Insurance midterm 2
10) Arguments often used against no-fault automobile insurance laws include all of the following EXCEPT A) It is often difficult to determine which driver was negligent when a multiple-vehicle accident occurs. B) Many injured persons will not be compensated for their full losses because payments for pain and suffering will be eliminated. C) The defects of the negligence system are exaggerated, and the system needs only to be reformed. D) Claims of efficiency and premium saving are exaggerated, and automobile insurance premiums might actually increase.
a
13) Under which type of automobile insurance arrangement are all automobile insurers in a state assigned their proportionate share of high-risk drivers based on the total volume of automobile business written in the state? A) automobile insurance plan B) unsatisfied judgment fund C) reinsurance facility D) specialty automobile plan
a
13) Which of the following is a covered person under the medical payments coverage of the PAP? A) a family member of the named insured if struck by an auto while crossing the street B) a pedestrian struck by the named insured's auto C) the named insured while she is operating her car as a taxi D) a carjacker who is involved in an accident after stealing the insured's car
a
14) Disadvantages of automobile insurance plans include which of the following? I. High premiums may cause many high-risk drivers to go uninsured. II. Large underwriting profits have resulted in high-risk drivers subsidizing the cost of insurance for good drivers in the voluntary markets. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
a
14) Tony has a PAP which provides medical payments coverage. Under which of the following circumstances would the injured person be eligible for benefits under Tony's policy? I. A friend in the car is injured while Tony is driving a covered auto. II. A passenger on a motorcycle driven by Tony is injured when Tony hit another vehicle. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
a
1) Under financial responsibility laws, proof of financial responsibility is generally required under which of the following circumstances? A) The use of an auto by any driver with fewer than 3 years of driving experience B) When an individual renews his or her driver's license C) Failure to pay a final judgment resulting from an auto accident D) The accumulation of unpaid parking tickets exceeding a specified value
c
1) Which of the following statements about the liability limits of the PAP is (are) true? I. The policy can be written with split limits of liability. II. Prejudgment interest is considered part of the damage award and is subject to the policy limit of liability. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
c
3) Criticisms of compulsory insurance laws include which of the following? I. They provide less than complete protection since they require only a minimum amount of liability insurance. II. Even with compulsory insurance laws, a substantial number of motorists continue to operate vehicles without insurance. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
c
31) Which of the following statements is (are) true with respect to the use of credit-based insurance scores as an auto insurance rating factor? I. Insurers claim that drivers who have poor insurance scores are expected to have relatively more accidents. II. The use of insurance scores in personal lines underwriting is controversial. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
c
25) A number of benefits are payable under no-fault plans. Under one provision, benefits are paid for tasks normally performed by the insured, including such things as lawn care, housework, and home repairs. These tasks are called A) home health care services. B) hospice services. C) activities of daily living. D) essential services expenses.
d
16) Which of the following statements about the uninsured motorists coverage of the PAP is true? A) The coverage usually applies only to property damage. B) The coverage applies only if the uninsured motorist is legally liable. C) Unless higher amounts are purchased, the maximum benefit is normally limited to $1,000. D) A covered person's only recourse is to sue the insurer if there is a disagreement over the amount of damages.
b
17) Which of the following statements about automobile insurers that specialize in insuring high-risk motorists with poor driving records is (are) true? I. The actual premium paid by an applicant is set by the federal government and is independent of an applicant's driving record. II. The coverages available may be more limited than those written by insurers in the standard market. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
b
22) Bill was severely injured by an uninsured driver. Bill did not purchase uninsured motorists coverage, and the other driver, although held liable, could not pay the damages awarded. After exhausting all sources of recovery, Bill obtained some relief from a state fund designed to compensate individuals like Bill. These state funds are called A) guaranty funds. B) unsatisfied judgment funds. C) rainy-day funds. D) second injury funds.
b
23) All of the following losses are excluded under Part D (coverage for damage to your auto) of an unendorsed PAP EXCEPT A) vandals damaged a portable cell phone kept in the car. B) theft of a compact disc player which was permanently installed in the auto. C) damage caused to a car's engine because the named insured never changed the oil. D) destruction of a radar detector which overheated and caught on fire.
b
23) Sharon lives in a state that has a no-fault automobile insurance law. Under the law, an injured person has the right to sue the negligent driver only if the bodily injury claim exceeds a dollar or verbal threshold. The no-fault law in Sharon's state is a(n) A) pure no-fault plan. B) modified no-fault plan. C) add-on plan. D) choice no-fault plan.
