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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. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...drive at slower speeds.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

2. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Train crossing ahead.
...experience.

3. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
Are there any traffic controls?
...shape.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...complete passage through is available.

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

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5. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

6. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the space area is open.
The reasoning process.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
... 0.02%.

7. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Lane closed.

8. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...complete passage through is available.
...before entering the curve.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

9. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
One-way traffic flow.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...use lane position three.

10. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
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...lane position two.

11. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...wrong attitudes.

12. Broken Yellow Line
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...before entering the curve.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

13. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
One-way traffic flow.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...sightline and travel path are open.

14. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...look through the opening of the hood.
...lane position two.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

15. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Left green arrow
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

16. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

17. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

18. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...yield to the exiting car.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...safetly move to the right lane.

19. Double Yellow Line
...use lane position three.
...drivers must interact with other people.
No passing in either direction.
...complete passage through is available.

20. 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.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
... drive in the center lane.

21. If your accelerator sticks...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make sure the space area is open.

22. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
No passing zone.

23. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...drive at slower speeds.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
No passing zone.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

24. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...before entering the curve.

25. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
Warn of hazards ahead.

26. When backing the correct steering is to...
...before entering the turn.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
... drive in the center lane.
...yield to the exiting car.

27. Flashing Red Light
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Same as stop sign.
...wrong attitudes.

28. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
Train crossing ahead.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...use lane position three.

29. Red 'X'
...you can't steer the car.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Lane closed.

30. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

31. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
The reasoning process.
...watching for hazards in advance.
No passing zone.
Left green arrow

32. Lights must be on...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Left
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

33. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
No passing in either direction.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

34. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...lane position two.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

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

36. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Twelve
...steer and brake gradually.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

37. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Same as stop sign.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

38. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...before entering the turn.
Left green arrow
...a heavy growth or bushes.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

39. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
Train crossing ahead.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...shape.

40. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
... 0.02%.
...complete passage through is available.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

41. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...watching for hazards in advance.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...before entering the turn.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

42. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...use a series of quick glances.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Are there any traffic controls?

43. You should release the parking brake...
...drive at slower speeds.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

44. 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...
...drive at slower speeds.
...use a series of quick glances.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
... drive in the center lane.

45. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...yield to the exiting car.
... 0.02%.

46. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...watching for hazards in advance.
The reasoning process.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
... 0.02%.

47. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...wrong attitudes.
Same as stop sign.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

48. 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.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Same as stop sign.
Left

49. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...yield to the exiting car.
Train crossing ahead.

50. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.