AAA drivers final exam

how many steps are required for developing a selective search pattern

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when you are driving with good visibility, good traction and have a safe alternate path of travel available you should maintain a minimum

3 second following interval

when loading a trailer you should put about

60% of the weight to the front half of the trailer

Driver error contributes to

90% of all traffic crashes

in traffic the best way for you to provide an emergency escape path is for you to maintain adequate space to the

Front and one side of your vehicle

when you shift to reverse you should

Press the brake pedal

when you are angle or perpendicular parking you should

Signal in the direction of your intended parking space since you are turning

A rear facing infant child safety seat should be properly secured in

The backseat

how fast you drive is determined by

The highway conditions in the posted speed limit

when your mirrors are properly adjusted, which of the following is true

The rearview mirror will be adjusted allowing you to see as much of the rear window as possible

your tires tread

Will help to reduce the likelihood of hydroplaning

emotional responses can affect your

ability to think, reason and make decisions

drivers who are unaware of the risk involved in driving will

all insist that if they were involved in a crash it would not be their fault

A driving distraction is best described as

any activity that takes your focus away from the driving task

you should avoid passing another vehicle

as you approach a hill crest

A reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that

assures you a safe travel path

which of the following is the best procedure for making a lane change to the right

check all sides for a safe gap in traffic, signal right, recheck blind areas to the rear in the direction you plan to move, steer into the lane when safe then cancel the signal

you failed to stop at a stop sign and hit another vehicle. Which type of insurance will pay for the repair of your vehicle?

collision

Underinflated tires will

decrease fuel economy

when your vehicle is equipped with antilock braking systems you will

enhance your ability to steer while breaking hard

communicating should be thought of as

exchanging information

you have better control of your vehicle during emergency maneuvers if you are not wearing your seatbelt

false

you should have your headlights on when you are driving during the daylight hours because it is easier

for others to see your vehicle

you have the option of making it two- point turn, U-turn, or going around the block to reverse your decision. You will likely best minimize your risk by

going around the block

The fatality rate per million miles driven for drivers under the age of 20 is

higher than other drivers

when you sit upright in the driver seat your ability to control your vehicle is

increased

when you take your mind off the driving, you are

increasing your risk

drivers licenses are

issued by the state government

alcohol affects

judgment first so you have difficult deciding how much or if you should continue to drink

you should avoid driving for extended periods of time aside a large truck because

large trucks have a large blind areas and the truck driver may not realize you are there

The friction point of the clutch is the point at which the clutch pedal is

let up partway to a point that the engine starts to move the vehicle

to turn around on a two-way street you will best manage your risk by

making a two point turn by backing into a driveway on your right then driving forward into the street

traffic control devices include

pavement markings, traffic signs, signal lights

which of the following is not a characteristic of risk

perceived risk does not differ from actual risk

The primary reason for the use of traffic laws is

prevent a traffic crashes and promote the orderly flow of traffic

to reduce the forces of a collision you should

reduce your speed and try to hit the other vehicle in front of the front wheels or after the rear wheels

to more efficiently gather information, a a driver should search and identify objects and conditions within one of four classifications including

roadway; motorized users, signs, signals and markings, non-motorized users

which of the following is not a vision error that could increase risk

searching 20 to 30 seconds ahead for your vehicles for possible conflicts

which sense is most critical to safe driving

seeing

which sign are you not likely to see mounted beside the road

slow-moving vehicle sign

when a person is affected by marijuana they will

tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving

The fastest way to reach maximum breaking capability with or without ABS is

threshold breaking

A flashing red light indicates

to stop and proceed only when it is safe

before you shift your vehicle into drive, you should

turn on your low beam headlights if the vehicle does not have DRLs, let the engine idle for 15-20 seconds, and check that all the gauges are working

to check your blind areas you should

turn your head and check over your shoulder in the direction you're turning

although each state may differ slightly, generally drivers are required to stop and they encounter a school bus that is

unloading children, stop with lights flashing, loading children

you are about to collide with another vehicle, you should

use controlled breaking and steer so that you collide with the other vehicle at an angle

when driving, it is best to place

your foot in front of the break and pivot to the accelerator

when a driver is following you too closely (tailgating) you should give a additional space to

your front and at least one side

traction varies with your tire condition, road surface, and

your vehicle speed