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Washington State Drivers Ed
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Subject
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drivers-education
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. 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...
...wrong attitudes.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
2. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...lane position two.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
3. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...shape.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
4. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...before entering the turn.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
5. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
6. If your accelerator sticks...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
7. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...pump your brakes a few times.
8. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
No passing zone.
...you can't steer the car.
9. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...drivers must interact with other people.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
10. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...drive at slower speeds.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...watching for hazards in advance.
11. Lights must be on...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...reduce your speed.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
12. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
13. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
... 0.02%.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
One-way traffic flow.
14. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...yield to the exiting car.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
15. The drinking driver may show...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...experience.
...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.
16. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
17. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
18. 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...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Train crossing ahead.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
19. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...yield to the exiting car.
20. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...watching for hazards in advance.
21. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...make sure the space area is open.
22. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...before entering the turn.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
The reasoning process.
23. As a driver's inhibitions are lowered because of drinking - driving speed usually increases. This is because...
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24. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...before entering the turn.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
... 0.02%.
No passing in either direction.
25. Red 'X'
...wrong attitudes.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Lane closed.
26. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
...drive at slower speeds.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
Left
27. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...experience.
28. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...shape.
29. Yellow Round Sign
Train crossing ahead.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
30. Use of safety bels will...
Lane closed.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...safetly move to the right lane.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
31. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Are there any traffic controls?
32. A left turn can be made on red...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
33. Flashing Red Light
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Same as stop sign.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
34. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
No passing in either direction.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...safetly move to the right lane.
35. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...before entering the curve.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
36. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
Left green arrow
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Twelve
37. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...adjust to changing conditions.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Warn of hazards ahead.
38. 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.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
39. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
Left green arrow
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...yield to the exiting car.
40. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...drive at slower speeds.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Twelve
41. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
... 0.02%.
...safetly move to the right lane.
... drive in the center lane.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
42. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...you can't steer the car.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
43. You should release the parking brake...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...experience.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
44. What is first affected by alcohol?
Twelve
The reasoning process.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
45. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...before entering the turn.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
46. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...use lane position three.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
47. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...reduce your speed.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...wrong attitudes.
48. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...reduce your speed.
No passing zone.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...before entering the turn.
49. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
Left
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...complete passage through is available.
50. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.