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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...
...only when no sign prohibits it.
Warn of hazards ahead.
One-way traffic flow.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

2. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
The reasoning process.

3. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...experience.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

4. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...experience.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
No passing zone.

5. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
Left
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.

6. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...yield to the exiting car.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.

7. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
... 0.02%.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...steer and brake gradually.

8. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
The reasoning process.

9. Red 'X'
Lane closed.
Left
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
One-way traffic flow.

10. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

11. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...complete passage through is available.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

12. Flashing Red Light
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Same as stop sign.

13. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...before entering the curve.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.

14. Diamond-Shaped Yellow Sign w/ Black Markings
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...wrong attitudes.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.

15. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...use lane position three.

16. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...yield to the exiting car.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

17. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

18. 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.
The reasoning process.
Twelve
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

19. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...wrong attitudes.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

20. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...reduce your speed.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

21. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
Turned sharply away from the curb.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
No passing zone.

22. 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.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
Train crossing ahead.

23. If your accelerator sticks...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...lane position two.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

24. What is first affected by alcohol?
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
The reasoning process.
...yield to the exiting car.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

25. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.

26. Double Yellow Line
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...use lane position three.
No passing in either direction.

27. Lights must be on...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...safetly move to the right lane.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

28. Yellow Round Sign
The reasoning process.
... 0.02%.
Train crossing ahead.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.

29. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...reduce your speed.

30. As you follow another car into the acceleration lane - your chief concern about the driver of that car should be...
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

31. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...pump your brakes a few times.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...a heavy growth or bushes.

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

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33. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
Twelve
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...sightline and travel path are open.

34. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
Left green arrow
...seeing the full traffic picture.

35. 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...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
Train crossing ahead.

36. According to Washington law - a person under 21 is considered to be under the influence of alcohol when the BAC reaches...
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...steer and brake gradually.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
... 0.02%.

37. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
One-way traffic flow.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...use lane position three.

38. The general meaning of a traffic sign can be identified by its...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...yield to the exiting car.
...shape.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

39. The main goal of traffic safety education is to...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Are there any traffic controls?
...pump your brakes a few times.

40. If you are driving through a city on a multi-lane freeway and not intending to exit; to reduce risk you should...
Are there any traffic controls?
... drive in the center lane.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
No passing zone.

41. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...use lane position three.
...watching for hazards in advance.
The reasoning process.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

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.
Left
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.

43. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
Are there any traffic controls?
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.

44. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...make sure the space area is open.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.

45. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...safetly move to the right lane.
...use lane position three.
...lane position two.
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.

46. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...pump your brakes a few times.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

47. If the hood of your car should fly open while you are driving - the correct action to take first is...
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...experience.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...look through the opening of the hood.

48. Before changing lanes the most important thing you should do is...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...make sure the space area is open.

49. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...steer and brake gradually.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

50. In Washington state - when you are parallel parking - your car should be within ______ inches of the curb.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
Twelve
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...has not watched far enough ahead.