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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...reduce your speed.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

2. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
Left
...make sure the space area is open.
...complete passage through is available.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

3. Broken Yellow Line
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...wrong attitudes.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

4. 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.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Left
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Warn of hazards ahead.

5. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...drivers must interact with other people.

6. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Lane closed.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

7. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

8. Flashing Red Light
Same as stop sign.
...use a series of quick glances.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Left green arrow

9. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
One-way traffic flow.

10. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

11. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...before entering the curve.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

12. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...safetly move to the right lane.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...steer and brake gradually.

13. Lights must be on...
The reasoning process.
No passing in either direction.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

14. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
Are there any traffic controls?
Same as stop sign.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

15. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

16. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...drive at slower speeds.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...safetly move to the right lane.

17. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...you can't steer the car.

18. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...wrong attitudes.
...before entering the turn.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

19. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Same as stop sign.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

20. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...lane position two.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

21. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...you can't steer the car.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

22. 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...
No passing in either direction.
Lane closed.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

23. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
One-way traffic flow.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
... drive in the center lane.

24. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

25. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...wrong attitudes.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...before entering the turn.

26. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...shape.

27. If your accelerator sticks...
Are there any traffic controls?
... drive in the center lane.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...reduce your speed.

28. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

29. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...safetly move to the right lane.
The reasoning process.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

30. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...wrong attitudes.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

31. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...you can't steer the car.
...lane position two.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

32. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...yield to the exiting car.
...lane position two.

33. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...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.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Train crossing ahead.

34. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...steer and brake gradually.
...a way of driving defensively.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
... 0.02%.

35. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...shape.
...sightline and travel path are open.
No passing zone.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

36. 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...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...look through the opening of the hood.

37. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...a way of driving defensively.
...wrong attitudes.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

38. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...wrong attitudes.
No passing in either direction.

39. Red 'X'
Lane closed.
Train crossing ahead.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...a way of driving defensively.

40. Yellow Round Sign
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Train crossing ahead.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...lane position two.

41. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
... drive in the center lane.
...shape.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

42. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

43. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Train crossing ahead.

44. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...reduce your speed.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

45. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...wrong attitudes.
...steer and brake gradually.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

46. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...use lane position three.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

47. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...complete passage through is available.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Lane closed.

48. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

49. What is first affected by alcohol?
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
The reasoning process.
Left green arrow

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

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