b
26) Alan has been involved in three accidents and has been ticketed for a number of driving violations. He tried to purchase auto insurance, but three insurers refused to sell him coverage. The generic name for state plans designed to insure drivers like Alan is the A) exchange market. B) residual market. C) voluntary market. D) excess market.
b
26) In addition to providing coverage in the United States, its territories and possessions, and Puerto Rico, where else does the PAP provide coverage? A) in Mexico B) in Canada C) in both Mexico and Canada D) anywhere in the world
b
28) In the state where Susan lives, drivers whom private insurance companies do not want to insure are placed in a common pool, and each insurer pays its pro rata share of pool losses and expenses. A common policy is used for all high-risk drivers. Susan's state handles high-risk drivers through a(n) A) automobile insurance plan. B) joint underwriting association. C) pure no-fault plan. D) specialty auto insurer.
b
29) Which of the following statements about the Miscellaneous-Type Vehicle Endorsement to the PAP is (are) true? I. It provides bodily injury liability coverage for any vehicle rented by the insured. II. To lower premiums when a motorcycle is insured, bodily injury to passengers can be excluded. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
b
9) Which of the following situations would be covered under the liability section of the PAP? I. A mechanic is sued by a pedestrian who is injured when the mechanic has an accident while road testing the insured's auto. II. The daughter of the named insured is sued after she has an accident when a new friend she just met at a campus hangout lets her drive his car. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
b
17) Which of the following persons is (are) insured under the uninsured motorists coverage of the PAP? I. A pedestrian struck by a covered auto if he or she has no insurance to pay medical expenses II. The spouse of a named insured who is killed by an uninsured motorist A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
b
49) Which of the following statements is true about uninsured motorists coverage under the Personal Auto Policy? A) The benefits are paid without regard to fault. B) The insured collects from his or her own insurer, and the insurer can recoup the loss payment from the other driver. C) Uninsured motorists benefits are limited to the medical expenses of the insured. D) States require the purchase of uninsured motorists coverage to be able to license an auto.
b
34) A few states have enacted laws to make minimum amounts of liability insurance available at reduced rates to individuals who cannot afford regular insurance or who have limited financial assets to protect. The coverage made available through such a plan is called A) probationary insurance. B) uninsured motorists insurance. C) no-fault auto insurance. D) low-cost auto insurance.
d
38) Dennis was involved in an accident. He believes the damage to his auto is $6,000. His insurer believes the damage is only $3,500. Which PAP provision is designed to handle disputes between the insurer and the insured over the amount of the loss? A) other insurance provision B) agreed amount endorsement C) coinsurance provision D) appraisal provision
d
15) Which of the following statements about joint underwriting associations for insuring high-risk drivers is (are) true? I. Underwriting losses are proportionately shared by all auto insurers based on premiums written in the state. II. Each company participating in a joint underwriting association sets it own rates. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
a
2) Defects of financial responsibility laws include which of the following? I. Accident victims may not be fully compensated for their injuries. II. They apply only to property damage losses, not to bodily injury claims. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
a
2) Which of the following statements about the payment of defense costs by the PAP is (are) true? I. They are paid in addition to the policy limits. II. They are payable even after the limit of liability is exhausted. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
a
21) A state law that requires individuals who have been involved in an auto accident or who have been convicted for certain vehicle-related offenses to demonstrate the ability to pay liability claims up to a specified dollar amount is called a(n) A) financial responsibility law. B) compulsory insurance law. C) unsatisfied judgment fund law. D) "no pay, no play" law.
a
25) Duties of an insured after a collision loss covered under the PAP include which of the following? I. Take reasonable steps to protect the vehicle from further damage. II. Admit fault if the insured believes he or she caused the collision. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
a
27) Janet was unable to obtain auto insurance in the voluntary insurance market. She was contacted by the state insurance department and notified that XYZ Insurance would be her insurer. Eric was also unable to obtain auto insurance, and he received a similar notice. ABC Insurance would be his insurer. The mechanism used in Janet's and Eric's state to provide auto insurance to high-risk drivers is a(n) A) automobile insurance plan. B) joint underwriting association. C) specialty automobile insurer. D) reinsurance facility.
