Driver's Ed Flashcards: AAA Ohio Course
Questions and Answers
What does wearing your seat belt do to your chances of surviving a crash? Correct Ans-
Increases your chances of surviving by 25%
What will likely happen if you do not wear your seat belt and are involved in a crash? Correct
Ans-More likely to be thrown from the vehicle, decreasing your chances of survival
Seat belts keep you in place behind the wheel, giving you a better chance to do what?
Correct Ans-Regain control.
What are the four different types of restraints? Correct Ans-Seat belts, child (passenger)
safety seats, head restraints, air bags
What does being thrown from the car do to your chances of being injured? Correct Ans-Your
chances of being injured or killed are 25% greater.
Describe the correct position of your lap belt? Correct Ans-Snug and lying low across your
hips
Where would the child safety seat be put? Correct Ans-In the center of the back seat (next to
no doors or airbags)
What does an empty stomach do to the rate of alcohol absorption? Correct Ans-Alcohol
passes directly to the bloodstream and reaches your brain within 5 minutes.
What is BAC? Correct Ans-Blood Alcohol Concentration (way to measure how much alcohol
is in the blood)
, As you become drunk, what happens to your ability to judge how drunk you are? Correct
Ans-It worsens greatly.
What are the possible consequences of being arrested for drunk driving? Correct Ans-Loss of
license, jail time, fines
The most obvious way to avoid alcohol consumption is to? Correct Ans-Not to go places that
have drinking involved, not to keep alcohol in your own home, and don't start drinking in the
first place
List three possible clues of alcohol impairment? Correct Ans-Mood swings, slurred speech,
stumbling, difficulty seeing, loss of coordination, impaired judgement
What are four things you should do if you feel drowsy while driving? Correct Ans-1. Play the
radio.
2. Engage in light conversation.
3. Stop periodically to stretch your legs and have a cup of coffee or a cold drink.
4. Do not continue to drive if you become too tired. Pull off the road and rest.
If you are an emotional wreck, should you drive? Correct Ans-No
The most important reason to maintain your steering system in top condition is? Correct
Ans-To avoid malfunctions and crashes
List four of the major mechanical systems you need to check. Correct Ans-Tires, brakes,
steering, headlights, engine, belts, turn signals, windshield wipers
Speed limits are highest on what type of roadways? Correct Ans-Interstates
Questions and Answers
What does wearing your seat belt do to your chances of surviving a crash? Correct Ans-
Increases your chances of surviving by 25%
What will likely happen if you do not wear your seat belt and are involved in a crash? Correct
Ans-More likely to be thrown from the vehicle, decreasing your chances of survival
Seat belts keep you in place behind the wheel, giving you a better chance to do what?
Correct Ans-Regain control.
What are the four different types of restraints? Correct Ans-Seat belts, child (passenger)
safety seats, head restraints, air bags
What does being thrown from the car do to your chances of being injured? Correct Ans-Your
chances of being injured or killed are 25% greater.
Describe the correct position of your lap belt? Correct Ans-Snug and lying low across your
hips
Where would the child safety seat be put? Correct Ans-In the center of the back seat (next to
no doors or airbags)
What does an empty stomach do to the rate of alcohol absorption? Correct Ans-Alcohol
passes directly to the bloodstream and reaches your brain within 5 minutes.
What is BAC? Correct Ans-Blood Alcohol Concentration (way to measure how much alcohol
is in the blood)
, As you become drunk, what happens to your ability to judge how drunk you are? Correct
Ans-It worsens greatly.
What are the possible consequences of being arrested for drunk driving? Correct Ans-Loss of
license, jail time, fines
The most obvious way to avoid alcohol consumption is to? Correct Ans-Not to go places that
have drinking involved, not to keep alcohol in your own home, and don't start drinking in the
first place
List three possible clues of alcohol impairment? Correct Ans-Mood swings, slurred speech,
stumbling, difficulty seeing, loss of coordination, impaired judgement
What are four things you should do if you feel drowsy while driving? Correct Ans-1. Play the
radio.
2. Engage in light conversation.
3. Stop periodically to stretch your legs and have a cup of coffee or a cold drink.
4. Do not continue to drive if you become too tired. Pull off the road and rest.
If you are an emotional wreck, should you drive? Correct Ans-No
The most important reason to maintain your steering system in top condition is? Correct
Ans-To avoid malfunctions and crashes
List four of the major mechanical systems you need to check. Correct Ans-Tires, brakes,
steering, headlights, engine, belts, turn signals, windshield wipers
Speed limits are highest on what type of roadways? Correct Ans-Interstates
