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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. Flashing Red Light
...lane position two.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Same as stop sign.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

2. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...a way of driving defensively.
...wrong attitudes.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

3. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...steer and brake gradually.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

4. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...reduce your speed.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

5. Driving is a social task because...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...drivers must interact with other people.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

6. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...yield to the exiting car.

7. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...shape.

8. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing zone.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
... 0.02%.

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...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...experience.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

10. What is first affected by alcohol?
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
The reasoning process.

11. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

12. Broken White Center Line
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
One-way traffic flow.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

13. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...wrong attitudes.
... 0.02%.

14. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...drivers must interact with other people.
Left green arrow

15. Red 'X'
Lane closed.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...complete passage through is available.

16. 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.
Train crossing ahead.
...sightline and travel path are open.
No passing in either direction.

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

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18. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...before entering the turn.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...steer and brake gradually.

19. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
Twelve
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

20. Lights must be on...
Twelve
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...make sure the space area is open.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

21. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...adjust to changing conditions.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

22. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

23. Broken Yellow Line
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

24. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...use lane position three.
...before entering the curve.

25. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...you can't steer the car.
One-way traffic flow.

26. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...a way of driving defensively.

27. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
No passing in either direction.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Are there any traffic controls?
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

28. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

29. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

30. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...use lane position three.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

31. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
No passing zone.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

32. 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...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Left
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

33. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
... drive in the center lane.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Left green arrow
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

34. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...make sure the space area is open.

35. Yellow Round Sign
Same as stop sign.
Lane closed.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Train crossing ahead.

36. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...lane position two.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

37. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

38. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...wrong attitudes.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...safetly move to the right lane.

39. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...wrong attitudes.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
... drive in the center lane.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

40. A left turn can be made on red...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

41. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Are there any traffic controls?
...keep order and safety on the highways.

42. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...experience.

43. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
No passing in either direction.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

44. When backing the correct steering is to...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...reduce your speed.
...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.

45. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...before entering the curve.
...yield to the exiting car.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

46. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
One-way traffic flow.

47. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

48. When driving on country roads - you should...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Twelve

49. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...lane position two.
...a way of driving defensively.

50. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
Are there any traffic controls?
...before entering the turn.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...you can't steer the car.