Unit 8 - Accidents: The Cost, Causes, and Prevention

Your license will be suspended for failing, refusing, or neglecting to report an accident in which there is more than ________ worth of property damage, an injury, or a death.

$750

In order to avoid hazards on the road, it is advised to take in the whole scene around you and look at least _______ seconds down the road. This is about a one block when driving in the city and a quarter of a mile on the highway.

12 to 15

One person is injured every ____ minutes, as a result of a traffic collision.

2

You must turn your headlights on ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ______minutes before sunrise.

30

What are the consequences of not stopping if you are involved in an accident?

A fine of up to $10,000 and a minimum of one year jail time.

Which is not a step to perform if your gas pedal gets stuck?

Apply the brakes before shifting into neutral.

Most accidents in urban areas occur where?

At intersections

Failure to yield the right-of-way to another vehicle or pedestrian is the primary collision factor in about 20% of fatal and injury collisions in California. What are the keys to avoiding accidents caused by right-of-way violations?

Common courtesy and a non-assuming attitude

When must you have proof of financial responsibility?

Every time you drive.

If there are oncoming cars to the left of you and a child on a bike to the right, what is the correct action to take?

Give the child a lot of room on your side, which may mean moving closer to the oncoming vehicles.

If a vehicle is approaching you head on when you are in the proper lane, what should you not do?

Pull to the right.

The number one rule for driving in bad weather is:

Slow down

Of the six most common behaviors which cause accidents, which is indicated as the primary collision factor?

Speed.

If another vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do?

Tap your breaks lightly to warn the vehicle.

Your license will be suspended for being unable to show proof of financial responsibility when involved in an accident.

True

What can happen if you dump or abandon an animal by the roadside?

You can receive a fine of up to $1,000, or be confined in a county jail for up to six months, or both.

If you are involved in a collision and do not stop, what are the consequences?

You may be convicted of a hit and run.

Two general points to remember for recovering from skids are: keep your eyes pointed in the direction you want to go and you will automatically steer there, and: a) Do not brake, b) Brake, c) Pull the clutch, and d) None of the above

a) Do not break

You drive defensively when you: a) Always put one car length between you and the car ahead. b) Look only at the car in front of you while driving. c) Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. d) All of the above

d) All of the above

If your tire was to blow out while driving: a) hold the steering wheel tightly and steer straight ahead b) slow down gradually, take your foot off the gas pedal slowly but don't apply the brakes, and slow to a stop off the road c) apply the brakes when the car is almost stopped d) all of the above e) none of the above

d) all of the above