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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. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
Twelve
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...safetly move to the right lane.

2. 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.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...a way of driving defensively.

3. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

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.
...a way of driving defensively.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

5. Driving is a social task because...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...use a series of quick glances.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...drivers must interact with other people.

6. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
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...share the road and allow for errors of others.
The reasoning process.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

7. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Warn of hazards ahead.
...make sure the space area is open.
...steer and brake gradually.
...watching for hazards in advance.

8. If you are driving a little faster than the average flow of traffic on a freeway which has three lanes for each direction of traffic - you should be in the ____ lane.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Left
...complete passage through is available.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

9. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...make sure the space area is open.
...adjust to changing conditions.

10. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...safetly move to the right lane.

11. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
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No passing zone.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

12. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
No passing in either direction.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
No passing zone.

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

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14. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...before entering the curve.

15. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...experience.
...yield to the exiting car.

16. You are in the right lane on a freeway when you notice that a driver is approaching your lane from an on ramp - your reduced risk action is to...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...wrong attitudes.
...look through the opening of the hood.

17. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

18. A left turn can be made on red...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

19. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...complete passage through is available.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...you can't steer the car.

20. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
... 0.02%.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Same as stop sign.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

21. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...reduce your speed.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

22. Use of safety bels will...
One-way traffic flow.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
... 0.02%.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

23. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...look through the opening of the hood.

24. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...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.
... 0.02%.

25. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...use lane position three.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

26. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...lane position two.

27. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

28. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...look through the opening of the hood.
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...only when no sign prohibits it.
...you can't steer the car.

29. When driving on country roads - you should...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

30. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...watching for hazards in advance.

31. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

32. Red 'X'
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Lane closed.

33. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...you can't steer the car.
...use a series of quick glances.
...steer and brake gradually.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

34. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

35. The drinking driver may show...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

36. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.

37. You should release the parking brake...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

38. 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.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

39. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...complete passage through is available.
Lane closed.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

40. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...complete passage through is available.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...experience.

41. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...yield to the exiting car.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
One-way traffic flow.
No passing zone.

42. Flashing Red Light
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
Same as stop sign.
...use lane position three.

43. Lights must be on...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
No passing zone.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

44. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...before entering the curve.
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...adjust to changing conditions.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

45. What is first affected by alcohol?
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
No passing in either direction.
...drivers must interact with other people.
The reasoning process.

46. Yellow Round Sign
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
Train crossing ahead.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Left

47. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

48. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...reduce your speed.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

49. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...shape.
... 0.02%.

50. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Train crossing ahead.
...reduce your speed.