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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. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...wrong attitudes.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

2. 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...
Left green arrow
...wrong attitudes.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

3. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

4. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

5. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

6. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...safetly move to the right lane.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Warn of hazards ahead.

7. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...yield to the exiting car.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

8. You should release the parking brake...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

9. Red 'X'
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...a way of driving defensively.
Lane closed.

10. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
No passing zone.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
... 0.02%.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

11. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...pump your brakes a few times.
Same as stop sign.
Lane closed.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

12. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
Lane closed.
...steer and brake gradually.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Are there any traffic controls?

13. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

14. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing zone.
Same as stop sign.
No passing in either direction.
...safetly move to the right lane.

15. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
Left
...safetly move to the right lane.
One-way traffic flow.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

16. 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 - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...reduce your speed.

17. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Warn of hazards ahead.

18. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

19. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
... drive in the center lane.

20. 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.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
... drive in the center lane.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

21. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

22. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...complete passage through is available.

23. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...experience.
...wrong attitudes.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

24. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...complete passage through is available.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

25. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

26. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...steer and brake gradually.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

27. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

28. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

29. When backing the correct steering is to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...complete passage through is available.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

30. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

31. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
... drive in the center lane.
Warn of hazards ahead.

32. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...reduce your speed.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
One-way traffic flow.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

33. Broken Yellow Line
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...experience.

34. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

35. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...before entering the turn.

36. 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.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...experience.

37. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Twelve
...shape.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

38. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...wrong attitudes.
Lane closed.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...make sure the space area is open.

39. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...experience.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...use lane position three.

40. If your accelerator sticks...
Left
...sightline and travel path are open.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

41. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
Warn of hazards ahead.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...lane position two.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

42. 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.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...shape.

43. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...look through the opening of the hood.
Train crossing ahead.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

44. 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.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...drivers must interact with other people.

45. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...complete passage through is available.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

46. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
No passing zone.
...use a series of quick glances.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

47. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...make sure the space area is open.

48. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
... 0.02%.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...a way of driving defensively.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

49. Double Yellow Line
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Left green arrow
No passing in either direction.

50. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
The reasoning process.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Warn of hazards ahead.