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Budgeting for Transportation

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is considered a hidden cost of owning a car?

a)

Fuel expenses

b)

Car insurance

c)

Public transit fare

d)

Parking fees

2.

What is one advantage of using public transportation over personal vehicles?

a)

Higher fuel costs

b)

Increased travel time

c)

Reduced environmental impact

d)

Limited route options

3.

Which of the following costs is associated with maintaining a personal vehicle?

a)

Bus fare

b)

Oil change

c)

Train ticket

d)

Bicycle rental

4.

Your transportation budget surplus (money leftover or unused) should be used to...

a)

Build an emergency fund

b)

Treat yourself to a day of shopping

c)

Line your utility drawer

d)

Buy a Starbucks drink everyday until it runs out

5.

What is a potential disadvantage of relying solely on public transportation?

a)

Increased maintenance costs

b)

Limited travel flexibility

c)

Higher insurance premiums

d)

Increased fuel costs

6.

What is a disadvantage of owning a car?

a)

Subway passes can be purchased for unlimited travel

b)

Cars are expensive to buy and maintain

c)

Walking may become uncomfortable if the weather is too hot or too cold

d)

Cycling can be dangerous in congested cities

7.

What is a common method to reduce transportation costs for daily commutes?

a)

Driving alone

b)

Carpooling

c)

Taking a taxi

d)

Renting a car

8.

Which of the following is a public transportation option that typically requires a fare?

a)

Walking

b)

Bicycling

c)

Bus

d)

Carpooling

9.

What is a common characteristic of ride-sharing services?

a)

Fixed schedules

b)

On-demand availability

c)

Free rides

d)

Unlimited mileage

10.

How do transportations options compare between rural and urban areas?

a)

There are more transportation options in rural areas than urban areas

b)

There are equal transportation opportunities for both rural and urban areas

c)

There are more transportation options in urban areas than in rural areas

d)

There are no transportation options for rural or urban areas

11.

The most common form of transportation in America is...

a)

E-Bike

b)

Subway

c)

Car

d)

Bus

12.

Environmentally friendly transportation options include...

a)

Diesel trucks and jet airplanes

b)

Taxis and Ubers

c)

School busses and 18-Wheelers

d)

Bikes and Public transportation

13.

All of the following factors should affect a person's choice of transportation EXCEPT...

a)

Cost of transportation

b)

Travel time

c)

Celebrity endorsements

d)

Weather

14.

The recommended budget allowance for transportation costs is...

a)

14% - 16% of Net Income

b)

14% - 16% of Gross Income

c)

14% - 16% of the cost of a car

d)

14% - 16% of the down payment on a house

15.

Increased access to bikeshare and e-scooter programs

a)

Lowers the quality of life for city dwellers

b)

Increases mobility for city dwellers

c)

Creates higher transportation costs for city dwellers

d)

Creates higher obesity rates for city dwellers