5 Dollar Traffic School Final Exam (version 1 & 2) -
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED
Question 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.
Question 2: Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles?
Answer:
they are small/less visible and they can easily skid out in poor weather
conditions
Question 3: 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
Question 4: What are blind spots?
Answer:
large areas around your car that you cannot see using your mirrors
Question 5: 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.
Question 6: 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.
Question 7: 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.
Question 8: 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.
Question 9: 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
Question 10: 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
Question 11: 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
Question 12: 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
Question 13: 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.
Question 14: What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in
California?
Answer:
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED
Question 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.
Question 2: Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles?
Answer:
they are small/less visible and they can easily skid out in poor weather
conditions
Question 3: 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
Question 4: What are blind spots?
Answer:
large areas around your car that you cannot see using your mirrors
Question 5: 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.
Question 6: 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.
Question 7: 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.
Question 8: 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.
Question 9: 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
Question 10: 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
Question 11: 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
Question 12: 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
Question 13: 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.
Question 14: What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in
California?
Answer:
