AAA Flashcards Chapter 8 Exam Questions and Solved Answers

An adequate space margin is one that provides a driver with: - ANSWER-all of the above are correct (time, space, visibility) For safe travel you should identify a stopping zone ahead along your path of travel of at least: - ANSWER-4 to 5 seconds When you are driving, it is most difficult to control the space to your: - ANSWER-rear When selecting a path of travel, you should give attention to: - ANSWER-visibility, space, traffic flow, traction and laws. In traffic, the best way for you to provide an emergency space path is the maintain adequate space to the: - ANSWER-front and at least one side of your vehicle. When a driver is following you too closely (tailgaiting), you should give additional space to: - ANSWER-your front and at least one side When faced with dangers close to both sides of your pathway you should give up: - ANSWER-more space to the side with the most serious consequences. You are travelling on a narrow two-lane road and are approaching a child riding his bike on the right side of the road. A line of oncoming vehicles following a slow moving truck is approaching in the oncoming lane. You should flash your lights, tap your horn and: - ANSWER-slow down and move closer to the truck. Maintaining a proper following interval and visual control zone with identified alternate paths of travel allows you: - ANSWER-more time to make decisions