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. $300 $400 $550 $750

$750

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

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

If your tire was to blow out while driving: Hold the steering wheel tightly and steer straight ahead. 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. Apply the brakes when the car is almost stopped All of the above None of the above

All of the above

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

Common courtesy and a non-assuming attitude

In order to avoid accidents, one should: Drive offensively Drive defensively Drive very slowly None of the above

Drive defensively

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

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

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

Low

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

Slow down

What is the leading cause of death for teenagers? Illegal drugs Sexual diseases Traffic accidents None of the above

Traffic accidents

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

You may be convicted of hit and run.