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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. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...use lane position three.

2. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...use a series of quick glances.

3. 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.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...steer and brake gradually.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Left

4. When backing the correct steering is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...experience.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Are there any traffic controls?

5. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...before entering the curve.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

6. The drinking driver may show...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...watching for hazards in advance.

7. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...use lane position three.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

8. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

9. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
Train crossing ahead.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

10. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

11. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...use a series of quick glances.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Lane closed.

12. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
One-way traffic flow.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

13. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
The reasoning process.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

14. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Same as stop sign.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

15. 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...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...drive at slower speeds.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

16. The chief problem you have if your front wheels lock up when you are braking on a slick surface is...

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17. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

18. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

19. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

20. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Are there any traffic controls?
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

21. You should release the parking brake...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

22. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...make sure the space area is open.
Left

23. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Same as stop sign.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...before entering the curve.

24. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...before entering the curve.
Twelve
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Warn of hazards ahead.

25. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...make sure the space area is open.
...reduce your speed.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...look through the opening of the hood.

26. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...yield to the exiting car.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

27. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...drive at slower speeds.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

28. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
The reasoning process.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

29. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...lane position two.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

30. 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...
One-way traffic flow.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...reduce your speed.
...drive at slower speeds.

31. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...you can't steer the car.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

32. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...make sure the space area is open.
...you can't steer the car.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

33. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
... drive in the center lane.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...reduce your speed.

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

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35. Red 'X'
No passing in either direction.
Lane closed.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

36. Yellow Round Sign
The reasoning process.
...adjust to changing conditions.
No passing zone.
Train crossing ahead.

37. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

38. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...shape.
...drivers must interact with other people.

39. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...before entering the curve.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

40. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...sightline and travel path are open.
Left
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...before entering the turn.

41. 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...
Warn of hazards ahead.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

42. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
...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.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

43. What is first affected by alcohol?
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
The reasoning process.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

44. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...shape.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

45. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Left green arrow
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

46. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...complete passage through is available.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...look through the opening of the hood.

47. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
Left green arrow
...complete passage through is available.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

48. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
... 0.02%.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

49. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...experience.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
No passing in either direction.

50. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
Train crossing ahead.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.