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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
... drive in the center lane.

2. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
...steer and brake gradually.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Are there any traffic controls?

3. What is first affected by alcohol?
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
The reasoning process.

4. 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...
...use a series of quick glances.
...make sure the space area is open.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Left green arrow

5. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
... drive in the center lane.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Train crossing ahead.

6. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...a way of driving defensively.
...experience.
...shape.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

7. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...lane position two.
Left
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

8. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
Lane closed.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

9. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...a way of driving defensively.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

10. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Left
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

11. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...yield to the exiting car.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

12. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...reduce your speed.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...pump your brakes a few times.

13. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Train crossing ahead.

14. Lights must be on...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Twelve
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

15. Driving is a social task because...
Train crossing ahead.
...drivers must interact with other people.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...make sure the space area is open.

16. 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...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Are there any traffic controls?
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

17. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Twelve
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...before entering the curve.

18. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...drive at slower speeds.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
... drive in the center lane.

19. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

20. The drinking driver may show...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

21. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...a way of driving defensively.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Twelve

22. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

23. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

24. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...shape.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

25. Flashing Red Light
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Same as stop sign.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...lane position two.

26. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...use a series of quick glances.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

27. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Left green arrow
...before entering the turn.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

28. Double Yellow Line
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
No passing in either direction.

29. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

30. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...before entering the turn.
...drive at slower speeds.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...a way of driving defensively.

31. 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...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

32. 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.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Left
...sightline and travel path are open.
No passing in either direction.

33. A left turn can be made on red...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Left green arrow
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
No passing in either direction.

34. 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.
...pump your brakes a few times.
One-way traffic flow.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

35. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...wrong attitudes.

36. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

37. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
... drive in the center lane.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

38. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...use lane position three.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

39. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

40. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...watching for hazards in advance.
The reasoning process.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

41. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...watching for hazards in advance.

42. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...wrong attitudes.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

43. 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...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...before entering the curve.
...reduce your speed.

44. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

45. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

46. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...experience.
Are there any traffic controls?

47. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...watching for hazards in advance.
One-way traffic flow.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
No passing zone.

48. 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.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

49. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...use lane position three.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

50. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.