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






2. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...






3. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...






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






5. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...






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






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






8. 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.






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






10. 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...






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






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






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






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






16. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?






17. If your accelerator sticks...






18. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...






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






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






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






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






23. What is first affected by alcohol?






24. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...






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






26. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...






27. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...






28. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...






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






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






31. 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...






32. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...






33. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...






34. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...






35. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...






36. Yellow Round Sign






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






38. 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...






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






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






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






42. Use of safety bels will...






43. Broken White Center Line






44. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...






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






46. Traffic laws are made primarily to...






47. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...






48. Flashing Red Light






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






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