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Washington State Drivers Ed
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drivers-education
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. When driving on country roads - you should...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...adjust to changing conditions.
2. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
No passing zone.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
3. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
No passing zone.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
4. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...watching for hazards in advance.
5. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...drive at slower speeds.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
6. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...drive at slower speeds.
7. 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.
Same as stop sign.
... 0.02%.
...adjust to changing conditions.
8. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...lane position two.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
9. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
10. Broken Yellow Line
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
11. 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.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...use lane position three.
Twelve
12. Lights must be on...
...reduce your speed.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...drivers must interact with other people.
13. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Train crossing ahead.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...a way of driving defensively.
14. Broken White Center Line
...yield to the exiting car.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
One-way traffic flow.
...drive at slower speeds.
15. 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.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Twelve
16. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...use lane position three.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
17. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...before entering the turn.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
18. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...before entering the curve.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
19. If your accelerator sticks...
...complete passage through is available.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
20. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Same as stop sign.
21. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...make sure the space area is open.
22. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Same as stop sign.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
23. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...wrong attitudes.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
24. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Left green arrow
...complete passage through is available.
25. A left turn can be made on red...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
26. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
27. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...safetly move to the right lane.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
28. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...wrong attitudes.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
29. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...steer and brake gradually.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
30. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
Train crossing ahead.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...shape.
No passing zone.
31. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Left
Left green arrow
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
32. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Lane closed.
33. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...a way of driving defensively.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
... drive in the center lane.
34. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...you can't steer the car.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
35. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
36. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...use lane position three.
37. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...drive at slower speeds.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Warn of hazards ahead.
38. The chief problem you have if your front wheels lock up when you are braking on a slick surface is...
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39. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
Same as stop sign.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...make sure the space area is open.
40. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...make sure the space area is open.
...use a series of quick glances.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
41. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
Left green arrow
...steer and brake gradually.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
42. 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.
... 0.02%.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Left
43. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...use a series of quick glances.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...pump your brakes a few times.
44. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...safetly move to the right lane.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
45. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...yield to the exiting car.
Left
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
46. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
No passing zone.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
47. Flashing Red Light
Left green arrow
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
Same as stop sign.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
48. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
Twelve
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...safetly move to the right lane.
49. Double Yellow Line
...experience.
No passing in either direction.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
50. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.