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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. Red 'X'
Lane closed.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...before entering the curve.

2. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
... drive in the center lane.
...steer and brake gradually.
One-way traffic flow.

3. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
Train crossing ahead.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...shape.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

4. 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.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

5. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...complete passage through is available.

6. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...a way of driving defensively.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

7. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...yield to the exiting car.
...before entering the turn.

8. Pennant-Shaped Sign
Left
No passing zone.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...you can't steer the car.

9. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...lane position two.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

10. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...use lane position three.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - 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...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Same as stop sign.
...look through the opening of the hood.

12. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...before entering the turn.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...safetly move to the right lane.

13. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Are there any traffic controls?
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

14. A left turn can be made on red...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

15. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
...steer and brake gradually.
... 0.02%.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

16. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...experience.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

17. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

18. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

19. When driving on country roads - you should...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...drive at slower speeds.

20. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

21. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...use lane position three.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

22. 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...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
... drive in the center lane.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

23. Double Yellow Line
...use lane position three.
No passing in either direction.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...pump your brakes a few times.

24. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...yield to the exiting car.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...use lane position three.

25. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

26. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
No passing in either direction.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...use lane position three.

27. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...safetly move to the right lane.

28. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...experience.
...before entering the curve.
...shape.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

29. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

30. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
... 0.02%.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...make sure the space area is open.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

31. When backing the correct steering is to...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...lane position two.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

32. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...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.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

33. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...reduce your speed.

34. Broken Yellow Line
One-way traffic flow.
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.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

35. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...experience.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

36. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
... drive in the center lane.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...watching for hazards in advance.

37. The drinking driver may show...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...adjust to changing conditions.

38. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Train crossing ahead.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Left green arrow

39. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

40. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
No passing in either direction.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

41. You should release the parking brake...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...yield to the exiting car.

42. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Twelve
...drivers must interact with other people.

43. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...you can't steer the car.
...before entering the curve.
...lane position two.

44. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...a way of driving defensively.
...complete passage through is available.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

45. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
Lane closed.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
No passing in either direction.

46. 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...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...reduce your speed.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

47. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...use a series of quick glances.

48. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
... 0.02%.
...sightline and travel path are open.

49. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Left green arrow
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...you can't steer the car.

50. If your accelerator sticks...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...before entering the curve.