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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 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.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

2. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...drivers must interact with other people.

3. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
Twelve
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...lane position two.

4. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

5. Broken White Center Line
...steer and brake gradually.
The reasoning process.
One-way traffic flow.
...safetly move to the right lane.

6. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...steer and brake gradually.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

7. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

8. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Are there any traffic controls?
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...experience.

9. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...drive at slower speeds.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...before entering the curve.

10. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

11. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...before entering the curve.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

12. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...make sure the space area is open.

13. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...a way of driving defensively.

14. Double Yellow Line
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
No passing in either direction.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
No passing zone.

15. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...steer and brake gradually.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

16. Pennant-Shaped Sign
No passing zone.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
One-way traffic flow.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

17. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...experience.
...shape.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...complete passage through is available.

18. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...before entering the turn.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
... drive in the center lane.

19. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...lane position two.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

20. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...steer and brake gradually.
...reduce your speed.

21. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...steer and brake gradually.
...reduce your speed.

22. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...experience.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in 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...
Lane closed.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...watching for hazards in advance.

24. 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.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...complete passage through is available.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

25. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...wrong attitudes.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

26. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

27. Broken Yellow Line
No passing zone.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...make sure the space area is open.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

28. When backing the correct steering is to...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
... drive in the center lane.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

29. A left turn can be made on red...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
The reasoning process.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

30. Use of safety bels will...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...shape.
Same as stop sign.

31. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...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.

32. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Left green arrow
... drive in the center lane.
...use lane position three.

33. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...use lane position three.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

34. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Warn of hazards ahead.

35. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...make sure the space area is open.
...steer and brake gradually.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

36. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...watching for hazards in advance.
... 0.02%.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

37. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

38. What is first affected by alcohol?
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
The reasoning process.

39. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...you can't steer the car.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

40. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

41. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
No passing in either direction.
...steer and brake gradually.

42. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

43. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Are there any traffic controls?

44. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...lane position two.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

45. 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...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

46. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Lane closed.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
... 0.02%.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

47. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
Left green arrow
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...shape.

48. Red 'X'
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...shape.
...steer and brake gradually.
Lane closed.

49. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
Same as stop sign.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...experience.

50. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...a way of driving defensively.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.