Washington State Drivers Ed

Instructions:

• Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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• Match each statement with the correct term.
• Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
One-way traffic flow.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...before entering the turn.


2. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...keep order and safety on the highways.


3. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...steer and brake gradually.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.


4. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Same as stop sign.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.


5. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
... 0.02%.
...wrong attitudes.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.


6. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Left green arrow
...sightline and travel path are open.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.


7. 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.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...make sure the space area is open.
...pump your brakes a few times.


8. 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.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Left
...share the road and allow for errors of others.


9. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...use lane position three.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...use a series of quick glances.


10. 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...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...wrong attitudes.
...reduce your speed.


11. 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...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...yield to the exiting car.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.


12. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
Train crossing ahead.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...watching for hazards in advance.


13. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...steer and brake gradually.


14. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
... 0.02%.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.


15. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.


16. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.


17. If your accelerator sticks...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.


18. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...use lane position three.


19. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...shape.
...before entering the curve.
...you can't steer the car.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.


20. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...use a series of quick glances.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.


21. When backing the correct steering is to...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.


22. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
... 0.02%.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.


23. What is first affected by alcohol?
...complete passage through is available.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
The reasoning process.
...only when no sign prohibits it.


24. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...yield to the exiting car.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.


25. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...reduce your speed.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.


26. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
One-way traffic flow.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.


27. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...you can't steer the car.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.


28. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...make sure the space area is open.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.


29. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...use a series of quick glances.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...complete passage through is available.


30. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...drive at slower speeds.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.


31. 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...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
No passing zone.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...adjust to changing conditions.


32. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...before entering the turn.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.


33. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...sightline and travel path are open.


34. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.


35. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...look through the opening of the hood.
Are there any traffic controls?
Train crossing ahead.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.


36. Yellow Round Sign
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Train crossing ahead.
One-way traffic flow.
I must prepare for whatever they do.


37. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...steer and brake gradually.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...before entering the curve.


38. 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...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Lane closed.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...make sure the space area is open.


39. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
No passing zone.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.


40. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...use a series of quick glances.


41. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...drive at slower speeds.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.


42. Use of safety bels will...
...use a series of quick glances.
...complete passage through is available.
...experience.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.


43. Broken White Center Line
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Same as stop sign.
One-way traffic flow.


44. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...use a series of quick glances.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.


45. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...reduce your speed.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.


46. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Left
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.


47. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...before entering the turn.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.


48. Flashing Red Light
...you can't steer the car.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...make sure the space area is open.
Same as stop sign.


49. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...drive at slower speeds.
...use lane position three.
...use a series of quick glances.
...seeing the full traffic picture.


50. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
... drive in the center lane.
No passing zone.