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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. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...drivers must interact with other people.

2. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...drivers must interact with other people.

3. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

4. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
No passing zone.
...lane position two.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

5. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

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

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7. 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.
Left
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Are there any traffic controls?

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

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9. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...experience.
Twelve
...watching for hazards in advance.

10. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...shape.
...steer and brake gradually.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

11. Double Yellow Line
Left green arrow
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
No passing in either direction.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

12. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

13. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Twelve
Lane closed.

14. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

15. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
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.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

16. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...shape.
...make sure the space area is open.
...experience.

17. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...you can't steer the car.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

18. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...watching for hazards in advance.
One-way traffic flow.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

19. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Left

20. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...reduce your speed.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

21. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...before entering the turn.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

22. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...shape.

23. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...make sure the space area is open.

24. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
The reasoning process.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...use lane position three.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

25. Broken Yellow Line
...look through the opening of the hood.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...you can't steer the car.

26. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...shape.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

27. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...watching for hazards in advance.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

28. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

29. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...a way of driving defensively.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

30. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

31. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...yield to the exiting car.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

32. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...complete passage through is available.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

33. Broken White Center Line
...complete passage through is available.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
One-way traffic flow.

34. 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...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...steer and brake gradually.
The reasoning process.

35. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Lane closed.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

36. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...experience.
...make sure the space area is open.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

37. When backing the correct steering is to...
...yield to the exiting car.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

38. When driving on country roads - you should...
...you can't steer the car.
Same as stop sign.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...adjust to changing conditions.

39. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Twelve
...pump your brakes a few times.

40. Red 'X'
Left
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Lane closed.
... 0.02%.

41. Pennant-Shaped Sign
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Are there any traffic controls?
Turned sharply away from the curb.
No passing zone.

42. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

43. 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.
...reduce your speed.
One-way traffic flow.
...complete passage through is available.

44. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Train crossing ahead.
...lane position two.

45. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...drive at slower speeds.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

46. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...use lane position three.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

47. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...wrong attitudes.
The reasoning process.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

48. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

49. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Left green arrow

50. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
... 0.02%.
The reasoning process.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.