The Driver's Role: What is the most common cause of traffic crashes? - Human Error
Speed Limits: What is the speed limit in a residential district, public parks, and ocean shores? - 25 mph
Speed Limits: What is the speed limit in school zones? - The speed limit is 20 mph
Following Distances: What is a safe following distance on roadways? - 2-4 seconds
Traffic Signals: Who must obey traffic signals at crosswalks? - Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists
Safety Corridors: What has more fatal and serious injury crashes than the statewide average? - The
Safety Corridors (Stretches of State and local highway)
Safety Belts, Passengers, And Inside Distractions: Who must wear safety belts? - All drivers/passengers
must wear safety belts
Backing Up: Backing a vehicle is a small part of driving, but it is dangerous because you cannot see what
is immediately behind you. What should you do when backing a vehicle? - Turn your head so you can
look through the rear window, Be sure it is safe to do so, Be sure it will not interfere with other traffic,
Do not depend on your mirrors and back no further than needed
Other Locations: You cannot stand or park a vehicle within 10 feet of a what? - Fire Hydrant
Meeting A Vehicle: What should you do if an oncoming vehicle is drifting into your lane? - Warn the
other driver with your horn or lights, Pull to the right as far as possible, Slow down
Stopping Distances: You need to know how long it takes to stop any vehicle before you drive. What does
this depend on? - Your reaction time, The braking ability of your vehicle,The speed you are
traveling,Road and weather conditions
, Driving While Intoxicated: If you drink alcohol, even a little, your chances of being in a traffic crash are
much greater than what? - If you did not drink any alcohol
Driver Safety And Responsibility: What is the Open Container Law? - The law states that it is illegal to
drink alcohol or have an open bottle or container with any alcohol in it while you are in a motor vehicle
on any roadway or highway
Safety Belts, Passengers, And Inside Distractions: Child passengers under one year of age, regardless of
weight, or a child who weighs 20 pounds or less must be what? - Properly secured in a child safety
system in a rear-facing position
Night And Bad Weather Driving: When should your headlights be turned on? - From sunset to sunrise
Avoiding Collisions: What are ways that you as a driver can avoid car collisions? - By stopping quickly,By
turning quickly
Communicating With Other Drivers: You can let other drivers know what you plan to do by doing what?
- Signaling before changing direction, Signaling before and during slowing or stopping
Communicating With Other Drivers: It is important to let other drivers know where you are and what
you plan to do. How can you safely do this? - Use your headlights, horn, hazard lights, in a place where
your vehicle can be seen
Looking Ahead: How many seconds ahead should you scan the entire driving scene? - At least 12
seconds ahead
The Drivers Role: What is the cause of more crashes during the evening hours? - Fatigue may account for
this fact
Sharing The Road: When should drivers stop for pedestrians? - In a crosswalk.
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