5$ TRAFFIC SCHOOL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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 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)
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!
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 ______. - 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 blurry vision. In fact, research has proven that sleepiness
also impairs driving by increasing the driver's carelessness.
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 29% of fatal and injury collisions - reported by the
CHP)
What is the purpose of the DMV point system? - 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.
What happens if you are caught driving without insurance? - Answer -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? - Answer -Turn signals, Eye
contact, Flashing headlights, Horn
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 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)
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!
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 ______. - 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 blurry vision. In fact, research has proven that sleepiness
also impairs driving by increasing the driver's carelessness.
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 29% of fatal and injury collisions - reported by the
CHP)
What is the purpose of the DMV point system? - 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.
What happens if you are caught driving without insurance? - Answer -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? - Answer -Turn signals, Eye
contact, Flashing headlights, Horn
