AAA DRIVER'S COURSE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A crash could occur because of the ______, _______, or _______. - Answer-driver, car,
or road
Hitting a fixed object going _____mph is the same as falling head first from a three-story
building. - Answer-30 mph
The top/center of the head restraint should be slightly above your ears and within ____
inches from the back of your head. - Answer-3 inches
All children at least up to age ____ should be secured in a child safety seat. They
should remain rear-facing up until at least age _____. - Answer-4; 2
Reducing weight in your vehicle can save up to ___% in gas economy for every 100
pounds. - Answer-2
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps drivers retain _______ in emergency breaking by
preventing each tire from locking up and allow the driver to steer while breaking. It does
not help in short distance stopping. - Answer-retain steering control
Before you enter your vehicle you should
1. _____ (to protect yourself against car jacking)
2. _______ (for obvious signs of a problem)
3. ________ (to check for children or pedestrians) - Answer-1. Look inside
2. Visually inspect your tires
3. Check the driveway, parking area, or street
A driver should keep ______, ______, and ______ in their car at all times. - Answer-
reflective triangle; gloves; tools
You should replace your tires when they have worn down to _______ of tread depth. -
Answer-4/32 of an inch
You need to ensure your tires a have enough _____ and are ______. - Answer-tread;
inflated to recommended pressure
AAA recommends that you replace your tires after they are ______ years old. - Answer-
5 years old
A tire's inflation pressure is best tested by _______. - Answer-using a tire pressure
gauge
, Electronic Stability Control Systems help drivers by retaining ______ during hard
cornering maneuvers. - Answer-traction
_______ systems help drivers by preventing drivers from moving into a lane already
occupied by another vehicle. - Answer-Blind Spot Monitoring sysems
Most common form of color blindness (inability to see full range of colors) is an inability
to distinguish between the colors ____ and ____. - Answer-red & green
_____ occurs when a driver fails to notice an unexpected event occurs, such as missing
seeing a vehicle nearby. - Answer-Inattentional Blindness
Three visual habits you should perform are:
1. _____ (in the city: look ahead 20-30 seconds, 2/10 of a mile, 1.5 - 2 blocks)
2. _____ (on the highway: 20-30 seconds, 1/3 - 1/2 a mile)
3. ______ (act on decisions: check sides, mirrors, over shoulder) - Answer-1. Visual
Lead
2. Look Ahead
3. Scanning
____ explains when you stare at a particular point and the non-moving object in your
side view starts to disappear. - Answer-Troxler Effect
Why is it impossible to completely eliminate blind spots? - Answer-Our eyes have a
natural blind spot in them
Environmental conditions that can severely impair vision are ____, ____, ____, _____,
____, and ____. You should turn on your LOW beams in these conditions so you can
see and be seen. - Answer-rain, snow, fog, glare, sandstorm, or smoke
Safely maneuver in rainy conditions by ______.
Safely maneuver in snowy conditions by _______.
Safely maneuver in foggy conditions by ______. - Answer-Reducing speed
Increase space around vehicle
Pulling over, turn on low beams
Four key points to maximize vision are:
1. ______ (get vision checked regularly)
2. ______ (wear glasses, get recommended procedures)
3. ____ (wear polarized glasses, special settings on side & rear view mirrors)
4. ______ (keep eyes moving, dash lights low, increase following distance to 4
seconds) - Answer-1. Vision Health
2. Vision Correction
3. Minimize Glare
4. Driving at Night
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A crash could occur because of the ______, _______, or _______. - Answer-driver, car,
or road
Hitting a fixed object going _____mph is the same as falling head first from a three-story
building. - Answer-30 mph
The top/center of the head restraint should be slightly above your ears and within ____
inches from the back of your head. - Answer-3 inches
All children at least up to age ____ should be secured in a child safety seat. They
should remain rear-facing up until at least age _____. - Answer-4; 2
Reducing weight in your vehicle can save up to ___% in gas economy for every 100
pounds. - Answer-2
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps drivers retain _______ in emergency breaking by
preventing each tire from locking up and allow the driver to steer while breaking. It does
not help in short distance stopping. - Answer-retain steering control
Before you enter your vehicle you should
1. _____ (to protect yourself against car jacking)
2. _______ (for obvious signs of a problem)
3. ________ (to check for children or pedestrians) - Answer-1. Look inside
2. Visually inspect your tires
3. Check the driveway, parking area, or street
A driver should keep ______, ______, and ______ in their car at all times. - Answer-
reflective triangle; gloves; tools
You should replace your tires when they have worn down to _______ of tread depth. -
Answer-4/32 of an inch
You need to ensure your tires a have enough _____ and are ______. - Answer-tread;
inflated to recommended pressure
AAA recommends that you replace your tires after they are ______ years old. - Answer-
5 years old
A tire's inflation pressure is best tested by _______. - Answer-using a tire pressure
gauge
, Electronic Stability Control Systems help drivers by retaining ______ during hard
cornering maneuvers. - Answer-traction
_______ systems help drivers by preventing drivers from moving into a lane already
occupied by another vehicle. - Answer-Blind Spot Monitoring sysems
Most common form of color blindness (inability to see full range of colors) is an inability
to distinguish between the colors ____ and ____. - Answer-red & green
_____ occurs when a driver fails to notice an unexpected event occurs, such as missing
seeing a vehicle nearby. - Answer-Inattentional Blindness
Three visual habits you should perform are:
1. _____ (in the city: look ahead 20-30 seconds, 2/10 of a mile, 1.5 - 2 blocks)
2. _____ (on the highway: 20-30 seconds, 1/3 - 1/2 a mile)
3. ______ (act on decisions: check sides, mirrors, over shoulder) - Answer-1. Visual
Lead
2. Look Ahead
3. Scanning
____ explains when you stare at a particular point and the non-moving object in your
side view starts to disappear. - Answer-Troxler Effect
Why is it impossible to completely eliminate blind spots? - Answer-Our eyes have a
natural blind spot in them
Environmental conditions that can severely impair vision are ____, ____, ____, _____,
____, and ____. You should turn on your LOW beams in these conditions so you can
see and be seen. - Answer-rain, snow, fog, glare, sandstorm, or smoke
Safely maneuver in rainy conditions by ______.
Safely maneuver in snowy conditions by _______.
Safely maneuver in foggy conditions by ______. - Answer-Reducing speed
Increase space around vehicle
Pulling over, turn on low beams
Four key points to maximize vision are:
1. ______ (get vision checked regularly)
2. ______ (wear glasses, get recommended procedures)
3. ____ (wear polarized glasses, special settings on side & rear view mirrors)
4. ______ (keep eyes moving, dash lights low, increase following distance to 4
seconds) - Answer-1. Vision Health
2. Vision Correction
3. Minimize Glare
4. Driving at Night
