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Washington State Drivers Ed

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...yield to the exiting car.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
The reasoning process.

2. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

3. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

4. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...lane position two.
...shape.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

5. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...wrong attitudes.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...complete passage through is available.

6. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Same as stop sign.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...use a series of quick glances.

7. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...a way of driving defensively.
...before entering the curve.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

8. 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.
Left
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
Lane closed.

9. 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...
Left
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
... 0.02%.
...reduce your speed.

10. You are preparing to exit from a freeway. You should start reducing speed...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...before entering the turn.
Left
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

11. Among the most important of the abilities needed in driving are...
Twelve
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

12. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...use lane position three.

13. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...make sure the space area is open.
Train crossing ahead.
...look through the opening of the hood.

14. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

15. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
...a heavy growth or bushes.
No passing in either direction.
Lane closed.
... drive in the center lane.

16. Red 'X'
...drivers must interact with other people.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Lane closed.
...you can't steer the car.

17. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
...reduce your speed.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

18. 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...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Left green arrow
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

19. The drinking driver may show...
...steer and brake gradually.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Lane closed.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.

20. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...experience.
...watching for hazards in advance.
... drive in the center lane.

21. If your accelerator sticks...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Same as stop sign.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

22. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
... 0.02%.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

23. Watching for hazards in traffic depends most on...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...use a series of quick glances.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

24. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
Are there any traffic controls?
Left
... 0.02%.
...make sure the space area is open.

25. A left turn can be made on red...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...pump your brakes a few times.
No passing in either direction.

26. Flashing Red Light
...before entering the turn.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
Same as stop sign.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

27. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...lane position two.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
Left green arrow

28. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.

29. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Left green arrow
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.

30. Broken Yellow Line
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

31. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
Train crossing ahead.

32. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

33. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...use lane position three.

34. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...lane position two.

35. 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.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Left
...use a series of quick glances.

36. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...before entering the turn.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.

37. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...make sure the space area is open.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

38. Yellow Round Sign
Lane closed.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Train crossing ahead.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.

39. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

40. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...wrong attitudes.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

41. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
...before entering the turn.
...look through the opening of the hood.
No passing zone.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

42. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
Warn of hazards ahead.
Twelve

43. Double Yellow Line
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...experience.
No passing in either direction.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.

44. 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...
... 0.02%.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...watching for hazards in advance.

45. You should release the parking brake...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

46. What is first affected by alcohol?
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...watching for hazards in advance.
The reasoning process.

47. If you have a flat tire in a tunnel or on a bridge...
No passing zone.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

48. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...pump your brakes a few times.

49. Use of safety bels will...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
One-way traffic flow.

50. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.