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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. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

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

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3. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Twelve

4. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
No passing zone.

5. 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...
...wrong attitudes.
...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.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

6. What is first affected by alcohol?
...a way of driving defensively.
The reasoning process.
Twelve
No passing zone.

7. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
... drive in the center lane.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

8. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...before entering the curve.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

9. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...watching for hazards in advance.

10. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
No passing in either direction.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...wrong attitudes.

11. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...use lane position three.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
... 0.02%.

12. Double Yellow Line
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
No passing in either direction.
...use lane position three.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

13. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
Train crossing ahead.
Left
...sightline and travel path are open.

14. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...drive at slower speeds.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

15. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...steer and brake gradually.
...yield to the exiting car.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

16. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
Train crossing ahead.
...complete passage through is available.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

17. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Are there any traffic controls?

18. 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.
...before entering the curve.
...a way of driving defensively.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

19. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
... 0.02%.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

20. 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.
The reasoning process.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...watching for hazards in advance.

21. 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...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...you can't steer the car.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
No passing zone.

22. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...yield to the exiting car.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

23. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
... 0.02%.
...lane position two.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

24. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

25. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

26. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

27. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...steer and brake gradually.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

28. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

29. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...you can't steer the car.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...before entering the turn.

30. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

31. 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.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

32. Broken Yellow Line
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...experience.

33. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

34. Red 'X'
Same as stop sign.
Lane closed.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
The reasoning process.

35. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
... drive in the center lane.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

36. Broken White Center Line
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
No passing zone.
The reasoning process.
One-way traffic flow.

37. The drinking driver may show...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...wrong attitudes.
...yield to the exiting car.

38. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

39. Use of safety bels will...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Train crossing ahead.
...sightline and travel path are open.

40. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...lane position two.
...watching for hazards in advance.

41. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...use a series of quick glances.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

42. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

43. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

44. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...experience.

45. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...before entering the turn.
...before entering the curve.
...look through the opening of the hood.

46. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

47. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...before entering the turn.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...a way of driving defensively.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

48. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

49. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Are there any traffic controls?
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

50. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
... drive in the center lane.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...use lane position three.