5 Dollar Traffic School| 57 questions| with complete solutions

5 Dollar Traffic School| 57 questions| with complete solutions .______ is an example of aggressive driving. - ANSWER-Speeding, tailgating (following too closely), erratic and sudden lane changes, and failing to obey traffic signs and signals are all examples of aggressive driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines aggressive driving as "when individuals commit a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property." .______ is an example of driving on the wrong side of the road. - ANSWER-Cutting the corner on a left turn (turning too soon and cutting the corer of the lane for oncoming traffic) Entering a left turn lane too early (don't enter the left turn lane until you see the markings.) .______ is an example of road rage. - ANSWER-Road rage is a criminal offense and a form of assault. Road rage is attempting to injure or kill another driver because of an incident on the road. Road rage became a problem in the United States in the 1980s, with the increasing road congestion. Some people actually got out of their cars and started fighting or shooting each other on a regular basis! car duels, physical fights outside the car, gun and crossbow shootings, intentional break checks to cause an accident, reaching into the other person's car and throwing their dog into oncoming traffic, striking a car with a golf club .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. .Adult drivers age 18 and over may: - ANSWER-use a hands-free device while driving .As vehicle technologies advance ______? - ANSWER-The laws have to change accordingly Increases distracted driving Cars drive differently than they used to .Covering the brake means ______. - ANSWER-... holding your foot above the brake pedal, without actually touching it, in case you need to brake. Cover the brake by placing your foot over the brake pedal without actually touching it. Cover at intersections and where there are hazards .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. .How does having headlights on during a sunny day help you drive safer? - ANSWER-This will help other drivers see you and may help you avoid a head-on collision. it allows your car to be more noticeable to other drivers .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. .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. .If you double your driving speed what happens to your stopping distance (the distance it takes to stop the car)? - ANSWER-If you double your speed, the braking distance is quadrupled. This means that it will take four times the distance to stop your car. .If you have auto insurance, can you still be sued after an collision that was your fault? (All of the above) - ANSWER-Yes, if property damage is more than your insurance, the other driver can sue you for negligence and win Yes, if the cost of a collision is more than your insurance coverage Yes, if someone dies because of the collision, the victim's family can sue you for wrongful death .Pedestrians have the right-of-way at ______. - ANSWER-pedestrians have the right-of-way when crossing at corners or other crosswalks, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of the block. This also applies to street corners with or without traffic lights, and whether or not the crosswalks are marked by painted lines. .Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______. - ANSWER-have the right-of-way .The reason we have traffic laws is ______. - ANSWER-to keep everyone safe. .Two-way left turn lanes are: - ANSWER-located in the middle of a two way street marked by two lines on each side - the inner line is a broken line and the outer one is solid. The two lines indicate that this is not a regular traffic lane, so don't use it as one! (you can only drive in this lane for 200 feet) used to make a legal left turns into a street or driveway .Wet roads are ______. - ANSWER-slippery roads! This is especially true when it first starts to rain because the oil and dust on the road have not washed away yet. Slow down when it first starts to sprinkle or drizzle. Continue to drive slowly once the rain gets heavier so you can avoid hydroplaning and the problem of decreasing visibility. Slowing down will increase your ability to see and give you precious time to react effectively to a possible problem. Since it takes longer to stop and slow down in the rain the only way you can ensure that you will be able to stop safely is if you are driving slowly. Make sure you follow the three-second plus rule to leave a generous space in front. .What are blind spots? - ANSWER-large areas around your car that you cannot see using your mirrors .What are center left turn lanes for? - ANSWER-allows you to make a legal left turn into a street or driveway .What are some types of vehicle technology advancements? - ANSWER-dashboards, cell phones, navigation systems, driving techniques, braking systems .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.