5 Dollar Traffic School STUDYGUIDE
Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk? - CORRECT ANSWER By law, if
you are walking in an area outside of a business or residential district and there are no
sidewalks, you are required to walk facing traffic on the left hand side of the road. The only
exception to this law is if you have no safe place to cross the street to get to the left side then
you may walk on the right side of the road with traffic.
What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? - CORRECT
ANSWER dashboards, cell phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking
systems
What is a seat belt pretensioner? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 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 ______. - CORRECT ANSWER to keep everyone
safe.
How does minimum insurance work? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER $247,000
, Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you
have insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 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!
A pedestrian with a white cane ______. - CORRECT ANSWER is blind and should
always be give the right-of-way
blind or partially blind pedestrians always have the right-of-way. These people can be
identified by their white canes or seeing eye dogs.
For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to walk in the
direction facing traffic even if you are within a business or residential district. It's only by
facing the cars that you can ensure that drivers see you.
Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk? - CORRECT ANSWER By law, if
you are walking in an area outside of a business or residential district and there are no
sidewalks, you are required to walk facing traffic on the left hand side of the road. The only
exception to this law is if you have no safe place to cross the street to get to the left side then
you may walk on the right side of the road with traffic.
What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? - CORRECT
ANSWER dashboards, cell phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking
systems
What is a seat belt pretensioner? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 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 ______. - CORRECT ANSWER to keep everyone
safe.
How does minimum insurance work? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER $247,000
, Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you
have insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 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!
A pedestrian with a white cane ______. - CORRECT ANSWER is blind and should
always be give the right-of-way
blind or partially blind pedestrians always have the right-of-way. These people can be
identified by their white canes or seeing eye dogs.
For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to walk in the
direction facing traffic even if you are within a business or residential district. It's only by
facing the cars that you can ensure that drivers see you.
