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Questions And Answers
5 Dollar Traffic School V1
What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? Correct Ans -
dashboards, cell phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking systems
What is a seat belt pretensioner? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - to keep everyone safe.
How does minimum insurance work? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - $247,000
Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you
have insurance? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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.
What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk? Correct Ans - 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.
For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ______. Correct Ans -
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.
Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______. Correct Ans -
have the right-of-way
As vehicle technologies advance ______? Correct Ans - The laws have to change
accordingly
Increases distracted driving
Cars drive differently than they used to
What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy? Correct Ans -
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.
What happens if you are caught driving without insurance? Correct Ans - 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
What can you do to communicate with other road users? Correct Ans - Turn
signals, Eye contact, Flashing headlights, Horn
Questions And Answers
5 Dollar Traffic School V1
What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? Correct Ans -
dashboards, cell phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking systems
What is a seat belt pretensioner? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - to keep everyone safe.
How does minimum insurance work? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - $247,000
Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you
have insurance? Correct Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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.
What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk? Correct Ans - 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.
For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ______. Correct Ans -
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.
Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______. Correct Ans -
have the right-of-way
As vehicle technologies advance ______? Correct Ans - The laws have to change
accordingly
Increases distracted driving
Cars drive differently than they used to
What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy? Correct Ans -
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.
What happens if you are caught driving without insurance? Correct Ans - 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
What can you do to communicate with other road users? Correct Ans - Turn
signals, Eye contact, Flashing headlights, Horn
