Driver's Ed Flashcards: AAA Ohio
Course Exam Questions and Answers
Speed limits are highest on what type of roadways? - Answers -Interstates
How does the crash rates of 16 year old drivers compare to those of adults? To those of
18 year old drivers? - Answers -10x the crash rate of an adult
3x the crash rate of an 18 year old
In the "Licensed to Learn" program, what is the primary means of instruction? - Answers
-In-class instructor led discussion
Why is adjusting the seat too far forward a problem? Too far back? - Answers -Cramp
and tire easily
Can't reach steering wheel, gas pedal and brakes, and other controls
In a crash, the greatest chance of injury occurs when what happens? How can this risk
be minimized? - Answers -When your chest hits the instrument panel. Can be
minimized by wearing a seat belt.
What are the primary controls supposed to do? What are the primary controls? Name
three secondary controls. - Answers -Control speed and direction (ex. accelerator,
brakes, steering wheel, parking brake, shift lever)
Secondary controls (on/off) - headlight switch, windshield wiper switch, turn signal
(switch), flashers (switch), parking lights (switch), headlight dimmer switch, windshield
wiper switch
When would you use hand-over-hand steering? When would you use push-pull
steering? - Answers -Sharp turns, maneuverability and
gradual turns
List three reasons why it is wise to keep your foot on the brake pedal after you stop for a
light (or at a stop sign). - Answers -1. Keep the car from creeping.
2. Keep the brake lights lit.
3. You are less likely to be shoved forward (into the intersection) if hit from behind.
When you park the car, as you prepare to leave the car, the first thing to do would be? -
Answers -Turn the vehicle off, lock the doors. (As you are leaving, double check to
make sure the car is in park.)
, What do you need to have control of when you attempt to turn, back up, or park? -
Answers -Your speed
List the tree types of traffic signs and describe when each is used. - Answers -
Regulatory- point out to the driver that a certain action is coming that is required by law
Warning- warn drivers of hazardous conditions ahead
Guide- point out places of interest and services
By using traffic control devices, highway engineers attempt to do what? - Answers -
Attempt to channel traffic flow in a certain direction and ensure that traffic flows in an
orderly and controlled manner
What would a series of diamond shaped markers indicate? - Answers -Lane is restricted
to specific vehicles at specific times of the day
What would highway engineers use to tell drivers to yield the right of way? - Answers -
Red and white (yield) triangle
What are travel lanes? What should they be used for? - Answers -Lanes restricted to
moving traffic only.
Used for travel only, not stopping or backing up.
The leading cause of accidents among beginning drivers is inattention, causing what to
happen? - Answers -Rear-end the car in front of them.
The appropriate visual search should be how far ahead of your vehicle? - Answers -15
seconds or 1 block ahead
Railroad crossings kill about how many people yearly? - Answers -500 people
Before entering an intersection, list the steps you should follow. - Answers -1. Look left
toward the nearest source of cross traffic.
2. Look right for traffic approaching in far lanes.
3. Look left for additional vehicles.
Why should you continually check your mirrors? - Answers -To see tailgaters, passing
vehicles, overtaking vehicles, and to be aware of your surroundings as you drive
What are some ways you can communicate your presence to other drivers? - Answers -
The position of your car and how you use your horn
List three instances when it would be wise for you to signal that you are slowing down. -
Answers -1. When planning to stop or slow down before the driver behind you expects it
2. When exiting a highway with no deceleration lane
3. When turning into a driveway or side street before an intersection
4. Before parallel parking
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