Unit 8

One person is injured every ____ minutes, as a result of a traffic collision. A. 2 B. 5 C. 10 D. 15

A. 2

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 D. None of the above

A. Do not brake

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? A. Give the child a lot of room to your side, which may mean moving closer to the oncoming vehicles. B. Give the oncoming cars a lot of room to your side, which may mean moving closer to the child on the bike C. Enter into the bicycle lane in order to avoid being in between the oncoming cars and the child. D. Increase your rate of speed so you can pass between both quickly.

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

If another vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do? A. Tap your brakes lightly to warn the vehicle. B. Quickly come to a complete stop. C. Speed up and try to lose the other driver. D. None of the above.

A. Tap your brakes lightly to warn the vehicle.

What can happen if you dump or abandon an animal by the roadside? A. You can receive a fine of up to $1,000, or be confined in a county jail for up to six months, or both. B. There are no consequences as long as you have a permit to do so C. You can receive a fine of up to $500, or be confined in a county jail for up to three months, or both. D. None of the above

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

It is advised to use the ___ rule, which allows enough space between your vehicle and other vehicles in traffic. A. 2 second B. 3 second C. 6 second D. 7 second

B. 3 second

Most accidents in urban areas occur where? A. Near one of the famous landmarks B. At intersections C. At parking areas D. In business districts

B. At intersections

In order to avoid accidents, one should: A. Drive offensively B. Drive defensively C. Drive very slowly D. None of the above

B. Drive defensively

If you must drive in the fog, then slow down and turn your ______ beam headlights on (and fog lights, if you have them). A. High B. Low C. Medium D. None of the above

B. Low

If a vehicle is approaching you head on when you are in the proper lane, A. Slow down B. Pull to the right C. Sound your horn D. Pull to the left oncoming lane to avoid the car

B. Pull to the right

If you are involved in a collision and do not stop, what are the consequences? A. You will receive a citation. B. You may be convicted of hit and run. C. Only your insurance rates will rise. D. There are no consequences.

B. You may be convicted of hit and run.

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. A. 3 to 5 B. 5 to 8 C. 12 to 15 D. 15 to 20

C. 12 to 15

You must turn your headlights on ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ______minutes before sunrise. A. 60 B. 45 C. 30 D. 15

C. 30

What are the consequences of not stopping if you are involved in an accident? A. Your license will be suspended for six months. B. A fine of up to $5,000 and a minimum of one year jail time. C. A fine of up to $10,000 and a minimum of one year jail time. D. There are no consequences so long as there are no injuries.

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

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? A. Common courtesy and to assume the right of way B. To not assume the right of way and be vigilant. C. Common courtesy and a non-assuming attitude D. None of the above

C. Common courtesy and a non-assuming attitude

The number one rule for driving in bad weather is: A. To be vigilant B. Speed up C. Slow down D. Be courteous

C. Slow down

No matter what sort of emergency situation you are experiencing, what should you never do? A. Roll down the window B. Ask for help C. Turn your ignition off while your vehicle is still moving D. None of the above

C. Turn your ignition off while your vehicle is still moving

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. A. $300 B. $400 C. $550 D. $750

D. $750

You drive defensively when you: A. Look ahead and put space between you and the vehicle ahead. B. Keep your eyes moving and leave yourself an out. C. Make sure other drivers see you. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

If you can not see clearly 100 ft in both directions when approaching an uncontrolled intersection, what should your rate of speed be? A. No more than 30 mph B. No more than 25 mph C. No more than 20 mph D. No more than 15 mph

D. No more than 15 mph

Of the six most common behaviors which cause accidents, which is indicated as the primary collision factor? A. Making improper turns. B. Failing to obey stop signals and signs. C. Improper lane changes. D. Speed.

D. Speed.

The minimum amount your insurance must cover per accident is: A. $15,000 for a single death or injury. B. $30,000 for death or injury to more than one person. C. $5,000 for property damage. D. All of the above.

NOT C. $5,000 for property damage.

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

True