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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. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Left green arrow
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...reduce your speed.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

2. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
... 0.02%.
...lane position two.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

3. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...shape.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

4. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...you can't steer the car.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

5. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...before entering the turn.
...experience.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

6. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

7. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
The reasoning process.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...before entering the turn.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

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

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9. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

10. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...drivers must interact with other people.
No passing in either direction.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

11. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...make sure the space area is open.

12. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...before entering the curve.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

13. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...drive at slower speeds.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

14. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...a way of driving defensively.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...wrong attitudes.
Train crossing ahead.

15. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
... 0.02%.
...use a series of quick glances.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

16. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...lane position two.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

17. You should release the parking brake...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...use lane position three.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

18. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

19. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...before entering the curve.

20. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
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...complete passage through is available.

21. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

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...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...a way of driving defensively.
...complete passage through is available.

23. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...wrong attitudes.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

24. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

25. Yellow Round Sign
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Train crossing ahead.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

26. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

27. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...drivers must interact with other people.
Train crossing ahead.
One-way traffic flow.
Are there any traffic controls?

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

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29. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...reduce your speed.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

30. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
... drive in the center lane.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

31. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...pump your brakes a few times.

32. The drinking driver may show...
...use a series of quick glances.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

33. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...look through the opening of the hood.

34. When backing the correct steering is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
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...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

35. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...lane position two.

36. Flashing Red Light
...experience.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Same as stop sign.

37. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

38. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Are there any traffic controls?
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

39. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
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...only when no sign prohibits it.
...steer and brake gradually.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

40. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...sightline and travel path are open.

41. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...before entering the turn.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

42. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...make sure the space area is open.

43. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
Are there any traffic controls?
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
No passing zone.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

44. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Train crossing ahead.
... 0.02%.

45. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
One-way traffic flow.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...complete passage through is available.
...safetly move to the right lane.

46. If your accelerator sticks...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...safetly move to the right lane.

47. When driving on country roads - you should...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

48. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...a way of driving defensively.

49. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...make sure the space area is open.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

50. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...you can't steer the car.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.