Safety Equipment
What is the one thing you should wear before you start drving?
Seat Belts
What are examples of distracted driving?
If your vehicle stalls on the tracks and there is a train coming, what should you do?
Immediately exit your car, run away from the train, and call 911.
How many seconds should you scan the road ahead?
10 seconds
Should you comply to Law Enforcement Traffic Breaks?
Yes
How far do you have to be from your airbag cover when you are driving?
At least 10 inches
What is the top cause of car accidents in the U.S?
Distracted Driving
What's the first thing you should do when your tire blows out?
Turn on your emergency flashers
When you changing lanes, merging, or backing up, what should you do?
Check your blind spots
3-Second Rule
Where should the shoulder harness and lap belt be when putting it over your body?
Shoulder Harness: Across your shoulder and Chest
Lap Belt: Across your hips
In California, you may never drive faster than is safe for the current road conditions. What is this known as?
Basic Speed Law
Which side should you exit out of your disabled vehicle when it is off the freeway?
The right side
What is tailgating?
Following the car in front of you too closely
What should you do when you are skidding?
Slowly remove foot from the accelerator
Do not use the breaks
Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
Try to get a wheel on dry pavement
True or False: Children should not be seated next to a side airbag, as they could be at risk of injury.
True
If you leave a child who is 6 years old or younger in a vehicle, who should be with that child?
A person who is at least 12 years old
Name the steps that you should do when you are driving off the pavement.
Grip the steering wheel firmly
Remove your foot from the accelerator
Brake gently
Check for traffic behind you
Carefully steer back onto the pavement
What is hydroplaning?
Happens when a cars wheels lose all contact with the road, results in a loss of steering and braking
In packed snow, what should your speed be?
Reduce speed by half, according to the limit
What requirement does a child must have to ride in a rear-facing passenger restraint system?
Under 2 years old, under 40 pounds, and under 3' 4".
Name all the conditions that you have to remember in order to manage your speed.
# of vehicles on the road
Speed of other vehicles
Road surfaces
Cyclists or pedestrians
Weather
Traffic congestion
If you vehicle stalls on the tracks but don't see a train coming, what should you do?
Exit your vehicle, locate the number on the railroad crossing posts, and call 911 to let them know that your car has stalled on the train tracks.
How should you drive in fog/smoke?
Drive slowly and use low-beam headlights as high beam headlights will cause glare, if the fog becomes too thick, consider pulling off the road and activate emergency lights.
In what road condition should you use your high beams?
Darkness