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






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






3. Lights must be on...






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






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






6. The drinking driver may show...






7. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...






8. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...






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






10. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...






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






12. 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...






13. Use of safety bels will...






14. 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...






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






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






17. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. What is first affected by alcohol?






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






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






30. Yellow Round Sign






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






32. When people drink alcoholic beverages...






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

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






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






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






37. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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...






44. Traffic laws are made primarily to...






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






46. Flashing Red Light






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






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






49. Driving is a social task because...






50. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...