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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...drive at slower speeds.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

2. When backing the correct steering is to...
Are there any traffic controls?
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
No passing zone.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

3. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
One-way traffic flow.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Left

4. 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...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...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.
Warn of hazards ahead.

5. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
No passing zone.

6. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...before entering the turn.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

7. Double Yellow Line
...drive at slower speeds.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
No passing in either direction.

8. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...wrong attitudes.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...sightline and travel path are open.

9. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...steer and brake gradually.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

10. If your accelerator sticks...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

11. Flashing Red Light
...look through the opening of the hood.
No passing zone.
Same as stop sign.
Left green arrow

12. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
No passing zone.
Are there any traffic controls?
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

13. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...a way of driving defensively.

14. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...use lane position three.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

15. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...lane position two.
No passing in either direction.
...use a series of quick glances.

16. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Train crossing ahead.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

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

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18. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

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

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20. You should release the parking brake...
... 0.02%.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...before entering the turn.

21. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...use lane position three.
No passing in either direction.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

22. Use of safety bels will...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
No passing zone.
Are there any traffic controls?
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

23. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...steer and brake gradually.
...before entering the turn.
... 0.02%.
Warn of hazards ahead.

24. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...use lane position three.

25. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
No passing zone.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

26. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...pump your brakes a few times.

27. 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...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
... 0.02%.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
... drive in the center lane.

28. 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.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

29. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
Twelve
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...safetly move to the right lane.

30. 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.
...wrong attitudes.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Left

31. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...before entering the turn.
...complete passage through is available.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

32. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...shape.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

33. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...you can't steer the car.
Train crossing ahead.

34. Red 'X'
...shape.
Lane closed.
No passing zone.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

35. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...complete passage through is available.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...sightline and travel path are open.

36. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...look through the opening of the hood.
Train crossing ahead.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...before entering the curve.

37. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...you can't steer the car.
...shape.

38. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
The reasoning process.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

39. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
The reasoning process.

40. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
Left green arrow
...only when no sign prohibits it.

41. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
Are there any traffic controls?
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...you can't steer the car.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

42. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

43. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Train crossing ahead.
...watching for hazards in advance.

44. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Twelve
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

45. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
No passing zone.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...lane position two.

46. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

47. The drinking driver may show...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Lane closed.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

48. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
No passing in either direction.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
One-way traffic flow.

49. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

50. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
No passing zone.
...steer and brake gradually.