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1. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...before entering the turn.
...adjust to changing conditions.

2. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...experience.

3. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...wrong attitudes.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

4. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...a way of driving defensively.
...shape.
...before entering the turn.
No passing zone.

5. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
One-way traffic flow.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...reduce your speed.

6. The drinking driver may show...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...drivers must interact with other people.

7. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
... 0.02%.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

8. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

9. When backing the correct steering is to...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

10. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

11. 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.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...yield to the exiting car.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

12. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
One-way traffic flow.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

13. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...yield to the exiting car.

14. Use of safety bels will...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
The reasoning process.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

15. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
Left green arrow
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

16. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
One-way traffic flow.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

17. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

18. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...shape.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...steer and brake gradually.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

19. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
... drive in the center lane.
...use a series of quick glances.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

20. Broken White Center Line
...sightline and travel path are open.
One-way traffic flow.
Left green arrow
...complete passage through is available.

21. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...reduce your speed.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

22. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

23. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

24. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...lane position two.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

25. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...complete passage through is available.
Twelve
...reduce your speed.

26. 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...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...reduce your speed.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

27. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

28. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...you can't steer the car.

29. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...steer and brake gradually.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

30. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

31. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

32. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

33. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...shape.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

34. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...make sure the space area is open.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
... 0.02%.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

35. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...before entering the curve.
...drivers must interact with other people.

36. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

37. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...lane position two.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

38. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

39. 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.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

40. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

41. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

42. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
Same as stop sign.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...make sure the space area is open.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

43. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

44. 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...
The reasoning process.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Are there any traffic controls?
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

45. Broken Yellow Line
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...steer and brake gradually.

46. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...shape.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...you can't steer the car.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

47. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...drive at slower speeds.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

48. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...look through the opening of the hood.

49. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...make sure the space area is open.

50. Lights must be on...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
... 0.02%.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

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