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Washington State Drivers Ed

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 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...






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






3. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.






4. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...






5. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...






6. Flashing Red Light






7. Broken Yellow Line






8. Yellow Round Sign






9. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...






10. Red 'X'






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






12. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...






13. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...






14. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...






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






16. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings






17. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...






18. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...






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






20. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...






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

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22. You are traveling 30 mph on a gravel road. The action you should take if you come upon an irregular or rough surface is to...






23. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...






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






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






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






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






28. The drinking driver may show...






29. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...






30. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...






31. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...






32. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...






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






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






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






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






37. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






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






39. Driving is a social task because...






40. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...






41. Lights must be on...






42. Broken White Center Line






43. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...






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

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45. If you turn your car around on a narrow street and most of the traffic is coming towards you - the best type of turnabout would be...






46. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?






47. You should release the parking brake...






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






49. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...






50. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...