AAA DRIVER'S ED: SECTION TESTS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?
a) the length of a driver education course
b) six months
c) 1 year
d) 5 years CORRECT ANSWER d) 5 years
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error?
a) 39
b) 55
c) 63
d) 90 CORRECT ANSWER d) 90
Successfully completing a driver education course will guarantee that you become a safe driver.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER b) FALSE
To enhance your ability to assess and manage risk in specific driving situations, you should:
a) consider the possibility that a dangerous situation might develop
b) be prepared to take action to effectively manage the situation
c) consider the consequences of your actions
d) all are correct CORRECT ANSWER d) all are correct
Drivers who are unaware of the risk involved in driving will tend to:
a) take the action required to control obvious risks b) insist that the crash they were involved in is not their fault
c) both answers are correct
d) both answers are false CORRECT ANSWER b) insist that the crash they were involved in is not their fault
Nearly half of all new drivers will either be convicted of a traffic offense or be involved in a collision during their first 12 months of driving.
a) TRUE b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER a) TRUE
Overestimating your ability to assess traffic or roadway conditions can result in:
a) responding late to a situation
b) responding in an inappropriate manner
c) a failure to respond
d) all are correct CORRECT ANSWER d) all are correct
Graduated Driver License programs generally involve _______ stages?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4 CORRECT ANSWER c) 3
Parents should work as a team with a driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER a) TRUE
Which of the following presents the greatest advantage of a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement?
a) the teen is likely to be criticized if they are involved in a crash
b) the parent will be assured the teen is taking care if the vehicle c) the teen will have designated days of which they can drive
d) the teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels will respect to vehicle use CORRECT ANSWER d) the teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels will respect to vehicle use
Graduated Driver Licensing Programs generally include which of the following:
a) some form of night time driving restrictions
b) requirements for supervised practice driving time
c) a limit to the number of passages in the car
d) all are correct CORRECT ANSWER d) all are correct
When you adjust your side mirrors, position you head straight ahead as if you were driving.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER b) FALSE How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle, outside the vehicle, and inside be performed?
a) only if something goes wrong
b) when c) every time you drive
d) every so often (at least once a week) CORRECT ANSWER c) every time you drive
When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:
a) approach the driver's door form the rear of your vehicle, with your back to oncoming traffic
b) approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic
c) never enter using the driver's door
d) keep your keys concealed CORRECT ANSWER b) approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic
When conducting outside-the-vehicle checks, you should inspect your:
a) horn
b) transmission
c) door latch
d) headlights CORRECT ANSWER d) headlights
Under normal driving conditions, check under the hood should be performed how often?
a) only if something goes wrong
b) when your first buy the vehicle
c) at least once a month as recommended in the owner's manual
d) every time you drive CORRECT ANSWER c) at least once a month as recommended
in the owner's manual
Which of these is not part of a daily pre-driving check?
a) checking the vehicle as you approach it
b) checking outside the vehicle
c) checking under hood
d) checking inside the vehicle CORRECT ANSWER c) checking under hood
Seatbelts help keep a driver behind the steering wheel and in control during a crash.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER a) TRUE
If you put groceries in your vehicle, they should be:
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?
a) the length of a driver education course
b) six months
c) 1 year
d) 5 years CORRECT ANSWER d) 5 years
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error?
a) 39
b) 55
c) 63
d) 90 CORRECT ANSWER d) 90
Successfully completing a driver education course will guarantee that you become a safe driver.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER b) FALSE
To enhance your ability to assess and manage risk in specific driving situations, you should:
a) consider the possibility that a dangerous situation might develop
b) be prepared to take action to effectively manage the situation
c) consider the consequences of your actions
d) all are correct CORRECT ANSWER d) all are correct
Drivers who are unaware of the risk involved in driving will tend to:
a) take the action required to control obvious risks b) insist that the crash they were involved in is not their fault
c) both answers are correct
d) both answers are false CORRECT ANSWER b) insist that the crash they were involved in is not their fault
Nearly half of all new drivers will either be convicted of a traffic offense or be involved in a collision during their first 12 months of driving.
a) TRUE b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER a) TRUE
Overestimating your ability to assess traffic or roadway conditions can result in:
a) responding late to a situation
b) responding in an inappropriate manner
c) a failure to respond
d) all are correct CORRECT ANSWER d) all are correct
Graduated Driver License programs generally involve _______ stages?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4 CORRECT ANSWER c) 3
Parents should work as a team with a driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER a) TRUE
Which of the following presents the greatest advantage of a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement?
a) the teen is likely to be criticized if they are involved in a crash
b) the parent will be assured the teen is taking care if the vehicle c) the teen will have designated days of which they can drive
d) the teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels will respect to vehicle use CORRECT ANSWER d) the teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels will respect to vehicle use
Graduated Driver Licensing Programs generally include which of the following:
a) some form of night time driving restrictions
b) requirements for supervised practice driving time
c) a limit to the number of passages in the car
d) all are correct CORRECT ANSWER d) all are correct
When you adjust your side mirrors, position you head straight ahead as if you were driving.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER b) FALSE How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle, outside the vehicle, and inside be performed?
a) only if something goes wrong
b) when c) every time you drive
d) every so often (at least once a week) CORRECT ANSWER c) every time you drive
When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:
a) approach the driver's door form the rear of your vehicle, with your back to oncoming traffic
b) approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic
c) never enter using the driver's door
d) keep your keys concealed CORRECT ANSWER b) approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic
When conducting outside-the-vehicle checks, you should inspect your:
a) horn
b) transmission
c) door latch
d) headlights CORRECT ANSWER d) headlights
Under normal driving conditions, check under the hood should be performed how often?
a) only if something goes wrong
b) when your first buy the vehicle
c) at least once a month as recommended in the owner's manual
d) every time you drive CORRECT ANSWER c) at least once a month as recommended
in the owner's manual
Which of these is not part of a daily pre-driving check?
a) checking the vehicle as you approach it
b) checking outside the vehicle
c) checking under hood
d) checking inside the vehicle CORRECT ANSWER c) checking under hood
Seatbelts help keep a driver behind the steering wheel and in control during a crash.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE CORRECT ANSWER a) TRUE
If you put groceries in your vehicle, they should be:
