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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...you can't steer the car.

2. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Are there any traffic controls?
...lane position two.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

3. The drinking driver may show...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
One-way traffic flow.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

4. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

5. 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...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Left green arrow

6. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...make sure the space area is open.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...use a series of quick glances.

7. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Are there any traffic controls?
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

8. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
... drive in the center lane.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...use lane position three.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

9. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...complete passage through is available.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...shape.

10. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
No passing in either direction.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Lane closed.

11. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
No passing in either direction.

12. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

13. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...before entering the curve.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

14. Driving is a social task because...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...drivers must interact with other people.

15. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

16. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Lane closed.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...pump your brakes a few times.

17. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
Same as stop sign.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

18. 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.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

19. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...watching for hazards in advance.
No passing zone.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Train crossing ahead.

20. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...use lane position three.
...drive at slower speeds.

21. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
Same as stop sign.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...safetly move to the right lane.

22. 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.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Left
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

23. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
One-way traffic flow.
...drive at slower speeds.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

24. If your accelerator sticks...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
The reasoning process.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

25. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...shape.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...use a series of quick glances.

26. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...lane position two.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

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

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28. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...complete passage through is available.
...make sure the space area is open.

29. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...lane position two.

30. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
No passing in either direction.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

31. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...wrong attitudes.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Left green arrow
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

32. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

33. 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.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...make sure the space area is open.

34. Flashing Red Light
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...before entering the curve.
Same as stop sign.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

35. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...use a series of quick glances.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

36. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

37. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...wrong attitudes.
Train crossing ahead.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

38. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Left green arrow
One-way traffic flow.
... drive in the center lane.

39. Red 'X'
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
No passing zone.
Lane closed.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

40. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

41. You should release the parking brake...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
Lane closed.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

42. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
... drive in the center lane.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...make sure the space area is open.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

43. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Lane closed.
Are there any traffic controls?

44. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...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.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

45. 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...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...reduce your speed.
...drivers must interact with other people.

46. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...use lane position three.
Twelve
...before entering the turn.

47. Yellow Round Sign
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Train crossing ahead.

48. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...adjust to changing conditions.
... drive in the center lane.
...complete passage through is available.

49. 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...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...make sure the space area is open.

50. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Are there any traffic controls?
No passing in either direction.