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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...use lane position three.
Twelve

2. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...complete passage through is available.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...a way of driving defensively.

3. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Twelve
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

4. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...use a series of quick glances.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Same as stop sign.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

5. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

6. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...before entering the curve.

7. 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...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

8. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...shape.
Warn of hazards ahead.
... drive in the center lane.

9. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

10. 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.
...use a series of quick glances.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

11. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
... 0.02%.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...before entering the turn.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

12. 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.
...drive at slower speeds.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

13. When backing the correct steering is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

14. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...adjust to changing conditions.
... drive in the center lane.
Are there any traffic controls?
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

15. Red 'X'
...shape.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Lane closed.

16. Yellow Round Sign
...you can't steer the car.
Train crossing ahead.
...use lane position three.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

17. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

18. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...make sure the space area is open.
Are there any traffic controls?
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
... drive in the center lane.

19. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...wrong attitudes.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

20. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...experience.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

21. What is first affected by alcohol?
...look through the opening of the hood.
The reasoning process.
...reduce your speed.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

22. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...watching for hazards in advance.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

23. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...lane position two.
...complete passage through is available.

24. When driving on country roads - you should...
No passing in either direction.
...you can't steer the car.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...adjust to changing conditions.

25. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...before entering the curve.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

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

27. A left turn can be made on red...
No passing zone.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

28. Broken Yellow Line
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

29. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

30. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...before entering the turn.
Warn of hazards ahead.

31. The drinking driver may show...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

32. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...a way of driving defensively.
...before entering the curve.
...use a series of quick glances.

33. 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...
...before entering the curve.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

34. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...before entering the turn.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

35. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...wrong attitudes.
Left green arrow

36. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...complete passage through is available.
Same as stop sign.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

37. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

38. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...steer and brake gradually.

39. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

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

41. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...reduce your speed.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

42. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...steer and brake gradually.
Left

43. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...lane position two.
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.

44. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...use lane position three.
...you can't steer the car.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

45. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
Are there any traffic controls?
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
... 0.02%.

46. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...adjust to changing conditions.
No passing in either direction.
No passing zone.

47. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...lane position two.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

48. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...complete passage through is available.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

49. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...reduce your speed.
...complete passage through is available.

50. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.