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Knowledge Test WA

Driving Knowledge Test for Washington practice

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1. School zone speed limit? 20 mph
2. city/town streets speed limit? 25 mph
3. What color line separates two-way traffic? yellow
4. What color line separates one-way traffic? white
5. What do solid yellow lines mean? No passing
6. What do broken yellow lines mean? Passing is allowed
7. What do solid white lines mean? No crossing
8. What do broken white lines mean? Passing is allowed
9. What does it mean when the curb is yellow or red? no parking
10. What does it mean when the curb is white? loading zone
11. What does it mean when the curb is blue? handicap parking
12. what are the stopping rules in order? stop at the... 1. stop line 2. near the edge of the cross walk 3. near the edge of the sidewalk 4. near the edge of the curb line
13. when you proceed straight ahead only, the stoplight has...? a green forward arrow
14. what visual acuity must you have to get a license? 20/40
15. what is night blindness? you can't see at night
16. how far from the curb can a car be to be legally parked? 12 inches
17. how far do you need to be from a driveway when parked? 5 ft
18. how far do you need to be from a fire hydrant when parked? 15 ft
19. how far do you need to be from a crosswalk when parked? 20 ft
20. how far do you need to be from a stop sign or traffic light when parked? 30 ft
21. how far do you need to be from a railroad crossing when parked? 50 ft
22. how far do you need to be from a fire station when parked? 20 ft
23. how far do you need to be from a fire station on the opposite side when parked? 75 ft
24. at what age is it illegal to leave a child unattended in a parked vehicle with the motor running? 16
25. You are allowed to drive in a two-way left turn lane for ____ ft? 300 ft
26. ___ ft minimum distance to see both ways to perform a U-turn? 500 ft
27. ___ ft must dim headlights for an oncoming vehicle? 500 ft
28. When do you turn on your headlights? at least 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise
29. ___ days seller must report sale of vehicle to Dept. of Licensing? 5
30. ___ days you must report change of address or name for drivers license? 10
31. ___ days buyer of vehicle must transfer title and registration? 15
32. ___ years validity of a driver's license? 6
32. ___ B.A.C. legally intoxicated D.U.I. under age 21? .02%
34. ___ B.A.C. legally intoxicated D.U.I. over age 21? .08%
35. when turning in an intersection, always ____? yield to oncoming traffic
36. You must stay ___ behind an emergency vehicle when it's lights and/or sirens are activated? 500 ft
37. What do you do when an emergency vehicle is behind you? pull to the side of the road or just stop
38. Vehicles and motorcyclists should be allowed a ___ following distance in the city? 4 second
39. When passing a bicycle, what distance must there be between the car and the bike? 3 ft
40. What should a driver always do when making right turns? check their blind spot for bikes
41. At night, how far should a bicycle's headlight be seen? 500 ft (white headlight) 600 ft (red headlight)
42. What should you do to your following distance for a semi- truck and why? increase it b/c they cant see you
43. Vehicles and motorcyclists should be allowed a ___ following distance on the highway? 6 seconds
44. When waiting for a left turn, a vehicle should be ____ and the wheels should be ____? behind the stop line, straight
45. How do you manage a tailgater? slow down and allow them to pass you
46. What should you do if you enter a curve too fast? slow down, don't slam on your breaks, be balanced, steer to the outside of the curve
47. What should you do to your speed when approaching a hill? slow down
48. ___ ft behind a vehicle you must dim headlights? 300 ft
49. ___ ft from an oncoming vehicle you must dim headlights? 500 ft
50. ____ mph maximum speed on ocean beaches? 25 mph
51. ___ mph maximum speed on country roads? 50 mph
52. ___ mph maximum speed on state highways? 60 mph
53. ___ mph maximum speed on interstate freeways (urban area)? 60 mph
54. ___ mph maximum speed on interstate freeways (rural)? 70 mph
55. Is it illegal to pass in an intersection? Yes
56. Is it legal to pass on or near a bridge? No
57. Is it legal to pass nearing a stop sign? No
58. Is it legal to pass approaching the crest of a hill? No
59. Is it illegal to pass while a car behind you is trying to pass? Yes
60. Is it illegal to pass on a blind curve? Yes
61. Where should your eyes be diverted if an oncoming vehicle momentarily blinds you at night? The right (white road line)
62. What should you do when a small animal runs on front of your car? Hit it
63. What should you do when a big animal runs on front of your car? avoid it
64. What should a driver do on the entrance ramp acceleration lane, and merging area? Entrance ramp: speed up Acceleration lane: Look for a gap and adjust speed Merging area: Merge
65. When should you slow down if exiting a freeway? Right after you enter the exit ramp
66. How do weaving lanes work? Cars go one after the other like a zipper, take turns
67. What are each of the freeway lanes used for? Left: Passing Center: Fast/normal lane Right: Entering/exiting, slow
68. What should you do to adjust your driving to compensate for limited visibility? Slow down, wipers, defroster, headlights, visor
69. What can you do to lessen the likelihood of being in a pile-up when it's foggy? Increase your following distance to at least 6-9 seconds
70. What should you do when it's foggy? Slow down
71. What does a tire look like when it's a) under-inflated and b) over inflated? a) triangle-ish (saggy) b)ovalish / just super inflated
72. What is hydroplaning? When water wedges itself in the car tires
73. How does speed affect hydroplaning? The faster you go, the less control you have
74. If you find yourself partially or fully hydroplaning, what should you do? Slow down and maintain control
75. When is a driver allowed to stop on a bridge? When it's an emergency ONLY
76. If you find yourself in a skid, you...? take your foot off the gas and DO NOT hit the brakes and target desired path
77. If you are involved in a collision, what steps do you take? 1. Stop 2. Move or drive the vehicle off the road 3. Aid the injured 4. Call 911 5. Exchange information 6. Get a witness (name and phone 7. Take pictures of the damage and scene
78. What is the "implied consent" law? if you get pulled over, you take a B.A.C. test, and you get it when you get a permit or license
79. License Suspensions: If uninsured in a collision? 3 years
80. License Suspensions: after a ticket? 15 days notice plus 45 days to comply.
81. Reissuing a license after suspension costs…? $75
82. Reissuing a license after suspension if alcohol related costs…? $150
83. License Suspensions: If you refuse to take a BAC test? 1 year
84. If someone else has road rage what are 4 things to do? 1. Distance yourself physically/mentally 2. Don't make eye contact 3. Slow down or move over 4. Put yourself out of danger (Hint: The answer is all of the above)
85. Slow moving vehicles are driving at ___ mph? 25 mph or less
86. When you are driving a slow moving vehicle, at how many cars should you pull over to allow them to pass? 5 or more vehicles, before it is unsafe
87. A 2-way left turn lane is used for how far a distance? 300 ft. only
88. Can you back up on a shoulder or freeway? No, it is Illegal
89. "The single biggest contributor to collisions is..."? "Failing to see what is happening"
90. You must turn your blinker how far before you make your turn? 100 ft. ahead
91. How close can you follow a fire truck? 500 ft
92. "over how many bicyclists are killed/injured in the US every year?" Over 39,000 bicyclists
93. You must get a driver license within how many days of becoming a resident? 30 days
94. Rules of the road: You must stop for pedestrians when…? They are in, or within, one lane of your half of the roadway
95. Fees: Parking in handicap stalls? $250 fine
96. "Transit" means…? Bus. Transit or bus means the lane is only used for buses
97. "HOV" stands for…? "High Occupancy Vehicles" lanes are reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them.
98. On a road with 2 lanes or more going in the same direction the left hand lane is for…? passing slower vehicles.
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