OAS Study 7-12 Flashcards
What recourse (if any) does an insured have if they are unhappy with the degree of fault established by their insurer?
Select one:
a.
There is no recourse because the decision by the insurance company is final.
b.
There is no recourse because fault determination rules are not open to interpretation.
c.
An insured can sue their insurer.
d.
An insured can sue the other driver.
Reference: OAS - Study 7 - LO1
The correct answer is: An insured can sue their insurer.
Following an accident involving two drivers, who has the onus of proof during a lawsuit?
Select one:
a.
The person being sued (the defendant).
b.
Each party’s insurer in the lawsuit (plaintiff and defendant) must prove their respective sides.
c.
The person suing (plaintiff).
d.
Each party’s lawyer in the lawsuit (plaintiff and defendant) must prove their respective sides.
Reference: OAS - Study 7 - LO1
The correct answer is: The person suing (plaintiff).
Who has the onus of proof in an accident involving a motorist and a cyclist?
Select one:
a.
The cyclist
b.
Both the motorist and cyclist in the accident
c.
The person suing (the plaintiff)
d.
The motorist
Reference: OAS - Study 7 - LO1
The correct answer is: The motorist
In automobile insurance, what does no-fault mean?
Select one:
a.
No one involved in the accident is determined to be at fault.
b.
Claimants are compensated by their own insurer only if they are NOT at fault for the accident.
c.
Drivers found at fault for an accident will not see an increase in insurance premiums.
d.
Claimants are compensated by their own insurer regardless of who was at fault.
Reference: OAS - Study 7 - LO1
The correct answer is: Claimants are compensated by their own insurer regardless of who was at fault.
What are two disadvantages of the tort system of compensation?
Select one:
a.
There is no appeal process if a party disagrees with the settlement, and parties are not able to choose their own lawyers.
b.
It is usually adversarial, and injured parties often wait years to be compensated.
c.
It delays the injured person’s right of recovery, and the courts always favour the uninjured party.
d.
It is usually adversarial, and the plaintiff lawyer is entitled to a large portion of the settlement.
Reference: OAS - Study 7 - LO1
The correct answer is: It is usually adversarial, and injured parties often wait years to be compensated.
When does Direct Compensation-Property Damage (DCPD) apply to an accident?
Select one:
a.
Accident occurred in Ontario and both vehicles are insured in Ontario or by an insurer from outside Ontario with an agreement to be bound by this section.
b.
Accident occurred in Canada and both vehicles are insured in Canada.
c.
Accident occurred within North America and both vehicles are registered in Ontario.
d.
Accident occurred between two vehicles insured in Ontario and both vehicles must be registered in Ontario.
Reference: OAS - Study 7 - LO2
The correct answer is: Accident occurred in Ontario and both vehicles are insured in Ontario or by an insurer from outside Ontario with an agreement to be bound by this section.
Which statement describes the coverage provided by Section 6 – Direct Compensation Property Damage (DCPD) of the OAP 1 Owner’s form?
Select one:
a.
It covers damage to the other driver’s vehicle to the extent that the insured was at fault for the accident
b.
It covers the cost of medical and rehabilitative care for the treatment and recovery of injuries related to an automobile accident
c.
It covers damage to the insured’s own vehicle for which the insured is at fault
d.
It covers damage to the insured automobile, its contents and for its loss of use to the extent that the insured is not at fault for the accident
Reference: OAS - Study 7 - LO2
The correct answer is: It covers damage to the insured automobile, its contents and for its loss of use to the extent that the insured is not at fault for the accident
Anne’s car is parked on the street in front of her home. Her neighbour backs into it. How will she be compensated for her loss?
Select one:
a.
Coverage will come from the Comprehensive section of the at-fault driver’s policy.
b.
Coverage will come from the DCPD section of her own policy.
c.
Coverage will come from the DCPD section of the at-fault driver’s policy.
d.
Coverage will come from the Own Loss or Damage section of her own policy.
Reference: OAS - Study 7 - LO2
The correct answer is: Coverage will come from the DCPD section of her own policy.
Would an insured’s third-party liability coverage respond to damage caused to the insured’s automobile by a third-party?
Select one:
a.
No, the insured will be compensated directly by the third party’s insurer.
b.
Yes, the insured’s third-party liability coverage responds to damage a third party caused to the insured’s automobile.
c.
No, Third-Party Liability Coverage responds to damage the insured is responsible for causing to someone else’s automobile.
d.
Yes, if the third party, who is responsible for the accident, does not have adequate third-party liability coverage.
Reference: OAS - Study 7 - LO2
The correct answer is: No, Third-Party Liability Coverage responds to damage the insured is responsible for causing to someone else’s automobile.
Nate has DCPD coverage with a $300 deductible. He has an accident that causes $1,000 damage to his automobile and is deemed 50% at fault. How much will he recover from his DCPD coverage?
Select one:
a.
$350
b.
$700
c.
$1,000
d.
$0
The correct answer is: $350
Which optional coverage is offered under Section 7—Loss or Damage Coverage?
Select one:
a.
Liability
b.
Comprehensive
c.
Uninsured automobile
d.
Accident benefits
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO1
The correct answer is: Comprehensive
When the insured has comprehensive added to their mandatory coverages, which scenario would be covered?
Select one:
a.
Hit by another car in a mall parking lot
b.
Collision with a deer that runs in front of their car on the highway
c.
Theft by a person who is renting a room in the insured’s home
d.
Driving into their own garage door
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO1
The correct answer is: Collision with a deer that runs in front of their car on the highway
Which coverage would apply when an automobile collides with a moose?
Select one:
a.
Specified perils
b.
Third-party liability
c.
Comprehensive
d.
