AAA Driver's Test Q's: Sample Test #3

The effects of alcohol will start with the: a) 1st drink b) 2nd drink c) 3rd drink d) 4th drink

a) 1st drink

When planning a long trip, drivers should avoid more than ___________ miles per day. a) 300 b) 400 c) 500 d) 600

a) 300

To operate a vehicle smoothly and safely you should direct your attention ahead: a) 4 to 5 seconds b) 6 to 8 seconds c) 12 to 15 seconds d) 20 to 30 seconds

a) 4 to 5 seconds

Driver error contributes to: a) 90% of all traffic crashes b) 70% of all traffic crashes c) 50% of all traffic crashes d) 30% of all traffic crashes

a) 90% of all traffic crashes

Vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when ___________. a) accelerating b) braking c) idling d) turning

a) accelerating

Prior to starting the engine, always place your foot on the: a) brake pedal b) accelerator pedal c) floor d) parking brake

a) brake pedal

When the vehicle is stopped or traveling at a constant speed the suspension load is: a) stable b) on the driver's side c) to the rear d) to the front

a) stable

Regulatory signs that have a red circle with a slash indicate to you: a) there is a restriction b) there is no restriction c) there is an emphasis placed on whatever is inside the circle d) the restriction applies only at night

a) there is a restriction

Dashed white pavement lines separating two lanes indicate: a) traffic is traveling in the same direction b) you may not cross over it c) you may not turn d) the pavement is about to narrow

a) traffic is traveling in the same direction

Most states have blood-alcohol concentration limits of _____ percent for drivers under age 21. a) .04 to .08 b) .08 to .10 c) .00 to .02 d) .02 to .08

b) .08 to .10

To allow enough distance to stop in response to threatening objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ____ seconds ahead. a) 2 to 4 b) 12 to 15 c) 20 to 30 d) 50 to 60

b) 12 to 15

You will have ample time and space to make a decision and control your vehicle if you maintain a visual lead of: a) 30 to 40 seconds b) 20 to 30 seconds c) 10 to 20 seconds d) 5 to 10 seconds

b) 20 to 30 seconds

90% of today's drivers believe that they may be at fault if they are involved in a collision. a) TRUE b) FALSE

b) FALSE

You should always change your oil every 3,000 miles. a) TRUE b) FALSE

b) FALSE

Solid yellow pavement line indicates: a) passing is permitted b) a no passing zone c) you may not turn left d) the pavement is about to narrow

b) a no passing zone

The fatality rate per million miles driven for drivers under the age of twenty is: a) lower than other drivers b) higher than other drivers c) about the same as other drivers d) has not been determined

b) higher than other drivers

___________ is a coming together or blending of vehicles to maintain a smooth, uninterrupted traffic flow. a) combining b) merging c) weaving d) yielding

b) merging

To signal that you're are going to make a right turn, you should: a) move the turn signal lever down b) move the turn signal lever up c) point with your left hand the direction you're are planning to turn d) none of the above are correct

b) move the turn signal lever up

PCV stand for: a) public commuting vehicle b) positive crankcase ventilation c) perfect condition vehicle d) pressurized conditioning ventilation

b) positive crankcase ventilation

____________ laws are designed to help drivers understand who should be granted the privilege of proceeding first when more than one vehicle approaches an intersection at about the same time. a) right-of-space b) right-of-way c) emergency vehicle d) reckless driving

b) right-of-way

First gear in a vehicle with a manual transmission should be used for speeds up to approximately: a) 5 mph b) 10 mph c) 15 mph d) 20 mph

c) 15 mph

Most people experience dips in energy between approximately midnight and 6 a.m., and again between approximately __________, during which they are more likely to fall asleep while driving. a) 9 to 11 a.m. b) noon to 2 p.m. c) 2 to 4 p.m. d) 5 to 7 p.m.

c) 2 to 4 p.m.

Graduated Driver License Programs generally involve ___ stages. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

c) 3

If a vehicle's speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by ___ times. a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 8

c) 4

Novice drivers account for ____ times more crashes than drivers with 5 additional years of experience. a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5

c) 4

On a vehicle with a manual transmission, fourth and fifth gears are generally engaged at speeds over: a) 15 to 25 mph b) 25 to 35 mph c) 40 to 50 mph d) none of the above is correct

c) 40 to 50 mph

When you are a new driver and practicing turning right or left with good traction and normal conditions, your speed not exceed: a) 45 to 50 mph b) less than 5 mph c) 5 to 15 mph d) 25 to 30 mph

c) 5 to 15 mph

When planning a long trip, drivers should avoid driving more than ______ hours per day. a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 d) 8

c) 6

When parking uphill with a curb, you should turn the front wheels: a) straight b) toward the curb c) away from the curb d) none of the above

c) away from the curb

Many of today's automobiles come equipped with automatic: a) nighttime running lights b) daytime riding lights c) daytime running lights d) nighttime riding lights

c) daytime running lights

Alcohol is a ____________ drug. a) stimulant b) narcotic c) depressant d) barbiturate

c) depressant

How often should pre-driving checks be identified for approaching the vehicle, outside the vehicle, and inside the vehicle be performed? a) when you first buy the vehicle b) every so often (at least once a week) c) every time you drive d) only if something goes wrong

c) every time you drive

Vehicle acceleration will produce a weight shift of: a) rear to front b) side to side c) front to rear d) none of the above

c) front to rear

Which of the following is considered a vehicle communication device? a) windshield wipers b) vanity mirror c) hazard flashers d) door locks

c) hazard flashers

Oxidation, the burning of alcohol, takes place in your: a) brain b) stomach c) liver d) lower intestine

c) liver

A "No Passing" sign is: a) five sided b) diamond shaped c) pennant shaped d) circular shaped

c) pennant shaped

The most common form of color blindness is the inability to distinguish between: a) red and yellow b) green and yellow c) red and green d) green and blue

c) red and green

When you park and leave a manual shift vehicle, it is best to set the parking brake and shift to: a) first gear b) neutral c) reverse d) both A and C are correct

c) reverse

Which sense is most critical to safe driving? a) hearing b) smell c) seeing d) touch

c) seeing

An adequate space margin is one that provides a driver with: a) time b) space c) visibility d) all of the above are correct

c) visibility

The overall risk of a collision while suing a cell phone increases by _________ percent. a) 30 b) 50 c) 200 d) 400

d) 400

An effective control device that is the least used in emergency situations is the: a) steering wheel b) brakes c) horn d) accelerator

d) accelerator

To avoid a collision, you can use: a) evasive steering b) evasive braking c) evasive acceleration d) all above are correct

d) all above are correct

Areas where pedestrian traffic is high include: a) parking lots b) bus stops c) school zones d) all of the above are correct

d) all of the above are correct

Total stopping time is made up of: a) reaction time b) braking time c) perception time d) all of the above are correct

d) all of the above are correct

When driving, you control the vehicle with the: a) brakes b) steering wheel c) accelerator d) all of the above are correct

d) all of the above are correct

When you are driving you should be able to determine whether you can safely move your vehicle into a space located: a) to the side b) to the front c) to the rear d) all of the above are correct

d) all of the above are correct

When you are towing a trailer with good traction and visibility your following distance should be: a) approximately 2 seconds b) approximately 3 seconds c) approximately 4 seconds d) approximately 5 seconds

d) approximately 5 seconds

Communicating should be thought of as: a) sending information b) receiving a message c) exchanging information d) providing feedback

d) providing feedback

The sequence of traffic lights from top to bottom is: a) green, yellow, red b) yellow, red, green c) yellow, green, red d) red, yellow, green

d) red, yellow, green