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1. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Left green arrow
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

2. 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.
...complete passage through is available.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

3. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

4. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

5. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...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.

6. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

7. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...look through the opening of the hood.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...drive at slower speeds.

8. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
Same as stop sign.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...a way of driving defensively.
...before entering the turn.

9. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
... drive in the center lane.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

10. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Left
...make sure the space area is open.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

11. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...steer and brake gradually.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

12. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...lane position two.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

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

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14. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...use a series of quick glances.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

15. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...use lane position three.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

16. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...drive at slower speeds.
Same as stop sign.

17. Red 'X'
...wrong attitudes.
Lane closed.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

18. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Train crossing ahead.
...wrong attitudes.

19. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...use lane position three.

20. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...you can't steer the car.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...safetly move to the right lane.

21. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...complete passage through is available.
...lane position two.
...use lane position three.

22. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Warn of hazards ahead.
Left green arrow
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

23. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
Left green arrow
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
... drive in the center lane.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

24. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...sightline and travel path are open.

25. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

26. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
One-way traffic flow.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...before entering the curve.

27. Driving is a social task because...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...lane position two.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

28. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...use a series of quick glances.
...experience.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

29. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...yield to the exiting car.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
No passing zone.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

30. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...lane position two.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...steer and brake gradually.
...use lane position three.

31. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...you can't steer the car.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

32. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...use lane position three.
Are there any traffic controls?

33. The drinking driver may show...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

34. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...experience.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
... drive in the center lane.

35. You should release the parking brake...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

36. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...steer and brake gradually.
...lane position two.
...a way of driving defensively.
...use lane position three.

37. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...drive at slower speeds.
...you can't steer the car.
Lane closed.

38. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Left green arrow
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

39. 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.
Lane closed.
Left
...before entering the turn.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

40. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
The reasoning process.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

41. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...make sure the space area is open.
...pump your brakes a few times.

42. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

43. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...drive at slower speeds.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

44. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Left
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
One-way traffic flow.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

45. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

46. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...experience.

47. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...reduce your speed.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

48. 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...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...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.

49. Yellow Round Sign
...you can't steer the car.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Train crossing ahead.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

50. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...wrong attitudes.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

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