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★ AAA Driver's Ed How to Drive Chapter 8 Test Answers

AAA How To Drive: Managing Time and Space

An adequate space margin is one that provides a driver with:
A.) time
B.) space
C.) visibility
D.) all of the above

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all of the above


For safe travel you should identify a stopping zone ahead along your path of travel of at least
For safe travel you should identify a stopping zone ahead along your path at least
A.) 4 to 5 seconds
B.) 12 to 25 seconds
C.) 16 to 19 seconds
D.) 20 to 23 seconds

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4 to 5 seconds


A Driver should maintain a minimum following distance of:
A.) One car length for every 10 mph
B.) 2 seconds
C.) 3 seconds
D.) 4 seconds

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3 seconds


When you are driving, it is more difficult to control the space to your
When you are driving, it's most difficult to control the space to your:
A.) rear
B.) front
C.) right side
D.) left side

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rear


When selecting a path of travel, you should give attention to:
A.) visibility, space, traffic flow, traction and laws
B.) visibility, space, traffic flow and laws
C.) visibility, laws, and space
D.) space, traffic flow and laws

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visibility, space, traffic flow, traction and laws


After passing a vehicle, it it safe to return to your lane when:
A.) The other driver flashes their headlights
B.) You can see the entire from of the vehicle you passed in the inside rear-view mirror
C.) You can see the front bumper in the rear-view mirror
D.) You reach the end of your marked passing zone

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You can see the entire from of the vehicle you passed in the inside rear-view mirror


Situation in which another driver is following your car too closely
A.) Point of no return
B.) Tailgating
C.) Covering the brake
D.) Blind spot

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Tailgating


The area to the right-rear zone or the left-rear zone of your vehicle that cannot be seen in the mirrors.
A.) Hidden spot
B.) Unknown spot
C.) Blind spot
D.) Unnecessary spot

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Blind spot


Taking your foot of the accelerator and holding it over the brake pedal.
A.) Dragging the brake
B.) Covering the brake
C.) Anticipating the brake
D.) Squeezing the brake

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Covering the brake


In traffic, the best way for you to provide an emergency escape path is to maintain adequate space to the:
In traffic the best way for you to provide an emergency escape path is for you to maintain an adequate space to the:
A.) front and at least one side of your vehicle
B.) rear of your vehicle
C.) sides of your vehicle
D.) front of your vehicle

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front and at least one side of your vehicle


When a driver is following you too closely (tailgating), you should maintain additional space to:
When a driver is following you too closely (tailgating), you should give additional space to :
When a driver is following you too closely, you should give additional space to
A.) your right
B.) your left
C.) both sides of your vehicle
D.) your front and at least one side

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your front and at least one side


Maintaining a proper following interval and visual control zone with identified alternate paths of travel allows you:
A.) more time to make decisions
B.) to travel at a higher rate of speed
C.) to read all signs including the highway billboards
D.) to be distracted yet still drive safely

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more time to make decisions


Your visual control zone is
A.) the distance you can see ahead of your vehicle.
B.) where you identify objects that may require a response.
C.) where you respond to what you perceive.
D.) how much space you allow between vehicles in front of and behind you.

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the distance you can see ahead of your vehicle.


A reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is a speed that:
A.) will not result in a violation
B.) allows you to avoid spinouts
C.) allows time to adjust your radio while moving
D.) assures a safe travel path

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assures a safe travel path


Which of the following is not one of the three major highway conditions that require you to adjust speed?
A.) time
B.) visibility
C.) traction
D.) space

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time


You should make a larger reduction in your speed when:
A.) the consequences of a possible collision are greater
B.) a police officer is present
C.) driving during the daylight hours
D.) the pavement is clear and your vehicle has good traction

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the consequences of a possible collision are greater


How fast you drive is determined by:
A.) the posted speed limit
B.) the highway conditions
C.) both A and B
D.) neither A nor B

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both A and B


You should allow space for:
A.) only those dangers that you can see
B.) only those dangers you can't see
C.) not only those dangers you can see, but also those you cannot see
D.) none of the above

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not only those dangers you can see, but also those you cannot see


You are traveling 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:
A.) slow down and move closer to the truck
B.) slow down and move to your right
C.) maintain speed and lane position
D.) speed up and move to your left

