5 Dollar Traffic School final Exam (vErSion 1 & 2)
nEwEST 2026 (GraDED a+ 100% vErifiED anSwErS)
What is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California? - ANSWER-Speeding. In
2013, 436 people were killed as a result of speeding and 48,050 people were injured. That
makes it the #1 cause of car crash injuries.
What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California? - ANSWER-Alcohol and Drugs
(DUI): Year after year hundreds are killed by people driving under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. It is, in fact, the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California. In 2003, drunk
driving killed 1,274 people. The number steadily decreased every year until it reached 1,072
deaths and 24,343 injuries in 2010. But in 2011, the death toll unfortunately started climbing
up again. In 2013 it was back up to 1,197 deaths. Oddly enough, injuries continued to decrease
slightly in 2011, 2012 and 2013. DUI remains the number one cause of traffic fatalities in
California.
What is the leading cause of traffic injuries in California? - ANSWER-Speeding
Which drivers are most likely to be in a deadly crash? - ANSWER-Drunk drivers who are also
speeding
If you double your driving speed what happens to your stopping distance (the distance it
takes to stop the car)? - ANSWER-If you double your speed, the braking distance is
quadrupled.
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, When is it ok to leave a child unattended in a car? - ANSWER-never leave a child six years of
age or younger unattended in a car, unless there is someone who is at least 12 years old to
supervise.
Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles? - ANSWER-they are small/less visible
and they can easily skid out in poor weather conditions
What is the proper head and body position when going in reverse? - ANSWER-in reverse,
your left hand should be at the top of the steering wheel and your head turned so you could
see out of the back window
What are blind spots? - ANSWER-large areas around your car that you cannot see using your
mirrors
When considering passing a slow vehicle on a two-way road, how far away should the
oncoming vehicle be from you before you make your move? - ANSWER-As a general rule the
oncoming car should be at least 10-12 seconds away - At 55 mph, this is 1600 feet, or 1/3 of
a mile. If the car is any closer, trying to make a pass could end up in a head on collision.
What should you do if your car hydroplanes? - ANSWER-Gently ease your foot off the gas
until the car slows down. Your tires should touch the road soon thereafter. If you need to
brake, do it gently by pumping the brakes.
What should you do to get over a pothole safely if you can't maneuver around it? - ANSWER-
brake before your wheels get to the pothole and then release the brake pedal as you are
rolling over the pothole. Braking directly over a pothole can seriously damage your car's
suspension system.
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, What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot? - ANSWER-The other driver may
not turn his or her head as they should and end up hitting you while switching lanes. Also, it
doesn't give you the opportunity to maneuver in case of an emergency.
How does having headlights on during a sunny day help you drive safer? - ANSWER-it allows
your car to be more noticeable to other drivers
What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver? - ANSWER-Be on the lookout for these
kinds of drivers so you can avoid them
Covering the brake means ______. - ANSWER-placing your foot over the brake pedal without
actually touching it
Holding your foot above the brake pedal in case you need to brake
You should give up your right-of-way when ______. - ANSWER-The other driver refuses to
give it to you even though he is supposed to
It helps you avoid a crash with another car or pedestrian
______ is an example of driving on the wrong side of the road. - ANSWER-Cutting the corner
on a left turn
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at ______. - ANSWER-corners or other crosswalks, even if
the crosswalk is in the middle of the block. This also applies to street corners with or
without traffic lights, and whether or not the crosswalks are marked by painted lines.
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nEwEST 2026 (GraDED a+ 100% vErifiED anSwErS)
What is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California? - ANSWER-Speeding. In
2013, 436 people were killed as a result of speeding and 48,050 people were injured. That
makes it the #1 cause of car crash injuries.
What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California? - ANSWER-Alcohol and Drugs
(DUI): Year after year hundreds are killed by people driving under the influence of drugs or
alcohol. It is, in fact, the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California. In 2003, drunk
driving killed 1,274 people. The number steadily decreased every year until it reached 1,072
deaths and 24,343 injuries in 2010. But in 2011, the death toll unfortunately started climbing
up again. In 2013 it was back up to 1,197 deaths. Oddly enough, injuries continued to decrease
slightly in 2011, 2012 and 2013. DUI remains the number one cause of traffic fatalities in
California.
What is the leading cause of traffic injuries in California? - ANSWER-Speeding
Which drivers are most likely to be in a deadly crash? - ANSWER-Drunk drivers who are also
speeding
If you double your driving speed what happens to your stopping distance (the distance it
takes to stop the car)? - ANSWER-If you double your speed, the braking distance is
quadrupled.
1
, When is it ok to leave a child unattended in a car? - ANSWER-never leave a child six years of
age or younger unattended in a car, unless there is someone who is at least 12 years old to
supervise.
Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles? - ANSWER-they are small/less visible
and they can easily skid out in poor weather conditions
What is the proper head and body position when going in reverse? - ANSWER-in reverse,
your left hand should be at the top of the steering wheel and your head turned so you could
see out of the back window
What are blind spots? - ANSWER-large areas around your car that you cannot see using your
mirrors
When considering passing a slow vehicle on a two-way road, how far away should the
oncoming vehicle be from you before you make your move? - ANSWER-As a general rule the
oncoming car should be at least 10-12 seconds away - At 55 mph, this is 1600 feet, or 1/3 of
a mile. If the car is any closer, trying to make a pass could end up in a head on collision.
What should you do if your car hydroplanes? - ANSWER-Gently ease your foot off the gas
until the car slows down. Your tires should touch the road soon thereafter. If you need to
brake, do it gently by pumping the brakes.
What should you do to get over a pothole safely if you can't maneuver around it? - ANSWER-
brake before your wheels get to the pothole and then release the brake pedal as you are
rolling over the pothole. Braking directly over a pothole can seriously damage your car's
suspension system.
2
, What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot? - ANSWER-The other driver may
not turn his or her head as they should and end up hitting you while switching lanes. Also, it
doesn't give you the opportunity to maneuver in case of an emergency.
How does having headlights on during a sunny day help you drive safer? - ANSWER-it allows
your car to be more noticeable to other drivers
What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver? - ANSWER-Be on the lookout for these
kinds of drivers so you can avoid them
Covering the brake means ______. - ANSWER-placing your foot over the brake pedal without
actually touching it
Holding your foot above the brake pedal in case you need to brake
You should give up your right-of-way when ______. - ANSWER-The other driver refuses to
give it to you even though he is supposed to
It helps you avoid a crash with another car or pedestrian
______ is an example of driving on the wrong side of the road. - ANSWER-Cutting the corner
on a left turn
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at ______. - ANSWER-corners or other crosswalks, even if
the crosswalk is in the middle of the block. This also applies to street corners with or
without traffic lights, and whether or not the crosswalks are marked by painted lines.
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