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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. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
The reasoning process.
...safetly move to the right lane.

2. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...before entering the curve.
...look through the opening of the hood.

3. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Lane closed.
...sightline and travel path are open.

4. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...make sure the space area is open.
No passing zone.

5. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...complete passage through is available.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Train crossing ahead.
...drive at slower speeds.

6. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
Train crossing ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...lane position two.

7. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...drive at slower speeds.

8. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
Train crossing ahead.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

9. When backing the correct steering is to...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
... drive in the center lane.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

10. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
No passing zone.
...sightline and travel path are open.

11. 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...
...before entering the curve.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...before entering the turn.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

12. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...shape.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

13. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
Lane closed.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...before entering the curve.

14. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...experience.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

15. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Train crossing ahead.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...before entering the curve.

16. You should release the parking brake...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...before entering the turn.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

17. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...wrong attitudes.
...experience.

18. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...use lane position three.
... drive in the center lane.
...complete passage through is available.

19. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...look through the opening of the hood.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...reduce your speed.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

20. 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.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Left
...drivers must interact with other people.

21. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

22. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...yield to the exiting car.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
No passing in either direction.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

23. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...lane position two.
...safetly move to the right lane.
No passing in either direction.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

24. Red 'X'
...reduce your speed.
Lane closed.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

25. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...a way of driving defensively.
...yield to the exiting car.
...make sure the space area is open.

26. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
No passing zone.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

27. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...complete passage through is available.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

28. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...adjust to changing conditions.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

29. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...use a series of quick glances.
...complete passage through is available.
...shape.
...adjust to changing conditions.

30. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

31. Broken Yellow Line
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

32. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...experience.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

33. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...reduce your speed.

34. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

35. Driving is a social task because...
The reasoning process.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

36. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

37. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
No passing in either direction.
...shape.
...lane position two.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

38. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

39. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...shape.
...experience.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

40. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
No passing in either direction.
...use a series of quick glances.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

41. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...complete passage through is available.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

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...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

43. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...before entering the turn.

44. The drinking driver may show...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
One-way traffic flow.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

45. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...reduce your speed.

46. Yellow Round Sign
... 0.02%.
Train crossing ahead.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

47. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Left green arrow
Left

48. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...drive at slower speeds.
...a way of driving defensively.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

49. If your accelerator sticks...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
... 0.02%.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

50. 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.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...you can't steer the car.