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1. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
Lane closed.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

2. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

3. Double Yellow Line
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
No passing in either direction.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

4. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...experience.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...use lane position three.

5. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

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

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7. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...make sure the space area is open.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

8. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
Lane closed.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...reduce your speed.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

9. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...yield to the exiting car.
... 0.02%.

10. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Are there any traffic controls?
... drive in the center lane.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

11. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...use lane position three.
No passing zone.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...lane position two.

12. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.

13. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
The reasoning process.
Twelve

14. What is first affected by alcohol?
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
The reasoning process.

15. When turning a corner - the right time to gently accelerate is...
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
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.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.

16. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
... drive in the center lane.
...experience.
...a way of driving defensively.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

17. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...look through the opening of the hood.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.

18. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...steer and brake gradually.
Warn of hazards ahead.

19. Flashing Red Light
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Same as stop sign.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...lane position two.

20. Driving is a social task because...
...drivers must interact with other people.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

21. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...you can't steer the car.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.

22. 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...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
One-way traffic flow.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...use lane position three.

23. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...make sure the space area is open.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...only when no sign prohibits it.

24. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
No passing in either direction.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

25. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

26. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...make sure the space area is open.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...shape.

27. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
...sightline and travel path are open.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

28. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...reduce your speed.
...experience.

29. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Lane closed.
Same as stop sign.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

30. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

31. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
...reduce your speed.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

32. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

33. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Left green arrow
Train crossing ahead.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

34. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...before entering the curve.
... drive in the center lane.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

35. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...complete passage through is available.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...make sure the space area is open.

36. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
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.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...reduce your speed.

37. 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.
Lane closed.
Train crossing ahead.

38. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...safetly move to the right lane.

39. You should release the parking brake...
...reduce your speed.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Left

40. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
Twelve
...yield to the exiting car.
... drive in the center lane.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

41. 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...
Are there any traffic controls?
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
No passing zone.
...reduce your speed.

42. 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
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

43. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
Warn of hazards ahead.
Left
No passing in either direction.
...complete passage through is available.

44. The best way to prevent sidding on wet or snowy roads is to...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...steer and brake gradually.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...look through the opening of the hood.

45. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...before entering the turn.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

46. When backing the correct steering is to...
...safetly move to the right lane.
Same as stop sign.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

47. Use of safety bels will...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
One-way traffic flow.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
Warn of hazards ahead.

48. Broken Yellow Line
Twelve
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

49. 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.
No passing zone.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...steer and brake gradually.

50. 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.
...use lane position three.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...yield to the exiting car.

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