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Washington State Drivers Ed

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...






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






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






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






5. 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...






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






7. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...






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






9. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...






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






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






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






13. What is first affected by alcohol?






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






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






16. Broken Yellow Line






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






18. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings






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






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






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






22. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...






23. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






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






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






26. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...






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






28. 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...






29. Pennant-Shaped Sign






30. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...






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






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






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






34. You are in the right lane on a freeway when you notice that a driver is approaching your lane from an on ramp - your reduced risk action is to...






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






36. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...






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






38. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...






39. Use of safety bels will...






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






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






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






43. You should release the parking brake...






44. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...






45. Driving is a social task because...






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






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






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






49. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...






50. When driving on country roads - you should...