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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. Traffic laws are made primarily to...






2. 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...






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






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






5. Driving is a social task because...






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






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






8. You should release the parking brake...






9. Red 'X'






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






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






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






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






14. Pennant-Shaped Sign






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






16. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Broken Yellow Line






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






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






36. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...






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






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






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






40. If your accelerator sticks...






41. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...






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






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






44. 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...






45. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...






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






47. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...






48. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...






49. Double Yellow Line






50. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings