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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

2. 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.
Left
Turned sharply away from the curb.
One-way traffic flow.
...use a series of quick glances.

3. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

4. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

5. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...experience.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

6. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...before entering the curve.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...a way of driving defensively.

7. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...steer and brake gradually.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Warn of hazards ahead.

8. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Same as stop sign.

9. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...lane position two.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

10. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Train crossing ahead.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

11. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...a way of driving defensively.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

12. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...before entering the turn.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...use lane position three.

13. The drinking driver may show...
...yield to the exiting car.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

14. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...steer and brake gradually.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

15. Broken White Center Line
... 0.02%.
...shape.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
One-way traffic flow.

16. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
... drive in the center lane.
No passing in either direction.
...before entering the curve.
One-way traffic flow.

17. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...wrong attitudes.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...sightline and travel path are open.

18. Yellow Round Sign
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...you can't steer the car.
Train crossing ahead.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

19. Driving is a social task because...
Left
...drivers must interact with other people.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...sightline and travel path are open.

20. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...drivers must interact with other people.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...pump your brakes a few times.

21. 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...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

22. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
No passing in either direction.

23. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

24. If your accelerator sticks...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

25. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...experience.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
One-way traffic flow.

26. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...use a series of quick glances.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

27. When backing the correct steering is to...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

28. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...make sure the space area is open.

29. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
... 0.02%.

30. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...before entering the curve.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

31. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

32. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

33. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...you can't steer the car.

34. You should release the parking brake...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

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

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36. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Lane closed.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

37. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...wrong attitudes.

38. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Same as stop sign.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

39. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

40. Broken Yellow Line
...reduce your speed.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

41. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...reduce your speed.

42. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...yield to the exiting car.
The reasoning process.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

43. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...shape.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

44. 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...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Left green arrow
...shape.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

45. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

46. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
No passing zone.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

47. Flashing Red Light
No passing in either direction.
Same as stop sign.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Left

48. A left turn can be made on red...
Left
Twelve
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

49. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
Twelve
...steer and brake gradually.
Are there any traffic controls?
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

50. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.