a
3) All of the following are covered autos under the liability section of the PAP EXCEPT A) a nonowned van which is driven by the insured on a regular basis. B) a trailer owned by the named insured. C) a borrowed auto used by the insured as a substitute for a stolen covered auto. D) a newly acquired auto which replaces a vehicle previously described in the policy.
a
30) Amber believes that her auto insurance premium is too high. Which of the following would most likely lower Amber's premium? A) Amber could increase her physical damage deductible. B) Amber could move from the rural area where she lives to an urban or suburban area. C) Amber could increase the amount of liability insurance that she carries. D) Amber could add "other-than-collision loss" coverage to her policy.
a
30) Ken purchased a PAP with liability limits of 100/300/50, medical payments coverage, and collision coverage. Ken fell asleep while driving late at night. He crossed the center line and hit a car approaching from the other direction. The following losses occurred: —The driver of the other car suffered $30,000 in bodily injuries. —Ken's car sustained $5,000 in damages. —Ken incurred $5,000 in medical expenses. —The car that Ken hit was a total loss. Which of Ken's Personal Auto Policy (PAP) coverages will cover the other driver's medical expenses? A) bodily injury liability B) collision coverage C) medical payments coverage D) property damage liability
a
34) Sarah purchased a Personal Auto Policy with liability limits of 50/100/25. Sarah ran a stop sign and hit a van. The van sustained $15,000 in damages. The following bodily injuries were suffered by passengers in the van: Passenger #1, $15,000; Passenger #2, $60,000; and Passenger #3, $10,000. Sarah sustained $5,000 in medical expenses, and Sarah's car sustained $10,000 in damages. How much will Sarah's insurer pay under Part A: Liability Coverage? A) $90,000 B) $100,000 C) $115,000 D) $125,000
a
36) In Maryland, drivers who are unable to obtain auto insurance in the voluntary market are insured through a(n) A) state fund. B) reinsurance facility. C) joint underwriting association D) automobile insurance plan.
a
37) The multi-car discount is based on the assumption that A) two cars owned by the same person will not be driven as frequently as one car. B) multiple vehicle owners are safer drivers. C) owners of more than one vehicle are more likely to be financially responsible. D) lower liability limits are needed if there are multiple autos insured.
a
39) The purpose of the collision damage waiver when renting an auto is to A) relieve the renter of financial responsibility if the rented car is damaged or stolen. B) relieve the renter of legal liability to third parties arising out of operation of the rented car. C) relieve the renter's insurer of legal liability to third parties arising out of operation of the rented car. D) waive the insured's deductible if the rented car is damaged or stolen.
a
4) Which of the following statements about unsatisfied judgment funds is (are) true? I. An accident victim must obtain a judgment against the motorist who caused an accident and must show the judgment cannot be collected. II. The major disadvantage is that the negligent uninsured motorist is relieved of legal liability. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
a
40) "No pay, no play" laws A) restrict uninsured motorists from suing for noneconomic damages. B) limit recovery by accident victims to the amount of liability coverage that they have purchased. C) result in the automatic termination of driving privileges if the vehicle operator is stopped by the police and does not have liability insurance. D) require auto insurance purchasers to subsidize state unsatisfied judgment funds.
a
5) Which of the following statements about uninsured motorists coverage is true? A) An innocent motorist must establish that the uninsured motorist is legally liable. B) The amount of coverage in most states must be at least $300,000. C) Property damage is covered in all states but bodily injury is not covered in all states. D) The coverage is very expensive and beyond the means of all but wealthy insureds.
a
31) Ken purchased a PAP with liability limits of 100/300/50, medical payments coverage, and collision coverage. Ken fell asleep while driving late at night. He crossed the center line and hit a car approaching from the other direction. The following losses occurred. —The driver of the other car suffered $30,000 in bodily injuries. —Ken's car sustained $5,000 in damages. —Ken incurred $5,000 in medical expenses. —The car that Ken hit was a total loss. Which of Ken's Personal Auto Policy (PAP) coverages will cover the damage to Ken's car? A) bodily injury liability B) collision coverage C) medical payments coverage D) property damage liability
b
32) Some states have enacted laws which prohibit uninsured drivers from suing a negligent driver for noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering. These laws are called A) pure no-fault laws. B) "no pay, no play" laws. C) financial responsibility laws. D) unsatisfied judgment laws.
b
35) New Jersey's dollar-a-day auto insurance coverage is limited to A) elderly individuals. B) Medicaid recipients. C) drivers under age 25. D) high-risk drivers.
