Drivers Ed AAA Test Review – Questions With
Complete Answers
Approximately how many years does it take a new driver to reach the driving
ability of the average experienced driver? ✔️Ans - 5
Each year, approximately _______ people are killed in motor vehicle-related
collisions in the U.S. ✔️Ans - 40,000
More than _____ percent of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-
vehicle crashes. ✔️Ans - 50
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? ✔️Ans -
90
Nearly half of all new drivers will either be cited for a traffic offense or be
involved in a collision during their first 12 months of driving. ✔️Ans - True
How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the
vehicle outside and inside the vehicle be performed? ✔️Ans - Every time
you drive
When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should ✔️Ans -
Approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming
traffic.
Under normal driving conditions, checks under the hood should be performed
how often? ✔️Ans - At least once a month or as recommended in the
owner's manual
In vehicles equipped with a driver's-side air bag, sitting closer than _____
inches from the steering wheel increases the chance of arm, neck, or facial
injury in the event of a crash. ✔️Ans - 10
The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point... ✔️Ans - Slightly
above your ears
, To allow enough distance to stop in response to threatening objects or
conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ____ seconds ahead.
✔️Ans - 12-15
Under most conditions a minimum following interval of _____ will enable you
to adjust speed or position appropriately. ✔️Ans - 3-4
If a vehicle's speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to
stop the vehicle increases by ____ times. ✔️Ans - 4
When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts __________________.
✔️Ans - To the front of the vehicle
When turning to the right, the contact patches of the _______ will increase in
size. ✔️Ans - Left side tires
When starting the engine, you should release the key... ✔️Ans - As soon as
the engine starts
When backing... ✔️Ans - Brace your right arm over the back of the front
passenger seat, grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your
left hand, and move the wheel left or right in the direction you want the rear
of the vehicle to go
___________ acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allowing
speed to increase gradually with minimum weight shift. ✔️Ans - Light
Total stopping time is made up of... ✔️Ans - Reaction time, braking time, and
perception time
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)... ✔️Ans - Helps drivers maintain steering
ability under hard breaking
Signs communicate meaning using... ✔️Ans - Color, shape, and words
Railroad advance warning signs are... ✔️Ans - Black on white in the shape of
an X
Complete Answers
Approximately how many years does it take a new driver to reach the driving
ability of the average experienced driver? ✔️Ans - 5
Each year, approximately _______ people are killed in motor vehicle-related
collisions in the U.S. ✔️Ans - 40,000
More than _____ percent of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-
vehicle crashes. ✔️Ans - 50
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? ✔️Ans -
90
Nearly half of all new drivers will either be cited for a traffic offense or be
involved in a collision during their first 12 months of driving. ✔️Ans - True
How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the
vehicle outside and inside the vehicle be performed? ✔️Ans - Every time
you drive
When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should ✔️Ans -
Approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming
traffic.
Under normal driving conditions, checks under the hood should be performed
how often? ✔️Ans - At least once a month or as recommended in the
owner's manual
In vehicles equipped with a driver's-side air bag, sitting closer than _____
inches from the steering wheel increases the chance of arm, neck, or facial
injury in the event of a crash. ✔️Ans - 10
The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point... ✔️Ans - Slightly
above your ears
, To allow enough distance to stop in response to threatening objects or
conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ____ seconds ahead.
✔️Ans - 12-15
Under most conditions a minimum following interval of _____ will enable you
to adjust speed or position appropriately. ✔️Ans - 3-4
If a vehicle's speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to
stop the vehicle increases by ____ times. ✔️Ans - 4
When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts __________________.
✔️Ans - To the front of the vehicle
When turning to the right, the contact patches of the _______ will increase in
size. ✔️Ans - Left side tires
When starting the engine, you should release the key... ✔️Ans - As soon as
the engine starts
When backing... ✔️Ans - Brace your right arm over the back of the front
passenger seat, grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your
left hand, and move the wheel left or right in the direction you want the rear
of the vehicle to go
___________ acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allowing
speed to increase gradually with minimum weight shift. ✔️Ans - Light
Total stopping time is made up of... ✔️Ans - Reaction time, braking time, and
perception time
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)... ✔️Ans - Helps drivers maintain steering
ability under hard breaking
Signs communicate meaning using... ✔️Ans - Color, shape, and words
Railroad advance warning signs are... ✔️Ans - Black on white in the shape of
an X
