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Washington State Drivers Ed

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
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...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

2. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...a way of driving defensively.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

3. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
... drive in the center lane.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

4. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
No passing in either direction.

5. When backing the correct steering is to...
Are there any traffic controls?
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

6. 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.
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...look through the opening of the hood.

7. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...use a series of quick glances.
...before entering the turn.

8. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...complete passage through is available.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

9. 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.
Same as stop sign.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

10. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

11. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
... 0.02%.
...watching for hazards in advance.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

12. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...steer and brake gradually.

13. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...before entering the curve.

14. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
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...pump your brakes a few times.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

15. Lights must be on...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
Twelve

16. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
... drive in the center lane.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...before entering the curve.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

17. Use of safety bels will...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
No passing zone.
... drive in the center lane.

18. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
One-way traffic flow.
...lane position two.
Same as stop sign.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

19. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...make sure the space area is open.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

20. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...you can't steer the car.
...use lane position three.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

21. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...use lane position three.
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...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...reduce your speed.

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

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23. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...before entering the turn.

24. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
One-way traffic flow.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.

25. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...shape.
...drive at slower speeds.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

26. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Twelve
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

27. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
The reasoning process.
...steer and brake gradually.
I must prepare for whatever they do.

28. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...experience.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

29. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
... drive in the center lane.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

30. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
No passing zone.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

31. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...you can't steer the car.
Left
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...shape.

32. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
... 0.02%.
...drive at slower speeds.

33. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
No passing in either direction.
...use a series of quick glances.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

34. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...yield to the exiting car.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
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35. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...shape.

36. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Are there any traffic controls?
...adjust to changing conditions.
...use lane position three.

37. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...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.

38. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
Are there any traffic controls?
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

39. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...you can't steer the car.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

40. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...adjust to changing conditions.
Same as stop sign.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

41. 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.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Train crossing ahead.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

42. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
No passing in either direction.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

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

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44. You should release the parking brake...
Left
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

45. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Are there any traffic controls?
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...steer and brake gradually.

46. 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...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...reduce your speed.
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...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.

47. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
Warn of hazards ahead.

48. 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...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...wrong attitudes.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

49. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
No passing zone.

50. When driving on country roads - you should...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Train crossing ahead.