CA Driver's Handbook: Safe Driving Terms & Definitions
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20 Terms
Keep your eyes on the road for at least how many seconds ahead?
10 seconds
What should you do to avoid tailgating? (2)
Use the "3 second" rule
-take foot off of the gas to increase distance
If you are being tailgated, you should: (2)
Maintain space and speed
-merge into another lane when safe
When can you use your high-beams?
when driving in open country or a dark city street
When it is DARK or RAINING, which beams should you use?
LOW BEAM!!
Can you drive with only parking lights?
NO, you CANNOT drive with only your parking lights
When your vehicle skids on slippery road or when wheels get locked, which direction should you turn your wheel?
In the direction of the skid
How do you get out of a locked wheel skid (ABS)?
Apply firm pressure on the brakes, turn wheel in direction of the skid
How is a locked wheel skid caused?
by applying too much pressure on the brakes
-slamming the brakes
What do you do during a slippery road skid? (3)
-take your foot off the gas
-DO NOT USE YOUR BRAKES
-get at least one wheel on dry pavement
To recover from hydroplaning, do you use your brakes?
NO
-DO NOT USE YOUR BRAKES
On a wet road, you should reduce your speed by how much?
reduce by 5-10mph
On packed snow, you should reduce your speed by how much?
reduce by 1/2 on packed snow
On ice, you should reduce your speed to no more than how fast?
5mph
For the following conditions, snow, ice, rain, you should use what? (3)
-windshield wipers
-defrosters
-low beam headlights
If you cannot see farther than ____ft, you cannot go less than ____mph (in unsafe weather conditions)
100ft, 30mph
What should you do when driving in fog or in smoke? (2)
-use your low beam headlights
NEVER DRIVE WITH ONLY YOUR PARKING OR FOG LIGHTS!
-increase your following distance
It is legal for children 6 or younger to be left alone in a car if...
they are under the supervision of someone who is at LEAST 12yo
It is illegal leave pets or children in a hot car. (T/F)
True
Can minors use phones while driving?
NO, it is ILLEGAL.
however, they can use the phone to call emergency assistance if needed