AMA Demerit Reduction Defensive Drive Course - Online Traffic School Test Answers
When driving a vehicle equipped with ABS brakes, the best way to stop in an emergency is:
A.) Apply firm pressure on the brake pedal
B.) Quickly pump the brake pedal
C.) Slowly pump the brake pedal
D.) Press on the brake pedal until you feel a pulsating, then ease up
Anti lock Braking System (ABS) allows the driver to _______________.
A.) to steer his/her vehicle out of potentially damaging situations
B.) to maintain control over steering and operate vehicles more effectively.
C.) to stay in control of the car, steer to safety and prevent skidding
D.) to stop without brake lockup during emergency braking situations
E.) prevent the wheels from locking under heavy braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
F.) All of these are correct
The most effective way to quickly stop a vehicle traveling at speeds greater than 60 km/h on wet pavement is to:
A.) Pump the brakes
B.) Shift to a lower gear and squeeze the brakes
C.) Lock the brakes
D.) Threshold brake
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) allows the driver to pump the brakes to restore functionality in an emergency. True/False
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) may not make a car stop more quickly. True or False
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
Do anti-lock brake systems make a car stop more quickly. True or false
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
With anti-lock brakes, all drivers have to do is "brake and steer" to avoid skidding. True/False
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
If you can't avoid a collision, what is the best action to take to reduce injuries?
A.) Lock your brakes and turn toward the ditch
B.) Use controlled braking and steering to collide with any objects at an angle
C.) Lock your brakes and steer hard to the left side of the highway
D.) Slam on the brakes and hit head-on
Responsibility for the safe maintenance of any vehicle rests mainly with:
A.) The automotive department or service station
B.) The owner/operator
C.) Law enforcement officers
D.) The manufacturer
The condition of tires on a vehicle is important because:
A.) Contact between tires and the road stop the vehicle
B.) Tires provide traction
C.) Tires carry the vehicle's load
D.) All of the answers are correct
Properly understanding an anti-lock braking system:
A.) Can help drivers be safer on the road
B.) All of the answers are correct
C.) Can greatly reduce the risk of injury
D.) Can reduce the risk of having a collision
What is the minimum distance ahead that you should look when driving?
A.) Four seconds ahead
B.) 12 to 15 seconds ahead
C.) Four car lengths
D.) About 1 km
What is the minimum you should look ahead when driving?
A.) 20 seconds
B.) 12 seconds
C.) 5 seconds
D.) 2 seconds
You are driving on a highway when the left front tire suddenly goes flat. You should:
A.) Signal, pump brakes, and steer left
B.) Signal, pump brakes, and steer right
C.) Grip the wheel firmly, engage ABS brakes, and steer right
D.) Grip the wheel firmly, steer straight, and reduce speed without using the brakes
The first thing you should do prior to backing out of a parking stall is:
A.) Sound your horn twice
B.) Proceed slowly
C.) Walk around the vehicle to check for hazards
D.) Use your mirrors and look out the rear window
Which of the following are best practices with respect to backing?
A.) Back at 10km/h
B.) All of the answers are correct
C.) Back to the blind side of the vehicle
D.) Avoid backing whenever possible
Original: Alberta Defensive Driving Course Answers
The best hand position on the steering wheel for maximum steering control is:
A.) 8 and 4 o`clock
B.) Whatever is most comfortable
C.) 9 and 3 o`clock
D.) 8 and 2 o`clock
To be proactive and reduce the chance of road rage in other drivers, you should:
A.) Drive the same speed as all other drivers
B.) Signal 30 metres prior to turns in rural areas
C.) Keep a space cushion all around your vehicle
D.) All of the answers are correct
Maintaining a 4-second following distance in wet weather conditions is an example of:
A.) Time management
B.) Communication
C.) Searching
D.) Managing space
To keep a safe following distance in an urban area, a driver should:
A.) Keep at least a two car length following distance
B.) Keep at least a 2- to 3-second following distance
C.) Keep at least a 12-second following distance
D.) Keep one car length for every 10km/h of speed
You will anticipate better when driving in a rural area if you:
A.) Check your mirrors every 30 seconds
B.) Scan at least 25 seconds ahead
C.) Follow other vehicles closely
D.) Increase your speed
The major factor contributing to cornering skids is:
A.) Entering the corner too fast
B.) Driving with all season tires
C.) Braking sharply while in the curve
D.) Being unfamiliar with the road and road conditions
When a vehicle loses traction in a curve and has a rear wheel skid, it is called:
A.) A braking skid
B.) A cornering skid
C.) Power steer
D.) Understeer
For best control on a curve, when should speed be reduced?
A.) Just as the car enters the curve
B.) Before entering the curve
C.) When on the sharpest part of the curve
D.) Gradually, the full length of the curve
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When driving a vehicle equipped with ABS brakes, the best way to stop in an emergency is:
A.) Apply firm pressure on the brake pedal
B.) Quickly pump the brake pedal
C.) Slowly pump the brake pedal
D.) Press on the brake pedal until you feel a pulsating, then ease up
Get the Correct ANSWER
Apply firm pressure on the brake pedal
Anti lock Braking System (ABS) allows the driver to _______________.
A.) to steer his/her vehicle out of potentially damaging situations
B.) to maintain control over steering and operate vehicles more effectively.
C.) to stay in control of the car, steer to safety and prevent skidding
D.) to stop without brake lockup during emergency braking situations
E.) prevent the wheels from locking under heavy braking or when braking on slippery surfaces.
