AAA Driver's Ed Permit Practice Test

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• What does a solid double yellow line indicate?
• When you park uphill next to a curb, which wheel position should you use?
• If your exhaust system leaks, what is the greatest danger?
• On a vehicle with a manual transmission, 4th and 5th gears are used for speeds over
• Which action by a vehicle ahead of you can increase your risk?
• To provide an emergency escape path, you should maintain adequate space to the:
• When should you replace your tires?
• The fastest way to reach maximum braking capability with or without ABS is?
• Tailgating the vehicle in front of you just before you pass is:
• If you are arrested for driving under the influence and you refuse to submit to a chemical test, how long will your license be suspended?
• Many of today's automobiles come equipped with automatic:
• First gear in a manual transmission should be used for speeds up to approximately:
• When you shift to reverse you should
• Under-inflated tires will:
• What does a solid double white line indicate?
• Which item is not part of a normal under-the-hood check?
• How many steps are required for developing a selective search pattern?
• When pulling out from a curb, which is the correct precaution?
• When a broken yellow line is on your side, which statement is true about passing?
• The statement 'Oil should be changed every 3,000 miles' is
• Your ability to see the driving environment is maximized when you sit upright. Which statement best describes this?
• What do two sets of solid double yellow lines on a road indicate about crossing or turning?
• Which of the following is true about 4th and 5th gears in a manual transmission?
• On a vehicle with a manual transmission, when shifting from first to second, the correct procedure is:
• When planning a long trip, drivers should avoid driving more than ____ miles per day.
• If a left-turn lane can be made from two designated left-turn lanes, from which lane can you start a U-turn?
• As you approach your vehicle and perform checks, which item is not always necessary?
• These systems help prevent loss of traction by a vehicle's tires.
• What shape is the No Passing sign?
• You are traveling on a narrow two-lane road and are approaching a child on his bike on the right. A line of oncoming vehicles following a slow moving truck is approaching in the oncoming lane. you flash your lights, tap your horn, and
• Which sequence correctly describes the procedure for shifting from first to second in a manual transmission?
• When orange construction signs are present on a freeway, drivers should be prepared for:
• You will have ample time and space to make a decision and control your vehicle if you maintain a visual lead of:
• At an intersection, a right turn may be performed from which lane?
• To avoid a collision, you can use:
• Peripheral vision is affected by which of the following?
• Which statement describes a dashed line between lanes?
• When checking your blind spots, which action is recommended?
• Which of the following is a recommended practice for long trips?
• Pedestrians have the right-of-way in which crosswalk scenarios?
• You should turn on your headlights during daylight hours because it is easier for others to see your vehicle.
• When passing a motorcycle or scooter, what should you do?
• When you shift to reverse you should:
• A 'No Passing' sign is placed
• The loss-damage waiver covers you should something be stolen from your rental car.
• The recommended forward-looking planning horizon to identify a planned path for stopping hazards is
• A solid yellow pavement line indicates:
• When loading a trailer you should put about:
• Emotional responses are:
• If you believe that your brakes may have failed, your first action should be to
• What describes the pavement striping for the edges of a two-way left-turn lane?
• Which statement about signaling when preparing to change lanes is correct?
• When braking hard, the vehicle's weight shifts toward which end?
• A solid white line between lanes indicates:
• Peripheral vision is best described by which statement?
• In the described scenario with a child bicycle on the right and oncoming traffic behind a slow-moving truck, what is the recommended action?
• Which statement describes the correct method for turning right at an intersection from the rightmost lane or a lane marked for a right turn?
• When performing checks as you approach your vehicle, which action is not always necessary?
• To help you keep your emotions from affecting your driving you should not:
• Which of the following statements is true about adjusting the seat belt?
• Which description best matches the friction point?
• Which of the following is not one of the three major highway conditions that require you to adjust your speed?
• Are passengers allowed to ride in a trailer while it is moving in nearly all states?
• You should avoid passing another vehicle when:
• Which of the following vehicle failures will require your attention while driving?
• Emotional responses are learned and can be changed.
• Abandoning or dumping an unwanted animal on a highway may be punished by which?
• To allow enough distance to stop in response to threatening objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ____ seconds ahead.
• During a pre-drive tire inspection, besides confirming proper inflation, which of the following should you check?
• Graduated Driver License Programs generally involve how many stages?
• On a hill with a narrow uphill grade, which vehicle has the right of way?
• The term following interval refers to distance behind the vehicle ahead under favorable conditions?
• What do solid white lines indicate on the road?
• A driver may take a right turn at an intersection from which lane?
• To enhance your ability to assess and manage risk in driving situations, which approach is recommended?
• If you drink alcohol you should
• Which statement best describes risk management while driving?
• Wear indicator bars on tires indicate that the tread is worn and tires should be replaced.
• When you park downhill next to a curb, which direction should your wheels face?
• In a street with two designated left-turn lanes, from which lane may you start a U-turn?
• Turn signals must be given continuously for how far before turning?
• For a new driver, what is the recommended visual lead time to allow for decision and control when turning?
• A broken yellow line in the center of a two-way road means:
• Oxidation, the burning of alcohol, takes place in which organ?
• It is more difficult to steer if you fail to maintain which position?
• Circadian rhythm will cause you to be less alert during which time period?
• Driver error contributes to approximately what percentage of all traffic crashes?
