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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...use lane position three.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...a way of driving defensively.

2. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
...drive at slower speeds.
Lane closed.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

3. 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.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Are there any traffic controls?
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

4. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...a way of driving defensively.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Twelve

5. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Left
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

6. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...before entering the curve.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Are there any traffic controls?
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

7. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
No passing zone.
...shape.

8. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...wrong attitudes.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

9. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...lane position two.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

10. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
... drive in the center lane.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

11. The drinking driver may show...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

12. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

13. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...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.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

14. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Twelve
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

15. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

16. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Are there any traffic controls?

17. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...wrong attitudes.

18. When backing the correct steering is to...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...make sure the space area is open.

19. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...you can't steer the car.
...a way of driving defensively.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...make sure the space area is open.

20. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

21. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Are there any traffic controls?
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

22. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
No passing zone.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

23. 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...
... 0.02%.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...steer and brake gradually.
Train crossing ahead.

24. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
One-way traffic flow.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

25. What is first affected by alcohol?
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
The reasoning process.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

26. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...complete passage through is available.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...wrong attitudes.
...adjust to changing conditions.

27. 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...
...adjust to changing conditions.
No passing in either direction.
...reduce your speed.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

28. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
Left
...drive at slower speeds.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

29. 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.
Same as stop sign.
...reduce your speed.

30. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...wrong attitudes.

31. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...shape.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...experience.
...before entering the turn.

32. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Are there any traffic controls?
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

33. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
The reasoning process.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

34. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

35. You should release the parking brake...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

36. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

37. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...experience.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

38. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

39. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...before entering the turn.
... 0.02%.
...a way of driving defensively.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

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

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41. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
One-way traffic flow.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...drive at slower speeds.

42. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...drive at slower speeds.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

43. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

44. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...reduce your speed.
Twelve
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

45. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

46. When driving on country roads - you should...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Are there any traffic controls?
Lane closed.

47. 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.
No passing zone.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...lane position two.
Left

48. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...use lane position three.
No passing in either direction.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...look through the opening of the hood.

49. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

50. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.