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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.
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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. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.






2. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...






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






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

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






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






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






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






9. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...






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






11. What is first affected by alcohol?






12. Broken Yellow Line






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






14. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings






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






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






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






18. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...






19. Double Yellow Line






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






21. If your accelerator sticks...






22. Pennant-Shaped Sign






23. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...






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






25. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...






26. When backing the correct steering is to...






27. Flashing Red Light






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






29. Red 'X'






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






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






32. Lights must be on...






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






34. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...






35. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...






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






37. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...






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






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






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






41. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?






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






43. You should release the parking brake...






44. 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...






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






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






47. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...






48. 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.






49. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...






50. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?