AAA Drivers Ed Midterm Questions and
Answers Rated A
Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average
experienced driver? ✔✔5 years
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by drivers error? ✔✔90
Central Vision ✔✔The vision that is the five-degree cone that makes up only 3% of a driver's
visual field
Changes in ________ is a major highway condition that requires you to adjust speed.
✔✔traction, space, visibility
Describe the proper seat adjustments and positions ✔✔- top of steering wheel aligned with your
wrist
- be able to reach pedals without lifting heals
- top of the wheel should be even with your shoulders
- hands at 9 and 3 or 4 and 8
,- use push pull or hand over hand method
- right foot behind break
- left food on "dead pedal" (provides balance and stability)
- knees slightly bent
- move side mirrors to 15 degrees for best visibility
Each year, approximately _____________ people are killed in motor vehicle-related collisions in
the US? ✔✔40,000
Fringe Vision ✔✔The vision used to judge depth and position
headlights must be on ______ min before sunrise and _________ min after sunset, ✔✔30
How do signs communicate meaning? ✔✔Using color, shape, and words
how long does it take to put on a seat belt? ✔✔3.46 sec
, How often should pre driving vehicle checks take place on your vehicle? ✔✔Every time you
drive
If a vehicles speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle
increases by _______ times. ✔✔4
In order to pass state inspection, vehicles must have... ✔✔- working lights
- tire tread depth of at least 2/32
- passed emissions test
- working breaks
- gas tank that doesn't leak
- working horn
- working directional signals
- windows that can go up and down
More than ___ percent of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-vehicle crashes ✔✔50
Answers Rated A
Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average
experienced driver? ✔✔5 years
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by drivers error? ✔✔90
Central Vision ✔✔The vision that is the five-degree cone that makes up only 3% of a driver's
visual field
Changes in ________ is a major highway condition that requires you to adjust speed.
✔✔traction, space, visibility
Describe the proper seat adjustments and positions ✔✔- top of steering wheel aligned with your
wrist
- be able to reach pedals without lifting heals
- top of the wheel should be even with your shoulders
- hands at 9 and 3 or 4 and 8
,- use push pull or hand over hand method
- right foot behind break
- left food on "dead pedal" (provides balance and stability)
- knees slightly bent
- move side mirrors to 15 degrees for best visibility
Each year, approximately _____________ people are killed in motor vehicle-related collisions in
the US? ✔✔40,000
Fringe Vision ✔✔The vision used to judge depth and position
headlights must be on ______ min before sunrise and _________ min after sunset, ✔✔30
How do signs communicate meaning? ✔✔Using color, shape, and words
how long does it take to put on a seat belt? ✔✔3.46 sec
, How often should pre driving vehicle checks take place on your vehicle? ✔✔Every time you
drive
If a vehicles speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle
increases by _______ times. ✔✔4
In order to pass state inspection, vehicles must have... ✔✔- working lights
- tire tread depth of at least 2/32
- passed emissions test
- working breaks
- gas tank that doesn't leak
- working horn
- working directional signals
- windows that can go up and down
More than ___ percent of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-vehicle crashes ✔✔50
