Washington State Drivers Ed

Instructions:

• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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• Match each statement with the correct term.
• Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.


2. The drinking driver may show...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...use lane position three.
...drivers must interact with other people.


3. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...drive at slower speeds.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...steer and brake gradually.
...shape.


4. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...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.
...complete passage through is available.


5. Use of safety bels will...
... 0.02%.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...steer and brake gradually.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.


6. Double Yellow Line
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
No passing in either direction.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...use lane position three.


7. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
No passing in either direction.
... 0.02%.


8. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
... 0.02%.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.


9. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...make sure the space area is open.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...a way of driving defensively.


10. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
Same as stop sign.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...reduce your speed.


11. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.


12. 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.
...experience.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...yield to the exiting car.


13. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...complete passage through is available.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...reduce your speed.


14. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Lane closed.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.


15. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...look through the opening of the hood.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...seeing the full traffic picture.


16. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.
...safetly move to the right lane.


17. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Left


18. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.


19. 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...
... 0.02%.
...lane position two.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.


20. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...yield to the exiting car.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.


21. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...use lane position three.


22. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.


23. 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.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Left green arrow


24. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Left green arrow


25. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...before entering the curve.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.


26. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
The reasoning process.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.


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...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...only when no sign prohibits it.


28. When backing the correct steering is to...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.


29. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Twelve
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...drivers must interact with other people.


30. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Turned sharply away from the curb.


31. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
The reasoning process.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.


32. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...before entering the curve.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.


33. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
One-way traffic flow.
No passing zone.
...complete passage through is available.
...you can't steer the car.


34. A left turn can be made on red...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.


35. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...drive at slower speeds.


36. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...shape.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.


37. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.


38. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...experience.


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


40. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...a heavy growth or bushes.


41. When driving on country roads - you should...
Twelve
...yield to the exiting car.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.


42. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...look through the opening of the hood.


43. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
Twelve
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...use a series of quick glances.


44. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...steer and brake gradually.


45. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.


46. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...yield to the exiting car.
...before entering the curve.


47. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.


48. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
No passing in either direction.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.


49. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...make sure the space area is open.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.


50. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
One-way traffic flow.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.