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★ AAA Driver's Ed How to Drive Chapter 1 Test Answers

How to Drive: Introduction Chapter 1 Sections: Managing Risk When Driving/Driving in California

As your vehicle moves closer to an object, you will be required to:
A.) increase your steering input to avoid hitting it.
B.) decrease your steering input to avoid hitting it.
C.) maintain a constant steering input to avoid hitting it.
D.) risk can be managed.

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increase your steering input to avoid hitting it.


As your vehicle moved closer to an object you will be required to
A.) decrease your steering input to avoid hitting it
B.) increase your steering input to avoid hitting it
C.) maintain a constant steering input to avoid hitting it
D.) understand the there is no relationship between the amount of steering required and the distance you are from the object

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increase your steering input to avoid hitting it


Drivers who are unaware of the risk involved in driving will:
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

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Insist that the crash they were involved in is not their fault


Which of the following is not a characteristic of a risk?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of risk?
What is not a characteristic of risk?
A.) Risk is always present
B.) Perceived risk does not differ from actual risk
C.) Risk is affected by all road users
D.) Risk can be managed

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Perceived risk does not differ from actual risk


What are the four characteristics of risk?
A.) Risk is always present
B.) Risk is affected by all roadway users
C.) Perceived risk differs from actual risk
D.) Risk can be managed


Characteristic of risk: Risk is always present, a risk is affected by all road users, Perceived risk differs from actual risk and risk can be managed.

Four characteristics of risk:
1st characteristic: Risk is always present -there is always risk present when driving even if you think it's not
2nd characteristic: Risk is affected by all roadway users -roadway users can increase and decrease risk for themselves and others
3rd characteristic: Perceived risk differs from actual risk -a driver perceives risk as to what they think versus what is actual there
4th characteristic: Risk can be managed -a driver can take certain precautions in order to tease risk (ex. Driving slower, improving visibility)

List three guidelines for assessing risk:
1. Making an aggressive visual search -Consider the chance or possibility of a dangerous situation developing/occurring.
2. Making good decisions with the information gained from visual search -Prepare to change speed or direction to manage or control the situation.
3. Acting on your decisions appropriately -Identify possible alternative actions and consider the consequences of each.

Describe the Perceive -> Decide -> Act sequence and how it applies to reduced risk driving.
# 1st step to reduce risk is to perceive everything in the traffic scene and conduct a visual search. 20 to 30 seconds ahead for objects/conditions. Aware of traction. Find alternate path 15 to 20 seconds ahead if threat develops.
# 2nd step to reduce risk is to make wise decisions with the information gathered from the visual search. Predict actions of other drivers that affect your risk. Assessing the consequences of alternative responses. Determine best course of action.
# 3rd step to reduce risk is to take effective action to reduce your risk. change speed via decelerating, braking, or accelerating. Adjusting position or direction by changing lanes or Turing. Communicating with other road users. (Combination of two or more of the above)

List and explain the three characteristics of risk
1. At risk every minute you are on the road- Always a possibility of something going wrong.
2. New drivers underestimate risk- When drivers feel complacent(not concerned), their crash risk increases.
3. There are always actions to reduce risk- Perceive(visual search of traffic), decide(make smartest decision), and act(change speed and communicate).

Explain how to perform a systematic visual search.
Search 20 to 30 seconds ahead for objects/ conditions that could increase risk. Be aware of available traction on the road. Identify alternate path 12 to 15 seconds ahead so you can steer out of trouble if threat develops.

Explain the benefits of conducting supervised driving sessions.
Supervised driving can help new drivers survive the first few years as they gain valuable experience needed to be a safe driver. Effort is minimal and new drivers require much more assistance.

How does one perform an aggressive visual search?
How to perform an aggressive visual search?
1. Searching 20-30 seconds ahead along your intended path of travel objects or conditions that could increase the level of risk.
2. You also have to be aware of the level of traction and identify a different/ an alternative path of travel 12-15 seconds ahead so you can steer away from a threatening situation before developing/occurring.

