Summary: This law prohibits a person who is
under the age of 18 years from operating a
motor vehicle while using a
wireless telephone, even when equipped with a hands-free device,
or while
using a mobile service device. The law provides an exemption for the use
of
wireless telephones or mobile service devices for emergency
purposes.
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When a driver is cited for a traffic violation in California, the judge of the court may offer the driver the opportunity to attend a Traffic Violator's School. Drivers who participate in this program may have the citation dismissed by the court. Only one ticket can be removed from the driving record this way every eighteen months.
Radar is important:
Hearing is more important to driving than many people realize. Your hearing can warn you of danger, the sound of horns, a siren, or screeching tires. Sometimes you can hear a car that you cannot see because it is in your blind spot.
Even people with good hearing cannot hear well if the radio, CD, or tape deck is blaring. Keep it turned down, and keep at least one window partly open if you are listening to it. While driving, be sure NOT to cover or have any ear plugs in both ears, It's against the law!!
Hearing problems, like bad eyesight, can come on so slowly that you do not notice them. Drivers who know they are deaf or have hearing problems can adjust. They can learn to rely more on their seeing habits. A right hand rear view mirror on the vehicle will help.
What you should know about medications:
It is important to remember that all medications, prescription and over-the-counter, are potentially dangerous. Over-the-counter medicines that you take for headaches, colds, and allergies can make you drowsy and affect your driving ability. Carefully read and follow the directions about dosage and side effects. Pay close attention to warnings about continued dosage and who should and should not take the medication.
Never take medications prescribed for someone else. Do not mix alcohol with your medications. This applies to both prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
