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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. As a driver's inhibitions are lowered because of drinking - driving speed usually increases. This is because...

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2. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Left green arrow
Same as stop sign.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

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

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4. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
One-way traffic flow.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

5. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

6. Double Yellow Line
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
No passing in either direction.
Left green arrow
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

7. Broken White Center Line
Warn of hazards ahead.
The reasoning process.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
One-way traffic flow.

8. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...watching for hazards in advance.

9. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...a way of driving defensively.

10. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...use lane position three.
...before entering the curve.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

11. You should release the parking brake...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...a way of driving defensively.
...lane position two.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

12. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...lane position two.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...complete passage through is available.

13. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...use a series of quick glances.
Are there any traffic controls?
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
... 0.02%.

14. 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.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
... drive in the center lane.
...make sure the space area is open.

15. Red 'X'
Lane closed.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

16. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

17. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
... 0.02%.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...wrong attitudes.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

18. Yellow Round Sign
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Train crossing ahead.

19. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...a way of driving defensively.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...make sure the space area is open.

20. What is first affected by alcohol?
...a way of driving defensively.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
The reasoning process.

21. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...adjust to changing conditions.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

22. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Train crossing ahead.
Lane closed.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

23. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
No passing zone.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

24. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...lane position two.

25. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...drivers must interact with other people.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

26. 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...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...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.
...shape.

27. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
...a way of driving defensively.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

28. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
Left green arrow
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

29. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

30. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...reduce your speed.
...steer and brake gradually.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

31. If your accelerator sticks...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Same as stop sign.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

32. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

33. Flashing Red Light
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Same as stop sign.

34. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...a way of driving defensively.
One-way traffic flow.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

35. Driving is a social task because...
...you can't steer the car.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...watching for hazards in advance.

36. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...before entering the curve.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...lane position two.
Lane closed.

37. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...experience.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Are there any traffic controls?
...a way of driving defensively.

38. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...steer and brake gradually.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

39. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
Twelve
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...use a series of quick glances.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

40. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...drive at slower speeds.
...use a series of quick glances.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

41. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

42. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...before entering the curve.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

43. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
... drive in the center lane.
The reasoning process.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

44. When driving on country roads - you should...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...drivers must interact with other people.

45. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

46. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...complete passage through is available.
... 0.02%.

47. 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.
...experience.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

48. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...before entering the turn.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

49. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...yield to the exiting car.

50. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
One-way traffic flow.
Twelve
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.