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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.






2. When backing the correct steering is to...






3. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...






4. 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...






5. Pennant-Shaped Sign






6. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...






7. Double Yellow Line






8. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...






9. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...






10. If your accelerator sticks...






11. Flashing Red Light






12. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...






13. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...






14. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...






15. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...






16. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...






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

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18. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...






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

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20. You should release the parking brake...






21. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...






22. Use of safety bels will...






23. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...






24. Yellow Round Sign






25. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...






26. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...






27. 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...






28. 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...






29. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...






30. 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.






31. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...






32. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...






33. Lights must be on...






34. Red 'X'






35. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...






36. Traffic laws are made primarily to...






37. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






38. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?






39. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...






40. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...






41. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...






42. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...






43. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...






44. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.






45. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...






46. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...






47. The drinking driver may show...






48. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...






49. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...






50. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...