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Washington State Drivers Ed

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...






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






3. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...






4. The drinking driver may show...






5. Flashing Red Light






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






7. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...






8. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...






9. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...






10. When driving on country roads - you should...






11. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






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






13. Pennant-Shaped Sign






14. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...






15. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...






16. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...






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






18. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...






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






20. Lights must be on...






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






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






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






24. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...






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






26. If your accelerator sticks...






27. Driving is a social task because...






28. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...






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






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






31. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.






32. 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...






33. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...






34. Broken Yellow Line






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






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

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37. A left turn can be made on red...






38. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings






39. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...






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






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






42. Yellow Round Sign






43. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...






44. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...






45. 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...






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






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






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.






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






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