Understanding Traffic Laws and Mathematical Proofs

Understanding Traffic Laws and Mathematical Proofs

Assessment

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Mathematics, English

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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Jeffrey, a law-abiding citizen, received a ticket for running a red light despite maintaining the speed limit. He contested the ticket in court, arguing that he couldn't have crossed the red light without speeding. With the help of his mathematician friend John, Jeffrey proved his point mathematically. The court ruled in his favor and decided to increase the time between yellow and red lights to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jeffrey's driving record before the incident?

He had a suspended license.

He had multiple speeding tickets.

He had never received a driving ticket.

He had a few parking tickets.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened when Jeffrey approached the intersection?

The light turned green.

The light was already red.

The light turned yellow after he crossed the line.

The light turned off.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Jeffrey decide to take the ticket to court?

He believed he was not speeding.

He wanted to avoid paying the fine.

He thought the officer was mistaken.

He wanted to challenge the traffic laws.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Jeffrey seek help from to prove his point?

A lawyer

A mathematician named John

A driving instructor

A traffic officer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the court's decision regarding Jeffrey's ticket?

The ticket was dismissed.

The ticket was upheld.

Jeffrey was fined.

Jeffrey was given community service.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did the court implement after Jeffrey's case?

Increased the time between yellow and red lights.

Removed traffic lights from the intersection.

Increased the speed limit.

Decreased the time between yellow and red lights.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Jeffrey needed John's help?

To mathematically prove his innocence.

To testify as a witness.

To drive him to court.

To provide a legal defense.