TAP TEST: CHAPTER 5 GROUND
TRAVEL
Acela Express - Correct Answers -high speed service between Boston, New York and
DC
additional liability insurance (ALI) - Correct Answers -adds insurance for injuries to
persons or property up to $1 million above what is covered by the renter's own car
insurance and what the rental company is mandated by state law to cover (many
travelers do not need this coverage)
American Automobile Association (AAA) - Correct Answers -a motor club that offers
members a variety of travel and motoring services. Car renters may receive a AAA
discount
Amtrak - Correct Answers -provides passenger rail service in the US.
TGV - Correct Answers -a high speed train in France that travels close to 200 miles per
hour
transfers - Correct Answers -transportation between hotels and airports, docks, or
railroad stations
USA Rail pass - Correct Answers -comes in a variety of options: up to 8 segments
within 15 days, up to 12 segments within 30, and up to 18 within 45. Purchase of a rail
pass does not constitute a reservation, space in this category is limited each day.
VIA Rail - Correct Answers -Canada's passenger train network
Ground Transportation - Correct Answers -Train, Bus or Car. More than 90% of
American's travel involve Ground Transportation
BritRail Pass - Correct Answers -allows travel throughout England, Scotland, Wales,
and Northern Ireland.
bullet train - Correct Answers -Japan's high speed passenger train
Canrailpass - Correct Answers -a pass offered by VIA Rail
TRAVEL
Acela Express - Correct Answers -high speed service between Boston, New York and
DC
additional liability insurance (ALI) - Correct Answers -adds insurance for injuries to
persons or property up to $1 million above what is covered by the renter's own car
insurance and what the rental company is mandated by state law to cover (many
travelers do not need this coverage)
American Automobile Association (AAA) - Correct Answers -a motor club that offers
members a variety of travel and motoring services. Car renters may receive a AAA
discount
Amtrak - Correct Answers -provides passenger rail service in the US.
TGV - Correct Answers -a high speed train in France that travels close to 200 miles per
hour
transfers - Correct Answers -transportation between hotels and airports, docks, or
railroad stations
USA Rail pass - Correct Answers -comes in a variety of options: up to 8 segments
within 15 days, up to 12 segments within 30, and up to 18 within 45. Purchase of a rail
pass does not constitute a reservation, space in this category is limited each day.
VIA Rail - Correct Answers -Canada's passenger train network
Ground Transportation - Correct Answers -Train, Bus or Car. More than 90% of
American's travel involve Ground Transportation
BritRail Pass - Correct Answers -allows travel throughout England, Scotland, Wales,
and Northern Ireland.
bullet train - Correct Answers -Japan's high speed passenger train
Canrailpass - Correct Answers -a pass offered by VIA Rail
