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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
One-way traffic flow.

2. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...complete passage through is available.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...use lane position three.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

3. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
Twelve
... drive in the center lane.
...yield to the exiting car.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

4. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...shape.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
... 0.02%.

5. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...you can't steer the car.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

6. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

7. Red 'X'
...look through the opening of the hood.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Lane closed.

8. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...use a series of quick glances.
...steer and brake gradually.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...watching for hazards in advance.

9. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

10. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
... 0.02%.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

11. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
Same as stop sign.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

12. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
One-way traffic flow.
No passing zone.
...yield to the exiting car.
...drive at slower speeds.

13. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Train crossing ahead.
Lane closed.

14. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...complete passage through is available.

15. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
Twelve
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

16. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...use lane position three.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

17. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...yield to the exiting car.
...use lane position three.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

18. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...use a series of quick glances.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

19. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...a way of driving defensively.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...pump your brakes a few times.

20. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
Same as stop sign.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
... 0.02%.
No passing zone.

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

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22. 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.
...experience.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
No passing in either direction.

23. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
No passing in either direction.
...use lane position three.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

24. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...adjust to changing conditions.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Left green arrow
...complete passage through is available.

25. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
One-way traffic flow.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

26. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...wrong attitudes.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...before entering the curve.

27. When backing the correct steering is to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

28. Yellow Round Sign
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Train crossing ahead.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

29. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

30. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...experience.

31. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

32. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...wrong attitudes.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

33. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
Lane closed.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...shape.
Left

34. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
...steer and brake gradually.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

35. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

36. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...sightline and travel path are open.

37. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
Left green arrow
...watching for hazards in advance.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
... 0.02%.

38. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...a way of driving defensively.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...before entering the turn.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

39. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

40. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

41. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

42. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...reduce your speed.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

43. Lights must be on...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
... 0.02%.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

44. Broken White Center Line
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
One-way traffic flow.

45. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...yield to the exiting car.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Warn of hazards ahead.

46. A left turn can be made on red...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

47. 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 freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...reduce your speed.
...you can't steer the car.

48. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
... drive in the center lane.
...shape.
Same as stop sign.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

49. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drive at slower speeds.
Left green arrow
...before entering the turn.

50. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
No passing in either direction.