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Washington State Drivers Ed

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...






2. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...






3. A left turn can be made on red...






4. Traffic laws are made primarily to...






5. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...






6. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...






7. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...






8. Yellow Round Sign






9. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...






10. When backing the correct steering is to...






11. Pennant-Shaped Sign






12. You are in the right lane on a freeway when you notice that a driver is approaching your lane from an on ramp - your reduced risk action is to...






13. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...






14. Use of safety bels will...






15. The drinking driver may show...






16. Broken White Center Line






17. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...






18. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.






19. You plan to make a left turn at an intersection on a green light. Oncoming traffic with within half a block. You should decide to...






20. Flashing Red Light






21. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...






22. As a driver's inhibitions are lowered because of drinking - driving speed usually increases. This is because...


23. Driving is a social task because...






24. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...






25. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...






26. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings






27. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...






28. The chief problem you have if your front wheels lock up when you are braking on a slick surface is...


29. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...






30. If you are driving a little faster than the average flow of traffic on a freeway which has three lanes for each direction of traffic - you should be in the ____ lane.






31. What is first affected by alcohol?






32. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...






33. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...






34. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?






35. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...






36. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...






37. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






38. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...






39. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.






40. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...






41. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...






42. You should release the parking brake...






43. When driving on country roads - you should...






44. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...






45. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...






46. Lights must be on...






47. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...






48. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...






49. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...






50. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...