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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 release the parking brake...
...complete passage through is available.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

2. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...experience.

3. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

4. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...experience.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

5. If your accelerator sticks...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

6. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...use a series of quick glances.
...lane position two.

7. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...steer and brake gradually.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

8. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Train crossing ahead.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

9. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

10. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...look through the opening of the hood.

11. Red 'X'
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Lane closed.
Warn of hazards ahead.
The reasoning process.

12. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...make sure the space area is open.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...drive at slower speeds.

13. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

14. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...before entering the curve.

15. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...pump your brakes a few times.
Left green arrow
...safetly move to the right lane.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

16. Broken White Center Line
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
One-way traffic flow.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

17. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

18. When driving on country roads - you should...
...before entering the curve.
...adjust to changing conditions.
... drive in the center lane.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

19. 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.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...yield to the exiting car.
...look through the opening of the hood.

20. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...lane position two.
... 0.02%.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...steer and brake gradually.

21. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...drive at slower speeds.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
... drive in the center lane.

22. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
No passing zone.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

23. 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.
Twelve
Train crossing ahead.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

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...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...shape.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
The reasoning process.

25. The drinking driver may show...
...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.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

26. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
No passing in either direction.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

27. When backing the correct steering is to...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

28. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
Left
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

29. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...use a series of quick glances.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

30. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
The reasoning process.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

31. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...complete passage through is available.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...drivers must interact with other people.

32. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.

33. 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...
...reduce your speed.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...a way of driving defensively.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

34. Broken Yellow Line
Train crossing ahead.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
Left
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

35. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
Left
...lane position two.

36. Driving is a social task because...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...drive at slower speeds.
...drivers must interact with other people.

37. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Are there any traffic controls?
...complete passage through is available.
... drive in the center lane.

38. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Train crossing ahead.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

39. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
...complete passage through is available.
Lane closed.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

40. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
The reasoning process.
Left
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

41. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Left green arrow

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

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43. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

44. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...shape.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...look through the opening of the hood.

45. What is first affected by alcohol?
The reasoning process.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
One-way traffic flow.
Warn of hazards ahead.

46. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
Train crossing ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...a way of driving defensively.

47. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

48. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

49. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...before entering the turn.
... drive in the center lane.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

50. 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...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...lane position two.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.