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Washington State Drivers Ed

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The chief problem you have if your front wheels lock up when you are braking on a slick surface is...

2. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...complete passage through is available.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

3. Lights must be on...
... 0.02%.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

4. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...reduce your speed.
...yield to the exiting car.
...make sure the space area is open.
Warn of hazards ahead.

5. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...shape.
...use a series of quick glances.
...you can't steer the car.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

6. 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.
Left
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

7. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Same as stop sign.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

8. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
Train crossing ahead.
Are there any traffic controls?
...adjust to changing conditions.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

9. 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...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Twelve
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

10. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...watching for hazards in advance.
Twelve
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...adjust to changing conditions.

11. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...lane position two.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

12. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
Same as stop sign.
... drive in the center lane.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...complete passage through is available.

13. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...look through the opening of the hood.

14. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...before entering the curve.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
One-way traffic flow.

15. 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.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...a way of driving defensively.
...watching for hazards in advance.

16. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...before entering the curve.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...lane position two.

17. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
...drivers must interact with other people.
No passing in either direction.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

18. Double Yellow Line
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
No passing in either direction.

19. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...use lane position three.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

20. 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...
Left green arrow
...before entering the curve.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

21. Driving is a social task because...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...steer and brake gradually.

22. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...shape.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

23. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

24. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...before entering the curve.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

25. You should release the parking brake...
...wrong attitudes.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...look through the opening of the hood.

26. 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.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...adjust to changing conditions.
The reasoning process.

27. A left turn can be made on red...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...use a series of quick glances.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

28. When driving on country roads - you should...
...yield to the exiting car.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

29. If your accelerator sticks...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...drive at slower speeds.
Same as stop sign.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

30. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...you can't steer the car.
...sightline and travel path are open.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...a way of driving defensively.

31. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
...before entering the turn.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

32. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...watching for hazards in advance.
One-way traffic flow.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

33. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
The reasoning process.

34. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

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

36. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...complete passage through is available.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

37. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
No passing in either direction.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

38. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Twelve
Are there any traffic controls?
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

39. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

40. Use of safety bels will...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
No passing in either direction.
...yield to the exiting car.

41. 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.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
The reasoning process.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

42. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...watching for hazards in advance.
Same as stop sign.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

43. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Same as stop sign.

44. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
The reasoning process.

45. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

46. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Warn of hazards ahead.

47. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Warn of hazards ahead.

48. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

49. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...yield to the exiting car.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

50. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.