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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

2. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...use a series of quick glances.
...experience.
...steer and brake gradually.

3. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...lane position two.
...wrong attitudes.
Are there any traffic controls?

4. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...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.
Left green arrow
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

5. 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.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...shape.

6. 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...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...steer and brake gradually.

7. You should release the parking brake...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...lane position two.

8. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...steer and brake gradually.
The reasoning process.

9. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...before entering the curve.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
No passing in either direction.

10. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
Left
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Are there any traffic controls?
... 0.02%.

11. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Same as stop sign.

12. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...yield to the exiting car.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

13. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...experience.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

14. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

15. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
... 0.02%.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

16. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...wrong attitudes.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
... 0.02%.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

17. Broken Yellow Line
Lane closed.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

18. Broken White Center Line
Are there any traffic controls?
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
One-way traffic flow.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

19. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

20. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...use lane position three.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

21. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...use a series of quick glances.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Lane closed.

22. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...use lane position three.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...a way of driving defensively.

23. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...lane position two.
... drive in the center lane.

24. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
No passing in either direction.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

25. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

26. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...use lane position three.
...wrong attitudes.

27. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
... 0.02%.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

28. The drinking driver may show...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...you can't steer the car.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

29. Use of safety bels will...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
No passing in either direction.
Left green arrow
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

30. Driving is a social task because...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...use lane position three.

31. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
No passing zone.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...drivers must interact with other people.

32. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...drive at slower speeds.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

33. Double Yellow Line
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
No passing in either direction.
One-way traffic flow.
...use a series of quick glances.

34. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...you can't steer the car.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...make sure the space area is open.

35. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...before entering the curve.
Left
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

36. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
Left green arrow
...safetly move to the right lane.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...drivers must interact with other people.

37. Flashing Red Light
Same as stop sign.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
... drive in the center lane.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

38. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...steer and brake gradually.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

39. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Lane closed.
...before entering the turn.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

40. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
One-way traffic flow.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

41. When backing the correct steering is to...
...complete passage through is available.
...wrong attitudes.
...make sure the space area is open.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

42. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

43. What is first affected by alcohol?
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
The reasoning process.
Twelve

44. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

45. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
No passing zone.
...shape.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

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

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47. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
Left green arrow
...shape.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

48. 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
...sightline and travel path are open.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...steer and brake gradually.

49. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...before entering the turn.
Same as stop sign.
...lane position two.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

50. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...you can't steer the car.
Warn of hazards ahead.