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






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






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






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






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

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






7. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...






8. Lights must be on...






9. When backing the correct steering is to...






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.






11. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...






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






13. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






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






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






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






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






18. Flashing Red Light






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






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






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






22. Broken Yellow Line






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






24. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings






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

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26. 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...






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






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






29. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...






30. Traffic laws are made primarily to...






31. 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...






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






33. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...






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






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






36. If your accelerator sticks...






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






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






39. The drinking driver may show...






40. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...






41. Red 'X'






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






43. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...






44. Use of safety bels will...






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






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






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






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






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






50. Driving is a social task because...