Define graduated driver licensing and explain each of the three stages of licensure.
Graduated driver licensing is a system designed to ease new drivers into safe driving by providing practice and skill development under low-risk conditions.
#1 The learners permit- ONLY allowed to drive with qualified supervising driver, 6-12 months.
#2 Provisional license- Generally allowed to drive unsupervised, restrictions to help reduce risk distractions , U18 passenger limit.
#3 Full license- Obtained once meeting all requirements of the intermediate license stage.

Define "Graduated Driver Licensing".
Graduated driver licensing systems (GDLs) are designed to provide new drivers of motor vehicles with driving experience and skills gradually over time in low-risk environments. There are typically three steps or stages through which new drivers pass. An approach to ease new drivers into driving by providing practice and skill development under low-conditions.
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) provides new drivers with driving experience and skills gradually over time in many different environments.

What are the three steps of graduated driver licensing?
1. Learners Permit
2. Provisional License
3. Full License

Three stages of license
1. Learners Permit :- Practice basic driving skills under supervision with an adult licensed driver or in a drivers ed program. Learners Permit held for 6 months to a year after completing a drivers education course to gain basic driver skills
2. Intermediate stage (probation or provisional license) :- have normal license and can drive unsupervised but face many restrictions like how many people can be in the car. Allowed to drive unsupervised but with restrictions to reduce the level of risk and distraction.
3. Full license (Unrestricted) :- meet all the requirements of the intermediate stage and obtain a full license after having provisional, happens when 17-18.

Explain how adopting a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement can benefit (a) a teen driver, (b) the family, and (c) the driving population as a whole.
A parent-teen driving agreement is a written agreement between parents and their new driver to outline responsibilities and rules related to the teen's safe driving.
1. Teen drivers- can benefit by becoming aware of what safe driving means and help new driver to avoid misunderstanding about driving/vehicle use
2. Family- can benefit the family by setting goals and expectations that led to safe driving habits and mechanisms
3. Driving population- benefit because the new driver will understand how to drive under certain circumstances and become a safe driver that will decrease/eliminate risks in driving situations

Graduated Drivers Licensing Programs generally include which of the following:
Graduated Driver Licensing Programs generally include which of the following:
Graduated drivers license programs generally include which of the following
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) programs generally include which of the following?
Graduated drivers license program is generally include what
A.) Some form of nighttime driving restrictions.
B.) Requirements for supervised practice driving time.
C.) A limit to the number of passengers in the car.
D.) All of the above are correct.

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All of the above are correct.


Which of the following presents the greatest advantage of a Parent-Teen driving Agreement?
which of the following presents the greatest advantage of the Parent-Teen driving Agreement?
Which of the following presents the greatest advantage of parent-teenager 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 of the vehicle
C.) The teen will have designated days on which they can drive
D.) The teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels with respect to vehicle use.

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The teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels with respect to vehicle use.


Which of the following presents the greatest advantage of a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement:
The greatest advantage of a Parent teen driving agreement is that:
A.) The teen is less likely to be criticized if they are involved in a crash.
B.) The parent will be assured the teen is taking care of the vehicle.
C.) The teen will have designated days on which they can drive.
D.) The teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels and expectations with respect to vehicle use.

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The teen and parent will be able to establish clear communication channels and expectations with respect to vehicle use.


Graduated Drivers License Programs generally involve ___________ stages.
Graduated drives license program generally involve ___ stages?
Graduated drivers license programs generally involve how many stages
Graduate Drivers License programs generally involve how many stages
A.) 1
B.) 2
C.) 3
D.) 4

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3


Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) programs generally involve _____ stages?
Graduated Driver Licensing programs generally involve _____ stages
Graduated Driver License programs generally involve ___ stages?
A.) 1
B.) 2
C.) 3
D.) 4

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3


Parents should work as a team with a driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver. True or false?
Parents should work as a team with the driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver.
Parents should work as a team with driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver
Parent should work as a team with a driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE


During the permit phase for a teen driver, AAA recommends no high speed travel for the first 60 days.

