AAA Driver's Ed Review UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
How long it takes a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average driver - CORRECT
ANSWER - Five Years
Each year approximately (75,,,,000) people are killed in motor vehicle-
related collisions in the U.S. - CORRECT ANSWER - 40,000
More than ________ percent of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-vehicle crashes. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 50
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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. (True or False?) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
What are the four characteristics of risk? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Risk is always
present
2. Risk is affected by all roadway users
3. Perceived risk differs from actual risk
4. Risk can be managed
How does one perform an aggressive visual search? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Search 20-
30 seconds along intended path of travel
-Identify alternative path of travel 12-15 seconds ahead
, Define "Graduated Driver Licensing" - CORRECT ANSWER - Graduated driver licensing
systems (GDLS) are designed to provide new drivers of motor vehicles with driving experience
and skills gradually over time in low-risk environments. There are typically three steps or stages
through which new drivers pass.
What are the three steps of graduated driver licensing? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Permit
2. Junior License (Intermediate/Provisional License)
3. Full License
What are the restrictions for permit driving in NYS? - CORRECT ANSWER - No matter
what age you are, if you hold a learner permit, you may not drive unless accompanied by a
supervising driver age 21 or older who has a valid license to operate the vehicle you are driving.
What is a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement benefit teen drivers? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A parent-teen driving agreement is a written agreement between parents and their new driver to
outline responsibilities and rules related to the teen's safe driving.
How can a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement benefit teen drivers? - CORRECT ANSWER -
These agreements can provide a way to set goals and expectations that encourage safe driving
and prevent miscommunications.
List three guidelines for assessing risk: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Consider the chance of
a dangerous situation developing
2. Identify possible alternative actions and consider the consequences of each.
3. Prepare to change speed or change direction.
What should the driver do if they are preparing to slow down or change direction? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Change speed: cover the break
Change direction: signal
How often should pre-driving checks (checking outside and inside the vehicle) be performed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Every time you drive.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
How long it takes a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average driver - CORRECT
ANSWER - Five Years
Each year approximately (75,,,,000) people are killed in motor vehicle-
related collisions in the U.S. - CORRECT ANSWER - 40,000
More than ________ percent of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-vehicle crashes. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 50
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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. (True or False?) - CORRECT ANSWER - True
What are the four characteristics of risk? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Risk is always
present
2. Risk is affected by all roadway users
3. Perceived risk differs from actual risk
4. Risk can be managed
How does one perform an aggressive visual search? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Search 20-
30 seconds along intended path of travel
-Identify alternative path of travel 12-15 seconds ahead
, Define "Graduated Driver Licensing" - CORRECT ANSWER - Graduated driver licensing
systems (GDLS) are designed to provide new drivers of motor vehicles with driving experience
and skills gradually over time in low-risk environments. There are typically three steps or stages
through which new drivers pass.
What are the three steps of graduated driver licensing? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Permit
2. Junior License (Intermediate/Provisional License)
3. Full License
What are the restrictions for permit driving in NYS? - CORRECT ANSWER - No matter
what age you are, if you hold a learner permit, you may not drive unless accompanied by a
supervising driver age 21 or older who has a valid license to operate the vehicle you are driving.
What is a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement benefit teen drivers? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A parent-teen driving agreement is a written agreement between parents and their new driver to
outline responsibilities and rules related to the teen's safe driving.
How can a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement benefit teen drivers? - CORRECT ANSWER -
These agreements can provide a way to set goals and expectations that encourage safe driving
and prevent miscommunications.
List three guidelines for assessing risk: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Consider the chance of
a dangerous situation developing
2. Identify possible alternative actions and consider the consequences of each.
3. Prepare to change speed or change direction.
What should the driver do if they are preparing to slow down or change direction? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Change speed: cover the break
Change direction: signal
How often should pre-driving checks (checking outside and inside the vehicle) be performed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Every time you drive.
