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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. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...steer and brake gradually.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

2. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...use lane position three.
...shape.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

3. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

4. 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...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...make sure the space area is open.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

5. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...before entering the curve.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Warn of hazards ahead.

6. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

7. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

8. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...before entering the curve.
... 0.02%.

9. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
One-way traffic flow.

10. 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...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...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.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

11. When backing the correct steering is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...before entering the curve.

12. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
Left green arrow
The reasoning process.
...complete passage through is available.
...lane position two.

13. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

14. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...a way of driving defensively.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
The reasoning process.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

15. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
One-way traffic flow.
No passing in either direction.
...make sure the space area is open.

16. If your accelerator sticks...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...lane position two.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

17. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...wrong attitudes.
Train crossing ahead.
...a way of driving defensively.

18. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

19. 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...
...reduce your speed.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Twelve
...before entering the curve.

20. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...you can't steer the car.

21. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

22. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Warn of hazards ahead.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Are there any traffic controls?
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

23. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...lane position two.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...you can't steer the car.

24. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...before entering the turn.
...look through the opening of the hood.
One-way traffic flow.

25. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...wrong attitudes.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

26. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...a way of driving defensively.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

27. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...a way of driving defensively.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

28. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...drivers must interact with other people.
No passing zone.
Same as stop sign.
...complete passage through is available.

29. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...use a series of quick glances.

30. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...reduce your speed.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

31. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...before entering the curve.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

32. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Lane closed.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

33. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
No passing zone.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

34. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...watching for hazards in advance.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

35. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...before entering the turn.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...use lane position three.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

36. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
Twelve
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

37. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...you can't steer the car.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

38. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...reduce your speed.
... 0.02%.
...complete passage through is available.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

39. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

40. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...look through the opening of the hood.

41. A left turn can be made on red...
...before entering the turn.
No passing in either direction.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

42. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
...before entering the turn.
...drive at slower speeds.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

43. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
One-way traffic flow.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Left

44. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

45. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

46. Driving is a social task because...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...drivers must interact with other people.

47. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
No passing zone.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

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.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Left
...keep order and safety on the highways.

49. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

50. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
... 0.02%.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.