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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.
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1. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
The reasoning process.

2. Double Yellow Line
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
No passing in either direction.
...pump your brakes a few times.

3. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

4. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
No passing zone.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

5. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...wrong attitudes.

6. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

7. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

8. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...experience.
...you can't steer the car.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

9. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...before entering the curve.
...wrong attitudes.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

10. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...use lane position three.
...use a series of quick glances.
...make sure the space area is open.
...lane position two.

11. When backing the correct steering is to...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
... 0.02%.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

12. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...complete passage through is available.

13. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...a way of driving defensively.
...steer and brake gradually.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

14. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...safetly move to the right lane.
... 0.02%.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

15. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...steer and brake gradually.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

16. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...sightline and travel path are open.

17. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...before entering the curve.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...use lane position three.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

18. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...wrong attitudes.
...use lane position three.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

19. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...drive at slower speeds.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

20. 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...
Are there any traffic controls?
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

21. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

22. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Same as stop sign.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

23. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

24. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Left
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Are there any traffic controls?

25. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Left green arrow
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

26. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...safetly move to the right lane.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Are there any traffic controls?

27. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
No passing in either direction.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

28. 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...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

29. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...before entering the curve.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...complete passage through is available.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

30. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...steer and brake gradually.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

31. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
Left green arrow
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...experience.

32. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...experience.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

33. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

34. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
Left green arrow
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...complete passage through is available.

35. Lights must be on...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
... drive in the center lane.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

36. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
Left green arrow
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
... 0.02%.

37. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...lane position two.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

38. Flashing Red Light
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Same as stop sign.

39. The drinking driver may show...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
No passing in either direction.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

40. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

41. Red 'X'
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Lane closed.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

42. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

43. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

44. A left turn can be made on red...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...lane position two.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

45. Use of safety bels will...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Left green arrow
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

46. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...look through the opening of the hood.
...drivers must interact with other people.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...before entering the curve.

47. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...you can't steer the car.
...wrong attitudes.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

48. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
... 0.02%.
Left

49. Yellow Round Sign
...wrong attitudes.
Train crossing ahead.
Lane closed.
...lane position two.

50. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
One-way traffic flow.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...make sure the space area is open.