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slow down and move closer to the truck


The key to the Basic Speed Law is to drive at a ________ speed for conditions.
A.) Safe and clear
B.) Traffic-matching
C.) Slow and steady
D.) Reasonable and proper

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Reasonable and proper


A space into which you can safely direct your vehicle with the lowest possible risk is referred to as your:
A space into which you can safely direct your vehicle with the lowest possible risk is referred as your
A.) Intended path of travel
B.) Immediate path of travel
C.) Clear path of travel
D.) Expected path of travel
E.) intermediate path of travel

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Intended path of travel


Adjusting your speed to address one hazard at a time is called ______ multiple risks.
A.) Compromising
B.) Deconflicting
C.) Separating
D.) Clear path of travel

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Separating


When faced with both sides of your dangers close to pathway, you should give up:
When faced with dangers close to both sides of your pathway, you should give up:
A.) More space to your right side because it is more difficult to see to that side.
B.) More space to your left side because of the possibility of oncoming traffic.
C.) About the same space on either side of you.
D.) More space to the side with the more serious consequences.

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More space to the side with the more serious consequences.


When faced with dangers close to both sides of your path of travel, you should create:
When faced with dangers close to both sides of your pathway you should give up:
A.) more space to your right side because it is more difficult to see to that side,
B.) more space to your left side because of the possibility of oncoming traffic,
C.) about the same space on either side of you,
D.) more space to the side with the most serious consequences.

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More space to the side with the most serious consequences


The size of your space margin depends on:
A.) your speed,
B.) the width of your vehicle,
C.) the maneuvers you expect to perform,
D.) all of the above

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All of the above


You should always maintain a stopping zone distance of at least __________ seconds.
You should always maintain a stopping distance of _____ second.
A.) 2-3
B.) 9-10,
C.) 12-15
D.) 4-5

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4-5


Changes in __________ is a major highway condition that requires you to adjust speed.
A.) Traction
B.) Space
C.) Visibility
D.) All of the above

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All of the above


True/False: When your vision is obstructed by off-road objects, you should use your horn to notify other drivers.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE


To make accurate and timely decisions while driving, you must know:
A.) all road blockages
B.) the conditions of nearby drivers
C.) when to change speed
D.) traffic jams

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When to change speed


What is the difference between separation and compromising?
Separation: hazards are made to occur at different times
Compromise: when separation is not possible, reduce speed and give more room to the hazard that produces greater risk.

Explain the risk-reduction concept of separating multiple risks and give an example of its successful use.
Explain the risk-reduction concept of separating and give an example of it's successful use.
1. Effective timing is most important for situations involving multiple risks and allows you to deal with each object separately
2. Dealing with two or more objects at the same time and place such as when you are meeting traffic on a narrow bridge.
3. Provides a chance to meet a moving object at a place with better space margins or visibility

Explain the risk-reduction concept of compromising among multiple risks and give an example of its successful use.
1. Two or more objects threaten your travel path at the same time, narrow two-lane road with bicyclist on your side & cars in oncoming lane.
2. If you are faced with two dangerous situations, compromise and give more room to the one with the greater risk to pass..
3. The goal is to reduce the risk posed by each and allow more distance from the object or situation with most serious consequences or greatest potential for emergency.

List three factors affecting the selection of a path of travel
1. Roadway Conditions
2. Off-road contains
3. Traffic Conductors
4. The unexpected

Explain how to put the three to four second following distance rule into practice
How to put the 3 to 4 second following distance rule in to practice
1. Identify a stationary checkpoint ahead or Pick out a fix check point like a road sign or light post
2. As soon as the rear of the vehicle ahead of you passes the checkpoint, start counting three to four seconds
3. When the front of your vehicle reaches the checkpoint, stop counting.
4. If you reach the checkpoint before you finish counting then you are following too closely.

Define "Reasonable and proper speed." 1. The Basic Speed Law or rule is to drive at a reasonable and proper speed for conditions. Provides a driver with a safe path to travel for conditions, including changes in line of sight, traction and space.
2. A reasonable and proper speed for any set of conditions is one that provides the driver a safe path of travel.
3. The ideal speed provides time and space to brake or steer to a safe alternate path 4 to 5 seconds ahead if any emergency develops.

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