b
35) Patricia purchased a Personal Auto Policy (PAP). Her car was rear-ended by a driver who fled the scene. Patricia suffered whiplash, migraine headaches, and she was unable to work. Which of the following coverages will cover her lost work earnings? A) medical payments B) uninsured motorists C) underinsured motorists D) bodily injury liability
b
37) Angie was injured when her car was struck by a driver who ran a red light. The other driver carried the minimum liability coverage necessary to be considered financially responsible. Angie's injuries were $15,000 above the minimum bodily injury limit. There is a coverage that can be added to the PAP that applies when a negligent driver carries the minimum liability insurance required by the state, but is less than the insured's actual damages for bodily injury. This coverage is called A) medical payments coverage. B) underinsured motorists coverage. C) bodily injury liability coverage. D) uninsured motorists coverage.
b
39) No-fault benefits are provided by adding an endorsement to the auto insurance policy. What is this endorsement typically called? A) uninsured motorists coverage B) personal injury protection coverage C) nonowned vehicle liability coverage D) add-on benefits coverage
b
41) The purpose of gap insurance is to A) pay the difference between the bodily injury liability limit purchased and the actual amount of bodily injury liability if it exceeds the limit. B) pay the difference between the amount the insurer pays if a car is a total loss and the amount owed on a lease or car loan. C) pay the difference between the medical payments coverage limit and the actual medical expenses of injured family members or passengers in the insured auto. D) pay the difference between the uninsured motorists coverage limit and the actual amount of the medical expenses incurred by the insured.
b
42) One benefit payable under a typical no-fault plan is "essential services expenses." Which of the following would be covered under this benefit? A) funeral expenses B) housekeeping expenses C) hospital bills D) loss of income
b
43) If the value of a vehicle is increased after repairs, such as repainting an entire auto when only one fender or door is damaged, the insurer will not pay for the increase in value. Another name for the increase in value is A) diminution. B) betterment. C) appraisal. D) subrogation.
b
44) The 2005 PAP states that the insurer has no duty to provide coverage if the insured fails to comply with certain listed duties. In practice, however, the insurer is only relieved of its duty to provide coverage if A) the insured was unaware of the listed duties. B) failure to comply with the duties is prejudicial to the insurer. C) the claim involves bodily injuries of more than $50,000. D) the claim occurred in another state.
b
46) A vehicle is considered a constructive total loss when A) it cannot be repaired. B) the repair cost exceeds the actual cash value. C) it can be repaired, but the insured prefers a cash settlement. D) it can be repaired, but the insurer prefers a cash settlement.
b
50) The appraisal provision in the Personal Auto Policy is used to determine the A) value of a loss payable under the property damage liability. B) amount paid for a physical damage loss to the insured's auto if the insured and insurer disagree. C) amount of auto insurance that should be purchased for an older/antique car. D) value of the loss payable under the medical payments coverage.
b
51) Dan picked up his friend Rodney to drive to their softball game. Both Dan and Rodney have a Personal Auto Policy (PAP) with $5,000 of medical payments coverage. Dan hit a parked car, and Rodney was injured, incurring $9,000 of medical expenses. How will this claim be settled under the other insurance provision of the PAP? A) Both insurers will pay $4,500. B) Dan's insurer will pay $5,000 and Rodney's insurer will pay $4,000. C) Dan's insurer will pay $4,000 and Rodney's insurer will pay $5,000. D) Dan's insurer will pay $3,000, Rodney's insurer will pay $3,000, and Rodney must pay $3,000 out of his own pocket.
b
6) All of the following are covered as supplementary payments under the liability section of the PAP EXCEPT A) the cost of an appeal bond in a lawsuit stemming from an auto accident. B) the cost of a bail bond for a traffic violation when no accident is involved. C) interest which accrues on a liability judgment covered by the policy. D) reasonable expenses incurred by the insured to testify at a trial involving a lawsuit covered by the policy.
b
7) Which of the following situations would be covered by the liability section of an unendorsed PAP if the insured is legally liable? A) The insured injures a pedestrian while operating a friend's new motorcycle. B) The insured backs into and damages the garage door of his rented house. C) A friend's suitcase and laptop computer were damaged in an auto accident while the insured and the friend were vacationing together. D) The insured damages a parked car while driving a dump truck for his or her employer.
b
8) A no-fault law under which benefits are paid to an accident victim without regard to fault and the accident victim can still sue the negligent driver who caused the accident is referred to as a(n) A) pure no-fault law. B) add-on no-fault law. C) modified no-fault law. D) comparative no-fault law.
