AAA Driver's ED Q's: Sample Test 2 Already Passed

AAA Driver's ED Q's: Sample Test 2 Already Passed The radio/MP3/CD player should not be used by new drivers. a) TRUE b) FALSE a) TRUE When you adjust your side mirrors, position your head straight ahead as if you were driving. a) TRUE b) FALSE b) FALSE When adjusting a seat belt, it is best to: a) leave it slightly loose so you can reach all of the controls if you are a driver b) wear it as low as possible across your hips c) wear it as high as possible on the abdomen d) not worry about it if your vehicle is equipped with airbags b) wear it as low as possible across your hips Steering quickly results in: a) the headlight beams dipping forward b) a shift of weight from one side of the vehicle to the other c) both A and B are correct d) neither A nor B is correct b) a shift of weight from one side of the vehicle to the other Vehicle suspension balance is affected by all of the following with the exception of: a) brake application b) rate of acceleration c) steering input d) driver position d) driver position Which of the following is not a characteristic of risk? a) risk is always present b) perceived risk does not differ from actual risk c) risk is shared by all involved with a situation d) risk can be managed b) perceived risk does not differ from actual risk Graduated Driver License Programs generally include which of the following? a) some form of nighttime driving restrictions b) requirements for supervised practice driving time c) a limit to the number of passengers in the car d) all of the above are correct d) all of the above are correct Parents should work as a team with a driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver. a) TRUE b) FALSE a) TRUE Which of these is not part of a daily pre-driving check? a) checking outside the vehicle b) checking inside the vehicle c) checking under the hood d) checking the vehicle as you approach it c) checking under the hood Smooth steering requires: a) proper seat and steering adjustment b) a steering wheel that incorporates rubberized texture for better grip c) a small steering wheel d) all of the above are correct a) proper seat and steering adjustment When white arrows are painted on the pavement, drivers in those lanes: a) should use the arrows only as guides b) do not have to go in the direction of the arrow(s) c) must slow down and prepare to yield the right-of-way d) must go in the direction of the arrow(s) d) must go in the direction of the arrow(s) A "No Passing" sign is: a) placed on the right side of the road 1 mile before the no passing zone b) placed on the left side of the road at the beginning of the no passing zone c) placed on the right side of the road at the beginning of the no passing zone d) placed on either sid of the road b) placed on the left side of the road at the beginning of the no passing zone "Rules of the Road" are in effect only when signs, signals, or markings are posted. a) TRUE b) FALSE b) FALSE 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: a) signal and steer off the road and then stop b) put on your hazard lights and come to a stop in your lane c) move to the left lane and come to a stop d) none of the above is correct a) signal and steer off the road and then stop Developing skills to check traffic behind you will help avoid collisions when conditions change suddenly. a) TRUE b) FALSE a) TRUE To develop a selective search pattern, you should: a) know where to direct your search b) classify information into major groups c) both A and B are correct d) neither A nor B are correct c) both A and B are correct When selecting a path of travel, you should give attention to: a) visibility, space, traffic flow, traction, and laws b) visibility, space, traffic flow, and laws c) visibility, laws, and space d) space, traffic flow, and laws a) visibility, space, traffic flow, traction, and laws 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: a) slow down and move closer to the truck b) slow down and move to your right c) maintain speed and lane position d) speed up and move to your left a) slow down and move closer to the truck You should make a larger reduction in your speed when: a) the consequences of a possible collision are greater b) a police officer is present c) driving during the daylight hours d) the pavement is clear and your vehicle has good traction a) the consequences of a possible collision are greater You should allow space for: a) only those dangers that you can see b) only those dangers you cannot see c) not only those dangers you can see, but also those you cannot see d) none of the above is correct c) not only those dangers you can see, but also those you cannot see When backing: a) brace your arm over the back seat b) grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your left hand c) move the wheel left or right in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to go d) all of the above are correct d) all of the above are correct When starting the engine, you should release the key: a) after you check over your left shoulder b) when you release the parking brake c) when you hear a grinding sound d) as soon as the engine starts d) as soon as the engine starts When you shift to reverse you should: a) press the accelerator pedal to the floor b) keep the steering wheel in line ensuring the vehicle goes straight back c) press the brake pedal d) only shift to reverse from the "Parked" position c) press the brake pedal Which of the following is the best procedure for making a lane change to the right? a) 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 b) check inside rearview mirror, signal right, check passenger's side outside mirror and look over your left shoulder for your blind area c) signal right, check driver's outside mirror and look over your left shoulder d) signal right, check driver's outside mirror and look over your right shoulder before moving right a) 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 You are traveling on a multi-lane street and the lane you are in is blocked ahead, you should: a) yield to traffic in the clear lane before changing lanes b) expect the traffic in the adjacent lane to yield to you c) not change lanes, go off road to the medium or shoulder to get around the blockage d) none of the above is correct a) yield to traffic in the clear lane before changing lanes When you are angle or perpendicular parking, you should: a) signal in the direction opposite your intended parking space so other drivers will not attempt to pass you b) not signal since you are in a parking lot c) signal in the direction of your intended parking space since you are turning d) use your emergency flashers c) signal in the direction of your intended parking space since you are turning Which of the following is NOT a vision error that could increase risk? a) failing to check you rearview mirror b) failing to