5 Dollar Traffic School Questions with Answers Graded to Pass

What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? - dashboards, cell phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking systems What is a seat belt pretensioner? - 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? - 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 ______. - to keep everyone safe. How does minimum insurance work? - 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? - $247,000 Why should you be afraid of legal problems after a collision that was your fault even if you have insurance? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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 ______. - 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? - 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 ______. - 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 ______. - have the right-of-way As vehicle technologies advance ______? - 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? - 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? - 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? - Turn signals, Eye contact, Flashing headlights, Horn When should you be courteous to other road users? - 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 When is it ok to leave a child unattended in a car? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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. What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot? - 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? - it allows your car to be more noticeable to other drivers What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver? - Be on the lookout for these kinds of drivers so you can avoid them Covering the brake means ______. - 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 ______. - 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 What is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California? - 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.