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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 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...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...you can't steer the car.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

2. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...steer and brake gradually.

3. 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...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...drivers must interact with other people.

4. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

5. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...a way of driving defensively.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
... drive in the center lane.

6. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

7. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...a way of driving defensively.

8. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
... 0.02%.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Left green arrow
...watching for hazards in advance.

9. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...safetly move to the right lane.

10. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...use lane position three.

11. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...watching for hazards in advance.

12. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...steer and brake gradually.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

13. A left turn can be made on red...
...look through the opening of the hood.
...complete passage through is available.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

14. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
One-way traffic flow.
... drive in the center lane.
...drivers must interact with other people.

15. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
The reasoning process.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

16. Red 'X'
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Lane closed.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

17. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...watching for hazards in advance.

18. You should release the parking brake...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

19. Use of safety bels will...
The reasoning process.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Twelve

20. The drinking driver may show...
No passing in either direction.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

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

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22. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Twelve
Left
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

23. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...steer and brake gradually.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

24. If your accelerator sticks...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...a way of driving defensively.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

25. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Warn of hazards ahead.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...yield to the exiting car.

26. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

27. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...make sure the space area is open.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

28. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...drivers must interact with other people.
Lane closed.
...use a series of quick glances.
...make sure the space area is open.

29. When driving on country roads - you should...
Train crossing ahead.
Lane closed.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

30. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...complete passage through is available.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

31. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...steer and brake gradually.

32. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
Twelve
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

33. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...use lane position three.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

34. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Left
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...safetly move to the right lane.

35. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

36. Flashing Red Light
Warn of hazards ahead.
Same as stop sign.
...a way of driving defensively.
...sightline and travel path are open.

37. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...make sure the space area is open.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

38. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Train crossing ahead.

39. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...before entering the curve.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...safetly move to the right lane.

40. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Twelve

41. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...a way of driving defensively.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...experience.
...safetly move to the right lane.

42. Yellow Round Sign
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Train crossing ahead.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...make sure the space area is open.

43. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...shape.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

44. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...you can't steer the car.
Same as stop sign.
...before entering the curve.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

45. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

46. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...a way of driving defensively.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

47. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Same as stop sign.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

48. Double Yellow Line
...complete passage through is available.
No passing in either direction.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

49. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...lane position two.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...before entering the turn.
...safetly move to the right lane.

50. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...wrong attitudes.
...complete passage through is available.
...drive at slower speeds.