Driver's Ed : AAA Ohio Course UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Speed limits are highest on what type of roadways? - CORRECT ANSWER - Interstates
How does the crash rates of 16 year old drivers compare to those of adults? To those of 18 year
old drivers? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - In-class instructor led discussion
Why is adjusting the seat too far forward a problem? Too far back? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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). - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Your speed
List the tree types of traffic signs and describe when each is used. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Red and white (yield) triangle
What are travel lanes? What should they be used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lanes
restricted to moving traffic only.
Used for travel only, not stopping or backing up.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Speed limits are highest on what type of roadways? - CORRECT ANSWER - Interstates
How does the crash rates of 16 year old drivers compare to those of adults? To those of 18 year
old drivers? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - In-class instructor led discussion
Why is adjusting the seat too far forward a problem? Too far back? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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). - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Your speed
List the tree types of traffic signs and describe when each is used. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Red and white (yield) triangle
What are travel lanes? What should they be used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lanes
restricted to moving traffic only.
Used for travel only, not stopping or backing up.
