5 Dollar Traffic School Exam Graded A+
______ 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
______ 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.
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-placing your foot over the brake pedal
without actually touching it
Holding your foot above the brake pedal in case you need to brake
Distracted driving is ______. - ANSWER-driving while doing other, non-driving activities
at the same time. It means that you are not giving driving your full attention, thus
increasing your chances of a collision. The US Department of Transportation lists three
types of distractions:
Visual distraction: taking your EYES off the road
Manual distraction: taking your HANDS off the wheel
Cognitive Distraction: taking your MIND off driving
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-it
allows your car to be more noticeable to other drivers
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.
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!
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.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at ______. - ANSWER-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 purpose of the California's Anti Gridlock Law is to ______. - ANSWER-prevent
intersections from getting backed up
The reason we have traffic laws is ______. - ANSWER-to keep everyone safe.
traffic breaks - ANSWER-yield to officer
Wet roads are ______. - ANSWER-slippery roads
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
______ 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
______ 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.
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-placing your foot over the brake pedal
without actually touching it
Holding your foot above the brake pedal in case you need to brake
Distracted driving is ______. - ANSWER-driving while doing other, non-driving activities
at the same time. It means that you are not giving driving your full attention, thus
increasing your chances of a collision. The US Department of Transportation lists three
types of distractions:
Visual distraction: taking your EYES off the road
Manual distraction: taking your HANDS off the wheel
Cognitive Distraction: taking your MIND off driving
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-it
allows your car to be more noticeable to other drivers
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.
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!
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.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at ______. - ANSWER-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 purpose of the California's Anti Gridlock Law is to ______. - ANSWER-prevent
intersections from getting backed up
The reason we have traffic laws is ______. - ANSWER-to keep everyone safe.
traffic breaks - ANSWER-yield to officer
Wet roads are ______. - ANSWER-slippery roads
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
