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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. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

2. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
Lane closed.
...a way of driving defensively.
...yield to the exiting car.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

3. 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...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...yield to the exiting car.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

4. You should release the parking brake...
Train crossing ahead.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

5. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...lane position two.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

6. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
One-way traffic flow.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

7. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...look through the opening of the hood.
No passing in either direction.
Lane closed.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

8. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...yield to the exiting car.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...drive at slower speeds.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

9. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
No passing in either direction.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

10. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Are there any traffic controls?
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

11. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...wrong attitudes.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

12. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Are there any traffic controls?

13. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
... 0.02%.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

14. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

15. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...complete passage through is available.
...before entering the curve.

16. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

17. A left turn can be made on red...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

18. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Left
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Are there any traffic controls?
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

19. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...a way of driving defensively.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

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

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21. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...sightline and travel path are open.
... 0.02%.

22. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

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

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24. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...wrong attitudes.

25. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...drive at slower speeds.
...before entering the curve.

26. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...use a series of quick glances.
Twelve
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

27. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...complete passage through is available.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...make sure the space area is open.

28. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...you can't steer the car.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...adjust to changing conditions.

29. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Left green arrow
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

30. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

31. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

32. What is first affected by alcohol?
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
The reasoning process.
Train crossing ahead.

33. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

34. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...before entering the curve.

35. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
... 0.02%.
...drive at slower speeds.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

36. Double Yellow Line
One-way traffic flow.
...shape.
...drive at slower speeds.
No passing in either direction.

37. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Left
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

38. If your accelerator sticks...
No passing in either direction.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Are there any traffic controls?
...a heavy growth or bushes.

39. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

40. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
... 0.02%.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

41. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...wrong attitudes.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

42. Red 'X'
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...you can't steer the car.
Lane closed.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

43. 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...
...use a series of quick glances.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

44. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

45. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...shape.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

46. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...use a series of quick glances.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...experience.

47. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...lane position two.
No passing zone.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

48. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...wrong attitudes.
Left green arrow
...experience.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

49. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
The reasoning process.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Same as stop sign.

50. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...yield to the exiting car.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.