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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. 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...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
The reasoning process.
...reduce your speed.
... 0.02%.

2. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Left
...safetly move to the right lane.

3. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...yield to the exiting car.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

4. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...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.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

5. 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.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...drive at slower speeds.

6. Double Yellow Line
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
No passing in either direction.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...watching for hazards in advance.

7. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...use a series of quick glances.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
No passing zone.

8. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
No passing in either direction.
The reasoning process.

9. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...make sure the space area is open.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

10. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
Left green arrow
...pump your brakes a few times.
Are there any traffic controls?

11. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...drive at slower speeds.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...before entering the turn.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

12. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
Lane closed.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...use lane position three.

13. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

14. 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...
Same as stop sign.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...complete passage through is available.
...a way of driving defensively.

15. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Left
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

16. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

17. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Left green arrow

18. You should release the parking brake...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
... 0.02%.
The reasoning process.

19. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

20. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...safetly move to the right lane.

21. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

22. Pennant-Shaped Sign
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
No passing zone.
...reduce your speed.

23. The drinking driver may show...
No passing in either direction.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.

24. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...steer and brake gradually.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...a way of driving defensively.

25. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...yield to the exiting car.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

26. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Twelve
Are there any traffic controls?
No passing zone.
...drivers must interact with other people.

27. 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.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...experience.

28. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...drivers must interact with other people.

29. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...make sure the space area is open.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

30. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
No passing in either direction.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

31. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Warn of hazards ahead.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...you can't steer the car.

32. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
No passing zone.

33. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
Train crossing ahead.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

34. Broken White Center Line
...lane position two.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
One-way traffic flow.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

35. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
One-way traffic flow.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...yield to the exiting car.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

36. Driving is a social task because...
...use a series of quick glances.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...before entering the turn.

37. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

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

39. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

40. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
No passing in either direction.
...make sure the space area is open.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

41. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
... 0.02%.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

42. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...you can't steer the car.
...make sure the space area is open.
...a way of driving defensively.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

43. If your accelerator sticks...
... 0.02%.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

44. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

45. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...lane position two.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...use a series of quick glances.

46. Red 'X'
Left
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Lane closed.
...sightline and travel path are open.

47. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...steer and brake gradually.
...experience.
...a way of driving defensively.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

48. A left turn can be made on red...
...reduce your speed.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...yield to the exiting car.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

49. What is first affected by alcohol?
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...look through the opening of the hood.
The reasoning process.
Left

50. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...seeing the full traffic picture.