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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. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...make sure the space area is open.

2. Red 'X'
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Lane closed.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

3. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...before entering the curve.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...use a series of quick glances.

4. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
No passing in either direction.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
... 0.02%.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

5. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...look through the opening of the hood.

6. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

7. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...yield to the exiting car.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

8. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...drivers must interact with other people.

9. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...pump your brakes a few times.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

10. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...use a series of quick glances.
...you can't steer the car.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...experience.

11. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

12. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Left green arrow

13. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...a way of driving defensively.
Are there any traffic controls?
...wrong attitudes.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

14. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...yield to the exiting car.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...wrong attitudes.

15. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...make sure the space area is open.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

16. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...steer and brake gradually.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...you can't steer the car.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

17. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...steer and brake gradually.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

18. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
No passing in either direction.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...steer and brake gradually.

19. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Twelve
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

20. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...use a series of quick glances.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

21. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

22. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...a way of driving defensively.
...drive at slower speeds.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

23. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Are there any traffic controls?
Twelve
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

24. When driving on country roads - you should...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...lane position two.
Left green arrow

25. 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...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
The reasoning process.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...look through the opening of the hood.

26. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...steer and brake gradually.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...a way of driving defensively.

27. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...use lane position three.

28. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Train crossing ahead.
...lane position two.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

29. 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...
...reduce your speed.
Lane closed.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...experience.

30. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...yield to the exiting car.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Lane closed.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

31. Flashing Red Light
...wrong attitudes.
Same as stop sign.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

32. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
No passing zone.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...use a series of quick glances.

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

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34. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Train crossing ahead.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

35. Double Yellow Line
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
No passing in either direction.

36. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...sightline and travel path are open.

37. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...adjust to changing conditions.

38. Pennant-Shaped Sign
Left
Turned sharply away from the curb.
No passing zone.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

39. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...complete passage through is available.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...before entering the turn.

40. 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...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Train crossing ahead.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Lane closed.

41. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...shape.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...watching for hazards in advance.

42. Broken White Center Line
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
One-way traffic flow.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

43. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...before entering the turn.

44. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...drivers must interact with other people.
Left
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

45. Broken Yellow Line
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

46. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

47. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...wrong attitudes.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...before entering the turn.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

48. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...yield to the exiting car.
...complete passage through is available.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

49. When backing the correct steering is to...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

50. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
Same as stop sign.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...a way of driving defensively.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.