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1. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
Lane closed.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

2. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

3. 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.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
The reasoning process.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

4. Red 'X'
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Lane closed.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

5. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
No passing zone.
Left green arrow
...you can't steer the car.

6. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...you can't steer the car.
Left green arrow
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

7. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...use a series of quick glances.
...before entering the curve.
...complete passage through is available.

8. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

9. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...yield to the exiting car.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

10. 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.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...a way of driving defensively.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

11. Flashing Red Light
...pump your brakes a few times.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Same as stop sign.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

12. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...lane position two.

13. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Twelve

14. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

15. You should release the parking brake...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Left green arrow

16. Broken White Center Line
...use lane position three.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
One-way traffic flow.

17. 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.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Lane closed.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Left

18. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...steer and brake gradually.
...yield to the exiting car.
...make sure the space area is open.

19. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Same as stop sign.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

20. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

21. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...use lane position three.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

22. 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...
No passing in either direction.
Are there any traffic controls?
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

23. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
Lane closed.
...complete passage through is available.
...yield to the exiting car.
...experience.

24. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...use lane position three.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

25. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
Twelve
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...before entering the curve.

26. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...a way of driving defensively.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

27. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...use a series of quick glances.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
No passing in either direction.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

28. 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...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...reduce your speed.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

29. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
... drive in the center lane.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

30. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
One-way traffic flow.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

31. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...use lane position three.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...drive at slower speeds.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

32. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

33. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...complete passage through is available.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

34. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

35. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...shape.

36. Broken Yellow Line
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

37. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
The reasoning process.
...before entering the curve.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...use a series of quick glances.

38. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

39. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
... drive in the center lane.
...experience.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

40. A left turn can be made on red...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Left green arrow
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

41. 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...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...make sure the space area is open.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

42. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
... drive in the center lane.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
... 0.02%.

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

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44. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Left green arrow
Are there any traffic controls?
Same as stop sign.
...yield to the exiting car.

45. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...before entering the curve.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...sightline and travel path are open.

46. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Twelve
...keep order and safety on the highways.

47. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Train crossing ahead.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

48. If your accelerator sticks...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

49. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

50. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
... drive in the center lane.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...look through the opening of the hood.

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