AAA Driver's Ed Review Exam Questions
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How long it takes a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average driver - Answer✔Five
Years
Each year approximately (75,,,,000) people are killed in motor vehicle-
related collisions in the U.S. - Answer✔40,000
More than ________ percent of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-vehicle crashes. -
Answer✔50
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? - 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?) - Answer✔True
What are the four characteristics of risk? - 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? - Answer✔- Search 20-30 seconds along
intended path of travel
-Identify alternative path of travel 12-15 seconds ahead
Define "Graduated Driver Licensing" - 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.
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What are the three steps of graduated driver licensing? - Answer✔1. Permit
2. Junior License (Intermediate/Provisional License)
3. Full License
What are the restrictions for permit driving in NYS? - 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? - 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? - 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: - 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? -
Answer✔Change speed: cover the break
Change direction: signal
How often should pre-driving checks (checking outside and inside the vehicle) be performed? -
Answer✔Every time you drive.
When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should: - Answer✔Approach the driver's
door from the front of your vehicle. (Approach so you can see oncoming traffic.)
Checks under the hood should be performed how often? - Answer✔Once a month (or as
recommended by the owner's manual).
In vehicles equipped with a driver's-side air bag, sitting closer than _____________ ( / 14
/ 16) inches from the steering wheel increases the chance of arm, neck, or facial injury in the
event of a crash. - Answer✔10
"BAC" stands for - Answer✔blood alcohol concentration
Alcohol is a ________________ drug.
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