5 Dollar Traffic School questions| with complete
solutions 2024/2025
What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? - -dashboards, cell
phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking systems
What is a seat belt pretensioner? - -Pretensioners automatically tighten the belt to
prevent the individual from jerking forward in a collision or at a sudden stop. You no longer
have to pull the adjustable strap to fit your body.
Why do traffic laws exist? - -Traffic laws reduce chaos, keep traffic moving and give
all road users a common understanding of how the road should be used. Most importantly,
though, their primary purpose is to keep everyone safe.
The reason we have traffic laws is ______. - -to keep everyone safe.
How does minimum insurance work? - -This type of insurance pays for the damages
done to another person's vehicle or body and only for the amount of the coverage. In other
words, if you are at fault for a crash and only have a $15,000 liability policy, your insurance
will only pay for $15,000 of the damages done to the other person and their car. Anything
more than the $15,000 is your responsibility. Your own medical expenses and car repairs
are your own responsibility too.
What is the average cost for a severe injury in a collision? - -$247,000
, Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you
have insurance? - -Even if you have insurance, the other driver can sue you for
negligence and win.
If someone dies because of the collision, the victim's family can sue you for wrongful death
The cost of a collision can be more than the insurance coverage (especially minimum
insurance)
What does the US Department of Transportation list as the most likely cause of collisions? -
-alcohol and drugs (most common), distracted driving, sleepy drivers, speeding
(primary factor in 29% of fatal and injury collisions - reported by the CHP)
What is the purpose of the DMV point system? - -The DMV point system, called
NOTS, was designed to keep track of drivers' offenses so they can suspend or revoke a
license if needed. If you can't follow the rules of driving safely, you will lose your privilege to
drive.
How much does a DUI cost over ten years? - -DUIs are also very expensive offenses.
The trial and attorney fees could range between $5,000 to $8,000 and more. Fines and
penalties on average cost about $4,000. And of course, your insurance rates will skyrocket.
Over the course of ten years you could be paying an extra $20,000 to $30,000 for car
insurance. Over a ten-year period, all of these expenses could add up to over $40,000!
As vehicle technologies advance ______? - -The laws have to change accordingly
Increases distracted driving
solutions 2024/2025
What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? - -dashboards, cell
phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking systems
What is a seat belt pretensioner? - -Pretensioners automatically tighten the belt to
prevent the individual from jerking forward in a collision or at a sudden stop. You no longer
have to pull the adjustable strap to fit your body.
Why do traffic laws exist? - -Traffic laws reduce chaos, keep traffic moving and give
all road users a common understanding of how the road should be used. Most importantly,
though, their primary purpose is to keep everyone safe.
The reason we have traffic laws is ______. - -to keep everyone safe.
How does minimum insurance work? - -This type of insurance pays for the damages
done to another person's vehicle or body and only for the amount of the coverage. In other
words, if you are at fault for a crash and only have a $15,000 liability policy, your insurance
will only pay for $15,000 of the damages done to the other person and their car. Anything
more than the $15,000 is your responsibility. Your own medical expenses and car repairs
are your own responsibility too.
What is the average cost for a severe injury in a collision? - -$247,000
, Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you
have insurance? - -Even if you have insurance, the other driver can sue you for
negligence and win.
If someone dies because of the collision, the victim's family can sue you for wrongful death
The cost of a collision can be more than the insurance coverage (especially minimum
insurance)
What does the US Department of Transportation list as the most likely cause of collisions? -
-alcohol and drugs (most common), distracted driving, sleepy drivers, speeding
(primary factor in 29% of fatal and injury collisions - reported by the CHP)
What is the purpose of the DMV point system? - -The DMV point system, called
NOTS, was designed to keep track of drivers' offenses so they can suspend or revoke a
license if needed. If you can't follow the rules of driving safely, you will lose your privilege to
drive.
How much does a DUI cost over ten years? - -DUIs are also very expensive offenses.
The trial and attorney fees could range between $5,000 to $8,000 and more. Fines and
penalties on average cost about $4,000. And of course, your insurance rates will skyrocket.
Over the course of ten years you could be paying an extra $20,000 to $30,000 for car
insurance. Over a ten-year period, all of these expenses could add up to over $40,000!
As vehicle technologies advance ______? - -The laws have to change accordingly
Increases distracted driving
