5 Dollar Traffic School Final Exam
What is the average cost for a severe injury in a collision? - ANSWER 247,000
2. How does minimum insurance work? - ANSWER Minimum insurance won't cover your own medical expenses or car repairs either - only the other driver's and only for the
specific dollar amounts.
1. The reason we have traffic laws is ______. - ANSWER Keeping Order and Movement in Traffic;Safety
2. 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.
1. Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if
you have insurance? - ANSWER if the collision was your fault, you will probably have to
pay the other driver's costs to
1. What does the US Department of Transportation list as the most likely cause of collisions? - ANSWER Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the most
common factors
1. How much does a DUI cost over ten years? - ANSWER $40,000!
2. What is the purpose of the DMV point system? - ANSWER a program the DMV uses to keep track of bad drivers
1. Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______. - ANSWER have the right-of-way.
2. What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk? - ANSWER walk FACing TRAFFIC
3. A pedestrian with a white cane ______. - ANSWER are blind or partially blind
4. For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ______. - ANSWER walk facing traffic
How does the DMV point system work? - ANSWER It keeps track of a driver's offenses so that they can suspend his license if they need to
Blind or partially blind pedestrians can be identified by ______. - ANSWER Their white canes and seeing eye dogs, and should always be given the right of way When there are no sidewalks outside of a business or residential district pedestrians shall ______. - ANSWER Walk along the shoulder facing traffic
How much would the at fault driver have to pay for a victim who was severely injured in the crash? - ANSWER $247,000
What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy? - ANSWER reaction slows, you get blurry vision, and behave carelessly.
Minimum vision requirement - ANSWER 20/40 with both eyes tested together and
20/40 in one eye and
20/70, at least, in the other eye
What happens if you are caught driving without insurance? - ANSWER $200 fine first conviction, in addition car impounded, and suspended license.
What can you do to communicate with other road users? - ANSWER Use turn signals, make eye contact, flash lights, honk horn, and use hand signals.
When should you be courteous to other road users? - ANSWER Always be courteous and treat others the way you want to be treated.
When is it ok to leave a child unattended in a car? - ANSWER only when if there over 6,
or under if supervised by someone older than 12.
Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles? - ANSWER They are small and can appear out of nowhere.
1. What is the proper head and body position when going in reverse? - ANSWER Left hand at the to of the steering wheel and body turned to the right with head pointed rearward looking out back window.
1. What are blind spots? - ANSWER Area around the car that are not visible by mirror and should be checked by turning head left or right
1. 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 If you are driving 50 to 55 mph, you need a 10-12 second gap in oncoming traffic in order to complete the maneuver
1. 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 is the average cost for a severe injury in a collision? - ANSWER 247,000
2. How does minimum insurance work? - ANSWER Minimum insurance won't cover your own medical expenses or car repairs either - only the other driver's and only for the
specific dollar amounts.
1. The reason we have traffic laws is ______. - ANSWER Keeping Order and Movement in Traffic;Safety
2. 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.
1. Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if
you have insurance? - ANSWER if the collision was your fault, you will probably have to
pay the other driver's costs to
1. What does the US Department of Transportation list as the most likely cause of collisions? - ANSWER Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the most
common factors
1. How much does a DUI cost over ten years? - ANSWER $40,000!
2. What is the purpose of the DMV point system? - ANSWER a program the DMV uses to keep track of bad drivers
1. Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______. - ANSWER have the right-of-way.
2. What can a pedestrian do if there is no sidewalk? - ANSWER walk FACing TRAFFIC
3. A pedestrian with a white cane ______. - ANSWER are blind or partially blind
4. For safety reasons anytime there are no sidewalks it is best to ______. - ANSWER walk facing traffic
How does the DMV point system work? - ANSWER It keeps track of a driver's offenses so that they can suspend his license if they need to
Blind or partially blind pedestrians can be identified by ______. - ANSWER Their white canes and seeing eye dogs, and should always be given the right of way When there are no sidewalks outside of a business or residential district pedestrians shall ______. - ANSWER Walk along the shoulder facing traffic
How much would the at fault driver have to pay for a victim who was severely injured in the crash? - ANSWER $247,000
What happens to you when you try to drive when you are drowsy? - ANSWER reaction slows, you get blurry vision, and behave carelessly.
Minimum vision requirement - ANSWER 20/40 with both eyes tested together and
20/40 in one eye and
20/70, at least, in the other eye
What happens if you are caught driving without insurance? - ANSWER $200 fine first conviction, in addition car impounded, and suspended license.
What can you do to communicate with other road users? - ANSWER Use turn signals, make eye contact, flash lights, honk horn, and use hand signals.
When should you be courteous to other road users? - ANSWER Always be courteous and treat others the way you want to be treated.
When is it ok to leave a child unattended in a car? - ANSWER only when if there over 6,
or under if supervised by someone older than 12.
Why should you be extra careful around motorcycles? - ANSWER They are small and can appear out of nowhere.
1. What is the proper head and body position when going in reverse? - ANSWER Left hand at the to of the steering wheel and body turned to the right with head pointed rearward looking out back window.
1. What are blind spots? - ANSWER Area around the car that are not visible by mirror and should be checked by turning head left or right
1. 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 If you are driving 50 to 55 mph, you need a 10-12 second gap in oncoming traffic in order to complete the maneuver
1. 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.
