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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. The most serious loss for a driver who tailgates is...
...make sure the space area is open.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...drive at slower speeds.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.

2. The drinking driver may show...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Lane closed.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.

3. 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...
...reduce your speed.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
Same as stop sign.

4. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different steers the...
...yield to the exiting car.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.

5. If you are forced off the paved road and onto the shoulder - you should...
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.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

6. If you are involved in an accident involving injury to one or more persons - you should first...
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...slow gradually and then turn sharply back onto the pavement when there is no oncoming traffic.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
Same as stop sign.

7. The most mature view about other drivers is found in the statement...
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...sightline and travel path are open.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
Lane closed.

8. When coming to an intersection - the question the driver should answer is...
Train crossing ahead.
Are there any traffic controls?
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
No passing zone.

9. A left turn can be made on red...
Passing is allowed on a two-lane road.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

10. The best way to keep from gettin ginvolved in emergency driving situations is to...
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.

11. While under the influence of marijuana - a driver is likely to...
...scanning eyes quickly from place to place.
...watching for hazards in advance.
...drive at slower speeds.
...adjust to changing conditions.

12. Sudden braking and swerving in traffic shows that the driver...
...stop - if vehicles are approaching the intersection.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...make cars behind slow down dangerously or hit you.

13. After parking on an upgrade with a curb - your front wheels should be...
Twelve
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.

14. The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends most on...
...watching for hazards in advance.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...before entering the turn.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.

15. Based on Washington law - the reduced risk position to take when waiting to make an unprotected left turn in heavy traffic is to...
Train crossing ahead.
...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.

16. Lights must be on...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...use lane position three.
...watching for hazards in advance.

17. If it is necessary to reduce speed to maintain control during a turning maneuver - you should slow your vehicle...
Warn of hazards ahead.
...drive at the speed of other traffic.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...before entering the turn.

18. 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.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...complete passage through is available.
...before entering the turn.

19. When waiting to make an unprotected left turn a ____ _____ _____ is required.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...complete passage through is available.
Left green arrow

20. What is first affected by alcohol?
...complete passage through is available.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
The reasoning process.
...make sure the space area is open.

21. 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...
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...secure the accident scene - and assist the injured.
...lower the chance of serious injury in an accident.

22. Of all human faults which contribute to accidents - the one which causes the most accidents is...
...wrong attitudes.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...you can't steer the car.
...reduce your speed.

23. 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...
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...keep order and safety on the highways.

24. If a curve requires reduced speed - you should slow down...
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
...contintually scan for hazards or changing areas.
...before entering the curve.
Left

25. The most effective way to reduce risks for everyone in traffic is to...
Warn of hazards ahead.
The reasoning process.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

26. One of the most effective ways to offset driver fatigue is to...
...pull off the road - get out - and stretch.
Train crossing ahead.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

27. What best describes an effect of alcohol on driver performance?
Reduced ability to respond quickly.
...look through the opening of the hood.
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
...share the road and allow for errors of others.

28. Red 'X'
...if the cross street is a one-way street to the left.
Lane closed.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.

29. You should begin a right turn at an intersection when...
...stop behind the crosswalk and prepare for a gap in traffic.
...sightline and travel path are open.
Lane closed.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

30. 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.
...seeing the full traffic picture.
...adjust to changing conditions.
Reduced ability to respond quickly.

31. If you keep being passed on the right on a freeway while driving at the speed limit - you should...
...overconfidence - risk taking desires - and decreased judgement.
Left green arrow
...safetly move to the right lane.
...yield to the exiting car.

32. The best action when leaving a freeway is to...
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...before entering the turn.

33. 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...
...shape.
...move your vehicle to the left to create a space for the driver provided the space to the left is open.
...steer in the same direction as you would going forward.
...has not watched far enough ahead.

34. Double Yellow Line
No passing in either direction.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...wrong attitudes.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.

35. When people drink alcoholic beverages...
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.
...whether the driver might suddenly stop or slow down.
Twelve
...seeing the full traffic picture.

36. The three main factors that affect the way a car performs in a curve.
...before entering the turn.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
...safetly move to the right lane.
One - sightline. Two - another curve bank. Three - speed.

37. The main value of making a visual check to the left or right before changing lanes is that...
Turned sharply away from the curb.
...it covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
One-way traffic flow.
...complete passage through is available.

38. In Washington - you may only make a right turn on red when the intersection is clear...
...use a series of quick glances.
...only when no sign prohibits it.
...when traffic signs and pavement markings indicate it.
...keep freeway speed until you are on the exit ramp.

39. 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.
...from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
...yield to the exiting car.
No passing in either direction.

40. The strategy of maintaining a space area can be considered as...
...a way of driving defensively.
No passing zone.
...make sure the space area is open.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.

41. Traffic laws are made primarily to...
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...keep order and safety on the highways.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.
...your brakes are exerting full braking power; without traction loss - that is - without locking the wheels.

42. After starting the engine - but before shifting to drive you should...
...keep your foot on the brake pedal.
...use a series of quick glances.
...a heavy growth or bushes.
...use lane position three.

43. When driving on country roads - you should...
...adjust to changing conditions.
...use lane position three.
...driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.
...seeing the full traffic picture.

44. 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.
...you can't steer the car.
The reasoning process.
Left
The driver's ability to evaluate goes down.

45. Broken White Center Line
One-way traffic flow.
...after starting the engine and shifting to proper gear.
...using a driveway on the right side of the road.
...drive out of the tunnel or off the bridge before changing the tire.

46. If the approach and the beginning of a turn have been executed correctly - you can...
Left green arrow
...speed up gently coming out of the turn.
...use a series of quick glances.
Their judgement is affected before their coordination.

47. Pennant-Shaped Sign
I must prepare for whatever they do.
...adjust to changing conditions.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
No passing zone.

48. Before moving a car in reverse (R) - safe drivers...
Lane closed.
...is required by law for entering the freeway.
...all traffic in both directions must stop.
...check to see the area behind the vehicle is clear.

49. When approaching areas on freeways where other vehicles are entering - a driver can reduce risk and help the traffic flow by...
...yield to the exiting car.
...a way of driving defensively.
...moving to the middle or passing lane.
...look through the opening of the hood.

50. Before changing lanes - the most important thing you should do is...
...develop drivers who will be capable and responsible.
...has not watched far enough ahead.
...make sure the area and travel path is open.
...shift to neutral - stop as quickly as possible - and shut off your engine.