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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 keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...lane position two.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

2. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...make sure the space area is open.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...before entering the turn.

3. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
... 0.02%.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...complete passage through is available.

4. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...drive at slower speeds.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

5. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...drive at slower speeds.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

6. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...wrong attitudes.
Train crossing ahead.
... drive in the center lane.

7. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Left

8. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...safetly move to the right lane.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...make sure the space area is open.
Left green arrow

9. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...a way of driving defensively.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

10. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
... drive in the center lane.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...pump your brakes a few times.

11. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...shape.
Are there any traffic controls?
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

12. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...experience.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
The reasoning process.
...before entering the turn.

13. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Left green arrow
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

14. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...use lane position three.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

15. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
Are there any traffic controls?
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...lane position two.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

16. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing zone.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...steer and brake gradually.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

17. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

18. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...shape.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...reduce your speed.

19. 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...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...yield to the exiting car.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

20. Broken White Center Line
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Same as stop sign.
One-way traffic flow.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

21. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Train crossing ahead.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

22. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Twelve
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

23. Broken Yellow Line
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...before entering the turn.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

24. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Twelve
The reasoning process.

25. Use of safety bels will...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...a way of driving defensively.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...before entering the turn.

26. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...make sure the space area is open.

27. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...wrong attitudes.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

28. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

29. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...wrong attitudes.
Twelve
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

30. If your accelerator sticks...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Same as stop sign.
...reduce your speed.
...watching for hazards in advance.

31. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
The reasoning process.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

32. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

33. Flashing Red Light
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Train crossing ahead.
Same as stop sign.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

34. 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.
Left green arrow
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...drivers must interact with other people.

35. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...steer and brake gradually.
Train crossing ahead.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

36. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

37. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

38. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...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.

39. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...watching for hazards in advance.
...before entering the curve.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...sightline and travel path are open.

40. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

41. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
Train crossing ahead.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

42. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...drive at slower speeds.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

43. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...use a series of quick glances.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

44. 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...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...reduce your speed.

45. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

46. You should release the parking brake...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...use a series of quick glances.
...drivers must interact with other people.

47. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...before entering the curve.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

48. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
Left green arrow
Left
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...a way of driving defensively.

49. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...shape.
...you can't steer the car.

50. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.