AAA Final test Study Cards
Most states have blood-alcohol concentration limits of __________ percent for drivers under age 21
.00 to .02
In one hour a male that weighs 150 pounds will oxidize (get rid of) how much alcohol?
.015 percent.
When driving on trips, a good rule-of-thumb is to stop every ____miles or every ____hours and take a break.
100, 2
To allow enough distance to stop in response to threatening objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ____ seconds ahead
12-15
First gear in a vehicle with a manual transmission should be used for speeds up to approximately:
15 mph.
The effects of alcohol will start with the:
1st drink.
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.
2 to 4 p.m.
To operate a vehicle smoothly and safely you should direct your attention ahead:
20 to 30 seconds.
You will have ample time and space to make a decision and control your vehicle if you maintain a visual lead of:
20 to 30 seconds.
raduated Driver License Programs generally involve _____ stages
3
If a vehicle's speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by ____ times.
4
Novice drivers account for _____ times more crashes than drivers with 5 additional years of experience.
4
On a vehicle with a manual transmission, fourth and fifth gears are generally engaged at speeds over
40 to 50 mph.
Overall risk of a collision while using a cell phone increases by ____ percent.
400
When you are a new driver and practicing turning right or left with good traction and normal conditions, your speed should not exceed:
5 to 15 mph.
When planning a long trip, drivers should avoid driving more than _____ miles per day.
500
When loading a trailer you should put about:
60 percent of the weight to the front half of the trailer.
Driver error contributes to
90% of all traffic crashes
Solid yellow pavement line indicates:
A no passing zone.
When your vehicle begins to skid you should:
Brake or accelerate even more to "pull" your vehicle out of the skip.
Prior to starting the engine, always place your foot on the:
Brake pedal.
Too much weight loaded to the front of the trailer will
Cause fishtailing.
Circadian rhythm will:
Cause you to be less alert, even drowsy between one and five pm.
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, re-check blind areas to the rear in the direction you plan to move, steer into the lane when safe then cancel the signal
As you approach your vehicle and perform checks it is not necessary to always:
Check the spare tire for proper inflation.
Which of these is not part of a normal under-the-hood check?
Checking the shock absorbers
Which of these is not part of a daily pre-driving check?
Checking under the hood.
You are driving between two parked vehicles, with a minimum amount of space available, you should position your vehicle:
Closer to the left vehicle.
On a vehicle with a manual transmission, when shifting from first to second, the correct procedure is:
Clutch pedal down, shift, accelerator pedal up.
You have greater directional control (steering capabilities) when you are
Controlled braking.
Many of today's automobiles come equipped with automatic
Daytime running lights.
Under-inflated tires will:
Decrease fuel economy.
Alcohol is a _________________ drug.
Depressant
Which of the following is not a vision error that could increase risk?
Dialing your cell phone.
Vehicle suspension balance is affected by all of the following with the exception of:
Driver position.
These systems help warn drivers when they might be tired.
Drowsiness alert systems
The fatality rate per million miles driven for drivers under the age of twenty is:
Higher than other drivers.
The first step to ensure the path behind the vehicle is clear prior to backing is:
If possible, check behind your vehicle before entering the vehicle.
Emotional responses are:
Learned and can be changed.
When adjusting a seat belt, it is best to:
Leave it slightly loose so you can reach all of the controls if you are a driver.
A study conducted by the Federal Highway Administration shows that on average:
Less than half of drivers stop at stop signs.
Oxidation, the burning of alcohol, takes place in your:
Liver.
Which of the following vehicle failures will require your attention while driving?
Loss of braking ability.
It is more difficult to steer if you fail to:
Maintain an upright position.
When you sit upright in the driver's seat your ability to see the driving environment is:
Maximized.
___________ is a coming together or blending of vehicles to maintain a smooth, uninterrupted traffic flow.
Merging
When purchasing a vehicle you should consider:
Mileage. Crash history. An extended warranty. All of the answers are correct (ANSWER)
If you are upset or distracted when you are driving you may:
Miss seeing important information needed to drive safely.
To signal that you are going to make a right turn, you should:
Move the turn signal lever up.
When white arrows are painted on the pavement, drivers in those lanes:
Must go in the direction of the arrow(s).
If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving you should:
None of the answers are correct
You should allow space for:
Not only those dangers you can see, but also those you cannot see.
You should replace your tires:
Once a year.
When you shift to reverse you should:
Only shift to reverse from the "Parked" position.
All of the following are off-road obstacles except:
Other drivers.
