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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. 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.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...reduce your speed.

2. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...watching for hazards in advance.
... 0.02%.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

3. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...use lane position three.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

4. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Train crossing ahead.
...before entering the curve.
Twelve

5. 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.
Same as stop sign.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

6. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
Train crossing ahead.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...pump your brakes a few times.

7. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...watching for hazards in advance.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...before entering the curve.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

8. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...experience.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...watching for hazards in advance.

9. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

10. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Train crossing ahead.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

11. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...drive at slower speeds.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

12. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...yield to the exiting car.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

13. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...drive at slower speeds.

14. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
...steer and brake gradually.
...yield to the exiting car.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

15. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...use a series of quick glances.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Train crossing ahead.

16. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

17. 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...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
The reasoning process.

18. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
... 0.02%.

19. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
... drive in the center lane.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

20. Broken White Center Line
Warn of hazards ahead.
One-way traffic flow.
Twelve
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

21. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

22. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
... 0.02%.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

23. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...before entering the curve.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...look through the opening of the hood.

24. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
No passing zone.
...use lane position three.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

25. 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.
...shape.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

26. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Are there any traffic controls?
...use lane position three.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

27. 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...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

28. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
The reasoning process.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

29. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
... drive in the center lane.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

30. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
No passing zone.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...yield to the exiting car.

31. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

32. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...drive at slower speeds.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

33. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...use a series of quick glances.

34. If your accelerator sticks...
...experience.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

35. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...experience.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

36. 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.
...steer and brake gradually.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

37. Lights must be on...
Are there any traffic controls?
Warn of hazards ahead.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

38. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...look through the opening of the hood.
Left green arrow
...a way of driving defensively.
...drivers must interact with other people.

39. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...before entering the curve.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...sightline and travel path are open.

40. 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.
Left
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

41. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...reduce your speed.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

42. Red 'X'
No passing in either direction.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Lane closed.

43. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

44. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

45. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...experience.
...complete passage through is available.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

46. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
One-way traffic flow.

47. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
... drive in the center lane.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
The reasoning process.

48. When driving on country roads - you should...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...wrong attitudes.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Are there any traffic controls?

49. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...steer and brake gradually.

50. Double Yellow Line
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
No passing in either direction.