AAA Driving Improvement- Questions and
Answers| Latest Update
GETTING READY TO DRIVE
While driving on a two-lane highway, your right front tire suddenly blows out. You should
______ . Correct Ans-a) signal, pump the brakes and steer right
b) signal, pump the brakes and steer left
C. grip the steering wheel firmly and slow down without applying the brakes
d) grip the steering wheel firmly and apply the brakes
If you experience unintended acceleration, or the accelerator pedal sticks, you should
______________. Correct Ans-a) Press hard on the brakes
B. Shift to neutral and apply the brakes
c) Shut the ignition off
d) blow the horn to alert other drivers and pedestrians
If you experience a tire blowout, hold the wheel firmly and do not use the _____________ .
Correct Ans-a) mirrors
B. brakes
c) gas pedal
d) horn
If you experience a tire blowout, you should: Correct Ans-a) look ahead, hold the steering
wheel tightly, and concentrate on keeping the vehicle in your lane
b) Gradually take your foot off the accelerator, letting the car roll to a near stop- then you can
gently apply the brakes
c) Turn on your emergency flashers to alert other road users
D. All of the above
,INTRODUCTION Correct Ans-
Instead of the term _____________, the word ____________ is used to more effectively
communicate that crashes are most often caused by drivers themselves. Correct Ans-a)
Collision/accident
b) Accident/accident
c) Collision/incident
D. Accident/collision
A good driver is: Correct Ans-a) One who has never been involved in a traffic crash
B. One who always works to reduce the degree to which he or she contributes to the driving risk
c) One who has never received a traffic citation
d) One who always drives at or below the speed limit
Most drivers _______ the actual level of risk involved in driving. Correct Ans-a) Overestimate
B. Underestimate
c) Accurately Estimate
d) Anticipate
Drivers should identify an alternate path of travel _________ ahead into which you can steer if a
threatening situation should develop Correct Ans-a) 1 to 2 seconds
b) 4 to 7 seconds
C. 12 to 15 seconds
d) 40 to 50 seconds
The four characteristics of risk include:
+ risk is always present
, + actual risk at any point in time might not match what you perceive
+ the risk to be every road user affects the level of risk at any point in time
+ and __________. Correct Ans-a) You can't change risk factors
B. You can almost always find ways to reduce your risk
c) Rely on the actions of others to reduce risk d) All of the above
A crash could occur because: Correct Ans-a) Of something the driver did, or did not do
b) Something went wrong with the vehicle
c) A problem occurred with the roadway itself
D. All of the above
Which of the following is not a characteristic of risk while driving? Correct Ans-a) Risk is
always present- you could always be involved in a motor vehicle crash
B. Senior drivers are risky drivers
c) The actual risk at any point in time might not match what you perceive the risk to be
d) Drivers can almost always find ways to reduce their risk
You can check for a safe tire tread depth by inserting a_______head-down in the grooves of the
tread. Correct Ans-a. penny
b. dime
c. nickel
D. quarter
Before you enter your vehicle to drive, you should: Correct Ans-a. look inside, to protect
yourself against car-jacking and other dangers
b. visually inspect your tires for obvious signs of a problem
Answers| Latest Update
GETTING READY TO DRIVE
While driving on a two-lane highway, your right front tire suddenly blows out. You should
______ . Correct Ans-a) signal, pump the brakes and steer right
b) signal, pump the brakes and steer left
C. grip the steering wheel firmly and slow down without applying the brakes
d) grip the steering wheel firmly and apply the brakes
If you experience unintended acceleration, or the accelerator pedal sticks, you should
______________. Correct Ans-a) Press hard on the brakes
B. Shift to neutral and apply the brakes
c) Shut the ignition off
d) blow the horn to alert other drivers and pedestrians
If you experience a tire blowout, hold the wheel firmly and do not use the _____________ .
Correct Ans-a) mirrors
B. brakes
c) gas pedal
d) horn
If you experience a tire blowout, you should: Correct Ans-a) look ahead, hold the steering
wheel tightly, and concentrate on keeping the vehicle in your lane
b) Gradually take your foot off the accelerator, letting the car roll to a near stop- then you can
gently apply the brakes
c) Turn on your emergency flashers to alert other road users
D. All of the above
,INTRODUCTION Correct Ans-
Instead of the term _____________, the word ____________ is used to more effectively
communicate that crashes are most often caused by drivers themselves. Correct Ans-a)
Collision/accident
b) Accident/accident
c) Collision/incident
D. Accident/collision
A good driver is: Correct Ans-a) One who has never been involved in a traffic crash
B. One who always works to reduce the degree to which he or she contributes to the driving risk
c) One who has never received a traffic citation
d) One who always drives at or below the speed limit
Most drivers _______ the actual level of risk involved in driving. Correct Ans-a) Overestimate
B. Underestimate
c) Accurately Estimate
d) Anticipate
Drivers should identify an alternate path of travel _________ ahead into which you can steer if a
threatening situation should develop Correct Ans-a) 1 to 2 seconds
b) 4 to 7 seconds
C. 12 to 15 seconds
d) 40 to 50 seconds
The four characteristics of risk include:
+ risk is always present
, + actual risk at any point in time might not match what you perceive
+ the risk to be every road user affects the level of risk at any point in time
+ and __________. Correct Ans-a) You can't change risk factors
B. You can almost always find ways to reduce your risk
c) Rely on the actions of others to reduce risk d) All of the above
A crash could occur because: Correct Ans-a) Of something the driver did, or did not do
b) Something went wrong with the vehicle
c) A problem occurred with the roadway itself
D. All of the above
Which of the following is not a characteristic of risk while driving? Correct Ans-a) Risk is
always present- you could always be involved in a motor vehicle crash
B. Senior drivers are risky drivers
c) The actual risk at any point in time might not match what you perceive the risk to be
d) Drivers can almost always find ways to reduce their risk
You can check for a safe tire tread depth by inserting a_______head-down in the grooves of the
tread. Correct Ans-a. penny
b. dime
c. nickel
D. quarter
Before you enter your vehicle to drive, you should: Correct Ans-a. look inside, to protect
yourself against car-jacking and other dangers
b. visually inspect your tires for obvious signs of a problem