A "No Passing" sign is
Pennant shaped
Which of the following is not a characteristic of risk?
Perceived risk does not differ from actual risk.
A "No Passing" sign is:
Placed on the right side of the road at the beginning of the no passing zone.
PCV stands for:
Positive crankcase ventilation.
Smooth steering requires:
Proper seat and steering adjustment.
Guide signs
Provide information about routes, exits and distances
If you believe that your brakes may have failed, your first action should be to ___ ____________.
Pump the brakes.
On a vehicle with a manual transmission, the friction point of the clutch is the point at which the clutch pedal is:
Pushed all the way to the floor.
Alcohol affects your behavior as soon as it:
Reaches your brain.
Total stopping time is made up of:
Reaction time. Braking time. All of the answers are correct (ANSWER) Perception time.
The most common form of color blindness is the inability to distinguish between:
Red and green.
The sequence of traffic lights from top to bottom is:
Red, yellow, green.
When you are driving and encounter heavy fog you should:
Reduce your speed and make sure your low beam headlights or daytime running lights are on.
The use of alcohol will:
Relax your eye muscles making it difficult to focus.
___________________ 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.
Right-of-way
Areas where pedestrian traffic is high include:
School zones. Parking lots. Bus stops. All of the answers are correct (ANSWER)
Which sense is most critical to safe driving?
Seeing
On a vehicle with a manual transmission, a frequent mistake is:
Shifting into a higher gear at too low a speed.
If you collide with an unattended vehicle, you:
Should attempt to locate the owner. All of the answers are correct (ANSWER) Attach a written notice with your contact information to the vehicle. Write down the license number of the other vehicle.
It's a beautiful day and you are traveling in the right lane of a two-way highway, but need to make an emergency stop; however there is a tractor-trailer following you. You should:
Signal and steer off the road and then stop.
When you are angle or perpendicular parking, you should:
Signal in the direction of your intended parking space since you are turning.
When turning a vehicle with a trailer attached, you should:
Signal sooner so other drivers can adjust to your intended action
You are traveling on a narrow two-lane road and are approaching a child riding his bike on the right side of the road. A line of oncoming vehicles following a slow moving truck is approaching in the oncoming lane. You should flash your lights and tap your horn and:
Slow down and move to your right.
If you drink alcohol you should:
Space your drinks out over a long period of time.
When the vehicle is stopped or traveling at a constant speed the suspension load is
Stable
When you are driving and become fatigued you should:
Stop driving and get rest.
In a group of friends, the designated driver is:
The driver who has agreed not to use alcohol and will drive friends home.
Which of the following is not one of the three major highway conditions that require you to adjust speed?
Time
When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts __________________.
To the front of the vehicle
When you are driving you should be able to determine whether you can safely move your vehicle into a space located
To the rear, to the front, to the side, All answers are correct (ANSWER)
Dashed white pavement lines separating two lanes indicate:
Traffic is traveling in the same direction.
As a driver you are responsible for your actions that cause injury or damage to others or their vehicles.
True
Developing skills to check traffic behind you will help avoid collisions when conditions change suddenly.
True
Hybrid vehicles feature two forms of propulsion.
True
Nearly all states prohibit passengers from riding in a trailer while it is in motion.
True
Parents should work as a team with a driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver.
True
Seatbelts help keep a driver behind the steering wheel and in control during a crash
True
Some companies give an additional insurance discount for students with good grades.
True
The radio/MP3/CD player should not be used by new drivers.
True
When you adjust your side mirrors, position your head straight ahead as if you were driving.
True
To check your blind areas, you should:
Turn your head and check over your shoulder in the direction of the blind spot.
When you curb park facing up hill with a curb to your right, you should leave your front wheels
Turned away from the curb.
To help you keep your emotions from affecting your driving you should not:
Use calming drugs before driving.
You are about to collide with another vehicle, you should:
Use controlled braking and steer so that you collide with the other vehicle at an angle.
When you intend to change lanes in heavy, rush-hour, city traffic you should:
Use your turn signal.
Freeway speed-change (weave) lanes are:
Used for both acceleration and deceleration.
When selecting a path of travel, you should give attention to:
Visibility, space, traffic flow, traction and laws.
An adequate space margin is one that provides a driver with:
Visibility, time, space, All of the answers are correct (ANSWER)
A red arrow illuminated on a traffic light means:
You cannot turn in that direction.
If your exhaust system leaks, the greatest danger is:
Your engine will over heat.
