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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. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

2. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...look through the opening of the hood.

3. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...complete passage through is available.
...adjust to changing conditions.

4. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
No passing zone.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

5. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...wrong attitudes.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

6. A left turn can be made on red...
...reduce your speed.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...yield to the exiting car.

7. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

8. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Left green arrow
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

9. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
One-way traffic flow.
...make sure the space area is open.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

10. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...complete passage through is available.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

11. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
Left
... 0.02%.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

12. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
...complete passage through is available.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...sightline and travel path are open.

13. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...sightline and travel path are open.

14. 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...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

15. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
Are there any traffic controls?
The reasoning process.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

16. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...safetly move to the right lane.

17. Red 'X'
Lane closed.
...wrong attitudes.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...yield to the exiting car.

18. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...use a series of quick glances.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Left

19. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

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

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21. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...drive at slower speeds.
...before entering the turn.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

22. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...drive at slower speeds.
No passing in either direction.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

23. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
No passing zone.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

24. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
Twelve
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

25. 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.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Lane closed.
Left
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

26. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...yield to the exiting car.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

27. Flashing Red Light
Same as stop sign.
...a way of driving defensively.
...you can't steer the car.
... drive in the center lane.

28. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

29. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

30. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Train crossing ahead.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

31. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Left green arrow
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

32. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

33. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...yield to the exiting car.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

34. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Lane closed.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

35. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...you can't steer the car.
...make sure the space area is open.

36. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...use lane position three.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

37. 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...
...drive at slower speeds.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...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?

38. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...drive at slower speeds.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

39. You should release the parking brake...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Train crossing ahead.
...use a series of quick glances.

40. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

41. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...lane position two.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

42. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

43. Broken Yellow Line
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
One-way traffic flow.
...look through the opening of the hood.

44. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...before entering the curve.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

45. If your accelerator sticks...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

46. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...complete passage through is available.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

47. When driving on country roads - you should...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Twelve
...you can't steer the car.
...adjust to changing conditions.

48. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...reduce your speed.
Warn of hazards ahead.

49. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...use lane position three.

50. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...a way of driving defensively.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.