A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE


Drivers who are unaware of the risk involved in driving will:
Driver's who are unaware of the risk involved in driving will:
Driver's who tend to be unaware of the risk involved in driving will:
A.) Tend to take the action required to control obvious risks
B.) Tend to insist that any crash they were involved in is not their fault
C.) Both A and B are correct
D.) Both A and B are false

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Tend to insist that any crash they were involved in is not their fault


Overestimating your ability to assess traffic or roadway conditions can result in:
Over-estimating 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 to a situation.
D.) All of the above are correct.

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all of the above are correct.

Responding late to a situation, responding in an inappropriate manner, and/or a failure to respond to a situation.


To enhance your ability to assess and manage risk in specific driving situations/conditions, 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 of the above are correct.

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all of the above are correct.


The fatality rate per million miles driven for drivers under the age of twenty is:
The fatality rate per million miles driven for drivers under the age of 20 is
A.) Higher than other drivers
B.) Lower than other drivers
C.) About the same as other drivers
D.) Has not been determined

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Higher than other drivers


Per miles driven, novice drivers have a crash rate of what times higher than experienced drivers?
Per miles driven, novice drivers have a crash rate __ times higher than experienced drivers.
A.) 2
B.) 3
C.) 4
D.) 5

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4


Driver error contributes to approximately:
Driver error contributes to ____ of all traffic crashes
Driver error causes more than what percent of traffic crashes?
Driver error contributes to:
A.) 90% of all traffic crashes.
B.) 70% of all traffic crashes.
C.) 50% of all traffic crashes.
D.) 30% of all traffic crashes.

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90% of all traffic crashes.


Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error?
Approximately what percent of accidents are caused by driver error?
A.) 39%
B.) 55%
C.) 63%
D.) 90%

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90%


Automobile collision records show that ____ % of highway crashes are caused by driver error.
Automobile collision records show that ____ of highway crashes are caused by driver error. responses
A.) 10
B.) 50
C.) 25
D.) 90

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90%


Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?
Approximately how long does it take for a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?
Approximately how long dose it take to reach ability of the average experienced driver?
How long it takes a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average driver
How long does it take a new driver to reach the level of the average experienced driver
A.) The length of a driver education course
B.) Six months
C.) 1 year
D.) 5 years

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5 years


True/False: Successfully completing a driver education course guarantees you will become a safe driver
True or false? Successfully completing a driver education course will guarantee that you become a safe driver.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE


Most of today's drivers believe that they may be at fault if they are involved in a collision. True or false?
Most of today's drivers believe they may be at fault if they are involved in a collision.
Most of today's drivers believe that they may be at fault if they are involved in a collision.
Most of today's drivers believe that they may be at full if they are involved in a collision
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE


Each year approximately ______ people are killed in motor vehicle-related collisions in the U.S.
How many people are killed in vehicle collisions in the U.S
A.) 75,000
B.) 40,000
C.) 25,000
D.) 10,000

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40,000


Percentage of vehicle-occupant fatalities within a single vehicle
ANSWER: 50 percent

More than ________ percent of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-vehicle crashes.
A.) 25
B.) 50
C.) 75
D.) 90

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50


Nearly a quarter of all new drivers will be involved in a collision or convicted of a traffic offense during their first year of driving. True or false?
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE


Nearly half of all new drivers will either be cited for a traffic offense or be involved in a collision during their first 12 months of driving. True or False?
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.
Nearly 1/2 of all new drivers will either get a ticket for a traffic offense or be involved in a collision during their first 12 months of driving
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE


Novice drivers account for______times more crashes than drivers with 5 additional years of experience.
A.) 2
B.) 4
C.) 5
D.) 3

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4


90% of today's drivers believe that they may be at fault if they are involved in a collision.
A.) True
B.) False

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ANSWER: False

Nearly __________ of all new drivers will be involved in a collision or convicted of a traffic offense during their first year of driving
ANSWER: 50%

Drivers who are unaware of the risk involved in driving will tend to insist that any crash is ______
ANSWER: not their fault

A teen driver's chance of crashing is higher when driving:
A.) Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
B.) A shared family vehicle
C.) Monday through Thursday
D.) To and from school

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Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.


