Questions and Answers
Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?
5 years
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error?
90
Successfully completing a driver education course will guarantee that you become a safe driver.
False
To enhance your ability to assess and manage risk in specific driving situations, you should:
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Drivers who are unaware of the risk involved in driving will tend to:
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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.
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Overestimating your ability to assess traffic or roadway conditions can result in:
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Graduated driver license programs generally involve how many stages?
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Parents should work as a team with a driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver.
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Which of the following presents the greatest advantage of a parent-teen driving agreement?
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Graduated driver licensing programs generally include which of the following?
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Study Notes
New Driver Development
- It takes approximately 5 years for a new driver to reach the skill level of the average experienced driver.
Driver Error and Crashes
- About 90% of crashes are attributed to driver error.
Driver Education and Safety
- Completing a driver education course does not guarantee safe driving.
Risk Assessment in Driving
- To enhance risk assessment and management, you should:
- Consider the potential for dangerous situations to arise.
- Be prepared to take appropriate actions to manage those situations.
- Evaluate the consequences of your actions.
Awareness and Risk in Driving
- Drivers who are unaware of the risks involved in driving are likely to:
- Believe the crash they experienced was not their fault.
New Driver Incidents
- Nearly 50% of new drivers will either face a traffic offense or be involved in a collision within their first year.
Overestimating Abilities
- Overestimating one's ability to assess traffic conditions can lead to:
- Delayed responses to situations.
- Inappropriate reactions.
- Complete failure to respond.
Graduated Driver Licensing
- Graduated driver licensing programs typically have 3 stages.
Parental Involvement
- Parents should collaborate with driving instructors for effective practice and support for new drivers.
Parent-Teen Driving Agreements
- A parent-teen driving agreement helps establish clear communication regarding vehicle use.
Components of Graduated Driver Licensing
- Graduated driver licensing programs generally include:
- Nighttime driving restrictions.
- Requirements for supervised practice driving.
- Limits on the number of passengers.
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Test your knowledge of the AAA Driver Program with this quiz. Discover important statistics about driver experience and education effectiveness. Perfect for new drivers looking to improve their understanding of safe driving practices.
