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Nearly _______ of the drivers between 15-19 years old are convicted of a traffic violation in their first year of driving.
50%
The most common violation is for __________, which often results in the loss of vehicle control and accounts for about 50% of all teen traffic convictions.
speeding
__________ are the leading cause of death for teenagers
traffic collisions
If you are under 18 years old, your risk of a fatal collision is about _____ times that of the "average" driver
2 1/2
When you move, you must give DMV your new address within ____ days.
10
Children who are ______ years old or older OR who have reached at least _______ in height may use a properly secured safety belt meeting federal standards
8
4'9"
An air bag needs about ______ inches of space to inflate. Ride at least ____ inches (measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone) from the air bag cover, if you can do this while maintaining full control of the vehicle.
10
10
It is illegal to leave a child ____ years old or younger unattended in a motor vehicle.
6
A child under six years of age can be left alone in a car under the supervision of a person _____ years old or older.
12
Solid Red
A red traffic signal light means "STOP." You can make a right turn against a red traffic signal light after you stop. Yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles close enough to be a hazard. Make the right turn only when it is safe. Do not turn if a "NO TURN ON RED" sign is posted.
Red Arrow
A red arrow means "STOP." Remain stopped until the green signal or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.
Flashing Red
A flashing red traffic signal light means "STOP." After stopping, you may proceed when it is safe. Observe the right-of-way rules
Flashing Yellow
A flashing yellow traffic signal light warns you to "PROCEED WITH CAUTION." Slow down and be alert before entering the intersection. Yield to any pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles in the intersection. You do not need to stop for a flashing yellow traffic signal light
Flashing Yellow Arrow
This traffic signal light means turns are permitted (unprotected), but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and then proceed with caution.
Traffic Signal Light Not Working (Blackout)
The traffic signal light is not working and/or no lights are showing on the signal. Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by "STOP" signs in all directions.
3-sided red YIELD sign
indicates that you must slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary, to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.
If you see WRONG WAY or DO NOT ENTER sign,
drive to the side of the road and stop. You are going against traffic. When safe, back out or turn around and return to the road you were on.
A yellow and black circular sign
indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing
An x-shaped sign with a white background that states RAILROAD CROSSING
you must look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop, if necessary. Let any trains pass before you proceed
5-sided sign
indicates that you are near a school. Stop if children are in the crosswalk.
4-sided diamond-shaped sign
warns you of specific road conditions and dangers ahead.
slippery when wet
merging traffic
divided highway
sharp turn
two way traffic
lane ends
end divided highway
traffic signal ahead
pedestrian crossing
added lane
crossroad
stop ahead
yield ahead
directional arrow
curve
"T" intersection
winding road
In California, pedestrian deaths occur in approximately ____ of all traffic fatalities.
22%
Do not drive on a sidewalk except
to cross it to enter or exit a driveway or alley. When crossing, yield to all pedestrians.
e. It is important that you stop your vehicle within _______ of the crosswalk.
5 feet
Pedestrians have the right-of-way
in marked AND unmarked crosswalks
At intersections without "STOP" or "YIELD" signs,
slow down and be ready to stop. Yield to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or just entering the intersection. Also, yield to the vehicle or bicycle that arrives first, or to the vehicle or bicycle on your right if it reaches the intersection at the same time as you.
At "T" intersections without "STOP" or "YIELD" signs,
yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road. They have the right-of-way.
While waiting to turn left, keep your wheels pointed
straight ahead until it is safe to start turn
When you turn right,
be sure to check for pedestrians who want to cross the street and bicyclists riding next to you.
On divided highways or highways with several lanes
watch for vehicles coming in any lane you cross. Turn either left or right only when it is safe.
If you have parked on the side of the road or are leaving a parking lot, etc.,
yield to traffic before reentering the road.
When 2 vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither vehicle can pass,
the vehicle facing downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing up the hill.
The maximum speed limit on most California highways is
65 mph , can drive 70 mph when posted
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway and for vehicles towing trailers is
55 mph
When you tow a vehicle or trailer, or drive a bus or 3 or more axle truck, you must drive in
the right most lane or in a lane specially marked for slower vehicles. If no lanes are marked and there are four lanes or more in your direction, you may only drive in either of the two lanes closest to the right edge of the road.
When driving within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street, the speed limit is
25 mph unless otherwise posted
When the school bus flashes red lights (located at the top front and back of the bus), you must
stop from either direction until the children are safely across the street and the lights stop flashing. The law requires you remain stopped as long as the red lights are flashing
The speed limit for a blind intersection is
15 mph
The speed limit in any alley is
15 mph
The speed limit is _____ within 100 feet of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions.