• A driver may make a right turn at an intersection from which lane?
• When two drivers approach or enter an intersection from different roads at about the same time, which driver yields the right-of-way?
• Which condition sustains a charge of reckless driving?
• A FHWA study shows that on average, how do stop-sign behavior compare to half of drivers?
• In heavy fog, a safe practice is to:
• On a mountain grade, which statement correctly describes who should back up when space is limited?
• The statement 'You should always change your oil every 3,000 miles' is:
• What does a solid white line along the edge of the road indicate?
• Which action is the first step if brakes may have failed?
• What does the edge marking look like on a two-way left-turn lane?
• What best describes how speed affects peripheral vision?
• If there is a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line, which statement is true?
• What hazard is associated with an exhaust leak?
• The statement 'Position your head straight ahead as if you were driving' when adjusting side mirrors is true or false?
• What should you do when you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway?
• Which of the following is not part of the daily pre-driving check?
• A solid yellow line most accurately indicates a no passing zone in many areas.
• When you intend to change lanes in heavy, rush-hour city traffic, what is the best practice?
• Which statement is correct about foot placement when transitioning from brake to accelerator while driving?
• When adjusting a seat belt, the material says to wear it as low as possible across your hips.
• To make a right turn at the corner, what must you do with the bicycle lane?
• If an error has been committed and you are approaching an object at high speed, the amount of steering input required to change lanes is:
• With a solid double white line, which statement is true about lane changes?
• When you are driving with good visibility, good traction and have a safe alternate path of travel available, you should maintain a minimum:
• If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, what should you do?
• The first step to ensure the path behind the vehicle is clear prior to backing is:
• A flashing red light indicates what action?
• Driver licenses are:
• True or false: Nearly all states prohibit passengers from riding in a trailer while it is in motion.
• If a vehicle's speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by ____ times.
• You have greater directional control (steering) when you are:
• Marijuana impairment while driving tends to cause you to:
• When planning a long trip, drivers should avoid driving more than ____ hours per day.
• Under-inflated tires will:
• Yellow lines indicate what about traffic?
• You should turn your turn signal on:
• When two drivers approach an intersection from different roads at about the same time, who should yield the right-of-way?
• Alcohol affects your behavior as soon as it reaches your brain.
• When your mirrors are properly adjusted, which statement is true?
• On a vehicle with a manual transmission, the friction point occurs at which moment?
• When shifting gears in a manual transmission, you should press the clutch:
• Total stopping time is made up of:
• It is more difficult to steer if you fail to maintain which position?
• Which statement about the first effect of alcohol is correct?
• When you are driving in heavy fog you should:
• Which statement about daylight headlights is correct?
• The friction point on a manual clutch is reached when you let up part of the way so the engine starts to move the vehicle.
• Which statement about tire tread is correct?
• Which aspect is affected first by alcohol?
• How fast you drive is determined by:
• Which statement explains why you should have headlights on during daylight hours?
• In California, drivers age 21 and older are presumed to be DUI with BAC of at least what percent?
• When windshield wipers are in continuous use, what should you do with your headlights?
• A 'No Passing' sign is:
• Which factor contributes most to traffic crashes according to common guidance?
• Circadian rhythm will cause you to be less alert during which time window?
• Dashed white pavement lines separating two lanes indicate traffic is traveling in the same direction.
• When there are two designated left-turn lanes, from which lane can you start a U-turn?
• What distance should you use your turn signals before turning?
• A two-way left-turn lane in the middle of a street shows pavement striping on each side of this lane as follows
• The friction point of the clutch is the point at which the clutch pedal is:
• Overall risk of a collision while using a cell phone increases by ____ percent.
• Which statement best describes safe daytime visibility practices?
• To check your blind spots, you should:
• PCV stands for
• U-turns in residential districts are legal under which condition?
• If you are driving between two parked vehicles with minimal space, you should position your vehicle:
• The most common form of color blindness is the inability to distinguish between:
• If your vehicle does not have antilock brakes, what should you do when braking to avoid a sudden stop?
• What action should you take at a flashing red light?
• Notice drivers account for ___ times more crashes than those with 5 years of experience.
• As you approach an object, the amount of steering required and the distance to the object have which relationship?
• When adjusting side mirrors, the statement 'Position your head straight ahead as if you were driving' is true or false?
• Following distance when towing a trailer with good traction and visibility should be approximately
• On a mountain grade, who has the right of way?
• Steering quickly results in which effect on vehicle weight?
• In which situation do pedestrians have the right of way?
• In a manual transmission vehicle, what is a frequent mistake when shifting into a higher gear?
• Which of the following speeds corresponds to the upper limit for first gear usage in a manual transmission?
• Is it illegal to smoke in a vehicle when a minor is present, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving?
• Heavy broken white lines are used to mark which of the following?
• Broken white lines in the roadway indicate?
• Which of the following is part of the daily pre-driving check?
• Which line marks traffic moving in opposite directions?
• Which statement about using headlights during daylight hours is true?
• When you are a new driver and practicing turning right or left with good traction and normal conditions, your speed should not exceed:
• To operate a vehicle smoothly and safely you should direct your attention ahead how many seconds?
• Tire tread reduces hydroplaning risk.
• Which BAC value is used to presume DUI for drivers age 21 and older in California?
• If you see a blind spot hazard ahead, what is the correct action?