b
10) Larry has $25,000 of bodily injury liability coverage under his PAP. This limit is the minimum amount required by his state to be considered financially responsible. While on a vacation, Larry visited a neighboring state which has a minimum financial responsibility limit of $50,000 for bodily injury. Which of the following statements describes the situation for Larry while he was in the neighboring state? A) Larry's policy was suspended while he was in the neighboring state. B) Larry had only $25,000 of liability coverage. C) Larry's policy automatically provided $50,000 of liability coverage. D) Larry's policy automatically provided $100,000 of liability coverage.
c
11) John occasionally borrows the car of his friend, Sophie. Sophie has a PAP with liability limits of 100/300/50. John also has a PAP, and his liability limits 250/500/50. John had an accident while using Sophie's car and was found to be legally liable for $300,000 in bodily injury liability for injuries suffered by one person. How much will be paid by each policy? A) Sophie's policy will pay $150,000, John's policy will pay $150,000. B) Sophie's policy will pay $50,000, John's policy will pay $250,000. C) Sophie's policy will pay $100,000, John's policy will pay $200,000. D) John's policy will pay the entire amount.
c
11) Which of the following statements about the characteristics of current no-fault laws is true? A) Most laws in force today are pure no-fault laws. B) Most laws apply to both bodily injury and property damage. C) Most laws permit payment of survivor benefits to a surviving spouse and children. D) States with add-on plans restrict the right of accident victims to sue negligent drivers.
c
12) The term used to describe plans in which automobile insurers participate to make insurance available to drivers unable to obtain coverage in the standard market is the A) foreign market. B) fair market. C) residual (shared) market. D) high-premium market.
c
12) Which of the following statements about the medical payments coverage of the PAP is true? A) The amount of the benefit typically is $100,000. B) Covered expenses must be incurred within 30 days of the accident. C) Covered expenses include the cost of funeral services. D) The benefit limit applies on a per-accident basis rather than on a per-person basis.
c
15) In which of the following situations would medical payments be paid under an unendorsed PAP? A) injuries incurred while riding a motorcycle B) injuries incurred while an auto is being used without the presumption that permission would have been granted to use the auto C) injuries incurred in an auto while it is used in a share-the-expense car pool D) injuries incurred during the course of employment if workers compensation benefits are available
c
16) Which of the following statements about reinsurance facilities for insuring high-risk drivers is (are) true? I. Underwriting losses in the reinsurance facility are shared by all auto insurers in the state. II. An insurer must accept all applicants for insurance, but the insurer has the option of placing high-risk drivers in the reinsurance pool. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
c
18) All of the following are considered to be uninsured vehicles for purposes of the uninsured motorists coverage of the PAP EXCEPT A) a vehicle owned by an individual who is insured, but for less than the amount required by the state's financial responsibility law. B) a hit-and-run vehicle, the ownership of which cannot be determined. C) a vehicle owned by an individual who purchased enough liability insurance to satisfy the state's financial responsibility law. D) a vehicle insured by a company which becomes insolvent before a claim can be paid.
c
19) All of the following are major rating factors for determining private passenger automobile insurance premiums EXCEPT A) gender. B) age. C) race. D) marital status.
c
20) Which of the following statements about shopping for auto insurance is true? A) Adequate physical damage insurance on your auto is the most important consideration. B) Consideration should be given to dropping liability coverage if you drive an older car with a low market value. C) To obtain the lowest premium, an applicant should review his or her eligibility for all discounts offered. D) Price comparisons are of little value since auto insurers tend to charge the same premiums.
c
21) Which of the following is considered to be a collision loss under Part D (coverage for damage to your auto) of the PAP? A) The covered auto was damaged when the car hit a deer. B) The covered auto is vandalized by a thief after it is stolen. C) The covered auto is damaged when it slid off an icy road and hit a fence. D) The covered auto is damaged by a fire after the engine overheated.
c
24) The insurance company's options for settling a collision loss to a covered auto under the PAP include which of the following? I. Pay the loss in money. II. Repair or replace the damaged auto. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
c
27) All of the following statements about the termination provisions of the PAP are true EXCEPT A) The insured can cancel the policy for any reason. B) The insurer can cancel a newly-written policy if it has been in force for fewer than 60 days. C) The insurer can cancel the policy after it has been in force for 60 days only if the insured has three or more traffic violations. D) The insurer can refuse to renew the policy at its annual anniversary date as long as proper notice is given prior to the end of the policy period.
