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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. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...a way of driving defensively.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...drive at slower speeds.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

2. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
The reasoning process.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Same as stop sign.

3. You should release the parking brake...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...drive at slower speeds.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

4. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...before entering the turn.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

5. 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.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...adjust to changing conditions.
... drive in the center lane.

6. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...shape.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

7. What is first affected by alcohol?
No passing in either direction.
Lane closed.
Left
The reasoning process.

8. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...a way of driving defensively.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

9. When backing the correct steering is to...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

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

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11. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...yield to the exiting car.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

12. 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.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Left
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

13. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...make sure the space area is open.
...wrong attitudes.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

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

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15. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

16. A left turn can be made on red...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Are there any traffic controls?

17. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

18. If your accelerator sticks...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Are there any traffic controls?

19. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

20. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

21. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

22. 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.
... 0.02%.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Left green arrow

23. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...experience.

24. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Are there any traffic controls?
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

25. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
... 0.02%.
One-way traffic flow.
...make sure the space area is open.

26. Broken White Center Line
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
One-way traffic flow.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

27. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...experience.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

28. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...before entering the curve.
...complete passage through is available.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

29. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Train crossing ahead.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

30. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
No passing zone.
...use a series of quick glances.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

31. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Same as stop sign.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Lane closed.

32. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Same as stop sign.
...look through the opening of the hood.

33. 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...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

34. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...wrong attitudes.

35. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...before entering the turn.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...drive at slower speeds.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

36. 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...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...lane position two.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

37. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...steer and brake gradually.

38. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...drive at slower speeds.
Same as stop sign.
One-way traffic flow.

39. 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.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...steer and brake gradually.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

40. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...steer and brake gradually.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

41. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...experience.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...lane position two.

42. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...steer and brake gradually.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

43. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...before entering the turn.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...adjust to changing conditions.

44. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
Left
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

45. Broken Yellow Line
...before entering the turn.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

46. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...you can't steer the car.
...pump your brakes a few times.
No passing zone.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

47. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
... drive in the center lane.
...make sure the space area is open.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

48. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...experience.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Are there any traffic controls?
The reasoning process.

49. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
No passing zone.
...sightline and travel path are open.
The reasoning process.

50. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...a heavy growth or bushes.