Uninsured motorist
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO1
The correct answer is: Comprehensive
Which loss or damage coverage indemnifies the insured for damage to the vehicle caused by collision with another vehicle, person, object or the surface of the road”?
Select one:
a.
All perils
b.
Specified perils
c.
Comprehensive
d.
Collision or upset
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO1
The correct answer is: Collision or upset
Which item is considered ‘equipment’ under section 7—Loss or Damage Coverage?
Select one:
a.
Housekeepers vacuum cleaner
b.
Plumber’s tools
c.
Hockey equipment
d.
The car jack
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO1
The correct answer is: The car jack
Alan’s roommate took Alan’s car without permission and was involved in an accident that damaged Alan’s car. If Alan has collision and comprehensive would coverage apply ?
Select one:
a.
No, because it would be covered under the roommate’s insurance
b.
No, because his roommate did not have permission to use the car
c.
Yes, as it was not Alan’s fault that the roommate took the car
d.
Maybe, it depends on a possible theft charge
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO1
The correct answer is: No, because his roommate did not have permission to use the car
Samara carries mandatory coverages plus collision and comprehensive, each with a $500 deductible. How much would the insurer pay for $3,000 fire damage to Samara’s vehicle?
Select one:
a.
$3,000 under comprehensive
b.
$2,500 under comprehensive
c.
$3,000 under collision
d.
$2,500 under collision
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO1
The correct answer is: $3,000 under comprehensive
Blake purchases and installs a $2500 stereo for his automobile. Is the full amount of his new stereo covered?
Select one:
a.
No, the stereo would be subject to a limit of $1,500.
b.
Yes, as the equipment is now part of the vehicle, it would be fully covered up to $2,500.
c.
No, the stereo would not be covered as it is not part of the original car.
d.
Yes, the stereo is covered with no limitations.
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO2
The correct answer is: No, the stereo would be subject to a limit of $1,500.
Lily’s roommate sometimes use’s Lily’s car without permission. What should Lily know about the comprehensive coverage that she purchased?
Select one:
a.
That damage from wear and tear and lack of maintenance is excluded.
b.
That loss or damage caused by theft by any persons living in the same premises is excluded.
c.
About the voluntary parting with title ownership exclusion.
d.
That theft of personal effects from the vehicle is excluded.
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO2
The correct answer is: That loss or damage caused by theft by any persons living in the same premises is excluded.
Which term under Section 7—Loss or Damage Coverage is described as ‘Coverage for related expenses that often arise as a result of an automobile accident’?
Select one:
a.
Loss of use
b.
Payment of charges
c.
Temporary substitute vehicle
d.
Additional benefits
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO3
The correct answer is: Additional benefits
June is receiving replacement transportation coverage because her vehicle has been stolen. She is concerned about her policy expiring. What should the agent tell her?
Select one:
a.
The insured needs to have purchased a loss of use endorsement for coverage to continue after expiry.
b.
Replacement transportation coverage will end when her vehicle is replaced, recovered, or when a settlement is delivered to the insured.
c.
The insurer will provide the full limit of $900 before the policy expires.
d.
Replacement transportation coverage will end with the expiry of the policy unless the policy is renewed.
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO3
The correct answer is: Replacement transportation coverage will end when her vehicle is replaced, recovered, or when a settlement is delivered to the insured
Nicole borrowed her neighbour’s car while hers was undergoing major repairs. When using it, the car got scratched. How will Nicole pay to repair the scratch considering the neighbour does NOT carry physical damage coverage?
Select one:
a.
Use her own vehicle’s collision coverage since the neighbour’s car is considered as newly acquired
b.
Use her own vehicle’s collision coverage since the neighbour’s car was a temporary substitute
c.
Pay out of her own savings to have the scratch repaired as quickly as possible
d.
Ignore the scratch and assume the neighbour will not mind as he does not have physical damage coverage
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO3
The correct answer is: Use her own vehicle’s collision coverage since the neighbour’s car was a temporary substitute
Saddar received an invoice from the fire department when his automobile caught fire on the side of the highway. How did his insurance company respond when he presented the bill with fire department charges?
Select one:
a.
The insurance company returned the invoice as there is only coverage for the actual automobile.
b.
The insurance company returned the invoice as the insured had not purchased the additional Fire Department Coverages.
c.
The insurance company paid the invoice as general average charges under additional benefits.
d.
The insurance company paid the invoice as fire department charges under additional benefits.
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO3
The correct answer is: The insurance company paid the invoice as fire department charges under additional benefits.
What is a statutory declaration?
Select one:
a.
A promise or affirmation asserting knowledge of any circumstance, event, or fact.
b.
An oath asserting knowledge of a circumstance, event or fact, made before an officer.
c.
A declaration made under authority before a justice of peace asserting knowledge of a circumstance, event, or fact.
d.
A statement of one of the statutory conditions about an event or fact.
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO4
The correct answer is: A declaration made under authority before a justice of peace asserting knowledge of a circumstance, event, or fact.
Which of the following is NOT an agreement of insureds under loss or damage coverage?
Select one:
a.
Allow the insurer to copy all documents in their possession that relate to the incident.
b.
Not leave the insurer to dispose of the automobile unless they have agreed to it.
c.
Require the insured to get an inspection of the vehicle.
d.
Notify the insurer within 7 days of the incident or if unable, as soon as possible after that.
Reference: OAS - Study 8 - LO4
The correct answer is: Require the insured to get an inspection of the vehicle.
What is the name of the amount of premium that the insurer keeps when a policy is cancelled?
Select one:
a.
Premium quotation
b.
Pure Premium
c.
Minimum retained premium
d.
Cancellation fee
Reference: OAS - Study 9 - LO1
The correct answer is: Minimum retained premium