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1. 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...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...shape.

2. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...drive at slower speeds.
...make sure the space area is open.
...look through the opening of the hood.

3. 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...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

4. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...steer and brake gradually.
...look through the opening of the hood.

5. Lights must be on...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...shape.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

6. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...a way of driving defensively.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

7. Flashing Red Light
Same as stop sign.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...complete passage through is available.
...wrong attitudes.

8. A left turn can be made on red...
Same as stop sign.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

9. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...before entering the curve.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

10. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
Train crossing ahead.
...a way of driving defensively.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

11. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
No passing in either direction.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

12. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...experience.

13. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...make sure the space area is open.
...shape.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

14. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Same as stop sign.
...use lane position three.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

15. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...reduce your speed.
...make sure the space area is open.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...drive at slower speeds.

16. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...experience.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

17. You should release the parking brake...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...before entering the turn.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

18. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...make sure the space area is open.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...before entering the curve.

19. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...before entering the curve.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

20. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Lane closed.
No passing in either direction.

21. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...pump your brakes a few times.
One-way traffic flow.
...use a series of quick glances.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

22. 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...
...reduce your speed.
No passing in either direction.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

23. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...wrong attitudes.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

24. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...yield to the exiting car.
No passing zone.

25. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...a way of driving defensively.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

26. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...watching for hazards in advance.

27. Pennant-Shaped Sign
... drive in the center lane.
Lane closed.
...before entering the turn.
No passing zone.

28. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Lane closed.

29. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

30. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

31. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
Same as stop sign.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...make sure the space area is open.

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

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33. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...use lane position three.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...before entering the turn.
Left green arrow

34. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

35. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

36. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...shape.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

37. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...complete passage through is available.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

38. The drinking driver may show...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...sightline and travel path are open.
... drive in the center lane.
...use a series of quick glances.

39. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

40. Broken Yellow Line
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

41. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
No passing in either direction.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

42. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...you can't steer the car.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

43. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

44. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
...before entering the turn.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...drivers must interact with other people.

45. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
One-way traffic flow.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...drive at slower speeds.

46. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

47. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
No passing zone.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

48. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...wrong attitudes.
...safetly move to the right lane.
No passing zone.

49. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...before entering the curve.
...sightline and travel path are open.

50. If your accelerator sticks...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...drivers must interact with other people.
Twelve
...wrong attitudes.

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