CTA Car Rental & Ground Transportation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does CDW stand for in car rental agreements?
- Collision Damage Waiver (Correct answer)
- Comprehensive Driver Warranty
- Car Damage Waiver
- Complete Damage Write-off
Correct answer: Collision Damage Waiver
CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) reduces the renter's financial liability if the rental vehicle is damaged in a collision.
Question 2: Which document is typically required alongside a valid driver's license to rent a car in the United States?
- Passport
- Credit card (Correct answer)
- International Driving Permit
- Travel insurance certificate
Correct answer: Credit card
U.S. car rental companies require a valid driver's license and a major credit card (used for the security deposit and payment).
Question 3: What is the typical minimum age to rent a car in the United States without incurring a young driver surcharge?
- 18
- 21
- 25 (Correct answer)
- 30
Correct answer: 25
Most U.S. rental companies charge a young driver surcharge for renters under 25; at 25, that fee is typically waived.
Question 4: Which of the following rental car size categories typically falls between compact and full-size?
- Economy
- Intermediate (Correct answer)
- Premium
- Luxury
Correct answer: Intermediate
The standard rental car size progression is: Economy → Compact → Intermediate → Standard/Full-size → Premium → Luxury.
Question 5: What is an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
- A universal driver's license accepted in all countries
- A translation document that accompanies a valid national driver's license (Correct answer)
- A replacement for a foreign driver's license
- A car rental insurance certificate for international travel
Correct answer: A translation document that accompanies a valid national driver's license
An IDP is an official translation of a national driver's license and must always be carried alongside the original license.
Question 6: Which ground transportation option typically provides a fixed-rate airport transfer regardless of traffic conditions?
- Standard metered taxi
- Rideshare with surge pricing
- Shared airport shuttle
- Private car or limousine service (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Private car or limousine service
Private car and limousine services typically offer pre-negotiated flat rates for airport transfers, providing cost certainty for clients.
Question 7: What is a 'one-way' car rental?
- A rental driven only in one direction on a highway
- Picking up a car at one location and returning it at a different location (Correct answer)
- A rental agreement for a single driver only
- A rental limited to a 24-hour period
Correct answer: Picking up a car at one location and returning it at a different location
A one-way rental allows the customer to pick up a vehicle at one location and drop it off at another, often incurring a drop fee.
CTA Car Rental & Ground Transportation 1
What does CDW stand for in car rental agreements?