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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 driving on country roads - you should...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Twelve
...adjust to changing conditions.

2. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
No passing in either direction.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

3. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

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

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5. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
... drive in the center lane.

6. Flashing Red Light
... 0.02%.
Same as stop sign.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...use a series of quick glances.

7. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Left
No passing zone.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

8. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
One-way traffic flow.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

9. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
No passing zone.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...complete passage through is available.
...you can't steer the car.

10. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...a way of driving defensively.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...you can't steer the car.
Lane closed.

11. Pennant-Shaped Sign
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...complete passage through is available.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
No passing zone.

12. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Train crossing ahead.

13. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

14. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

15. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
... 0.02%.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...use lane position three.

16. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
No passing zone.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

17. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...reduce your speed.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

18. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

19. You should release the parking brake...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Train crossing ahead.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

20. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

21. A left turn can be made on red...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...use a series of quick glances.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

22. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
One-way traffic flow.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

23. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

24. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...experience.
Are there any traffic controls?
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

25. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

26. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...sightline and travel path are open.

27. Broken Yellow Line
Lane closed.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

28. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...drive at slower speeds.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

29. 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...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

30. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

31. Broken White Center Line
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Lane closed.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
One-way traffic flow.

32. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...use lane position three.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...look through the opening of the hood.

33. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
Lane closed.
One-way traffic flow.
...drive at slower speeds.
...pump your brakes a few times.

34. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...wrong attitudes.
No passing zone.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

35. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Are there any traffic controls?
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Warn of hazards ahead.

36. Red 'X'
...shape.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Lane closed.

37. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
One-way traffic flow.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

38. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

39. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

40. Lights must be on...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...steer and brake gradually.

41. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Same as stop sign.

42. When backing the correct steering is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

43. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...experience.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

44. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...use lane position three.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

45. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...drive at slower speeds.
...complete passage through is available.
...before entering the turn.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

46. 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.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Left
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

47. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...use lane position three.
...shape.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

48. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Twelve
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...yield to the exiting car.

49. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...lane position two.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...use lane position three.

50. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.