Driving Questions #1
Road Signs
Pre-Drive Tasks
Driving Questions #2
Dangerous Driving Behaviors
100
What age can you start driving with a permit?
15 1/2
100
What sign is this:
Railroad Crossing
100
Name one thing in your car you should check is properly working before you drive off.
Tires, headlights, turn signals, horn, rearview mirror, your gears, seatbelt.
100
True or False: You can make a right turn on a red light
True
100
What is the most common cause of car crashes in teens?
Cell phone usage
In 2021, 271 teen drivers aged 15–19 were involved in fatal crashes while distracted, and 225 of those teens died.
200
Name 3 pieces of information that are on your driver's license.
200
What does this sign mean?
Yield sign: The Yield Sign is for drivers merging with traffic who must be prepared to let an approaching driver on the road proceed first. If you see one, slow down and wait until it’s safe to continue.
200
What should you watch out for before reversing your vehicle?
Other cars, adults, children, animals, other objects.
200
When your vehicle hydroplanes you should:
* Hydroplaning happens when the tires on your vehicle lose their grip on a road surface and glides on on the water sitting on top of the road.*
a.) press your brake pedal immediately
b.) take your foot of the brake and slow down gradually
c.) press down on your gas pedal
d.) PANIC!
b.) slow down gradually. DO NOT APPLY THE BRAKES!
200
What does tailgating another vehicle mean?
Following too close to the vehicle in front of you.
*Most rear-end collisions are caused by tailgating*
300
Can you get a traffic ticket for driving too slowly?
Yes, it's possible to get a ticket for driving too slowly in California, especially if it's considered a traffic violation. California Vehicle Code (CVC) 22400 prohibits drivers from slowing down or stopping on California roads in a way that impedes traffic flow. This includes driving 15 miles below the speed limit in good conditions.
300
What does this sign mean?
Speed limit sign: Speed limit signs inform drivers of the maximum speed they can travel, and local governments set this.
300
What is the hand signal for a left turn?
Demonstrate.
300
A ___ painted curb is designated for disabled persons who display their placards.
Blue
300
Name one item a law enforcement officer will ask you to present in a traffic stop.
Drivers license and car registration
400
To see vehicles in your blind spot you should check your _____ and look over your _______ before merging, turning, or changing lanes.
*Blind spots are any areas around a vehicle that a driver cannot easily see*
Mirrors; shoulder
400
What does this sign mean:
Two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction and are about to become one (also known as a merge)
400
You look at your _____ pressure before leaving the house.
Tire pressure
400
If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:
a.) move over to the right and then stop
b.) move over to the left and then stop
c.) just stop your car wherever you are
a.) move to the right as soon as you can and then stop. Wait for them to pass.
400
What is the legal BAC (blood alcohol level) of a driver under the age of 21?
In California, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01% or higher. This is known as a zero-tolerance law, and it means that anyone under 21 who is caught driving with ANY detectable amount of alcohol in their system will face arrest.
500
Draw the sign that means U-turns are not allowed.
500
What do these signs mean?
Warning Signs: alert drivers of potential hazards, obstacles, or conditions requiring special attention along the road. These signs typically have a yellow background with black lettering and are usually triangle or diamond shaped.
500
What age can a child legally sit in the front seat?
8 years old
500
What is the speed limit on most freeways?
65 mph
500
What are 3 benefits to properly wearing a seatbelt?
-Helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle
-prevents you from being ejected from the vehicle in a crash (which is almost always deadly).
-the force of an air bag can seriously injure or even kill you if you’re not buckled up.
- Improperly wearing a seat belt, such as putting the strap below your arm, puts you at risk in a crash.