AAA DRIVERS ED HOW TO DRIVE
MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
If a vehicle's speed doubles, e.g., from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop
the vehicle increases by ___ times.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 8 - Answer-4
When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts ___.
a. To the rear of the vehicle
b. To the front of the vehicle
c. To the left of the vehicle
d. To the right of the vehicle - Answer-To the front of the vehicle
When turning or curving to the right, the contact patches of the ___ increase in size.
a. Front tires
b. Rear tires
c. Right side tires
d. Left side tires - Answer-Left side tires
When starting the engine, you should release the key or start button:
a. After you check your over your left shoulder.
b. As you release the parking brake.
c. When you hear a grinding sound.
d. As soon as the engine starts. - Answer-As soon as the engine starts.
When backing straight or to the right:
a. Position your right hand on the back of the passenger seat.
b. Grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your left hand.
c. Move the wheel left or right in the direction in which you want the rear of the vehicle
to go.
d. All of the above - Answer-All of the above
___ acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allow speed to increase
gradually with minimum weight shift.
a. Idle
b. Light
c. Threshold
d. Squeeze - Answer-Light
, Total stopping distance is made up of:
a. Reaction time
b. Braking time
c. Perception time
d. All of the above - Answer-All of the above
___ braking is used to smoothly and gradually reduce brake pedal pressure at the end
of a braking maneuver, helping avoid abrupt weight transfer when turning at an
intersection or into a curve.
a. Trail
b. Threshold
c. Squeeze
d. Cover - Answer-Trail
Traffic-control devices communicate meaning using:
a. Color
b. Shape
c. Wording
d. All of the above - Answer-All of the above
Railroad advanced-warning signs are:
a. Red and triangular
b. Black-on-white in the shape of an X
c. Orange and diamond-shaped
d. Yellow and round - Answer-Black-on-white in the shape of an X
An odd-numbered interstate using a single or double-digit number indicates a route that:
a. Runs in a loop around a city
b. Extends outward from a loop around a city
c. Runs east and west
d. Runs north and south - Answer-Runs north and south
A solid yellow centerline on your side of the road means:
a. You may not pass.
b. You may pass, if it is safe to do so.
c. Oncoming vehicles may pass.
d. You are approaching reversible lanes. - Answer-You may not pass
Solid white lines are used:
a. To mark the right edge of highways
b. Between lanes to indicate areas where lane changes are discouraged or unlawful
c. To mark shared left-turn lanes
d. Both A and B - Answer-Both A and B
A drivers license:
a. Gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on public highways
MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
If a vehicle's speed doubles, e.g., from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop
the vehicle increases by ___ times.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 8 - Answer-4
When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts ___.
a. To the rear of the vehicle
b. To the front of the vehicle
c. To the left of the vehicle
d. To the right of the vehicle - Answer-To the front of the vehicle
When turning or curving to the right, the contact patches of the ___ increase in size.
a. Front tires
b. Rear tires
c. Right side tires
d. Left side tires - Answer-Left side tires
When starting the engine, you should release the key or start button:
a. After you check your over your left shoulder.
b. As you release the parking brake.
c. When you hear a grinding sound.
d. As soon as the engine starts. - Answer-As soon as the engine starts.
When backing straight or to the right:
a. Position your right hand on the back of the passenger seat.
b. Grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your left hand.
c. Move the wheel left or right in the direction in which you want the rear of the vehicle
to go.
d. All of the above - Answer-All of the above
___ acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allow speed to increase
gradually with minimum weight shift.
a. Idle
b. Light
c. Threshold
d. Squeeze - Answer-Light
, Total stopping distance is made up of:
a. Reaction time
b. Braking time
c. Perception time
d. All of the above - Answer-All of the above
___ braking is used to smoothly and gradually reduce brake pedal pressure at the end
of a braking maneuver, helping avoid abrupt weight transfer when turning at an
intersection or into a curve.
a. Trail
b. Threshold
c. Squeeze
d. Cover - Answer-Trail
Traffic-control devices communicate meaning using:
a. Color
b. Shape
c. Wording
d. All of the above - Answer-All of the above
Railroad advanced-warning signs are:
a. Red and triangular
b. Black-on-white in the shape of an X
c. Orange and diamond-shaped
d. Yellow and round - Answer-Black-on-white in the shape of an X
An odd-numbered interstate using a single or double-digit number indicates a route that:
a. Runs in a loop around a city
b. Extends outward from a loop around a city
c. Runs east and west
d. Runs north and south - Answer-Runs north and south
A solid yellow centerline on your side of the road means:
a. You may not pass.
b. You may pass, if it is safe to do so.
c. Oncoming vehicles may pass.
d. You are approaching reversible lanes. - Answer-You may not pass
Solid white lines are used:
a. To mark the right edge of highways
b. Between lanes to indicate areas where lane changes are discouraged or unlawful
c. To mark shared left-turn lanes
d. Both A and B - Answer-Both A and B
A drivers license:
a. Gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on public highways
