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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.
  • 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. Broken Yellow Line






2. Pennant-Shaped Sign






3. Flashing Red Light






4. 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.






5. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...






6. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...






7. Broken White Center Line






8. Red 'X'






9. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...






10. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...






11. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings






12. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...






13. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...






14. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...






15. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...






16. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...






17. Use of safety bels will...






18. The drinking driver may show...






19. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...






20. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?






21. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...






22. What is first affected by alcohol?






23. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...






24. 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...






25. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...






26. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...






27. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...






28. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...






29. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...






30. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...






31. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...






32. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...






33. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...






34. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...






35. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.






36. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...






37. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...






38. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...






39. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...






40. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...






41. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?






42. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...






43. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...






44. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...






45. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...






46. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...






47. 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...






48. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...






49. When backing the correct steering is to...






50. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...