WorksheetsBudget Bell Ringer 4
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
How might someone’s location impact the different transportation options available to them?
Location does not impact transportation options
Urban areas offer more public transport and car sharing; rural areas rely more on having a personal vehicle
Location only affects how much someone pays for transportation, not the options they have available to them
All transportation options are universally accessible
Joanne is buying a new car and her monthly payment is $320. She allocates $350/month towards auto-related costs. What mistake is Joanne making when creating her auto budget?
She is not accounting for the cost of fuel, insurance, maintenance, and other potential expenses beyond her car payment
She is overestimating her budget, as $350 is more than enough to cover all car-related expenses
Joanne should not allocate any budget for auto-related costs other than the monthly payment
The mistake is in buying a new car; she should always opt for a used car
Andrew has a car and is moving to the city for his new job. Which of the following actions would be the MOST effective way for him to decrease his transportation costs?
Switching to public transportation or biking for his daily commute
Buying a more expensive, luxury car for better comfort
Upgrading to premium fuel for his current car
Washing his car more frequently to maintain its appearance
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between someone's location and their access to different modes of transportation?
People living in rural areas often have the same access to public transportation as those in urban areas
The closer someone lives to a city center, the fewer transportation options they have
In rural areas, reliance on personal vehicles is typically higher than in urban areas
Access to different modes of transportation is uniform across all geographical areas
Troy lives in the city and wants to reduce his transportation costs. All of the following steps will help him cut back on his expenses, EXCEPT…
Using public transportation when visiting friends in the city
Commuting to work with a colleague
Biking to the volunteer center he goes to once a week
Buy a car that gets fewer miles per gallon
Janine is considering what auto costs she is going to have after buying a new car. She has budgeted enough money for the monthly auto loan payment, gas, and auto insurance. Has Janine factored in all of the costs associated with car ownership?
Yes, these are the three costs she should expect to pay once she is a car owner
No, she does not need to include the cost of auto insurance as it is included in her auto loan payment
No, she needs to factor in other costs such as maintenance, emergency repairs, etc.
No, she does not need to include the cost of gas as it is covered under her auto insurance policy
