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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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1. You should release the parking brake...
...use lane position three.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

2. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...shape.
...yield to the exiting car.
...you can't steer the car.

3. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
Lane closed.
...a way of driving defensively.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

4. A left turn can be made on red...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...before entering the turn.
...yield to the exiting car.

5. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
The reasoning process.
...sightline and travel path are open.
... drive in the center lane.

6. Broken Yellow Line
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...complete passage through is available.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

7. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

8. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...before entering the turn.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

9. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...make sure the space area is open.

10. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Twelve
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...drive at slower speeds.

11. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
... 0.02%.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
... drive in the center lane.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

12. Red 'X'
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Lane closed.
... 0.02%.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

13. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...before entering the turn.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

14. 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.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

15. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...wrong attitudes.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

16. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...steer and brake gradually.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

17. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...safetly move to the right lane.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
No passing zone.
...adjust to changing conditions.

18. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

19. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

20. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Twelve
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

21. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...wrong attitudes.
...use a series of quick glances.

22. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

23. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
No passing in either direction.

24. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...wrong attitudes.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
... drive in the center lane.

25. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
... drive in the center lane.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...reduce your speed.

26. When backing the correct steering is to...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...lane position two.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

27. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
No passing in either direction.
...you can't steer the car.
...watching for hazards in advance.

28. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...yield to the exiting car.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

29. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

30. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...yield to the exiting car.
...complete passage through is available.

31. Double Yellow Line
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
No passing in either direction.

32. When driving on country roads - you should...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Are there any traffic controls?
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...adjust to changing conditions.

33. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
... 0.02%.
...lane position two.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

34. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...shape.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

35. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
Twelve
No passing in either direction.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

36. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Are there any traffic controls?
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

37. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...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.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

38. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...before entering the turn.
...yield to the exiting car.

39. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
No passing in either direction.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...before entering the curve.
...shape.

40. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...use lane position three.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...you can't steer the car.

41. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...yield to the exiting car.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...lane position two.

42. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...a way of driving defensively.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
... drive in the center lane.

43. 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.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

44. Flashing Red Light
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Twelve
Same as stop sign.

45. Driving is a social task because...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...experience.

46. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...before entering the curve.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...experience.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

47. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Left
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Left green arrow

48. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the space area is open.
No passing in either direction.
Left green arrow
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

49. 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...
Left green arrow
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

50. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...drive at slower speeds.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...use lane position three.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.