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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. Use of safety bels will...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

2. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
...yield to the exiting car.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...drive at slower speeds.

3. 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...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...reduce your speed.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

4. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
Are there any traffic controls?
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...drive at slower speeds.
No passing zone.

5. A left turn can be made on red...
Are there any traffic controls?
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

6. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...yield to the exiting car.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
No passing in either direction.

7. What is first affected by alcohol?
Train crossing ahead.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
The reasoning process.

8. Broken Yellow Line
...you can't steer the car.
The reasoning process.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

9. Broken White Center Line
...pump your brakes a few times.
One-way traffic flow.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

10. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

11. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Warn of hazards ahead.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...yield to the exiting car.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

12. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...a way of driving defensively.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

13. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...use lane position three.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

14. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

15. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

16. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

17. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...complete passage through is available.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

18. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

19. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
Same as stop sign.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

20. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...use lane position three.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

21. Double Yellow Line
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
No passing zone.
No passing in either direction.

22. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...use a series of quick glances.
...steer and brake gradually.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

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

24. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Are there any traffic controls?
Lane closed.
...make sure the space area is open.

25. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...complete passage through is available.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...lane position two.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

26. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
No passing in either direction.
One-way traffic flow.

27. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...before entering the curve.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...steer and brake gradually.

28. 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...
Lane closed.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...yield to the exiting car.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

29. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

30. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...steer and brake gradually.
One-way traffic flow.
The reasoning process.

31. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

32. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing zone.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...before entering the curve.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

33. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
... 0.02%.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

34. 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.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Same as stop sign.

35. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

36. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

37. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...use lane position three.
...sightline and travel path are open.

38. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
No passing zone.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Twelve

39. Driving is a social task because...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

40. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

41. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Left green arrow
Warn of hazards ahead.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Are there any traffic controls?

42. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...use lane position three.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...drive at slower speeds.

43. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

44. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...a way of driving defensively.

45. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...shape.

46. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...reduce your speed.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

47. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...make sure the space area is open.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...pump your brakes a few times.

48. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Lane closed.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

49. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...before entering the curve.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

50. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
Lane closed.
...before entering the curve.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...a way of driving defensively.