Driver's license written test question bank, effective 2026-03-09

521. Which of the following is the correct statement regarding the demerit points applied to a driver who causes an accident?

  1. ①When a traffic accident involving one death (within 72 hours) occurs due to the violation of a signal, a penalty of 105 demerit points is incurred.
  2. ②Demerit points are also applied for losses suffered by passengers of the victim's vehicle and the driver of the offending vehicle.
  3. ③Demerit points are calculated based on the cause of the accident, casualties if any, and damage to property.
  4. ④If the accident involves two vehicles, no demerit points are applied if both vehicles are responsible for the accident.
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Answer ①

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