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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. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

2. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...before entering the curve.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

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

4. Broken Yellow Line
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

5. If your accelerator sticks...
...drive at slower speeds.
...use a series of quick glances.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

6. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Left
...sightline and travel path are open.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

7. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Same as stop sign.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
The reasoning process.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

8. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...complete passage through is available.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

9. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
Lane closed.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
... 0.02%.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

10. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
No passing zone.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

11. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...drive at slower speeds.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

12. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

13. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...a way of driving defensively.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

14. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

15. You should release the parking brake...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...make sure the space area is open.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...watching for hazards in advance.

16. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...steer and brake gradually.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
... 0.02%.

17. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...drivers must interact with other people.

18. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

19. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Left
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

20. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...pump your brakes a few times.
No passing zone.
...sightline and travel path are open.

21. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
No passing zone.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...shape.

22. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...wrong attitudes.
...shape.
Twelve
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

23. When backing the correct steering is to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...complete passage through is available.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

24. Yellow Round Sign
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Train crossing ahead.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

25. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
The reasoning process.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

26. When driving on country roads - you should...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

27. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...a way of driving defensively.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Same as stop sign.

28. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
... drive in the center lane.

29. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...make sure the space area is open.
...yield to the exiting car.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...drive at slower speeds.

30. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...watching for hazards in advance.
Train crossing ahead.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

31. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...you can't steer the car.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...make sure the space area is open.

32. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
... drive in the center lane.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

33. 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...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...reduce your speed.
Left green arrow

34. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...reduce your speed.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Same as stop sign.
Are there any traffic controls?

35. If you turn your car around on a narrow street and most of the traffic is coming towards you - the best type of turnabout would be...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

36. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...watching for hazards in advance.

37. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Train crossing ahead.

38. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...pump your brakes a few times.

39. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.
...you can't steer the car.

40. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
The reasoning process.

41. Red 'X'
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Lane closed.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

42. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

43. 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.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Same as stop sign.

44. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

45. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...drive at slower speeds.
...before entering the turn.

46. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...before entering the turn.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
... 0.02%.
...drive at slower speeds.

47. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...a way of driving defensively.
Same as stop sign.

48. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...drive at slower speeds.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...complete passage through is available.
...experience.

49. 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.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

50. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Lane closed.
...steer and brake gradually.