15 mph
Stop at least ____ , but no more than ______, from the nearest track when the crossing devices are active or a person warns you a train is coming.
15
50
Business or Residential Districts The speed limit is _______, unless otherwise posted
25 mph
Near Streetcars, Trolleys, or Buses The passing speed limit, when safe to pass, is no more than _____.
10 mph
If you see animals or livestock near the roadway
slow down and proceed with caution
Before changing lanes,
look into your rear view mirror for nearby vehicles and over your shoulder to check for blind spots.
Turn on your lights during the day if
it is hard to see or you cannot see at least 1,000 feet ahead of you.
Solid yellow lines
mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic. No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.
Broken yellow lines
indicate that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.
Two solid yellow lines
indicate no passing.
You may turn left across a single set of double yellow lines to
enter or exit a driveway, make a U-turn, or into or out of a private road.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart
are considered a barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier, make a left turn, or a U-turn across it, except at designated openings
Solid white lines
mark traffic lanes going in the same direction, such as one-way streets.
Broken white lines
separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.
Double white lines
two solid white lines that indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane, such as a carpool/HOV. Never change lanes while in these lanes; wait until a single broken white line appears
Pass traffic on the left. You may pass on the right only when
• An open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of travel in your direction. • The driver ahead of you is turning left and you do not drive off the roadway to pass. Never pass on the left if the driver is signaling a left turn.
If you are driving slowly on a two-lane highway or road where passing is unsafe, and 5 or more vehicles are following you must
drive into the turnout areas or lanes to let the vehicles pass
When you are making a right turn within 200 feet of the corner or other driveway entrance, you must enter the bicycle lane only after
ensuring there is no bicycle traffic, and then make the turn. Do not drive in the bicycle lane at any other time.
Left turns
To make a left turn, drive close to the center divider line or into the left turn lane. Begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn.
A left turn against a red light can only be made
from a one-way street onto a one-way street
Never make a U-turn:
•At or on a railroad crossing. •On a divided highway by crossing a dividing section, curb, strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines. • Where you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction because of a curve, hill, rain, fog, or other reason. • Where a "No U-Turn" sign is posted. •When other vehicles may hit you. •On a one-way street. •In front of a fire station. Never use a fire station driveway to turn your vehicle around. •In business districts.
When you park: • On a sloping driveway,
turn the wheels so the vehicle will not roll into the street if the brakes fail
When you park: Headed downhill
turn your front wheels into the curb or toward the side of the road. Set the parking brake
When you park: Headed uphill
turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your vehicle roll back a few inches.
When you park: Headed either uphill or downhill when there is no curb,
turn the wheels so the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
Parking at Colored Curbs: White
Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail.
Parking at Colored Curbs: Green
Park for a limited time. Look for a posted sign next to the green zone for time limits, or locate the time limit painted on the curb
Parking at Colored Curbs: Yellow
Stop no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight. Drivers of noncommercial vehicles are usually required to stay with the vehicle.
Parking at Colored Curbs: Red
-No stopping, standing, or parking. (Buses may stop at a red zone marked for buses.
Parking at Colored Curbs: Blue
Parking is permitted only for a disabled person or driver of a disabled person who displays a placard or special license plate.
When you park alongside a curb on a level street,
the front and back wheels must be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb. Park parallel to the street if there is no curb
Use Your Headlights
When it is cloudy, raining, snowing, or foggy. If weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you are required to turn on your low-beam headlights—it's the law.
Do not _____ before merging into freeway traffic
STOP
Do not pass:
• If you are approaching a hill or curve and you cannot see if there is another vehicle approaching. •Within 100 feet of an intersection
Large trucks take ______ to stop than vehicles traveling at the same speed.
longer
Emergency Vehicles
You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren and red lights. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle(s) have passed. However, never stop in an intersection. If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle, continue through the intersection and then, drive to the right as soon as it is safe and stop.
It is against the law to follow within _________ behind any fire engine, police vehicle, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights
300 ft
A diamond-shaped sign on a truck
means that the load on the truck is potentially dangerous
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane,
slow down gradually—do not apply the brakes.
Wet road
go 5 to 10 mph slower.
Packed snow
reduce your speed by half
Ice
slow to a crawl.
Driving in the Fog
if you must drive, then drive slow, turn on your windshield wipers, and use your low-beam headlights. The light from the highbeam headlights will reflect back and cause glare.
Use your _______ headlights at night when it rains
low beam
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