5$ TRAFFIC SCHOOL – D 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.
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.
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)
Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______. - Answer -
have the right-of-way
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.
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.
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)
Pedestrians with white canes and seeing eye dogs should always ______. - Answer -
have the right-of-way
