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Washington State Drivers Ed

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...






2. Driving is a social task because...






3. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...






4. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...






5. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...






6. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...






7. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...






8. Yellow Round Sign






9. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...






10. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...






11. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...






12. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...






13. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...






14. 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...






15. The chief problem you have if your front wheels lock up when you are braking on a slick surface is...

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16. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...






17. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...






18. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...






19. Broken White Center Line






20. 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...






21. 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.






22. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...






23. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...






24. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...






25. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...






26. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.






27. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...






28. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...






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

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30. Pennant-Shaped Sign






31. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...






32. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...






33. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...






34. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...






35. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...






36. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.






37. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...






38. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...






39. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...






40. When backing the correct steering is to...






41. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...






42. If your accelerator sticks...






43. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...






44. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...






45. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...






46. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...






47. Use of safety bels will...






48. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...






49. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...






50. A left turn can be made on red...