Section 8: Safe Driving Flashcards
What do you do when someone is tailgating behind you?
Turn right to a different lane and let the driver pass you
When should you use low beam lights?
When it is dark, raining, smoke, or fog
What to do when a car is skidding?
- remove foot from the accelerator
- do not use the brakes
- turn the steering wheel toward the wheel that is skidding
- try to get the wheel to dry pavement
How much should you reduce your speed when there is a wet road?
5 to 10 mph
How much should you reduce your speed when there is snow?
reduce by half
How much should you reduce your speed when there is ice?
no more than 5 mph
Can you get a ticket if a passenger under 16 is not wearing a seatbelt?
yes
What to do when your car hydroplanes?
- slow down
- do not use your brakes
When should chlidren have a rear facing child passenger restraint system?
When they are under 2 years old, under 40 pounds, and under 3’4
When should children have a child passenger system in the rear?
When they are under 8 years old and less than 4’9.
What is the Basic Speed Law?
You may never drive faster than it is safe for the current road conditions
What is the ideal speed on California highways?
65 mph
What is the speed on a two lane undivided highway?
55 mph
