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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.
  • 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. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?






2. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...






3. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.






4. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...






5. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...






6. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...






7. 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...






8. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings






9. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...






10. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...






11. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...






12. 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...






13. When backing the correct steering is to...






14. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...






15. Red 'X'






16. Yellow Round Sign






17. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...






18. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...






19. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...






20. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...






21. What is first affected by alcohol?






22. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?






23. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...






24. When driving on country roads - you should...






25. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...






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


27. A left turn can be made on red...






28. Broken Yellow Line






29. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...






30. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...






31. The drinking driver may show...






32. Use of safety bels will...






33. 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...






34. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...






35. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...






36. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...






37. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...






38. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...






39. Traffic laws are made primarily to...






40. As a driver's inhibitions are lowered because of drinking - driving speed usually increases. This is because...


41. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...






42. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...






43. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...






44. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...






45. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...






46. Pennant-Shaped Sign






47. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...






48. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...






49. Double Yellow Line






50. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...