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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. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...reduce your speed.
No passing zone.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

2. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...before entering the curve.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

3. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...make sure the space area is open.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

4. The drinking driver may show...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
... 0.02%.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

5. Flashing Red Light
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Lane closed.
Same as stop sign.

6. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...steer and brake gradually.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

7. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

8. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

9. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

10. When driving on country roads - you should...
...make sure the space area is open.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

11. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

12. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...wrong attitudes.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...look through the opening of the hood.

13. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing zone.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

14. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

15. 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.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

16. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...use a series of quick glances.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

17. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
No passing in either direction.

18. 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.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
... 0.02%.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

19. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...use lane position three.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

20. Lights must be on...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...a way of driving defensively.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

21. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...before entering the curve.

22. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

23. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...drive at slower speeds.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

24. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...drive at slower speeds.
...use lane position three.

25. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...wrong attitudes.
...safetly move to the right lane.

26. If your accelerator sticks...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Left
...has not watched far enough ahead.

27. Driving is a social task because...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...before entering the turn.

28. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...pump your brakes a few times.

29. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...use a series of quick glances.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

30. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...complete passage through is available.

31. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Left green arrow
...look through the opening of the hood.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

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...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Are there any traffic controls?
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

33. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...lane position two.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

34. Broken Yellow Line
...yield to the exiting car.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
No passing in either direction.
...steer and brake gradually.

35. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Lane closed.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

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

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37. A left turn can be made on red...
No passing zone.
Same as stop sign.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

38. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...before entering the turn.
...lane position two.
Warn of hazards ahead.

39. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
Train crossing ahead.
No passing in either direction.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...complete passage through is available.

40. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...a way of driving defensively.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

41. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

42. Yellow Round Sign
...use a series of quick glances.
Train crossing ahead.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

43. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
No passing zone.

44. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
... drive in the center lane.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

45. 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.
Are there any traffic controls?
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

46. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...use a series of quick glances.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...drive at slower speeds.
...you can't steer the car.

47. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...wrong attitudes.
...complete passage through is available.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

48. 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.
...yield to the exiting car.
...before entering the curve.
Left
...steer and brake gradually.

49. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
No passing in either direction.
...before entering the turn.
...shape.

50. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.