Length of time for identifying ALTERNATE path of travel in case of dangerous situation?
A.) 2 to 3
B.) 6 to 8
C.) 12 to 15
D.) 20 to 30

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12 to 15

EXPLANATION: Parts of Perceive step: Searching 20 to 30 seconds ahead along intended path of travel for objects and conditions, being aware of available traction on surface, identifying alternate path of travel 12 to 15 seconds ahead


Drivers should develop the habit of searching _______ seconds ahead along their intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk.
A.) 2 to 3
B.) 7 to 9
C.) 12 to 15
D.) 20 to 30

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20 to 30

EXPLANATION: Parts of Perceive step: Searching 20 to 30 seconds ahead along intended path of travel for objects and conditions, being aware of available traction on surface, identifying alternate path of travel 12 to 15 seconds ahead


Primary factors involved in teen crashes include:
A.) Failing to yield the right of way
B.) Driving too fast for road conditions
C.) Being distracted
D.) All of the above

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All of the above


If you violate any restrictions of the Graduated Driver Licensing program,
A.) You must complete an additional 90 days of supervised practice driving
B.) Your permit will be canceled and you must apply for a new Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP)
C.) You are allowed to drive only during daylight hours
D.) The minimum age of your supervising driver rises from 21 years old to 30 years old

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Your permit will be canceled and you must apply for a new Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP)


Which of the following is NOT a component of the Idaho Graduated Driver Licensing program?
A.) Requires that all occupants wear safety belts, or child restraints, if required
B.) Requires at least 80 hours of supervised practice driving
C.) Restrictions on other occupants in the vehicle
D.) Restrictions on nighttime driving

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Requires at least 80 hours of supervised practice driving


What are the three components of the Graduated Driver Licensing program in Idaho?
A.) Take a Driver Education class, Practice driving on your own for six months, Pass a vision test at the DMV
B.) Practice driving with a parent for six months, Pass a written Knowledge and in-car Skills test, Pass a vision test
C.) Pass an approved Driver Education class, Supervised driving for six months and 50 hours with a licensed driver 21 years or older, Pass a written Knowledge and in-car Skills test
D.) Pass an approved Driver Education class,Read the Driver's Manual and take the vision test,Prove to your parents that you can drive

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Pass an approved Driver Education class, Supervised driving for six months and 50 hours with a licensed driver 21 years or older, Pass a written Knowledge and in-car Skills test


The Graduated Driver Licensing Traffic Violation Penalties are:
A.) 1st offense - a warning letter
B.) 2nd offense - a minimum of 30 day license suspension
C.) 3rd offense - a minimum of 60 day license suspension
D.) All are Correct

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All are Correct


You will fail the driving skills test if you:
A.) Perform any dangerous actions
B.) Accumulate more than 15 errors
C.) Fail to cooperate with the tester
D.) Any of these

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Any of these


While you are enrolled in a driver's training program, the Driver Training/Supervised Instruction Permit:
A.) Is valid only to operate a vehicle with a driver training instructor
B.) Does not allow driving during nighttime hours.
C.) Is valid only to operate a vehicle with a parent/guardian
D.) Allows up to two passengers under the age of 18

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Is valid only to operate a vehicle with a driver training instructor


It is always illegal to drive on ocean beaches in Washington State.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE


In Washington State, a driver must always stop for a school bus with its stop sign extended and red lights flashing.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE


In Washington State, when there is not a carpool lane, it is illegal to travel in the left lane of a multi-lane highway unless you are passing another vehicle.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE


In Washington State, the Implied Consent Law means that when a police officer asks you to take a BAC breath test you must comply or lose your license.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE


In Washington State, you must leave 5 feet of space when overtaking a bicycle.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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