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1. Which of the following will increase the cost of the loan?
A. When the interest rate (or APR) increases B. When the dealer offers 0% interest C. When the length of the loan decreases D. When the interest rate (or APR) decreases
2. What would a 10% down payment be on a $17,000 car?
A. $1,000 B. $1,700 C. $700 D. $170
3. What is the type of insurance that covers bodily injury and property damage to others?
A. Liability B. Uninsured Motorist C. Comprehensive D. Collision
4. What is the type of insurance that covers you when you are injured by a hit-and-run driver?
A. Liability B. Uninsured Motorist C. Comprehensive D. Collision
5. What should you do before you go shopping for a car?
A. Look at car magazines B. Visit dealerships and say “just looking” C. Research car prices, safety, fuel economy, insurance, and financing D. Pick your favorite car color
6. Which is usually the biggest vehicle expense?
A. Sales tax B. The cost of the vehicle C. License and registration D. Routine maintenance
7. What is the minimum down payment recommended to purchase a car?
A. 0% B. 10% C. 15% D. 20% Student Worksheet
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8. What is the MPG (miles per gallon) of your car if the gas tank takes 10 gallons of gas and you have driven 120 miles?
A. 10 MPG B. 11 MPG C. 12 MPG D. 13 MPG
9. What should you do on a test drive?
A. Drive the car across the country B. Drive the car around the dealership lot C. Drive the car by your friend’s house to see if he likes the car D. Drive the car for at least 10 minutes and 10 miles
10. What cost do you want to add a 2% - 8% markup to when making a reasonable offer on a car?
A. MSRP B. Invoice price C. Dealer cost D. Base price
11. What is one advantage of leasing versus buying a vehicle?
A. You don’t own the car B. Limited annual mileage C. Lower monthly payments D. Must return all items in car
12. Insurance is based on the concept of ______and ______?
A. Profit and loss B. Risk and loss C. Risk and return D. Profit and Cars
13. Which one is NOT a place where you can get a car loan?
A. Bank B. Car Dealer C. Credit Union D. Investment Broker Student Worksheet
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14. Which type of insurance is usually required if you finance your car purchase?
A. Medical Payment Insurance B. Towing Insurance C. Rental Insurance D. Collision and Comprehensive Insurance
15. What is a 10% down payment on a $12,000 car?
A. $2,400 B. $120 C. $1,200 D. $1,000
16. Is a car usually the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th most expensive purchase in life?
A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th
17. Which of the following is an advantage of buying a used car?
A. Reduced purchase cost B. May include some warranty protection C. Reduced depreciation D. All of the above
18. Which is an example of making a major and unexpected car repair?
A. Rotating the tires B. Changing the oil C. Replacing the engine D. Refilling the windshield wiper fluid
19. When is the best time to look for a mechanic?
A. When your car breaks down B. When you’re getting your oil changed C. When you’re selling your car D. Before you need one
20. What should you do when dropping your car off at the mechanic?
A. Describe the symptoms B. Get the estimate in writing C. Don’t sign a blank repair order D. All of the above