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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. Double Yellow Line
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...you can't steer the car.
No passing in either direction.

2. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

3. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Warn of hazards ahead.

4. What is first affected by alcohol?
Left
...before entering the curve.
The reasoning process.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

5. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...use a series of quick glances.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Same as stop sign.

6. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Twelve
...shape.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

7. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

8. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Same as stop sign.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

9. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...you can't steer the car.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
No passing in either direction.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

10. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...use a series of quick glances.

11. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...make sure the space area is open.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...sightline and travel path are open.
... drive in the center lane.

12. Use of safety bels will...
...complete passage through is available.
...steer and brake gradually.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

13. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...complete passage through is available.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

14. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...wrong attitudes.
...complete passage through is available.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

15. You should release the parking brake...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
... drive in the center lane.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

16. Flashing Red Light
...make sure the space area is open.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Same as stop sign.

17. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
... 0.02%.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

18. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
... drive in the center lane.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

19. Broken Yellow Line
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

20. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Twelve
...complete passage through is available.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

21. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...drive at slower speeds.
Lane closed.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

22. When backing the correct steering is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

23. When driving on country roads - you should...
...before entering the turn.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

24. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...before entering the turn.

25. A left turn can be made on red...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

26. 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...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...make sure the space area is open.
...before entering the turn.

27. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

28. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...reduce your speed.
...before entering the turn.
...a way of driving defensively.
Are there any traffic controls?

29. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

30. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

31. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

32. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...a way of driving defensively.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

33. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

34. Lights must be on...
... drive in the center lane.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

35. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...shape.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

36. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...experience.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

37. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...experience.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

38. Yellow Round Sign
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Train crossing ahead.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

39. If your accelerator sticks...
...use lane position three.
...use a series of quick glances.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

40. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

41. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...drivers must interact with other people.
Left
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

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

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43. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...reduce your speed.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

44. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
Twelve
Warn of hazards ahead.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
... drive in the center lane.

45. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

46. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...wrong attitudes.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

47. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

48. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...use lane position three.
...wrong attitudes.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

49. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Warn of hazards ahead.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Same as stop sign.
One-way traffic flow.

50. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.