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What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? - ANSWER dashboards, cell phones,
navigation systems, driving techniques, braking systems
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.
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.
The reason we have traffic laws is ______. - ANSWER to keep everyone safe.
How does minimum insurance (minimum liability coverage) 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.
What is the average cost for a severe injury in a collision? - ANSWER $247,000
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)
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 31.9% of fatal and injury collisions - reported by the California Highway Patrol)
What is the purpose of the DMV point system? - ANSWER The DMV point system, called NOTS
(Negligent Operator Treatment System), 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.
The system adds points to the driver's record for convictions involving a moving vehicle violation
(traffic tickets) and at-fault collisions. These points stay on your record for 36 months.
To keep track of bad drivers.
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!
Keep in mind that this is only for the DUI itself. This doesn't include any of the costs associated
with causing a crash while under the influence, such as hospital expenses. The victim or his
family could also file a lawsuit against you and if they win, you can lose everything you have.
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.
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. 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. This is also the best way to see a problem, such as a possible collision, before it happens.
Also, stay as far to the side of the road as possible so that you are away from traffic.
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.
Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______. - ANSWER have the
right-of-way
As vehicle technologies advance ______? - ANSWER 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? - 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