Traffic School Quick

Quick Quiz: How Well Do You Know Traffic Safety?

1. When should you signal a lane change?

A) While you're already halfway into the next lane
B) Only on the freeway
C) Before you move, giving others on the road time to react
D) Just if you see a car close behind

The correct answer is C: Before you move, giving others on the road time to react. Signaling is a courtesy to everyone on the roadways and a legal requirement. It’s one of the best ways to help others know what your next move will be and avoid possible collisions. 

2. What does it mean when the red traffic light is flashing?

A) Increase your speed
B) Stop completely, then proceed when it’s safe
C) Yield only if you see others present
D) It’s the same as a green light

The correct answer is B: Stop completely, then proceed when it’s safe. When you see flashing red lights they are to be treated as stop signs. They often appear at intersections where traffic signals are out or where extra caution is required.

3. You approach a school bus stopped with red lights flashing, what should you do?

A) Stop, even if you’re in the opposite lane (unless divided by a median)
B) Only stop if you see children crossing
C) Pass it slowly
D) Honk and keep going

The correct answer is A: Stop, even if you’re in the opposite lane (unless divided by a median). The law requires drivers in both directions to stop when a bus displays red flashing lights. The only exception is if  there’s a physical median separating lanes.

4. What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?

A) Quickly make a U-turn
B) Get on the shoulder and reverse to the exit
C) Continue to the next exit and go back safely
D) Pull into the median and stop to look for directions

The correct answer is C: Continue to the next exit and go back safely. Unsafe maneuvers on the freeway are extremely unsafe. While missing an exit is inconvenient, reversing or stopping on the freeway is extremely dangerous and illegal.

5. How can traffic school help after getting a ticket?

A) It can prevent the ticket from affecting your record
B) It takes away the fine
C) Traffic school is just for new drivers
D) It gives you extra driving rights

The correct answer is A: It can prevent the ticket from affecting your record. While you still pay the fine, completing traffic school (with court approval) keeps the violation from adding a point to your DMV record and can help you avoid insurance hikes.

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