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5 DOLLAR TRAFFIC SCHOOL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Distracted driving is ______. - correct answer -driving while doing
other, non-driving activities at the same time. It means that you
are not giving driving your full attention, thus increasing your
chances of a collision. The US Department of Transportation lists
three types of distractions:
Visual distraction: taking your EYES off the road
Manual distraction: taking your HANDS off the wheel
Cognitive Distraction: taking your MIND off driving
What is California's cell phone law? - correct answer -As of July 1,
2008 it is illegal to talk on a handheld cell phone while driving. If
you are over 18, you may use a hands-free device while driving. If
you are under 18, you cannot talk on any wireless device,
handheld or hands-free. The law makes an exception for
emergency situations.
Adult drivers age 18 and over may: - correct answer -use a
hands-free device while driving
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What is the purpose of your car's lights? - correct answer -
Headlights help you see the road at night
Headlights help other drivers see you
Signal lights allow you to communicate with other road users
What do tire treads do? - correct answer -treads are designed to
push water, snow, hail, sleet, mud, and more out from under the
tire so that it stays grounded and touching the pavement.
When can children move on to using a safety belt instead of a
child safety seat? - correct answer -Once the child is at least eight
years old OR at least 4 feet 9 inches tall she/he may use an
appropriate safety belt instead.
Children under the age of two who weigh less than 40 pounds
and are less than 40 inches tall must be secured in a rear facing
child safety seat that meets federal safety standards, in the back
of the vehicle. Children who exceed these age, weight or height
minimums, do not have to be placed rear-facing (they may be
placed forward-facing), but must still be secured in a child safety
seat appropriate for their size and age, in the back of the vehicle.
5 DOLLAR TRAFFIC SCHOOL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Distracted driving is ______. - correct answer -driving while doing
other, non-driving activities at the same time. It means that you
are not giving driving your full attention, thus increasing your
chances of a collision. The US Department of Transportation lists
three types of distractions:
Visual distraction: taking your EYES off the road
Manual distraction: taking your HANDS off the wheel
Cognitive Distraction: taking your MIND off driving
What is California's cell phone law? - correct answer -As of July 1,
2008 it is illegal to talk on a handheld cell phone while driving. If
you are over 18, you may use a hands-free device while driving. If
you are under 18, you cannot talk on any wireless device,
handheld or hands-free. The law makes an exception for
emergency situations.
Adult drivers age 18 and over may: - correct answer -use a
hands-free device while driving
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What is the purpose of your car's lights? - correct answer -
Headlights help you see the road at night
Headlights help other drivers see you
Signal lights allow you to communicate with other road users
What do tire treads do? - correct answer -treads are designed to
push water, snow, hail, sleet, mud, and more out from under the
tire so that it stays grounded and touching the pavement.
When can children move on to using a safety belt instead of a
child safety seat? - correct answer -Once the child is at least eight
years old OR at least 4 feet 9 inches tall she/he may use an
appropriate safety belt instead.
Children under the age of two who weigh less than 40 pounds
and are less than 40 inches tall must be secured in a rear facing
child safety seat that meets federal safety standards, in the back
of the vehicle. Children who exceed these age, weight or height
minimums, do not have to be placed rear-facing (they may be
placed forward-facing), but must still be secured in a child safety
seat appropriate for their size and age, in the back of the vehicle.
