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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.
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1. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...look through the opening of the hood.

2. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

3. When backing the correct steering is to...
...experience.
No passing in either direction.
...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.

4. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...adjust to changing conditions.

5. Flashing Red Light
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Same as stop sign.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

6. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
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...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

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.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Left
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

8. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

9. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...complete passage through is available.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
The reasoning process.

10. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
Same as stop sign.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

11. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...wrong attitudes.

12. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...make sure the space area is open.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

13. 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...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...reduce your speed.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

14. If your accelerator sticks...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...sightline and travel path are open.

15. You should release the parking brake...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...shape.
...wrong attitudes.

16. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...experience.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
One-way traffic flow.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

17. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...use a series of quick glances.
...lane position two.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

18. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Are there any traffic controls?
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
... 0.02%.

19. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...before entering the curve.
...drive at slower speeds.
...shape.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

20. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...reduce your speed.
...drive at slower speeds.
... 0.02%.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

21. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
Train crossing ahead.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

22. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

23. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...a way of driving defensively.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

24. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
... drive in the center lane.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...experience.

25. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...lane position two.
...use a series of quick glances.

26. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...a way of driving defensively.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
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27. Driving is a social task because...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...wrong attitudes.

28. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
No passing in either direction.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...shape.

29. Broken White Center Line
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
One-way traffic flow.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

30. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

31. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

32. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

33. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

34. A left turn can be made on red...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

35. What is first affected by alcohol?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
The reasoning process.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

36. 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.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

37. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...complete passage through is available.

38. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...use a series of quick glances.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

39. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...yield to the exiting car.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drive at slower speeds.
...experience.

40. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
...make sure the space area is open.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

41. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...drive at slower speeds.
Same as stop sign.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

42. 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...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...reduce your speed.
...a way of driving defensively.
...pump your brakes a few times.

43. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
Train crossing ahead.
... 0.02%.
...yield to the exiting car.
...drivers must interact with other people.

44. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

45. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

46. Red 'X'
...drivers must interact with other people.
Lane closed.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

47. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

48. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

49. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
The reasoning process.
...use a series of quick glances.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

50. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...lane position two.