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Chapter 10 Module Insurance that pays for the costs of a crash that you caused is called liability insurance The financial responsibility law requires you to have liability insurance The type of insurance which pays for the replacement or repair of YOUR vehicle following a crash in which you are at fault is collision insurance
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A $100 deductible means you must pay the first $100 towards repairs to your car A vehicle that catches on fire is covered by comprehensive insurance Which of the following affects your insurance rates –Age of driver –Driving record –Type of vehicle
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The following may reduce your insurance premium –Age of driver –Driving record –Type of car The following may reduce your insurance premium –Good grades –If you drive less than 7500 miles per year If you fail to pay your car insurance on time, the company must give you a 10 day notice and then can cancel your policy
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It is always a good idea to call the police if you are involved in a crash When involved in a crash, you should to get names, addresses, registration numbers and insurance information from everyone involved in the collision. It is unlawful for an insurance company to raise your premiums if you are involved in a collision that was not your fault. If your vehicle is stolen, comprehensive insurance will pay for you to replace it with a comparable vehicle.
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Most young drivers do not buy new cars Whether buying from a used car dealer or private owner, you should always inspect the vehicle thoroughly. A fresh coat of paint on a used vehicle does not indicate that the vehicle is in good condition. When buying a new car, you do not always have to pay the sticker price The invoice price of a new car is not the cost of the car without options.
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The Monroney Sticker Price shows the base price, manufacturer’s installed options, transportation charges and fuel economy. When buying a new vehicle, you will probably not get more money for your old vehicle if you trade it in rather than selling it yourself When buying a new vehicle, you can t finance it through any dealer. Green fluid coming from under the vehicle is most likely an antifreeze leak.
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Buying a used car involves more risks than buying a new car A regional map will display several adjoining states A legend on a map explains what the symbols and markings mean Most maps –Classify the roads –Identify rest stops –Tell which roads have atoll
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When driving on a long trip, you should take breaks every 2-3 hours If you are planning on driving 500 miles, your vehicle gets 25 mpg and gas cost $1.50 per gallon, you should budget for approximately $30 for fuel? When planning a trip, you should have your vehicle serviced about 2 ahead of time.
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The symbol on the map for an expressway is a shield If you are driving alone, you should plan to drive no more than 8 hours per day Car top carriers raise a vehicle’s center of gravity. When traveling on interstate highways, you can expect to travel about 100-110 miles every 2 hours. A vehicle traveling 55 mph on the highway will get about 21% more miles per gallon than a vehicle traveling 70 mph.
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It is OK to dispose of brake fluid by taking it to a service station Batteries—you need to use special disposal procedures Passenger vehicles consume about 31 percent of all petroleum used in the U.S. Quick acceleration can increase fuel consumption by 2 miles per gallon. Properly inflated tires help increase gas mileage.
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Antifreeze is a toxic chemical Since tires are biodegradable, they can not be disposed of at a landfill. Battery powered vehicles produce less pollution than gas-powered vehicles Before taking different vehicle fluids to be recycled, DO NOT put them all in one container to save space.
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