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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. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
... drive in the center lane.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

2. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...before entering the curve.
...a way of driving defensively.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

3. Driving is a social task because...
... 0.02%.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...sightline and travel path are open.

4. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...steer and brake gradually.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

5. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...a way of driving defensively.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

6. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...experience.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

7. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...make sure the space area is open.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

8. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

9. 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
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...lane position two.

10. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...you can't steer the car.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...yield to the exiting car.

11. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
... 0.02%.
...make sure the space area is open.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

12. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
Same as stop sign.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...use a series of quick glances.

13. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...wrong attitudes.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...before entering the turn.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

14. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
... 0.02%.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Left
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

15. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...complete passage through is available.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...before entering the curve.

16. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...yield to the exiting car.
... 0.02%.
Twelve
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

17. 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.
...complete passage through is available.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

18. 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.
Are there any traffic controls?
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
... drive in the center lane.

19. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

20. If your accelerator sticks...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

21. 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.
...use lane position three.
One-way traffic flow.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

22. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing zone.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

23. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...use lane position three.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

24. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...complete passage through is available.
Twelve
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
... 0.02%.

25. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...make sure the space area is open.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

26. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
Twelve
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

27. What is first affected by alcohol?
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
The reasoning process.

28. Lights must be on...
...you can't steer the car.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

29. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...drive at slower speeds.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

30. 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...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...reduce your speed.
Lane closed.

31. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...drive at slower speeds.

32. 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.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

33. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...make sure the space area is open.
Lane closed.
...lane position two.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

34. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...use a series of quick glances.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Same as stop sign.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

35. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...wrong attitudes.
One-way traffic flow.

36. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...complete passage through is available.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...steer and brake gradually.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

37. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...drive at slower speeds.

38. You should release the parking brake...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

39. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

40. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...shape.
Twelve

41. Broken White Center Line
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
One-way traffic flow.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

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

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43. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...steer and brake gradually.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Left green arrow

44. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

45. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...wrong attitudes.
...use lane position three.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

46. 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.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...make sure the space area is open.
...adjust to changing conditions.

47. 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.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

48. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Lane closed.
...make sure the space area is open.
Left green arrow

49. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

50. The drinking driver may show...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.