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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.
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1. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...steer and brake gradually.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

2. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...watching for hazards in advance.

3. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Train crossing ahead.
...lane position two.
...use lane position three.

4. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...make sure the space area is open.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...safetly move to the right lane.

5. Broken White Center Line
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
One-way traffic flow.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

6. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...you can't steer the car.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

7. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...you can't steer the car.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...yield to the exiting car.
... drive in the center lane.

8. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
... 0.02%.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

9. When backing the correct steering is to...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Are there any traffic controls?
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

10. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

11. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

12. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
No passing in either direction.
...shape.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

13. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
No passing in either direction.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

14. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...lane position two.

15. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...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.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

16. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Left
...drive at slower speeds.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

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

18. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...a way of driving defensively.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

19. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...use a series of quick glances.
No passing in either direction.

20. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...reduce your speed.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

21. Red 'X'
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Lane closed.

22. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...make sure the space area is open.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

23. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...look through the opening of the hood.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Twelve

24. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...complete passage through is available.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
... 0.02%.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

25. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

26. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...lane position two.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

27. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

28. Lights must be on...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Twelve
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

29. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...wrong attitudes.
...you can't steer the car.

30. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

31. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...a way of driving defensively.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...before entering the curve.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

32. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

33. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
No passing zone.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

34. 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...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
No passing in either direction.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

35. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Are there any traffic controls?
...complete passage through is available.

36. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Left green arrow
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...you can't steer the car.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

37. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Same as stop sign.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

38. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...make sure the space area is open.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Train crossing ahead.

39. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...yield to the exiting car.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

40. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing zone.
...shape.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

41. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...drive at slower speeds.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
One-way traffic flow.

42. 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...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...reduce your speed.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

43. 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...
... drive in the center lane.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

44. Driving is a social task because...
Same as stop sign.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

45. The drinking driver may show...
Train crossing ahead.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

46. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
The reasoning process.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

47. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

48. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

49. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

50. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Train crossing ahead.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...seeing the full traffic picture.