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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 main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
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...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

2. 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.
... drive in the center lane.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

3. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...drive at slower speeds.

4. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing zone.
...use lane position three.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

5. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...complete passage through is available.

6. 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.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...a way of driving defensively.

7. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

8. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
... 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.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

9. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...a way of driving defensively.
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...only when no sign prohibits it.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

10. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

11. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Same as stop sign.
...use a series of quick glances.

12. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

13. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

14. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
No passing zone.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

15. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...before entering the curve.
Lane closed.
No passing zone.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

16. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

17. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...use a series of quick glances.
...you can't steer the car.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

18. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at the speed of other 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.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

19. When backing the correct steering is to...
...make sure the space area is open.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...use lane position three.

20. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
One-way traffic flow.
... 0.02%.

21. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

22. If your accelerator sticks...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
No passing zone.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

23. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
The reasoning process.
...yield to the exiting car.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...lane position two.

24. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...experience.
... drive in the center lane.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

25. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

26. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

27. Red 'X'
...before entering the turn.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Lane closed.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

28. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...use lane position three.

29. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...use lane position three.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...make sure the space area is open.

30. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
No passing zone.
...lane position two.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

31. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...shape.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...before entering the turn.

32. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

33. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Lane closed.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

34. 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
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...a way of driving defensively.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

35. 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...
...complete passage through is available.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

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

37. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Lane closed.
...a way of driving defensively.
...before entering the turn.

38. A left turn can be made on red...
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.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

39. Use of safety bels will...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
... 0.02%.
...yield to the exiting car.

40. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

41. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...a way of driving defensively.
... drive in the center lane.
No passing in either direction.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

42. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...use a series of quick glances.
...reduce your speed.

43. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
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...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

44. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Lane closed.

45. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
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...only when no sign prohibits it.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

46. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...before entering the curve.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

47. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

48. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...steer and brake gradually.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...drivers must interact with other people.

49. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

50. Driving is a social task because...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Warn of hazards ahead.