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Washington State Drivers Ed
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drivers-education
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. Flashing Red Light
Same as stop sign.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Lane closed.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
2. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...look through the opening of the hood.
3. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Left green arrow
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
4. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
... 0.02%.
...shape.
Left green arrow
5. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
No passing zone.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
6. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...a way of driving defensively.
...yield to the exiting car.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
7. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...shape.
8. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...a way of driving defensively.
...drive at slower speeds.
9. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...before entering the turn.
... drive in the center lane.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
10. A left turn can be made on red...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Twelve
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
11. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...use a series of quick glances.
12. Broken White Center Line
...a heavy growth or bushes.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...look through the opening of the hood.
One-way traffic flow.
13. Lights must be on...
...a way of driving defensively.
...experience.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
14. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Warn of hazards ahead.
Are there any traffic controls?
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
15. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...steer and brake gradually.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
16. The drinking driver may show...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...before entering the curve.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
17. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
18. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
Left green arrow
Are there any traffic controls?
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
19. 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.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
20. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
21. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
... drive in the center lane.
Twelve
... 0.02%.
...watching for hazards in advance.
22. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...reduce your speed.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
23. As a driver's inhibitions are lowered because of drinking - driving speed usually increases. This is because...
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24. 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...
The reasoning process.
Same as stop sign.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...steer and brake gradually.
25. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Same as stop sign.
26. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
27. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...look through the opening of the hood.
28. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
29. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...complete passage through is available.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
30. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Lane closed.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
31. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Lane closed.
...yield to the exiting car.
32. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...shape.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
33. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...lane position two.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
34. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...reduce your speed.
... drive in the center lane.
One-way traffic flow.
35. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Left green arrow
...safetly move to the right lane.
36. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
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.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
37. Double Yellow Line
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
No passing in either direction.
...you can't steer the car.
38. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...drivers must interact with other people.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
39. Pennant-Shaped Sign
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...experience.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
No passing zone.
40. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...sightline and travel path are open.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
41. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
...safetly move to the right lane.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
42. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...yield to the exiting car.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
43. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
Left green arrow
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...experience.
44. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...a way of driving defensively.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
45. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...make sure the space area is open.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...wrong attitudes.
46. 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...
No passing zone.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...wrong attitudes.
...before entering the turn.
47. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...complete passage through is available.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
48. You should release the parking brake...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
49. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...drivers must interact with other people.
... 0.02%.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...make sure the space area is open.
50. The chief problem you have if your front wheels lock up when you are braking on a slick surface is...
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