounter oncoming traffic
