Driving TS

25 July 2022
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What is the purpose of minimum insurance coverage?
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To pay for only a certain amount even if the damages are much more
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What is the reason for traffic laws?
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Both A and B (Keep all road users safe; Collect revenue for the state and city in the form of traffic citations)
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How does the DMV point system work?
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It keeps track of a driver's offenses so that they can suspend his license if they need to
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Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of collisions?
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Driving without a license
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How do defensive drivers communicate with other road users?
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All of the above (Use the horn only as a way to warn others of a problem on the road or of their presence; Get their attention by using eye contact; Use turn signals at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes)
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When should drivers be courteous to each other?
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D. Always (As long as the other driver is courteous to them; There is no obligation to be courteous; In very sticky high traffic situations)
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What is the best way to drive over a pothole if you can't swerve around it?
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Press the brakes and slow down before reaching the pothole but then let go as you go over the pothole
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You should be extra careful around motorcycles because ______
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Both B and C (Motorcycles are small, harder to see and harder to figure out how fast they are going; Motorcycles are more likely to skid on slippery roads)
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What is the most common reason for traffic fatalities in California?
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Alcohol and drugs
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Why should you never drive in another car's blind spot?
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All of the above (If the other driver doesn't know you are there he might crash into you while changing lanes; If there is a problem up ahead, you might not have room to swerve out of the way; The other driver might not see you until it is too late)
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How can you avoid aggressive driving situations?
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All of the above (Don't tailgate another driver; Don't drive at rush hour; Don't use the horn to show you are angry)
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If you ______, you have committed road rage.
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Try to cause harm or kill another driver because of something that happened on the road
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Pregnant women should not wear seat belts because it could harm the fetus.
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False
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Seat belts will trap you if your car catches fire or starts sinking
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False
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You only need to wear a seat belt for long trips
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False
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If your car has airbags, you don't need to wear a seat belt
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False
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You don't need to wear a seat belt if you're driving at slow speeds
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False
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If you enter an intersection or railroad and get stuck because of all the cars in front of you, you have violated California's ______ law
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Anti Gridlock law
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What should you do in a traffic break?
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Yield to the police officer who is slowing down traffic on the freeway by driving back and forth across all the lanes with his lights flashing
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What job do your car's lights do?
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All of the above (The signal lights allow you to communicate with other road users; The headlights help you see the road at night; The headlights help other drivers see you)
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How do tire treads work?
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They push water, snow and ice out from under the tire
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If your tire blows out while you are driving the best thing to do is ______.
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Grip the steering wheel firmly and gently ease off the gas pedal
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You should give up your right-of-way when ______
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Both A and B (The other driver refuses to give it to you even though he is supposed to; It helps you avoid a crash with another car or pedestrian)
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Adult drivers age 18 and over may
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Both B and C (Dictate, send or listen to text messages or emails using a hands-free device and while operating a motor vehicle; Use their hand to make/receive a phone call or to activate/deactivate a feature on the device as long as it may be done with the motion of a single swipe or tap of the driver's finger)
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Which drivers are most likely to be in a deadly crash?
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Young male drivers
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What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California?
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Alcohol and drugs
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What are blind spots?
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Large areas around your vehicle that you cannot see using your rearview and side mirrors
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What do tire treads do?
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They push water, snow and ice out of the way
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What are some types of vehicle technology advancements?
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All of the above
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What should you do to get over a pothole safely if you can't maneuver around it?
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Press the brakes and slow down before reaching the pothole but then let go as you go over the pothole
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What is California's Anti Gridlock Law?
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It is illegal to enter an intersection or railroad crossing if you don't have enough room to get across
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Which is the most dangerous kind of distracted driving?
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Texting because it distracts your eyes, hands, and mind
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When is it ok to leave a child unattended in a car?
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Only if they are older than six-years-old
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______ is an example of aggressive driving
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Erratic and sudden lane changes
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A pedestrian with a white cane ______
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is blind and should always be give the right-of-way
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What should you do if your tire blows out while you are driving?
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Grip the steering wheel firmly and ease off the gas pedal
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How much does a DUI cost over ten years?
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$40,000
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What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy?
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All of the above (You have a slower reaction time; Takes you longer to process information; You have blurry vision)
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What is a seat belt pretensioner?
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A mechanism that automatically tightens the seat belt around you
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What can you do to lessen the chances of being in an aggressive driving situation?
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All of the above (Avoid rush hour; Don't follow another car too closely; Don't use the horn to show you are angry)
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What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk?
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Walk along the shoulder facing traffic
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How does minimum insurance work?
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Minimum insurance covers only a minimum amount even if the expenses are much more
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What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot?
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All of the above (The other driver might crash into you while changing lanes; If there is a problem up ahead, you might not have room to swerve out of the way; The other driver might not know that you are there until it is too late)
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Distracted driving is ______
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All of the above (Trying to do something while driving that takes your eyes off the road; Thinking about something else while driving that takes your mind off the road; Trying to do something else while driving that takes your hands off the wheel)
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Pedestrians have the right-of-way at ______
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All of the above (Street corners with green traffic lights; Crosswalks in the middle of the block; Crosswalks that are not marked by painted lines)
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What are center left turn lanes for?
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For making a left turn into a driveway or street
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If you have auto insurance, can you still be sued after an collision that was your fault
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All of the above (Yes, if property damage is more than your insurance, the other driver can sue you for negligence and win; Yes, if the cost of a collision is more than your insurance coverage; Yes, if someone dies because of the collision, the victim's family can sue you for wrongful death)
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If your car is hydroplaning you should ______
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Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down
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Drivers should look out for and give pedestrians the right-of-way at ______.
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All of the above (Street corners with traffic lights only when they are green; Crosswalks in the middle of the block; Unmarked crosswalks)
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When should you give up your right-of-way?
