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- Dollar Traffic School Final Exam (version 1 & 2) Newest 2025 Complete
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Version 1 What is the proper head and body position when going in reverse? - ANSWER-in reverse, your left hand should be at the top of the steering wheel and your head turned so you could see out of the back window
What are blind spots? - ANSWER-large areas around your car that you cannot see using your mirrors
When considering passing a slow vehicle on a two-way road, how far away should the oncoming vehicle be from you before you make your move? - ANSWER-As a general rule the oncoming car should be at least 10-12 seconds away - At 55 mph, this is 1600 feet, or 1/3 of a mile. If the car is any closer, trying to make a pass could end up in a head on collision.
What should you do if your car hydroplanes? - ANSWER-Gently ease your foot off the gas until the car slows down. Your tires should touch the road soon thereafter. If you need to brake, do it gently by pumping the brakes.
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What should you do to get over a pothole safely if you can't maneuver around it? - ANSWER-brake before your wheels get to the pothole and then release the brake pedal as you are rolling over the pothole. Braking directly over a pothole can seriously damage your car's suspension system.
What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot? - ANSWER- The other driver may not turn his or her head as they should and end up hitting you while switching lanes. Also, it doesn't give you the opportunity to maneuver in case of an emergency.
How does having headlights on during a sunny day help you drive safer?
- ANSWER-it allows your car to be more noticeable to other drivers
What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver? - ANSWER-Be on the lookout for these kinds of drivers so you can avoid them
Covering the brake means ______. - ANSWER-placing your foot over the brake pedal without actually touching it Holding your foot above the brake pedal in case you need to brake
You should give up your right-of-way when ______. - ANSWER-The other driver refuses to give it to you even though he is supposed to It helps you avoid a crash with another car or pedestrian 2 / 3
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What is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California? - ANSWER-Speeding. In 2013, 436 people were killed as a result of speeding and 48,050 people were injured. That makes it the #1 cause of car crash injuries.
What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California? - ANSWER-
Alcohol and Drugs (DUI): Year after year hundreds are killed by people
driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is, in fact, the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California. In 2003, drunk driving killed 1,274 people. The number steadily decreased every year until it reached 1,072 deaths and 24,343 injuries in 2010. But in 2011, the death toll unfortunately started climbing up again. In 2013 it was back up to 1,197 deaths. Oddly enough, injuries continued to decrease slightly in 2011, 2012 and 2013. DUI remains the number one cause of traffic fatalities in California.
What is the leading cause of traffic injuries in California? - ANSWER- Speeding
Which drivers are most likely to be in a deadly crash? - ANSWER-Drunk drivers who are also speeding
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