2024 AAA Defensive Driving / Driver Improvement - Module 1 Risk Management Test Answers

Drivers should identify an alternate path of travel _______________ ahead into which you can steer if a threatening situation should develop.
A.) 12 to 15 seconds
B.) 1 to 2 seconds
C.) 4 to 7 seconds
D.) 40 to 50 seconds

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12 to 15 seconds

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Most drivers _______________ the actual level of risk involved in driving.
A.) accurately estimate
B.) underestimate
C.) overestimate
D.) anticipate

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underestimate

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A good driver is:
A.) One who has never received a traffic citation
B.) One who has never been involved in a traffic crash
C.) One who always drives at or below the speed limit
D.) One who always works to reduce the degree to which he or she contributes to the driving risk

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One who always works to reduce the degree to which he or she contributes to the driving risk

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True or False: Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) can stop in shorter distances than vehicles without ABS
A.) True
B.) False

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False

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True or False: If you force another driver to slow down or steer around you in response to some maneuver you made, you cut that person off.
A.) True
B.) False

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True

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True or False: A good rule-of-thumb for safe following distance is to stay back at least one car length for every ten mph you are traveling
A.) True
B.) False

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False

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True or False: The correct inflation pressure (PSI) for a tire is marked on its outside edge (its "sidewall")
A.) True
B.) False

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False

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True or False: The recommended hand position on the steering wheel is "10 & 2" (as in the hands of a clock)
A.) True
B.) False

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False

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True or False: When you experience a skid, the best advice is to "steer in the direction of the skid"
A.) True
B.) False

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False

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True or False: If you double your speed, your minimum stopping distance will also double
A.) True
B.) False

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False

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The four characteristics of risk include:
1. risk is always present
2. actual risk at any point in time might not match what you perceive
3. the risk to be, every road user affects the level of risk at any point in time
4. and __________.

A.) You can't change risk factors
B.) Rely on the actions of others to reduce risk
C.) You can almost always find ways to reduce your risk
D.) All of the above

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You can almost always find ways to reduce your risk

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True or False: Most crashes are the result of driver error.
A.) True
B.) False

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True

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Instead of the term _____________, the word ____________ is used to more effectively communicate that crashes are most often caused by drivers themselves.
A.) Collision/accident
B.) Accident/accident
C.) Collision/incident
D.) Accident/collision

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Accident/collision

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A crash could occur because:
A.) A problem occurred with the roadway itself
B.) Of something the driver did, or did not do
C.) Something went wrong with the vehicle
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of risk while driving?
A.) Risk is always present- you could always be involved in a motor vehicle crash
B.) Senior drivers are risky drivers
C.) Drivers can almost always find ways to reduce their risk
D.) The actual risk at any point in time might not match what you perceive the risk to be

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Senior drivers are risky drivers

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2024 AAA Defensive Driving / Driver Improvement - Chapter 7 Adverse Conditions and Driving Emergencies Test Answers

If you find yourself unintentionally driving partially off the roadway, you should ______ .
A.) gradually coast down to a slow speed, then pull back on the road when safe to do so
B.) firmly apply the brakes and steer to the right
C.) turn the steering wheel sharply to the left and accelerate
D.) turn on your emergency flashers and accelerate

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gradually coast down to a slow speed, then pull back on the road when safe to do so

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The most common mistake made when the right tires move off the right side of the pavement is:
A.) Steering rapidly to the left to move the right tires back onto the roadway
B.) Accelerating to shift weight toward the rear of the vehicle
C.) Gently braking to reduce speed
D.) Steering slowly to the left to move the right tires back onto the roadway

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Steering rapidly to the left to move the right tires back onto the roadway

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To minimize reductions in visibility in rainy conditions, you should ______________.
A.) Turn your headlights on
B.) Use your windshield wipers
C.) Increase your speed to move the rain off the windshield faster
D.) Both turn your headlights on and use your windshield wipers

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Use your windshield wipers

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The term ______ refers to a skid where the rear wheels have lost traction.
A.) understeer
B.) oversteer
C.) countersteer
D.) torquesteer

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oversteer

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The term ___________________________ refers to a skid where the front wheels have lost traction.
A.) understeer
B.) oversteer
C.) countersteer
D.) torquesteer

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understeer

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If you begin to experience a skid, the best response is to ______ .
A.) downshift to a lower gear
B.) turn on the emergency flashers
C.) continue to look and steer where you want the vehicle to go
D.) smoothly apply the brakes

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continue to look and steer where you want the vehicle to go

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What is the first thing you should do if you experience a skid?
A.) downshift to a lower gear
B.) turn on the emergency flashers
C.) continue to look and steer where you want the vehicle to go
D.) smoothly apply the brakes

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turn on the emergency flashers

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A skid could occur when a driver:
A.) Turns too quickly
B.) Brakes too hard
C.) Accelerates too aggressively
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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In a skid, slamming on the brakes will:
A.) Upset the vehicle's balance and make it harder to regain control
B.) Help "pull" the vehicle out of the skid sooner than it could otherwise be accomplished
C.) Help bring the car back so that it is pointed straight ahead
D.) Cause the vehicle to actually increase its speed

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Upset the vehicle's balance and make it harder to regain control

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While driving on a two-lane highway, your right front tire suddenly blows out. You should ______ .
A.) signal, pump the brakes and steer right
B.) signal, pump the brakes and steer left
C.) grip the steering wheel firmly and slow down without applying the brakes
D.) grip the steering wheel firmly and apply the brakes

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grip the steering wheel firmly and slow down without applying the brakes

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If you experience unintended acceleration, or the accelerator pedal sticks, you should ______________.
A.) Press hard on the brakes
B.) Shift to neutral and apply the brakes
C.) Shut the ignition off
D.) blow the horn to alert other drivers and pedestrians

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Shift to neutral and apply the brakes

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If you experience a tire blowout, hold the wheel firmly and do not use the _____________ .
A.) mirrors
B.) brakes
C.) gas pedal
D.) horn

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brakes

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If you experience a tire blowout, you should:
A.) look ahead, hold the steering wheel tightly, and concentrate on keeping the vehicle in your lane
B.) Gradually take your foot off the accelerator, letting the car roll to a near stop- then you can gently apply the brakes
C.) Turn on your emergency flashers to alert other road users
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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At night, to help reduce the effects of glare caused by other vehicles’ headlights, you should _____________.
A.) Turn on your headlights at dusk or before
B.) Adjust both outside mirrors so light from behind is not reflected into your eyes
C.) Use the Night Setting on your rearview mirror
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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If your engine stalls or stops while driving, you should:
A.) Safely steer to the shoulder
B.) Stop in the lane in which you are currently driving
C.) Be prepared for the steering wheel to be harder to turn
D.) Both safely steer to the shoulder and be prepared for the steering wheel to be harder to turn

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Both safely steer to the shoulder and be prepared for the steering wheel to be harder to turn

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