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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. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
Lane closed.
...before entering the curve.
No passing zone.

2. A left turn can be made on red...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...reduce your speed.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

3. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...use lane position three.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

4. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
... drive in the center lane.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

5. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

6. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
... drive in the center lane.
Warn of hazards ahead.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

7. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
... drive in the center lane.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

8. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
One-way traffic flow.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

9. 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.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...before entering the curve.

10. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Twelve
One-way traffic flow.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

11. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
No passing in either direction.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

12. Driving is a social task because...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...yield to the exiting car.

13. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Left green arrow
The reasoning process.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

14. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

15. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
Train crossing ahead.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

16. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...steer and brake gradually.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

17. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

18. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...wrong attitudes.

19. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Lane closed.

20. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
Train crossing ahead.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...yield to the exiting car.
No passing zone.

21. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Are there any traffic controls?
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

22. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
... 0.02%.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Train crossing ahead.

23. What is first affected by alcohol?
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
The reasoning process.
...before entering the curve.
...lane position two.

24. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
... 0.02%.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

25. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...use a series of quick glances.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
One-way traffic flow.
Left green arrow

26. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...make sure the space area is open.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

27. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.

28. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Are there any traffic controls?
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Lane closed.

29. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...steer and brake gradually.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

30. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

31. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...a way of driving defensively.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

32. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...use a series of quick glances.
Are there any traffic controls?

33. Double Yellow Line
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
No passing in either direction.
Twelve
...lane position two.

34. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Are there any traffic controls?
...use lane position three.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

35. 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.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

36. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...lane position two.
...you can't steer the car.
...steer and brake gradually.

37. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...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.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

38. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Are there any traffic controls?

39. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...complete passage through is available.

40. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

41. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

42. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
... drive in the center lane.

43. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...drive at slower speeds.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

44. Yellow Round Sign
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Train crossing ahead.
...drive at slower speeds.
...safetly move to the right lane.

45. The drinking driver may show...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

46. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...steer and brake gradually.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

47. Lights must be on...
...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.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

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

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49. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the curve.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...before entering the turn.
...use a series of quick glances.

50. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Are there any traffic controls?