c
28) The purpose of the Miscellaneous-Type Vehicle Endorsement to the PAP is to A) add coverage for newly-acquired autos. B) provide coverage for when the insured is using someone else's auto with the permission of the owner. C) insure motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, and similar vehicles. D) provide coverage for when the insured is using someone else's auto without the permission of the owner.
c
29) Scott had trouble obtaining auto insurance. After three companies refused to insure him, he called the state insurance department. A representative suggested he obtain coverage through Last Chance Insurance Company because "that's all they insure—high-risk drivers." Scott contacted Last Chance. He was not refused coverage; however, the premium Scott was required to pay was three times greater than the average premium in the market. Last Chance Insurance Company is a(n) A) reinsurance facility. B) automobile insurance plan. C) specialty auto insurer. D) joint underwriting association.
c
32) Ken purchased a PAP with liability limits of 100/300/50, medical payments coverage, and collision coverage. Ken fell asleep while driving late at night. He crossed the center line and hit a car approaching from the other direction. The following losses occurred. —The driver of the other car suffered $30,000 in bodily injuries. —Ken's car sustained $5,000 in damages. —Ken incurred $5,000 in medical expenses. —The car that Ken hit was a total loss. Which of Ken's Personal Auto Policy (PAP) coverages will cover Ken's medical expenses? A) bodily injury liability B) collision coverage C) medical payments coverage D) property damage liability
c
33) A credit-based score that insurers claim is highly predictive of future claims costs is an individual's A) combined ratio. B) loss ratio. C) insurance score. D) underwriting score.
c
36) Rob purchased a Personal Auto Policy (PAP) with collision and other-than-collision coverage. Which of the following losses would be covered under his policy? A) Rob wrecked his car while using it as a taxi cab. B) Thieves took Rob's radar detector from his car. C) A flash flood washed Rob's car off the road and damaged it. D) The new tires Rob had on the car were defective and wore out after 2 months.
c
38) The residual market for auto insurance is designed to provide insurance to A) superior risks who qualify for substantial discounts. B) owners of vintage/antique autos where the replacement cost far exceeds the actual cash value. C) drivers who are unable to obtain coverage in the standard market. D) businesses that need to insure a fleet of vehicles under a single policy.
c
4) All of the following are insured persons under the liability coverage of the PAP EXCEPT A) a friend to whom the named insured loans a covered auto. B) the employer of the named insured for actions resulting from the named insured's use of a covered auto. C) the former spouse of the named insured who moved out of the home 2 years ago when the divorce was finalized. D) a relative of the named insured if a member of the same household.
c
42) A car damaged in an auto accident may have reduced market or resale value after it is repaired. Some insureds have sought to recover this reduction in market or resale value. This loss in value is called A) gap coverage. B) betterment. C) diminution. D) subrogation.
c
48) Kelly was hit by a car while she was walking to the park. She incurred $750 in medical costs at a hospital emergency room. Kelly has coverage for this charge under which of her Personal Auto Policy (PAP) coverages? A) bodily injury liability B) other-than collision C) medical payments D) collision
c
5) Which of the following persons is (are) covered for liability insurance under the PAP? I. a family member who drives a covered auto II. a family member who occasionally drives a friend's auto A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
c
18) Which of the following statements about the factors affecting automobile insurance rates is true? A) The cost of collision coverage increases as a car gets older. B) Because of high speeds in rural areas, rural drivers tend to pay more for auto insurance than city drivers pay for auto insurance. C) Young unmarried male drivers tend to have fewer accidents than young married male drivers in the same age category. D) People who drive a car to and from work tend to be charged higher rates than those who use a car for pleasure purposes.
d
19) Joyce was injured by an uninsured drunk driver while she was riding in a friend's car. Joyce and her friend each have a PAP with an uninsured motorists limit of $50,000. How much will be paid by each policy if it is determined that Joyce has $70,000 of bodily injuries? A) Each policy will pay $35,000. B) Joyce's policy will pay $50,000, and the friend's policy will pay nothing. C) Joyce's policy will pay $50,000, and the friend's policy will pay $20,000. D) The friend's policy will pay $50,000, and Joyce's policy will pay $20000
d
20) All of the following statements about Part D (coverage for damage to your auto) of the PAP are true EXCEPT A) Coverage may be purchased with or without collision insurance. B) Losses are paid regardless of fault. C) Coverage applies to a nonowned auto occasionally driven by an insured. D) No coverage is provided for newly-acquired vehicles.
