Drivers Permit Prep -Unit 1 Driving Is Your Responsibility DAY 2 “You Will Pass” Is Our Moto!

UNIT 1– Responsibility -Day 2 Lets start by defining the word “RESPONSIBILITY”. On a sheet of paper, write your definition of responsibility Lets see what Webster Says “ Responsibility :noun, re·spon·si·bil·i·ty, 1 : the quality or state of being responsible: as a: moral, legal, or mental accountability b: reliability, trustworthiness 2 : something for which one is responsible : burden <has neglected his responsibilities

UNIT 1 – Responsibility– Day 2 (Cont’d) Responsibility from the California Vehicle Code (Statute Law for vehicles in the Sate of California) : Financial Act, according to the laws in the State of California as they relate to driving. Know that Driving is a privilege, not a right. A privilege is earned, whereas a right is something you are entitled to it. Unless take taken away by due process.

UNIT 1 - Responsibility(Cont’d) FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY is one of the most important responsibilities while being a driver. Q. What is California’s Financial Responsibility Law? A. California's compulsory financial responsibility laws require that those owning or operating motor vehicles in the state shall be financially capable of providing monetary protection to those injured or having property damaged in vehicle accidents, without regard to negligence, liability, carelessness or culpability.

UNIT 1 – Responsibility– Day 2 (Cont’d) Authority Vehicle Code § 16020 states: "...every driver and every owner of a motor vehicle shall at all times be able to establish financial responsibility pursuant to § 16021, and shall at all times carry in the vehicle evidence of the form of financial responsibility in effect for the vehicle." Vehicle Code § 16070 provides for suspension of a driver or owner who fails to show financial responsibility was in effect for a reportable accident. Vehicle Code § 16075 (c) requires that the department hold a hearing and make a determination before the effective date of the suspension.

UNIT 1 – Responsibility– Day 2 (Cont’d) Your responsibility to be properly trained and licensed to operate a motor vehicle is the operator’s RESPONSIBITY. The vehicle’s mechanical condition to operate on a public road is the operator’s RESPONSIBILITY including its title, registration, and of course insurances. You have a responsibility to the passengers, the general public to drive the vehicle safely and when carrying small children, it’s even more so. The state grants you the privilege to drive on the street and the state, courts and DMV have the jurisdiction to take that privilege away if you violate certain conditions. So treasure that privilege and don’t forget your responsibilities when driving. Ask the question ” Do I have what it takes to be a Responsible Driver?”

LET’S TAKE A PRACTICE QUIZ OF WHAT ALREADY KNOW ABOUT RULES OF THE ROAD USE A BLANK SHEET OF PAPER NUMBER 1-10

1. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. Under no circumstances

2. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: 15 mph 20 mph 25 mph

3. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street. Your front wheels must be turned toward the street. Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.

4. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. 5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway. The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.

5. When driving in fog, you should use your: Fog lights only. High beams. Low beams.

6. A white painted curb means: Loading zone for freight or passengers. Loading zone for passengers or mail only. Loading zone for freight only.

7. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus. Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously. Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

8. California's "Basic Speed Law" says: You should never drive faster than posted speed limits. You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.

9. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days. 5 10 15

10. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________. 5 to 10 seconds 10 to 15 seconds 15 to 20 seconds

UNIT 1 – Responsibility– Day 2 (Cont’d) Question 1. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: Correct Answer: Under no circumstances. Question 2. You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: Correct Answer: 15 MPH Question 3. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: Correct Answer: Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. Question 4. When merging onto the freeway you should be driving: Correct Answer: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. Question 5. When driving in fog you should use your: Correct Answer: Low beams.

UNIT 1 – Responsibility– Day 2 (Cont’d) Question 6. A white painted curb means: Correct Answer: Loading zone for passengers or mail only. Question 7. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: Correct Answer: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing. Question 8. California's "Basic Speed Law" says: Correct Answer: You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Question 9. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within _____ days. Correct Answer: 5 Question 10. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______________. Correct Answer: 10 to 15 Seconds