5 Dollar Traffic School PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+<recent version>

5 Dollar Traffic School PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+&lt;recent version&gt; 1) What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? - ANSWER dashboards, cell phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking systems 2) What is a seat belt pretensioner? - 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. 3) Why do traffic laws exist? - 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. 4) The reason we have traffic laws is ______. - ANSWER to keep everyone safe. 5) How does minimum insurance work? - 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. 6) What is the average cost for a severe injury in a collision? - ANSWER $247,000 7) Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you have insurance? - 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) 8) What does the US Department of Transportation list as the most likely cause of collisions? - ANSWER alcohol and drugs (most common), distracted driving, sleepy drivers, speeding (primary factor in 29% of fatal and injury collisions - reported by the CHP) 9) What is the purpose of the DMV point system? - 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. 10) How much does a DUI cost over ten years? - 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! 11) A pedestrian with a white cane ______. - 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. 12) What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk? - 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. 13) For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ______. - 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. 14) Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______. - ANSWER have the right-of-way 15) What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? - ANSWER Airbags, ABS, front/rear wheel drive, electronic traction control, and computerized engine components. 16) The reason we have traffic laws is to ______ - ANSWER Reduce chaos, keep traffic moving and give all road users a common understanding of how the road should be used and above all keeping everyone safe. 17) What is the average cost for a severe injury in a collision? - ANSWER $247,000 18) What is minimum insurance? - ANSWER This is a plan where the company will only pay for the damage that you have done to someone else car or body. 19) Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you have insurance? - ANSWER You may become responsible for other costs that the other driver may have. For example a rental car. 20) What does the California Department of Transportation list as the most likely causes of collisions? - ANSWER Alcohol and drugs, distracted driving, sleepy driving, and speeding. 21) What is the reason for the DMV point system? - ANSWER This is to keep track of bad drivers by revoking privileges as the points accrue. 22) How much does a DUI cost over 10 years? - ANSWER $40,000 23) Anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ___ - ANSWER Walk while facing traffic. 24) What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk? - ANSWER Walk while facing traffic 25) Pedestrians with white canes and seeing-eye dogs should always __ - ANSWER Have the right of way 26) A pedestrian with a white cane __ - ANSWER Should always have the right of way 27) As vehicle technologies advance ______? - ANSWER The laws have to change accordingly Increases distracted driving Cars drive differently than they used to 28) What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy? - ANSWER when you are drowsy, you have a slower reaction time and it takes you longer to process information. Not only are you slower to respond to changes in your environment, but you are also likely to have blurry vision. In fact, research has proven that sleepiness also impairs driving by increasing the driver's carelessness. 29) What happens if you are caught driving without insurance? - ANSWER If you are caught driving without any insurance, you could be fined up to $200 on your first conviction. In addition, you could have your car impounded and your license suspended. If you get into a collision and don't have any insurance you might have to pay out of pocket for any injuries or damages 30) What can you do to communicate with other road users? - ANSWER Turn signals, Eye contact, Flashing headlights, Horn 31) When should you be courteous to other road users? - ANSWER You should always be courteous and treat others the way you want to be treated. After all, if you're a courteous driver, it means you're a safe driver 32) 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. 33) Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles? - ANSWER they are small/less visible and they can easily skid out in poor weather conditions 34) 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 35) What are blind spots? - ANSWER large areas around your car that you cannot see using your mirrors 36) 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. 37) 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. 38) 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. 39) 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.