check you blind areas c) dialing you cell phone d) searching 20 to 30 second ahead for your vehicle conflicts d) searching 20 to 30 second ahead for your vehicle conflicts Animals are especially dangerous when you see them near the roadway because: a) their actions are erratic and unpredictable b) they are attracted by vehicle exhaust fumes c) they have a basic fear of vehicle and will always run from them d) they are generally too small to cause any damage to your vehicle if you hit them a) their actions are erratic and unpredictable Freeway speed-change (weave) lanes are: a) used for both acceleration and deceleration b) never used for both acceleration and deceleration c) used only for acceleration when merging d) only used for deceleration a) used for both acceleration and deceleration The use of alcohol will: a) sharpen your ability to focus b) have little effect on your ability to see c) relax your eye muscles making it difficult to focus d) allows you to see better in a low light environment c) relax your eye muscles making it difficult to focus In a group of friends, the designated driver is: a) the relief driver on a long trip b) the most experienced driver in the group c) the driver who has a provisional drover's license d) the driver who has agreed not to use alcohol and will drive friends home d) the driver who has agreed not to use alcohol and will drive friends home In one hour a male that weighs 150 pounds will oxidize (get rid of) how much alcohol? a) .015 percent b) .105 percent c) two standard drink d) three standard drinks a) .015 percent When drugs are combined, it is likely that there will be a synergistic effect on your body meaning: a) the combined drugs will have a greater effect than if taken separately b) the drugs cancel out each other's effects c) the first drug taken will be the only drug that has any effect on you d) the last drug taken will be the only drug that has any effect on you a) the combined drugs will have a greater effect than if taken separately When you are driving and become fatigued you should: a) stop driving and get rest b) play the radio at high volume c) open the windows d) all of the above are correct a) stop driving and get rest Emotional responses can affect your: a) physical coordination before your mental judgment b) mental judgment before your physical coordination c) ability to think, reason and make decisions d) physical skills before your mental skills c) ability to think, reason and make decisions If you are upset or distracted when you are driving you may: a) miss seeing important information needed to drive safely b) become fatigued between 1 and 5 pm c) reduce your social inhibitions d) all of the above are correct b) become fatigued between 1 and 5 pm When your vehicle begins to skid you should: a) brake or accelerate even more to "pull" your vehicle out of the skid b) ease off the brake or the accelerator and look and steer where you need your vehicle to go c) look at whatever you do not want to run into d) apply the emergency brake so the rear wheel will lock up and "pull" your vehicle out of the skid b) ease off the brake or the accelerator and look and steer where you need your vehicle to go If you believe that your brakes may have failed, your first action should be to _____________. a) position warning devices at 100- and 200-foot increments behind your car b) scrape against a solid surface to reduce speed c) downshift to a lower gear d) pump the brakes d) pump the brakes If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving you should: a) ease up the accelerator, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and brake hard until the vehicle slows d) accelerate to regain steering control while keeping a firm grip on the steering wheel c) continue to look down your intended path of travel, keep a firm, steady grip on the steering wheel and maintain a straight course d) none of the above is correct c) continue to look down your intended path of travel, keep a firm, steady grip on the steering wheel and maintain a straight course You are about to collide with another vehicle, you should: a) throw yourself on the floor of your vehicle and tell your passengers to do the same b) use controlled braking and steer so that you collide with the other vehicle at an angle c) lock your brakes and steer hard to the right of the roadway d) turn off your engine b) use controlled braking and steer so that you collide with the other vehicle at an angle As a driver, you are responsible for your actions that cause injury or damage to others or their vehicles. a) TRUE b) FALSE a) TRUE You should replace your tires: a) when the wear indicator bars begins to show b) when they are smooth c) every 10,000 miles d) once a year a) when the wear indicator bars begins to show If your exhaust system leaks, the greatest danger is: a) your engine will over heat b) you will suffer greatly reduced fuel mileage c) you will not be able to start the vehicle d) carbon monoxide may enter your vehicle d) carbon monoxide may enter your vehicle Some companies give an additional insurance discount for students with good grades. a) TRUE b) FALSE a) TRUE The loss-damage waiver covers you should something be stolen from your rental car. a) TRUE b) FALSE b) FALSE When turning a vehicle with a trailer attached, you should: a) signal sooner so other drivers can adjust to your intended action b) signal later because you are larger than most other vehicles c) not bother to signal since the lights probably do not work d) signal in the opposite direction of you intended turn since you will likely have to move in that direction first a) signal sooner so other drivers can adjust to your intended action Too much weight loaded to the front of the trailer will: a) cause your headlight to be misaligned b) increase your probability of hydroplaning c) cause fishtailing d) all of the above are correct d) all of the above are correct These systems help warn a driver when they might be tired. a) lane departure warning systems b) adaptive cruise control systems c) drowsiness alert systems d) electronic stability control systems c) drowsiness alert systems On a vehicle with manual transmission, the friction point of the clutch is the point at which the clutch pedal is: a) pushed all the way to the floor b) let all the way up from the floor c) let up part way to a point where the gears grind d) let up part way to a point where the engine starts to move the vehicle d) let up part way to a point where the engine starts to move the vehicle On a vehicle with a manual transmission, when shifting from first to second, the correct procedure is: a) accelerator pedal up, clutch pedal down, shift b) clutch pedal down, accelerator pedal up, shift c) clutch pedal down, shift, accelerator pedal up d) accelerator pedal up, shift, clutch pedal down c) clutch pedal down, shift, accelerator pedal up