Unit 1 & 2
Who's responsible for the financial consequences of your driving?
If you are a minor, your parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for the financial consequences of your driving.
List two forces that control of your vehicle during turns, stops, and everyday driving conditions.
Gravity, Inertia, Momentum, Kinetic Energy, Friction, or Centrifugal Force
Where should you keep your vehicle registration?
Your vehicle registration card must be carried in the vehicle whenever you are driving and your license plate must be visible at the end of the car MUST be visible.
Should you always drive the posted speed limit?
Not necessarily, all posted speed limits are based on ideal driving conditions. You must adjust your speed of travel to roadway, traffic, and weather conditions
At what blood alcohol concentration are you impaired?
For adults 21 and older, .08%
and for adults under 21, .01%.
Why is peripheral vision important?
To spot vehicles coming up beside you while your eyes are on the road ahead.
What is centrifugal force?
Centrifugal force is the tendency for objects to be pulled outward when rotating around a center. It's what causes a turning vehicle want to continue straight.
List all the necessary forms of “communicating” with other vehicles.
The steering wheel area which contains the horn, turn signal, and hazard lights (emergency lights/ flashers).
What is an ideal visual lead/cushion?
A visual lead of 10 to 15 seconds or 1 city block is appropriate when driving in traffic in urban areas.
Do bicyclists have to obey the same laws as other drivers?
Bicycles are legally considered to be vehicles in California. Therefore, bicyclists are required to obey most of the same laws and have most of the same rights as do automobile drivers.
Explain how deaf drivers can drive safely.
Drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing can adjust their driver safety habits by relying more on their sense of sight to compensate for the loss of hearing.
What is traction?
Traction is the result of friction between the road and your tires caused by the weight of the car pushing the tires on the road due to gravity. It's necessary for you to steer your car.
Must provide: proof of age, residence, SSN, thumb print.
Must be prepared to have your photograph taken and it cannot be taken at a later time.
Must pass 3 tests: vision, written, and driving.
Your license will be mailed to you by DMV.
Which direction should your wheels be facing when parking uphill?
You would have your wheels turn away from the curb. Park in a such a way that your vehicle is able to be stopped by gravity if it started to roll.
If you are stopped by law enforcement, you can receive 3 violation points if you:
Have an open alcohol container (4 points will have your license suspended, 6 will have your licensed revoked)
Alcohol impairs your (a) vision, (b) judgment, (c) and reaction time, and can result in driving unsafely.
There are 4 categories of signs, list their purposes and colors.
white - to regulate traffic, movement, or parking
yellow - to warn of potential dangers or changes in road conditions
blue - to provide information
orange - to warn and offer guidance in construction zones
When approaching a vehicle from behind, you are required to dim your bright headlights when you come within:
300 feet
What does the financial responsibility law say?
A person must have bodily injury insurance.
The bigger the truck, the bigger the blind spots, the more room it needs to maneuver, the longer it takes to stop, and the more likely you'll experience injury in a collision.
What is BAC?
BAC: blood alcohol concentration -- which is indicative of alcohol impairment (the level at which you'll experience the effects)
What should you do at a broken streetlight?
Broken or covered streetlights are treated as stop signs, so you should follow the rule of "right of way".
If emergency flashers are not available, what should you do?
Tap your brake pedal so as to flash your brake lights to warn drivers behind you of a hazard ahead.
The amount you have to pay for damage to your vehicle before your insurance company will pay and is limited by various terms indicated in the policy.
How does alcohol move through the body?
When ingested, alcohol is quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and carried by the blood to all parts of the body, including the brain.