Chapter 2 Flashcards

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1
Q

True or False: It is mandatory in the state of Indiana for all motorists to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance or proof of financial responsibility.

A

True

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2
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You must be insured in order to:

A

Register your vehicle and obtain an Indiana license plate

Renew or replace your existing Indiana vehicle registration

Legally drive your vehicle

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3
Q

Liability insurance pays for losses that are_______responsibility.

A

Your

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4
Q

The two types of liability insurance required in Indiana are bodily injury liability and_____________liability.

A

Property damage

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5
Q

The minimum amount of bodily injury liability coverage required in Indiana for an injury or death of one person is:

A

$25,000

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6
Q

True or False: Driving without insurance can result in your license being suspended from 90 days up to a year.

A

True

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7
Q

A certificate of compliance, which serves as proof of financial responsibility, must be returned to the BMV within_____days.

A

40

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8
Q

Collision insurance is recommended if your car is a recent model or worth at least:

A

$4,000

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9
Q

Which type of coverage pays for damages to your vehicle caused by fire, hail, floods, vandalism, or theft?

A

Comprehensive

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10
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True or False: Coverage with an unlicensed insurance company exposes you to the risk of nonpayment of clams and insufficient overall coverage, in addition to possible suspension of your registration.

A

True

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11
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True or False: Increasing your deductible can help reduce your premium payments.

A

True

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12
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True or False: Insurance premiums can very from insurer to insurer for the exact same type of coverage.

A

True

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13
Q

What can provide possible insurance discounts?

A

Good grades (B&+)

Driving less than 7,500 miles a year

Airbags or other safety devices

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14
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True or False: Statistics show that both younger and older drivers have a higher probability for collisions.

A

True

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15
Q

What can impact your auto insurance premiums?

A

Location

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16
Q

True or False: People who smoke are more likely to have lower Insurance rates than those who do not.

A

False

17
Q

True or False: Leaving the scene of any collision is a crime that can carry severe penalties.

A

True

18
Q

What is the first thing you should do if you are involved in a collision?

A

Stop

19
Q

When exchanging information after a collision, you should include:

A

License plate numbers

Names and addresses

Insurance policy information

Names and driver’s license numbers

20
Q

What should you do if you caused damage to a parked car or object and can’t find the owner?

A

Leave a note in a conservative place.