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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. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...






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






3. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...






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. If your accelerator sticks...






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






7. Broken Yellow Line






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Lights must be on...






15. 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...






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






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






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






19. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...






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


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






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






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






24. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






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


26. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...






27. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...






28. Red 'X'






29. What is first affected by alcohol?






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






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






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






33. Pennant-Shaped Sign






34. Broken White Center Line






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






36. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...






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






38. Use of safety bels will...






39. Traffic laws are made primarily to...






40. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...






41. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...






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






43. The drinking driver may show...






44. Driving is a social task because...






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






46. A left turn can be made on red...






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






48. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...






49. 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...






50. 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...