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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. Flashing Red Light






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






3. 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...






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






5. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...






6. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...






7. Driving is a social task because...






8. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...






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






10. Red 'X'






11. 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.






12. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...






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

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14. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...






15. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






16. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.






17. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...






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






19. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...






20. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...






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






22. 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...






23. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...






24. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...






25. The drinking driver may show...






26. What is first affected by alcohol?






27. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...






28. Pennant-Shaped Sign






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






30. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...






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






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






33. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...






34. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...






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






36. If your accelerator sticks...






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






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






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






40. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...






41. Broken White Center Line






42. 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...






43. A left turn can be made on red...






44. Yellow Round Sign






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






46. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...






47. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?






48. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...






49. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...






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