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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Twelve
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

2. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

3. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...lane position two.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...you can't steer the car.

4. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Left
Left green arrow
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

5. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
... 0.02%.

6. You should release the parking brake...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...yield to the exiting car.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

7. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
... drive in the center lane.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Twelve

8. Lights must be on...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

9. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
... 0.02%.
...you can't steer the car.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

10. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

11. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...wrong attitudes.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

12. Double Yellow Line
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...wrong attitudes.
No passing in either direction.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

13. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
... drive in the center lane.
Are there any traffic controls?

14. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...sightline and travel path are open.
... drive in the center lane.

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

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16. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...use lane position three.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Train crossing ahead.

17. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...a way of driving defensively.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...before entering the curve.

18. Driving is a social task because...
...you can't steer the car.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...drivers must interact with other people.

19. 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...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

20. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

21. A left turn can be made on red...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...wrong attitudes.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

22. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...a way of driving defensively.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

23. Flashing Red Light
...you can't steer the car.
...use lane position three.
...shape.
Same as stop sign.

24. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

25. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...yield to the exiting car.
...wrong attitudes.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

26. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...wrong attitudes.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

27. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Train crossing ahead.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

28. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...drive at slower speeds.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

29. 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.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

30. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
No passing in either direction.

31. The drinking driver may show...
... drive in the center lane.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...shape.

32. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...before entering the curve.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

33. If your accelerator sticks...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

34. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...make sure the space area is open.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...use lane position three.

35. 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...
... drive in the center lane.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...reduce your speed.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

36. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...make sure the space area is open.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

37. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
Are there any traffic controls?
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

38. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...you can't steer the car.
...experience.

39. When backing the correct steering is to...
No passing in either direction.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

40. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...a way of driving defensively.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...watching for hazards in advance.

41. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...adjust to changing conditions.

42. 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...
Left green arrow
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...shape.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

43. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...shape.

44. Use of safety bels will...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...experience.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

45. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...complete passage through is available.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

46. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...yield to the exiting car.
...watching for hazards in advance.

47. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...yield to the exiting car.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

48. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
Lane closed.
...a way of driving defensively.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Same as stop sign.

49. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

50. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...shape.
... drive in the center lane.
...a heavy growth or bushes.