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Washington State Drivers Ed

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • 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. Red 'X'






2. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...






3. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...






4. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...






5. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...






6. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...






7. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...






8. Pennant-Shaped Sign






9. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...






10. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.






11. 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...






12. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...






13. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






14. A left turn can be made on red...






15. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...






16. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...






17. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...






18. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...






19. When driving on country roads - you should...






20. Driving is a social task because...






21. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...






22. 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...






23. Double Yellow Line






24. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...






25. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...






26. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...






27. Yellow Round Sign






28. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...






29. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...






30. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...






31. When backing the correct steering is to...






32. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...






33. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...






34. Broken Yellow Line






35. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...






36. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...






37. The drinking driver may show...






38. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.






39. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...






40. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...






41. You should release the parking brake...






42. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.






43. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...






44. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...






45. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...






46. 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...






47. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...






48. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...






49. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?






50. If your accelerator sticks...