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Washington State Drivers Ed
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Subject
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drivers-education
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...make sure the space area is open.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...yield to the exiting car.
2. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...yield to the exiting car.
Twelve
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
3. A left turn can be made on red...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...lane position two.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
4. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
No passing zone.
5. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...shape.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...look through the opening of the hood.
6. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
No passing in either direction.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
7. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
No passing in either direction.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Left green arrow
Twelve
8. Yellow Round Sign
... 0.02%.
...a way of driving defensively.
Same as stop sign.
Train crossing ahead.
9. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
10. When backing the correct steering is to...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...drive at slower speeds.
...steer and brake gradually.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
11. Pennant-Shaped Sign
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
No passing zone.
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...
...experience.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
13. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...make sure the space area is open.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
14. Use of safety bels will...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Are there any traffic controls?
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
15. The drinking driver may show...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Left
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
16. Broken White Center Line
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
One-way traffic flow.
...a way of driving defensively.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
17. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
18. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
Left green arrow
...a way of driving defensively.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
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...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...yield to the exiting car.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
20. Flashing Red Light
...safetly move to the right lane.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Same as stop sign.
Twelve
21. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...wrong attitudes.
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...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
24. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
25. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
... drive in the center lane.
...before entering the turn.
...watching for hazards in advance.
26. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...yield to the exiting car.
The reasoning process.
Warn of hazards ahead.
27. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Left green arrow
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
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...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...shape.
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.
Left
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
31. What is first affected by alcohol?
...look through the opening of the hood.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
The reasoning process.
32. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...steer and brake gradually.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
33. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...steer and brake gradually.
Are there any traffic controls?
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...safetly move to the right lane.
34. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...before entering the curve.
35. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...complete passage through is available.
36. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the space area is open.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...steer and brake gradually.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
37. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Left green arrow
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
38. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...pump your brakes a few times.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
39. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...use lane position three.
...steer and brake gradually.
...drivers must interact with other people.
40. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...use a series of quick glances.
41. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
42. You should release the parking brake...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
One-way traffic flow.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
43. When driving on country roads - you should...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
44. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...use a series of quick glances.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
45. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...steer and brake gradually.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
46. Lights must be on...
...wrong attitudes.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
47. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...look through the opening of the hood.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
48. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...experience.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drive at slower speeds.
49. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...drive at slower speeds.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
50. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...experience.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...sightline and travel path are open.