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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. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
Train crossing ahead.
... drive in the center lane.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

2. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...before entering the curve.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...a way of driving defensively.

3. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...before entering the turn.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

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

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5. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
... 0.02%.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...shape.

6. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...complete passage through is available.
...before entering the curve.

7. 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...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...use a series of quick glances.
Are there any traffic controls?

8. When driving on country roads - you should...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Left
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

9. 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.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

10. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...a way of driving defensively.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...before entering the curve.
The reasoning process.

11. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...before entering the curve.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...before entering the turn.
...lane position two.

12. Flashing Red Light
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Same as stop sign.
...sightline and travel path are open.

13. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
Twelve
...use lane position three.
...steer and brake gradually.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

14. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...experience.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...look through the opening of the hood.

15. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...use lane position three.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

16. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...watching for hazards in advance.

17. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
No passing in either direction.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...reduce your speed.
...before entering the turn.

18. 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.
Are there any traffic controls?
...steer and brake gradually.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Left

19. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...watching for hazards in advance.

20. 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.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

21. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...shape.
...a way of driving defensively.
Are there any traffic controls?

22. 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...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
One-way traffic flow.
...safetly move to the right lane.

23. What is first affected by alcohol?
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
The reasoning process.

24. You should release the parking brake...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

25. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...adjust to changing conditions.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Same as stop sign.

26. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Are there any traffic controls?
I must prepare for whatever they do.

27. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...before entering the turn.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

28. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

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

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30. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Same as stop sign.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

31. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Warn of hazards ahead.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

32. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
No passing zone.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

33. Double Yellow Line
...a heavy growth or bushes.
No passing in either direction.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...you can't steer the car.

34. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...before entering the curve.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...use a series of quick glances.

35. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...shape.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...use a series of quick glances.

36. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...shape.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

37. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...shape.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

38. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

39. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...drive at slower speeds.
...make sure the space area is open.
... drive in the center lane.
Warn of hazards ahead.

40. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
... 0.02%.
One-way traffic flow.

41. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...lane position two.
...drive at slower speeds.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

42. 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.
Train crossing ahead.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

43. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...you can't steer the car.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
No passing zone.

44. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...drive at slower speeds.
... 0.02%.
...shape.

45. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

46. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
The reasoning process.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

47. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

48. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...shape.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Left

49. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...a way of driving defensively.

50. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Left green arrow
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...make sure the space area is open.