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AAA Driver-s Course Practice Questions and Answers
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AAA Driver's Course Practice Questionsand Answers
Drugs can be divided into 3 categories: ____, ____, _____ - Answers -Prescription
drugs, non-prescription/over the counter, illegalBarbi
T _____, ______, _____. - Answers -legal speed limit, prevailing conditions, spacing
from other cars
A ____ is a short route that - Answers -
____ - Answers -
T _____, ______, _____. - Answers -legal speed limit, prevailing conditions, spacing
from other cars
Quality, tread life, and temperature rating should be a factor when selecting ________. -
Answers -Tires
How can you determine if you tire tread has deteriorated to the point it needs to be
replaced? - Answers -Hold a quarter between to see if Washington's whole head shows
_______ grades are indications of how a tire will wear.
_______ grades are an indication of a tire's ability to stop on a wet surface.
_______ grades are an indication of a tires resistance to heat? - Answers -Treadwear
Traction
Temperature
Vehicle fit refers to how your body fits in the car in terms of ______, _______, and
________. - Answers -hand position, mirror position, seat distance
How should you position your hands on the steering wheel? - Answers -9 & 3 OR 8 & 4
Instead of the term _______, the word ______ is used to more effectively communicate
that crashes are most often caused by drivers themselves. - Answers -collision;
accident
A good driver is one who always works to reduce ___________. - Answers -the degree
to which he or she contributes to the driving risk
, The three steps to reduce risk are:
1. ________ (search 20-30 seconds ahead, awareness of traction, identify alternate
path 12-15 seconds ahead)
2. ________ (predict actions of others, assess alternative responses, determine best
action)
3. ________ (make accurate & appropriate adjustments, communicate with other
drivers) - Answers -1. Aggressive Visual Search
2. Make Good Decisions
3. Act on Decisions
Most drivers ____ the actual risk of driving. - Answers -underestimate
Drivers should identify an alternate path of travel ______ to ____ seconds ahead into
which you can steer in the event of a threatening situation. - Answers -12 to 15 seconds
The four characteristics of risk include:
1. Risk is always present
2. Actual risk at any time may not match what you perceive it to me
3. Every road user effects the level of risk at any time
4. _______________ - Answers -You can almost always find ways to reduce your risk
A crash could occur because of the ______, _______, or _______. - Answers -driver,
car, or road
Hitting a fixed object going _____mph is the same as falling head first from a three-story
building. - Answers -30 mph
The top/center of the head restraint should be slightly above your ears and within ____
inches from the back of your head. - Answers -3 inches
All children at least up to age ____ should be secured in a child safety seat. They
should remain rear-facing up until at least age _____. - Answers -4; 2
Reducing weight in your vehicle can save up to ___% in gas economy for every 100
pounds. - Answers -2
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps drivers retain _______ in emergency breaking by
preventing each tire from locking up and allow the driver to steer while breaking. It does
not help in short distance stopping. - Answers -retain steering control
Before you enter your vehicle you should
1. _____ (to protect yourself against car jacking)
2. _______ (for obvious signs of a problem)
3. ________ (to check for children or pedestrians) - Answers -1. Look inside
2. Visually inspect your tires
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