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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. 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...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

2. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...yield to the exiting car.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

3. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
One-way traffic flow.
...shape.
No passing zone.

4. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...drive at slower speeds.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

5. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Twelve
...sightline and travel path are open.

6. Broken Yellow Line
The reasoning process.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

7. 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...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Train crossing ahead.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

8. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

9. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
Same as stop sign.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

10. 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.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

11. Driving is a social task because...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...drivers must interact with other people.
Twelve
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

12. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...steer and brake gradually.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...pump your brakes a few times.

13. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

14. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
No passing zone.
One-way traffic flow.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

15. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...adjust to changing conditions.

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

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17. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...complete passage through is available.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
One-way traffic flow.

18. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...drive at slower speeds.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

19. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Left green arrow
...a way of driving defensively.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

20. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

21. The drinking driver may show...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Are there any traffic controls?

22. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
... drive in the center lane.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...watching for hazards in advance.

23. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...experience.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Are there any traffic controls?
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

24. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

25. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

26. 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...
...reduce your speed.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Lane closed.

27. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...use a series of quick glances.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...steer and brake gradually.

28. Use of safety bels will...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...make sure the space area is open.

29. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

30. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

31. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

32. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...wrong attitudes.

33. 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.
Left
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Left green arrow
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

34. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...before entering the turn.

35. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...make sure the space area is open.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

36. Red 'X'
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Lane closed.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

37. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...drive at slower speeds.

38. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

39. If your accelerator sticks...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Same as stop sign.

40. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...before entering the curve.

41. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...use lane position three.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

42. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Left green arrow
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...steer and brake gradually.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

43. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...a way of driving defensively.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

44. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...make sure the space area is open.
...pump your brakes a few times.

45. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
No passing zone.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

46. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
Same as stop sign.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

47. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...before entering the turn.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

48. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...yield to the exiting car.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

49. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...lane position two.
...complete passage through is available.

50. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...wrong attitudes.
Same as stop sign.
... 0.02%.
...make sure the space area is open.