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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. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...use a series of quick glances.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...shape.

2. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...watching for hazards in advance.
No passing zone.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

3. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
... 0.02%.

4. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
Lane closed.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

5. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...adjust to changing conditions.

6. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...shape.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

7. 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.
...yield to the exiting car.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

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

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9. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...pump your brakes a few times.
No passing in either direction.

10. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...before entering the turn.

11. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Are there any traffic controls?
One-way traffic flow.

12. If your accelerator sticks...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...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.

13. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...wrong attitudes.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

14. 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.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...drive at slower speeds.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

15. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
Left
...a way of driving defensively.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

16. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...make sure the space area is open.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

17. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...before entering the turn.

18. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Left green arrow

19. Broken White Center Line
Lane closed.
... 0.02%.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
One-way traffic flow.

20. 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...
...before entering the curve.
...yield to the exiting car.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Left

21. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

22. 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...
...shape.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

23. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...use lane position three.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

24. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

25. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
Same as stop sign.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...yield to the exiting car.

26. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...lane position two.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

27. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

28. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...experience.
Train crossing ahead.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

29. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...wrong attitudes.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

30. When backing the correct steering is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...before entering the turn.
Are there any traffic controls?
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

31. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Twelve
...before entering the curve.

32. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
Warn of hazards ahead.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Left

33. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...you can't steer the car.
...wrong attitudes.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

34. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...steer and brake gradually.
... drive in the center lane.

35. Driving is a social task because...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...drivers must interact with other people.
No passing in either direction.

36. Flashing Red Light
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Same as stop sign.
...complete passage through is available.

37. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...lane position two.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

38. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...drivers must interact with other people.
... drive in the center lane.

39. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Left green arrow
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

40. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...shape.

41. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
No passing zone.

42. What is first affected by alcohol?
... 0.02%.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
The reasoning process.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

43. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Twelve
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

44. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...lane position two.

45. When driving on country roads - you should...
...wrong attitudes.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...adjust to changing conditions.

46. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...before entering the turn.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

47. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Train crossing ahead.
...before entering the curve.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

48. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...complete passage through is available.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

49. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...complete passage through is available.
No passing zone.

50. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.