Question

answer the following questions. refer to the chapter for additional reinforcement.
2 what are the three elements of a tort?
3 what is the difference between a crime and a tort?
4 what is the difference between libel and slander?
5 what are the main intentional torts against people?
6 what are the main intentional torts against property?
7 what is negligence?
8 what are the elements of negligence?
9 what are the major defenses to negligence?
10 what is strict liability?
standardized test practice
1 read the following information about the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) and complete questions 1 and 2.
the nhtsa is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. this is accomplished by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, and through grants to state and local governments to enable them to conduct effective local highway safety programs.
the nhtsa investigates safety defects in motor vehicles, sets and enforces fuel economy standards, helps states and local communities reduce the threat of drunk drivers, promotes the use of safety belts, child safety seats, and air bags, investigates odometer fraud, establishes and enforces vehicle anti-theft regulations, and provides consumer information on motor vehicle safety topics. (information excerpted from the nhtsa web site.)

1. how does the nhtsa accomplish reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses from vehicle crashes?

a educational grants and incentives for drivers
b building new interstate highways and rest stops
c reducing the cost of gps tracking systems
d setting and enforcing safety performance standards

1. the purpose of nhtsa investigating motor vehicle safety defects is to

a build less expensive cars to increase new car sales
b install anti-theft devices to prevent vehicles from being stolen
c mandate child safety seats and air bag standards
d advertise employment possibilities at the nhtsa
test-taking strategies
try to include time at the end of the test to review your test before turning it in.

Explanation:

For question 1, the text clearly states that the NHTSA accomplishes reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and equipment and through grants. Among the options, option D directly matches the first part of this method.
For question 2, the text mentions that the NHTSA investigates safety defects in motor vehicles as part of its role in ensuring vehicle safety. Option C about mandating child safety seats and air - bag standards is related to vehicle safety, while the other options are either not related to safety defect investigation (options A and D) or are about a different aspect (option B is about anti - theft, not safety defects).

Answer:

1. D. setting and enforcing safety performance standards
2. C. mandate child safety seats and air bag standards