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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. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...make sure the space area is open.

2. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...wrong attitudes.
...a way of driving defensively.

3. Flashing Red Light
Left green arrow
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Same as stop sign.

4. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

5. Broken White Center Line
Are there any traffic controls?
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Same as stop sign.
One-way traffic flow.

6. 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.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

7. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...use a series of quick glances.

8. 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.
... drive in the center lane.
Same as stop sign.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

9. When driving on country roads - you should...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
No passing zone.
...adjust to changing conditions.

10. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

11. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
... drive in the center lane.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

12. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
Same as stop sign.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

13. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...use lane position three.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...wrong attitudes.

14. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
The reasoning process.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

15. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Are there any traffic controls?
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

16. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...experience.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

17. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...reduce your speed.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...before entering the turn.

18. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

19. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...before entering the curve.
...experience.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

20. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...adjust to changing conditions.
The reasoning process.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

21. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Twelve
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

22. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...yield to the exiting car.
Are there any traffic controls?
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

23. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

24. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...make sure the space area is open.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

25. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...before entering the curve.
No passing zone.

26. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...lane position two.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

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

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28. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...wrong attitudes.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

29. When backing the correct steering is to...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

30. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
... drive in the center lane.

31. 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...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Lane closed.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...wrong attitudes.

32. Yellow Round Sign
Are there any traffic controls?
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Train crossing ahead.

33. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

34. 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...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
Are there any traffic controls?
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

35. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...before entering the turn.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

36. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...a way of driving defensively.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...watching for hazards in advance.

37. The drinking driver may show...
...reduce your speed.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...a way of driving defensively.

38. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
One-way traffic flow.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

39. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing in either direction.
The reasoning process.
No passing zone.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

40. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

41. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...make sure the space area is open.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

42. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...reduce your speed.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

43. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Are there any traffic controls?
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...reduce your speed.

44. What is first affected by alcohol?
...seeing the full traffic picture.
The reasoning process.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

45. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...lane position two.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...shape.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

46. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Same as stop sign.

47. 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...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

48. Red 'X'
Lane closed.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...drive at slower speeds.

49. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...lane position two.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

50. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
The reasoning process.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.