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Washington State Drivers Ed
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Subject
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drivers-education
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 should release the parking brake...
...steer and brake gradually.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...shape.
...watching for hazards in advance.
2. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...adjust to changing conditions.
The reasoning process.
3. The drinking driver may show...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...reduce your speed.
4. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
5. Pennant-Shaped Sign
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
No passing zone.
6. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
7. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
One-way traffic flow.
8. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
... drive in the center lane.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
9. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...look through the opening of the hood.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Are there any traffic controls?
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
10. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...watching for hazards in advance.
11. 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...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
... drive in the center lane.
12. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
... drive in the center lane.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
13. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...a way of driving defensively.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
14. 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...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...reduce your speed.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
15. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
16. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
... 0.02%.
17. 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...
Left green arrow
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
18. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
One-way traffic flow.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
19. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
No passing zone.
20. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...before entering the turn.
...experience.
Same as stop sign.
21. 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.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...complete passage through is available.
Left
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
22. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...lane position two.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...steer and brake gradually.
23. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...drive at slower speeds.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
24. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
25. Flashing Red Light
...experience.
Train crossing ahead.
Same as stop sign.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
26. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...a way of driving defensively.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
27. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
28. Driving is a social task because...
The reasoning process.
... 0.02%.
...drivers must interact with other people.
Left green arrow
29. When driving on country roads - you should...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...adjust to changing conditions.
30. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Same as stop sign.
31. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...watching for hazards in advance.
32. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...use lane position three.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...complete passage through is available.
33. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Warn of hazards ahead.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
34. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
No passing zone.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
35. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
36. Broken Yellow Line
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...use a series of quick glances.
37. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Twelve
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...sightline and travel path are open.
38. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...drive at slower speeds.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
39. Double Yellow Line
...adjust to changing conditions.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
No passing in either direction.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
40. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...yield to the exiting car.
41. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...look through the opening of the hood.
42. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
One-way traffic flow.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
43. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...use a series of quick glances.
...before entering the curve.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
44. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...experience.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
45. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Left green arrow
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
46. When backing the correct steering is to...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...use lane position three.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
47. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...you can't steer the car.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
48. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Are there any traffic controls?
Turned sharply away from the curb.
49. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...shape.
50. The chief problem you have if your front wheels lock up when you are braking on a slick surface is...
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