To enhance your ability to assess and manage risk in specific driving situations, you should:
All of the answers are correct (ANSWER) Consider the consequences of your actions. Be prepared to take action to effectively manage the situation. Consider the possibility that a dangerous situation might develop.
Peripheral vision:
All of the answers are correct (ANSWER) Is strongly affected by drugs, fatigue and speed of travel. Detects color and motion. Provides information about stationary objects that could be threats along the intended path of travel.
Graduated Driver License Programs generally include which of the following?
All of the answers are correct (ANSWER) Some form of night time driving restrictions. A limit to the number of passengers in the car. Requirements for supervised practice driving time.
On a vehicle with a manual transmission, when shifting gears, you should press the clutch:
All the way to the floor.
Rules of the Road are in effect only when signs, signals or markings are posted.
False
The loss-damage waiver covers you should something be stolen from your rental car.
False
You should always change your oil every 3,000 miles.
False
You should tailgate the vehicle in front of you just before you pass the vehicle so your time to pass is shortened
False
When you are towing a trailer with good traction and visibility your following distance should be:
Approximately 5 to 6 seconds.
You should turn your turn signal on:
As soon as possible without creating confusion.
When starting the engine, you should release the key:
As soon as the engine starts.
To develop a selective search pattern, you should:
Both are correct
A vehicle ahead of you can increase your risk by
Both suddenly stopping and swerving into your lane are correct.
How fast you drive is determined by:
Both the posted speed limit and the highway conditions are correct.
Emotional responses can affect your:
Ability to think, reason and make decisions.
Vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when _____________.
Accelerating
An effective control device that is the least used in emergency situations is the:
Accelerator.
When driving, you control the vehicle with the:
Accelerator. Steering wheel. Brakes. All of the answers are correct (ANSWER)
When parking uphill with a curb, you should turn the front wheels:
Away from the curb.
When backing:
Brace your arm over the back of the seat. Move the wheel left or right in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to go. Grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your left hand. All of the answers are correct (ANSWER)
When you park and leave a manual shift vehicle, it is best to set the parking brake and shift to:
Both Reverse and Neutral are correct.
While ensuring that your tires are properly inflated during a pre-drive check, you should also check:
Both To ensure all tire stem covers are firmly attached and the direction which your tires are pointed are correct.
Steering quickly results in:
Both are correct
These systems help prevent loss of traction by a vehicle's tires.
Electronic stability control systems
To avoid a collision, you can use :
Evasive acceleration. Evasive steering. Evasive braking. All answers are correct (ANSWER)
How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle, outside the vehicle and inside the vehicle be performed?
Every time you drive
Communicating should be thought of as
Exchanging information.
90% of today's drivers believe that they may be at fault if they are involved in a collision.
False
You should have your headlights on when you drive during the daylight hours because it is easier:
For others to see your vehicle.
In traffic, the best way for you to provide an emergency escape path is to maintain adequate space to the:
Front and one side of your vehicle.
Vehicle acceleration will produce a weight shift of
Front to rear
When your vehicle's engine is checked and maintained as recommended in its owner's manual you may expect to
Get better gas mileage. Reduce the likelihood of expensive repairs. All of the answers are correct (ANSWER) Reduce air pollution.
When passing a motorcycle or scooter, __________________________________.
Give the rider the whole lane
Which of the following is considered a vehicle communication device?
Hazard flashers
As your vehicles moves closer to an object you will be required to:
Increase your steering input to avoid hitting it.
If an error has been committed and you are approaching an object at a high speed, the amount of steering input required to change lanes:
Increases.
When a person is affected by marijuana they will:
Tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving.
When drugs are combined, it is likely that there will be a synergistic effect on your body, meaning:
The combined drugs will have a greater effect than if taken separately.
You should make a larger reduction in your speed when:
The consequences of a possible collision are greater.
Which condition sustains a charge of reckless driving?
The driver intentionally drives in a dangerous manner. The driver knows he is placing others at risk. All of the answers are correct (ANSWER) The conditions make the increase in risk obvious.
When two drivers approach or enter an intersection from different roads at about the same time, who is supposed to yield the right-of-way:
The driver on the left should yield the right-of-way.
Which of the following presents the greatest advantage of a Parent/Teen Driving Agreement:
The teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels with respect to vehicle use.
Animals are especially dangerous when you see them near the roadway because:
Their actions are erratic and unpredictable.
Regulatory signs that have a red circle with a red slash indicate to you:
There is a restriction.
You are traveling on a multi- lane street and the lane you are in is blocked ahead, you should:
Yield to traffic in the clear lane before changing lanes.
