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Washington State Drivers Ed
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Subject
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drivers-education
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. When you are planning to cross or turn at an intersection do not enter unless...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...complete passage through is available.
2. In congested and close city traffic - it is best to...
...use a series of quick glances.
...drive at slower speeds.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...yield to the exiting car.
3. Driving is a social task because...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...drivers must interact with other people.
4. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
Warn of hazards ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
5. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
Left green arrow
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
6. 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...
...steer and brake gradually.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...watching for hazards in advance.
I must prepare for whatever they do.
7. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...steer and brake gradually.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
8. When backing the correct steering is to...
...yield to the exiting car.
...immediately upon entering the exit ramp.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
9. Broken White Center Line
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
One-way traffic flow.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
10. When a school bus with red lights flashing stops on a two-lane - two-way highway - Washington law requires that...
...you can't steer the car.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...drive at slower speeds.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
11. Slowing down on the freeway as you approach an exit could...
No passing in either direction.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
12. When nearing the top of a hill on a narrow road you should...
...use lane position three.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...pump your brakes a few times.
13. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...drive at slower speeds.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
14. Red 'X'
Lane closed.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...steer and brake gradually.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
15. A turn can be made from other than a far left or far right lefal lane...
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...wrong attitudes.
16. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
17. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...complete passage through is available.
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
18. 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...
...shape.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...reduce your speed.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
19. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
The reasoning process.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...complete passage through is available.
20. 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.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
The reasoning process.
21. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway - the first thing you should do is...
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Lane closed.
...you can't steer the car.
...pump your brakes a few times.
22. If you want to exit a weave lane and another car is exiting the freeway even with or ahead of you - you should...
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...yield to the exiting car.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...pump your brakes a few times.
23. Pennant-Shaped Sign
...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.
...wrong attitudes.
No passing zone.
24. The drinking driver may show...
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
25. When signs indicate - yielding the right-of-way to traffic on the freeway...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...you can't steer the car.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
26. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...when your sightline to target area (travel path) is visible again.
...yield to the exiting car.
...before entering the turn.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
27. When parking downhill on the right shoulder where there is no curb you should...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
28. 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
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
29. 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.
...before entering the turn.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
30. What is the most likely affect of marijuana on driving ability?
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
31. The chief problem you have if your front wheels lock up when you are braking on a slick surface is...
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32. Use of safety bels will...
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.
...yield to the exiting car.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...use lane position three.
33. Traffic safety education gives you basic knowledge and skills. In addition - to be a good driver - one needs...
...experience.
...complete passage through is available.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...safetly move to the right lane.
34. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
...share the road and allow for errors of others.
...look through the opening of the hood.
No passing in either direction.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
35. A left turn can be made on red...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...before entering the turn.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
36. Yellow Round Sign
No passing in either direction.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
Train crossing ahead.
37. Flashing Red Light
...wrong attitudes.
...use lane position three.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
Same as stop sign.
38. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...before entering the turn.
...use lane position three.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...remain behind the crosswalk until a gap appears.
39. The best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane street Which is lined with parked cars is...
...lane position two.
Turn the front wheels so that they point to the side of the road - that is - to the right.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
40. Whenever you approach a yield sign at an intersection - you should...
Time and space judgements may be distorted.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
41. Lights must be on...
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...wrong attitudes.
...you can't steer the car.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
42. When unable to avoaid a crace - a driver can best lessen the force of impace by steering their car at...
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.
...drivers must interact with other people.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
43. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...shape.
Left green arrow
...sightline and travel path are open.
...look through the opening of the hood.
44. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
No passing in either direction.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
45. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...a way of driving defensively.
...watching for hazards in advance.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
46. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.
...pump your brakes a few times.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
47. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...complete passage through is available.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
48. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
...perceptual skills - good judgement - and motor skills.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
49. You reach threshold braking in your car's braking system when...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...steer and brake gradually.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.
50. As a driver's inhibitions are lowered because of drinking - driving speed usually increases. This is because...
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