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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 best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...steer and brake gradually.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

2. Lights must be on...
...drive at slower speeds.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...experience.

3. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...use lane position three.

4. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
Are there any traffic controls?
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

5. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...sightline and travel path are open.

6. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...experience.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

7. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Twelve
...steer and brake gradually.

8. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

9. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...use lane position three.

10. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...experience.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

11. Broken Yellow Line
Left green arrow
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...lane position two.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

12. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...drivers must interact with other people.
Train crossing ahead.
...before entering the turn.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

13. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
... drive in the center lane.
Are there any traffic controls?
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

14. When driving on country roads - you should...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...yield to the exiting car.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

15. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...use a series of quick glances.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

16. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

17. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
... 0.02%.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
No passing zone.

18. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...experience.
...lane position two.
Lane closed.

19. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...use lane position three.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

20. 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...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Left green arrow
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

21. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...before entering the curve.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

22. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...a way of driving defensively.
Twelve
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

23. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Are there any traffic controls?
...drive at slower speeds.

24. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

25. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
Left
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

26. What is first affected by alcohol?
...make sure the space area is open.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...adjust to changing conditions.
The reasoning process.

27. If your accelerator sticks...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Left green arrow
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

28. Use of safety bels will...
...steer and brake gradually.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

29. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

30. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...wrong attitudes.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

31. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
Train crossing ahead.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...complete passage through is available.
Same as stop sign.

32. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

33. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

34. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
... drive in the center lane.
Left
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

35. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

36. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...experience.
Same as stop sign.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

37. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

38. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
Twelve
...drive at slower speeds.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

39. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...before entering the curve.
Same as stop sign.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

40. When backing the correct steering is to...
Are there any traffic controls?
Train crossing ahead.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

41. 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...
...reduce your speed.
...before entering the turn.
...shape.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

42. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

43. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

44. You should release the parking brake...
...before entering the turn.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

45. As a driver's inhibitions are lowered because of drinking - driving speed usually increases. This is because...

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46. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Warn of hazards ahead.

47. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...you can't steer the car.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

48. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

49. 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.
One-way traffic flow.
Left
...experience.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

50. Yellow Round Sign
...yield to the exiting car.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Train crossing ahead.