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1. 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.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

2. 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.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...complete passage through is available.
Left
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

3. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...you can't steer the car.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

4. Use of safety bels will...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...yield to the exiting car.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

5. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

6. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
... drive in the center lane.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

7. When backing the correct steering is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Left green arrow
Are there any traffic controls?
...yield to the exiting car.

8. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

9. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...before entering the turn.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

10. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
The reasoning process.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...reduce your speed.
No passing in either direction.

11. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...steer and brake gradually.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
One-way traffic flow.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

12. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
... drive in the center lane.
...look through the opening of the hood.

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

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14. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
... 0.02%.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...lane position two.

15. A left turn can be made on red...
...lane position two.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

16. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...before entering the curve.
Twelve

17. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
The reasoning process.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

18. The drinking driver may show...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Left
...look through the opening of the hood.

19. Lights must be on...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

20. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...you can't steer the car.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

21. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...yield to the exiting car.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

22. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
... drive in the center lane.
...shape.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

23. 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...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

24. Yellow Round Sign
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...use a series of quick glances.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Train crossing ahead.

25. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

26. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...drive at slower speeds.

27. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...sightline and travel path are open.

28. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...wrong attitudes.

29. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...safetly move to the right lane.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

30. Broken Yellow Line
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...adjust to changing conditions.

31. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...a way of driving defensively.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...use lane position three.

32. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...before entering the turn.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

33. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...drive at slower speeds.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Same as stop sign.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

34. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...use a series of quick glances.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

35. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...before entering the curve.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...lane position two.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

36. When driving on country roads - you should...
Same as stop sign.
No passing zone.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...adjust to changing conditions.

37. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
... 0.02%.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

38. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
No passing zone.
Twelve
Left green arrow

39. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
Left
...watching for hazards in advance.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

40. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

41. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
No passing zone.
Left
...look through the opening of the hood.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

42. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
No passing zone.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...pump your brakes a few times.

43. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

44. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Warn of hazards ahead.

45. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
One-way traffic flow.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

46. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
The reasoning process.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Are there any traffic controls?

47. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...lane position two.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Are there any traffic controls?
Lane closed.

48. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...before entering the turn.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

49. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...a way of driving defensively.

50. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

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