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If it helps you avoid a crash with another car or pedestrian
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What happens when you try to do other things while driving?
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All of the above (When your eyes are not on the road you might not see the problem until it is too late; When your mind is not on driving you might take too long to decide how to react to the problem up ahead; When your hands are not on the wheel it might take you too long to swerve away from the problem up ahead)
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How can you create a space cushion around your car?
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All of the above (Follow no closer than three seconds behind the car in front of you; Avoid driving in clusters of cars; Avoid driving in another car's blind spot)
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What happens if you are caught driving without insurance?
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You can be fined $200, car impounded, license suspended
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What is distracted driving?
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All of the above (When your eyes are not on the road; When your hands are not on the wheel; When your mind is not on driving)
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When considering passing a slow vehicle on a two-way road, how far away should the oncoming vehicle be from you before you make your move?
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At least 10-12 seconds away
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What is a traffic break?
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When a police officer slows down traffic on a freeway by driving back and forth across all the lanes with his lights flashing
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What is the average cost for a severe injury in a collision?
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$247,000
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The reason we have traffic laws is ______
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Both B and C (Reduce chaos and keep traffic moving; Keep the roads safe for all road users)
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Covering the brake means ______
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Both B and C (Putting your foot over the brake without actually touching it; Holding your foot above the brake pedal in case you need to brake)
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How does having headlights on during a sunny day help you drive safer?
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Your car stands out from the background and is more noticeable
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What is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California
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Speeding
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Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles?
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Both A and C (Because they are small, motorcycles are harder to see and figure out how fast they are going; Motorcycles are more likely to skid on slippery roads)
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What is California's cell phone law?
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Both A and C (It is illegal for all drivers to talk on a hand-held cell phone; It is ok for drivers 18 and over to use a hands free device)
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What is a space cushion
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All of the above (The empty space to the sides of your vehicle that you can use to escape a problem nearby; The empty space to the front of your vehicle that you can use to escape a problem nearby; The empty space to the rear of your vehicle that you can use to escape a problem nearby)
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What should you do if your car hydroplanes
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Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down
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______ is an example of road rage
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Trying to cause harm or kill another driver because of something that happened on the road
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Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always
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Be given the right of way
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For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to
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Walk along the shoulder facing traffic
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What is the proper head and body position when going in reverse
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Your left hand at the top of the steering wheel and your head and torso turned to the right so you can see out the back window
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What is the purpose of the DMV point system
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To keep track of a driver's offenses so that they can suspend his license if they need to
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When there are no sidewalks outside of a business or residential district pedestrians shall
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Walk along the shoulder facing traffic
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You should only pass on a two-way road when
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The oncoming vehicle is at least 10-12 seconds away
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Children must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat until they are
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Age eight or 4 feet 9 inches tall
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______ is an example of driving on the wrong side of the road.
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Cutting the corner on a left turn
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What does the US Department of Transportation list as the most likely cause of collisions?
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Alcohol and drugs, distracted driving, sleepy driving, speeding
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When can children move on to using a safety belt instead of a child safety seat?
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All of the above (e eight or 4 feet 9 inches tall;Age four and 4 feet 9 inches tall;Age six and 5 feet tall)
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As vehicle technologies advance
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All of the above(The laws have to change accordingly;Increases distracted driving;Cars drive differently than they used to)
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Why do traffic laws exist?
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To keep everyone safe
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When should you be courteous to other road users?
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Always
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What can you do to protect yourself from an aggressive driver
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Avoid eye contact
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Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you have insurance
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All of the above(The cost of a collision can be more than the insurance coverage (especially minimum insurance);If property damage is more than your insurance, the other driver can sue you for negligence and win;If someone dies because of the collision, the victim's family can sue you for wrongful death)You can leave your child unattended in the car
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When do you NOT have to stop for a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing?
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When you are on the opposite side of a physical barrier or divider such as a multilane highway
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What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver?
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Be on the lookout for these kinds of drivers so you can avoid them
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You can leave your child unattended in the car ______.
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Only if they are older than six-years-old
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In California, what is the most common reason for car crashes where someone is injured?
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Speeding
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If you see a distracted driver on the road you should ______.
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Avoid him as best you can
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Why is texting the most dangerous kind of distraction?
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All of the above
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What does it mean when a school bus is stopped with its red signal lights flashing?
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Children are loading or unloading and you must stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing before you move
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How much can you expect to pay for a DUI ten years after it happens?
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A total of $40,000 over ten years
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Driving without minimum insurance in California puts you at risk for
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$200 fine, car impounded, license suspended
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If you ______, you are being an aggressive driver
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Make sudden and dangerous lane changes
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If you double your driving speed what happens to your stopping distance (the distance it takes to stop the car)
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It is quadruple (4x)
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How much would the at fault driver have to pay for a victim who was severely injured in the crash
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$247,000
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When going in reverse, your head and body position should be
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Your left hand at the top of the steering wheel and your head and neck turned to the right so you can see out the back window
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When you ______, you are driving on the wrong side of the road
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Cut the corner on a left turn
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What is the best way to stay safe when faced with an aggressive driver
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Avoid making eye contact or engaging with him
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What can you do to communicate with other road users
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All of the above
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What is the purpose of your car's lights
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All of the above
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Blind spots can be found
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To the sides of your car that you cannot see using your rearview and side mirrors
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You should only pass on a two-way road when
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The oncoming vehicle is at least 10-12 seconds away
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What should you do if you approach a school bus with red signal lights flashing
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Stop and wait for the lights to stop flashing before you move
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Blind or partially blind pedestrians can be identified by
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Their white canes and seeing eye dogs, and should always be given the right of way
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What are the signs of a drowsy driver
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All of the above
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Wet roads are
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Slippery roads