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1. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...a way of driving defensively.
...safetly move to the right lane.

2. 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.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Left

3. 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.
...drive at slower speeds.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

4. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...yield to the exiting car.
...use lane position three.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

5. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...before entering the curve.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

6. 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.
...before entering the curve.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

7. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...reduce your speed.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

8. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
Same as stop sign.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...before entering the turn.
...lane position two.

9. You should release the parking brake...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...use lane position three.

10. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...drive at slower speeds.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

11. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

12. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
No passing zone.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...complete passage through is available.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

13. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

14. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...complete passage through is available.

15. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...drive at slower speeds.
...use lane position three.

16. When driving on country roads - you should...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

17. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Same as stop sign.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

18. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...steer and brake gradually.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

19. Double Yellow Line
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
No passing in either direction.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...sightline and travel path are open.

20. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

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

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22. Yellow Round Sign
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Train crossing ahead.
...before entering the turn.

23. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Warn of hazards ahead.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

24. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...safetly move to the right lane.

25. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

26. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...you can't steer the car.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

27. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
One-way traffic flow.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
The reasoning process.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

28. 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.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...watching for hazards in advance.

29. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

30. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...before entering the turn.
...make sure the space area is open.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

31. If your accelerator sticks...
No passing zone.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

32. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...complete passage through is available.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

33. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...experience.
One-way traffic flow.

34. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...you can't steer the car.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

35. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...sightline and travel path are open.

36. The drinking driver may show...
...drive at slower speeds.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
No passing zone.
...complete passage through is available.

37. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

38. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...a way of driving defensively.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

39. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Same as stop sign.
...watching for hazards in advance.

40. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
Twelve
Warn of hazards ahead.
One-way traffic flow.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

41. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

42. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
One-way traffic flow.
...use lane position three.
...lane position two.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

43. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...yield to the exiting car.
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.

44. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...yield to the exiting car.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

45. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...complete passage through is available.
...wrong attitudes.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

46. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
No passing in either direction.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...make sure the space area is open.

47. When backing the correct steering is to...
...use a series of quick glances.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...wrong attitudes.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

48. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...steer and brake gradually.
One-way traffic flow.
...pump your brakes a few times.

49. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

50. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
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.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

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