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5 DOLLAR TRAFFIC SCHOOL 2026 100%
PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
What can a pedestrian do if there is no
sidewalk? - correct 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.
What are some types of vehicle technology
advancements? - correct answer- dashboards,
cell phones, navigation systems, driving
techniques, braking systems
What is a seat belt pretensioner? - correct
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.
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Why do traffic laws exist? - correct 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 ______. -
correct answer- to keep everyone safe.
How does minimum insurance work? - correct
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? - correct answer- $247,000
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Why should you be afraid of legal problems
after a collision that was your fault even if
you have insurance? - correct 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? -
correct answer- 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 answer- 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.
5 DOLLAR TRAFFIC SCHOOL 2026 100%
PASS ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
What can a pedestrian do if there is no
sidewalk? - correct 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.
What are some types of vehicle technology
advancements? - correct answer- dashboards,
cell phones, navigation systems, driving
techniques, braking systems
What is a seat belt pretensioner? - correct
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.
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Why do traffic laws exist? - correct 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 ______. -
correct answer- to keep everyone safe.
How does minimum insurance work? - correct
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? - correct answer- $247,000
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Why should you be afraid of legal problems
after a collision that was your fault even if
you have insurance? - correct 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? -
correct answer- 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 answer- 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.