d
22) John has an auto which is covered for collision losses subject to a $250 deductible. Kate's auto also has collision coverage but her deductible is $500. Which of the following statements describes how a $2,000 collision loss will be paid if it occurs when John borrows Kate's car because his car is in the shop for repairs? A) John's policy will pay $1,500, and Kate's policy will pay nothing. B) John's policy will pay $1,750, and Kate's policy will pay nothing. C) Kate's policy will pay $1,750, and John's policy will pay nothing. D) Kate's policy will pay $1,500, and John's policy will pay $250.
d
24) A few states have dual automobile insurance systems. A motorist can pay a higher premium and retain the right to sue under the tort system, or pay a lower premium and be covered under the state's no-fault law. This dual system is called a A) pure no-fault plan. B) modified no-fault plan. C) "no pay, no play" law. D) choice no-fault plan.
d
33) Ken purchased a PAP with liability limits of 100/300/50, medical payments coverage, and collision coverage. Ken fell asleep while driving late at night. He crossed the center line and hit a car approaching from the other direction. The following losses occurred. —The driver of the other car suffered $30,000 in bodily injuries. —Ken's car sustained $5,000 in damages. —Ken incurred $5,000 in medical expenses. —The car that Ken hit was a total loss. Which of Ken's Personal Auto Policy (PAP) coverages will cover the damage to the car that Ken hit? A) bodily injury liability B) collision coverage C) medical payments coverage D) property damage liability
d
40) Which of the following statements is (are) true with respect to the collision damage waiver on rented cars? I. It is inexpensive and is provided at no charge by most rental car companies. II. It waives the renter's liability for bodily injury liability arising out of use of the rented auto. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
d
41) Which of the following statements is true regarding unsatisfied judgment funds? A) An accident victim can choose to collect from the negligent driver or from the fund. B) The negligent driver is relieved of legal responsibility when the fund makes a payment to the accident victim. C) The maximum amount an individual can collect from the fund is usually much more than the minimum liability limits required by the state. D) An accident victim must have exhausted other means of recovery before collecting from the
d
45) Which statement concerning towing and labor coverage under the PAP is (are) true? I. There's no coverage for towing if the auto breaks down—towing is only covered if the auto needs to be towed after a collision has occurred. II. Towing and labor coverage pays for repairs at a service station or garage. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
d
47) Owen rents an apartment and parks his car in the lot behind the apartment building. A hailstorm occurred one evening, and his car was severely damaged. Which PAP coverage, if Owen purchased it, would cover this damage to his auto? A) property damage liability B) uninsured motorists property damage C) collision D) other-than-collision
d
6) Which of the following statements is true with respect to a pure no-fault auto insurance plan? A) Under such a plan, you would collect from your own insurer and retain the right to sue the other party if your injuries surpass a dollar or verbal threshold. B) Most no-fault plans that have been adopted by states are pure no-fault plans. C) Under such a plan, you would collect from your own insurer and retain the right to sue the other party without having to satisfy a threshold. D) Under such a plan, an accident victim cannot sue the other party, and no payments are made for pain and suffering.
d
7) Which of the following statements about modified no-fault laws is (are) true? I. Claims less than a certain dollar threshold must be assumed by the injured accident victim, but the injured person has the right to sue a negligent driver. II. Claims above a certain dollar threshold are paid in full by an injured accident victim's insurer, and the right to sue a negligent driver is eliminated. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II
d
8) What is the purpose of the extended nonowned liability coverage endorsement to the PAP? A) to provide liability coverage for an insured's employer when an insured uses his or her auto for business purposes B) to provide liability coverage for an insured who occasionally operates a nonowned auto C) to provide liability coverage for anyone who loans a covered auto to another driver D) to provide liability coverage for an insured who operates a nonowned auto on a regular basis
d
9) All of the following are arguments for no-fault automobile insurance laws EXCEPT A) No-fault is unnecessary as it's easy to determine which driver was negligent when a multiple-vehicle accident occurs. B) A large portion of each premium dollar is used for purposes other than compensating accident victims for their losses. C) There are delays in compensating accident victims under the tort system. D) Seriously injured accident victims tend to be overcompensated, while those with small economic losses are inadequately indemnified
d