F.) All of these are correct
Get the Correct ANSWER
All of these are correct
Antilock Braking System is a technology found on newer cars that allows the vehicle to be steered safely while braking hard and helps prevent wheels from locking up to maintain steering control.
Antilock Braking System is a technology found on newer cars that allows the vehicle to be steered safely while braking hard and helps prevent wheels from locking up to maintain steering control.
The most effective way to quickly stop a vehicle traveling at speeds greater than 60 km/h on wet pavement is to:
A.) Pump the brakes
B.) Shift to a lower gear and squeeze the brakes
C.) Lock the brakes
D.) Threshold brake
Get the Correct ANSWER
Threshold brake
An anti-lock braking system (ABS) allows the driver to pump the brakes to restore functionality in an emergency. True/False
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
Get the Correct ANSWER
FALSE
Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) may not make a car stop more quickly. True or False
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
Get the Correct ANSWER
FALSE
Do anti-lock brake systems make a car stop more quickly. True or false
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
Get the Correct ANSWER
TRUE
With anti-lock brakes, all drivers have to do is "brake and steer" to avoid skidding. True/False
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
Get the Correct ANSWER
TRUE
If you can't avoid a collision, what is the best action to take to reduce injuries?
A.) Lock your brakes and turn toward the ditch
B.) Use controlled braking and steering to collide with any objects at an angle
C.) Lock your brakes and steer hard to the left side of the highway
D.) Slam on the brakes and hit head-on
Get the Correct ANSWER
Use controlled braking and steering to collide with any objects at an angle
Responsibility for the safe maintenance of any vehicle rests mainly with:
A.) The automotive department or service station
B.) The owner/operator
C.) Law enforcement officers
D.) The manufacturer
Get the Correct ANSWER
The owner/operator
The condition of tires on a vehicle is important because:
A.) Contact between tires and the road stop the vehicle
B.) Tires provide traction
C.) Tires carry the vehicle's load
D.) All of the answers are correct
Get the Correct ANSWER
All of the answers are correct
Properly understanding an anti-lock braking system:
A.) Can help drivers be safer on the road
B.) All of the answers are correct
C.) Can greatly reduce the risk of injury
D.) Can reduce the risk of having a collision
Get the Correct ANSWER
All of the answers are correct
What is the minimum distance ahead that you should look when driving?
A.) Four seconds ahead
B.) 12 to 15 seconds ahead
C.) Four car lengths
D.) About 1 km
Get the Correct ANSWER
12 to 15 seconds ahead
What is the minimum you should look ahead when driving?
A.) 20 seconds
B.) 12 seconds
C.) 5 seconds
D.) 2 seconds
Get the Correct ANSWER
12 seconds
You are driving on a highway when the left front tire suddenly goes flat. You should:
A.) Signal, pump brakes, and steer left
B.) Signal, pump brakes, and steer right
C.) Grip the wheel firmly, engage ABS brakes, and steer right
D.) Grip the wheel firmly, steer straight, and reduce speed without using the brakes
Get the Correct ANSWER
Grip the wheel firmly, steer straight, and reduce speed without using the brakes
The first thing you should do prior to backing out of a parking stall is:
A.) Sound your horn twice
B.) Proceed slowly
C.) Walk around the vehicle to check for hazards
D.) Use your mirrors and look out the rear window
Get the Correct ANSWER
Use your mirrors and look out the rear window
Which of the following are best practices with respect to backing?
A.) Back at 10km/h
B.) All of the answers are correct
C.) Back to the blind side of the vehicle
D.) Avoid backing whenever possible
Get the Correct ANSWER
Avoid backing whenever possible
Original: Alberta Defensive Driving Course Answers
The best hand position on the steering wheel for maximum steering control is:
A.) 8 and 4 o`clock
B.) Whatever is most comfortable
C.) 9 and 3 o`clock
D.) 8 and 2 o`clock
Get the Correct ANSWER
9 and 3 o`clock
To be proactive and reduce the chance of road rage in other drivers, you should:
A.) Drive the same speed as all other drivers
B.) Signal 30 metres prior to turns in rural areas
C.) Keep a space cushion all around your vehicle
D.) All of the answers are correct
Get the Correct ANSWER
Keep a space cushion all around your vehicle
Maintaining a 4-second following distance in wet weather conditions is an example of:
A.) Time management
B.) Communication
C.) Searching
D.) Managing space
Get the Correct ANSWER
Managing space
To keep a safe following distance in an urban area, a driver should:
A.) Keep at least a two car length following distance
B.) Keep at least a 2- to 3-second following distance
C.) Keep at least a 12-second following distance
D.) Keep one car length for every 10km/h of speed
Get the Correct ANSWER
Keep at least a 2- to 3-second following distance
You will anticipate better when driving in a rural area if you:
A.) Check your mirrors every 30 seconds
B.) Scan at least 25 seconds ahead
C.) Follow other vehicles closely
D.) Increase your speed
Get the Correct ANSWER
Scan at least 25 seconds ahead
The major factor contributing to cornering skids is:
A.) Entering the corner too fast
B.) Driving with all season tires
C.) Braking sharply while in the curve
D.) Being unfamiliar with the road and road conditions
Get the Correct ANSWER
Entering the corner too fast
When a vehicle loses traction in a curve and has a rear wheel skid, it is called:
A.) A braking skid
B.) A cornering skid
C.) Power steer
D.) Understeer
Get the Correct ANSWER
A cornering skid
For best control on a curve, when should speed be reduced?
A.) Just as the car enters the curve
B.) Before entering the curve
C.) When on the sharpest part of the curve
D.) Gradually, the full length of the curve
Get the Correct ANSWER
Before entering the curve
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