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1. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...lane position two.
...a way of driving defensively.

2. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
... 0.02%.
...yield to the exiting car.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...adjust to changing conditions.

3. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...experience.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

4. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...reduce your speed.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

5. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...yield to the exiting car.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

6. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
... drive in the center lane.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

7. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...make sure the space area is open.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

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.
Same as stop sign.
Left
...adjust to changing conditions.
...use a series of quick glances.

9. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
One-way traffic flow.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

10. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

11. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...make sure the space area is open.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...pump your brakes a few times.

12. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
Left
...has not watched far enough ahead.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
... 0.02%.

13. In the acceleration lane of the freeway in order to locate a gap in which to merge you should...
...use a series of quick glances.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

14. The drinking driver may show...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
No passing in either direction.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
Are there any traffic controls?

15. 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...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...reduce your speed.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

16. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...use lane position three.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

17. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

18. Red 'X'
Lane closed.
No passing in either direction.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

19. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...complete passage through is available.
Lane closed.
...reduce your speed.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

20. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

21. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

22. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...sightline and travel path are open.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

23. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...sightline and travel path are open.

24. If your accelerator sticks...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

25. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...steer and brake gradually.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...yield to the exiting car.
...complete passage through is available.

26. 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.
...drive at slower speeds.
Are there any traffic controls?
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

27. What is first affected by alcohol?
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
The reasoning process.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...shape.

28. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

29. Double Yellow Line
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
No passing in either direction.

30. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...yield to the exiting car.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...before entering the turn.
...use a series of quick glances.

31. You should release the parking brake...
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...before entering the turn.

32. Yellow Round Sign
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...experience.
Train crossing ahead.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

33. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

34. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...drive at slower speeds.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

35. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Twelve
...drive at slower speeds.
Left green arrow
...make sure the space area is open.

36. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...shape.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...drive at slower speeds.
Turned sharply away from the curb.

37. Lights must be on...
...a way of driving defensively.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

38. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...shape.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...safetly move to the right lane.

39. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
Left
...yield to the exiting car.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
Warn of hazards ahead.

40. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
Warn of hazards ahead.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

41. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
... drive in the center lane.
...use a series of quick glances.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

42. 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...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

43. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...use a series of quick glances.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

44. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...before entering the turn.
...before entering the curve.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

45. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...experience.
...wrong attitudes.
...watching for hazards in advance.

46. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
Left
...sightline and travel path are open.
Warn of hazards ahead.

47. Flashing Red Light
...reduce your speed.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Same as stop sign.

48. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Left
Are there any traffic controls?
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...watching for hazards in advance.

49. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Train crossing ahead.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

50. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...a way of driving defensively.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Train crossing ahead.
...safetly move to the right lane.

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