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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. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...shape.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...drive at slower speeds.

2. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...you can't steer the car.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

3. 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...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Left green arrow
...reduce your speed.
...wrong attitudes.

4. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...lane position two.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

5. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

6. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...reduce your speed.
...watching for hazards in advance.

7. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...you can't steer the car.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Left
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

8. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...shape.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

9. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...drive at slower speeds.
No passing zone.

10. 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.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Left
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...yield to the exiting car.

11. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Are there any traffic controls?
Train crossing ahead.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

12. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...complete passage through is available.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

13. Double Yellow Line
...experience.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
No passing in either direction.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

14. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

15. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...steer and brake gradually.

16. Red 'X'
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
Lane closed.
Are there any traffic controls?

17. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...drivers must interact with other people.
No passing in either direction.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

18. 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...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
No passing zone.

19. Broken Yellow Line
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...use lane position three.

20. 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.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...wrong attitudes.

21. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...experience.
...shape.

22. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Lane closed.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

23. The drinking driver may show...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...wrong attitudes.
...watching for hazards in advance.

24. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

25. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
No passing in either direction.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
No passing zone.

26. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...wrong attitudes.
... 0.02%.
Lane closed.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

27. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...use a series of quick glances.
The reasoning process.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

28. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

29. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
...wrong attitudes.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

30. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

31. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

32. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

33. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...yield to the exiting car.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Same as stop sign.

34. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

35. You should release the parking brake...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Same as stop sign.

36. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...you can't steer the car.
Same as stop sign.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
... drive in the center lane.

37. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...complete passage through is available.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...a way of driving defensively.

38. If your accelerator sticks...
Lane closed.
... drive in the center lane.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...before entering the turn.

39. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...make sure the space area is open.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

40. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...a way of driving defensively.

41. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...use lane position three.
...wrong attitudes.

42. 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...
Left green arrow
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
... drive in the center lane.
Train crossing ahead.

43. 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...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

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

45. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...experience.

46. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Twelve
...before entering the curve.
Left

47. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...reduce your speed.
...adjust to changing conditions.
No passing zone.
...make sure the space area is open.

48. Flashing Red Light
Same as stop sign.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Train crossing ahead.
...steer and brake gradually.

49. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...make sure the space area is open.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

50. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...before entering the curve.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.