Traffic School Section 3 Exam with Complete Solutions defensive driving - Correct Answer driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others; anticipating dangerous or emergency situations and knowing how to respond to them.planning - Correct Answer pack enough water/food/first aid, check road conditions (weather, construction), check vehicle of engine fluids, hoses and belts, tire pressure and treading, brakes, spare tire following distance requirements - Correct Answer if car in front of u suddenly brakes then u have enough space to brake or move out of the way. 3 sec rule, 4+ sec rule if dark/bad conditions, be careful around motorcycles blind spots - Correct Answer don't drive in other ppl's blind spots how to be prepared to escape a problem - Correct Answer maintain a safe following distance and plan a set of escape routes all around you What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot? - Correct Answer other driver may not turn his or her head as they should and end up hitting you while switching lanes. Either slow down or speed up so you are not driving right next to any cars.Increase Your Car's Visibility - Correct Answer Drive with Your Headlights on during the Day How does having headlights on during a sunny day help you drive safer? - Correct Answer with all the other things they are looking at, they might not pay enough attention to your car. After a while, your car could look like it's blending into the background. Having your headlights on just adds an extra layer to the scene to call attention to yourself.lane changes near intersections? - Correct Answer Avoid 1 / 2
what to look out for - Correct Answer parked cars moving into traffic, Inattentive Driver or Erratic Driving, Vehicles Taking Your Right-of-Way at Intersections right of way? going straight vs turning left - Correct Answer going straight right of way? car with left turn arrow vs straight - Correct Answer left turn arrow right of way? already in the intersection vs cars just arriving - Correct Answer already in the intersection right of way at 4 way stop - Correct Answer driver reached there 1st right of way for 2 or more cars arriving at same time - Correct Answer car on right right of way at intersection w/o traffic signals - Correct Answer car on right right of way? Vehicles entering a main road from a minor road, private road or driveway or traffic and pedestrians on the main road. - Correct Answer pedestrian and traffic on main road What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver? - Correct Answer avoid them What is "covering the brake?" - Correct Answer Covering the brake means holding your foot above the brake pedal, without actually touching it, in case you need to brake.Using Modern Technology to be a Better Driver - Correct Answer sunglasses, Auto Designed Water Repellent on the Windshield, Convex and Panoramic Mirrors (eliminate blind spots), Audible Back-up Warning Devices Knowing When to Give Up your Right-of-way - Correct Answer The goal is to avoid all collisions and keep everyone safe, even if it means giving up your right-of-way.What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California? - Correct Answer alcohol/ drugs
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