WA State Driver Test Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What is the purpose of a diamond-shaped traffic sign? | Construction signs and/or warning signs of possible dangers ahead |
| What does a double solid yellow line mean? | Passing not permitted |
| The "Do Not Pass" sign keeps you from: | * Passing in zones where it's unsafe * Passing on blind curves * Passing on hills |
| Approaching a "Do Not Pass" sign, you would: | Watch for overhead signals and warning signs |
| You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if: | Traffic on the street also moves to the left. |
| How do seat belts and shoulder straps help a driver control the vehicle? | * They help you stay awake and alert * They provide more support in case of an emergency maneuver * They prevent you from sliding on your seat in sudden stops and turns, and they keep you behind the wheel if you are hit from the side |
| White signs are: | Regulatory signs |
| What is the penalty for parking in a disabled parking stall without a proper permit? | $250 |
| If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: | Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane |
| Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: | May not be crossed for any reason |
| On a typical traffic light, which light is on the top? | Red |
| To be safe, freeway drivers should look ahead of their car: | 10 seconds (1/4 mile ahead) |
| When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: | At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway |
| Proper seat belt use can: | * Keep you from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident * Prevent head injuries, helping you remain conscious and in control of the vehicle * Prevent a human collision by holding you in place |
| The only way to "sober up" before you drive is to: | Allow your body enough time to process the alcohol, typically hours |
| If you have had three beers in the past hour, about how long will it take for all the alcohol to leave your blood stream? | 3 hours |
| Reaction time is slower after: | Drinking alcohol |
| The single biggest contributor to collisions is: | Failing to see what is happening |
| If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should: | Move to the lane on your right |
| When a traffic signal turns green signaling you to proceed, you should: | Look left and right before proceeding |
| When a school bus traveling towards you is stopped with its red lights flashing and the roadway is four lanes wide with a median, you should: | Slow down and use caution as you pass the bus |
| When you tailgate other drivers: | You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. |
| Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should: | * Check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear * Signal your intention before changing lanes * Check to make sure there is enough space for the maneuver |
| A yield sign in your lane: | Tells you to slow or wait for all other traffic |
| A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck: | May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. |
| On a two-lane, two-way road, you may pass another vehicle when: | Your view is clear and there is space to return to the driving lane |
| Your vehicle has a mechanical problem. You should: | Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road |
| When following a fire truck, you may follow no closer than: | 500 feet |
| The Implied Consent Law states that: | You agree to a test of your breath or blood, if a police officer has reasonable grounds to determine if you have been driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs |
| What is aggressive driving? | Driving in an offensive or unsafe manner, and/or disregarding traffic signs and signals |
| On multiple-laned roads, the far left lane is used only for: | Overtaking and passing another vehicle |
| You should stop for a stopped school bus: | When its red lights are flashing |
| You have been involved in an accident that resulted in the other driver being injured. The FIRST thing you should do is: | Give aid to the injured driver, but do not move them unless necessary |
| The following substances can affect the ability to drive? | * Tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives * Beer, wine, and hard alcohol * Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines |
| You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: | Under no circumstances |
| Child restraints are required for which of the following? | All children who are under the age of four and children who weigh less than 40 pounds |
| While being passed in a passing zone, you should: | Maintain your speed and position |
| You must obey a police officer over a: | * Solid red light * Stop sign * Flashing red light |
| Which driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs? | * Alertness * Depth perception * Coordination |
| When can you make a left turn on red? | Only when turning onto a one-way street going left |
| How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving? | 1 |
| Motorist and bicyclist safety is increased by: | Drivers leaving several feet of extra space when passing a bicycle |
| If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system you should: | Use both the lap and shoulder belt |
| You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: | Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle. |
| A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: | Next to the broken line may pass. |
| What does an eight-sided sign mean? | Stop |
| White signs are: | Regulatory signs |
| You may not park your vehicle: | Next to a red painted curb. |
| You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: | Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn. |
| Pedestrians have the right-of-way: | At crosswalks and intersections regardless if the crosswalk is marked (painted) or not |
| About ____% of fatality collisions involve alcohol. | 40% |
| If your driving privilege has been revoked, you may: | Not drive in this state with any license or permit |
| When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: | Turned to the right (away from the street). |
| If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain: | * Do not try to stop or turn until the tires grip the road * Try to keep the steering wheel straight * Ease your foot off of the gas pedal |
| If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will: | Increase your chances of an accident. |
| When following a fire truck, you may follow no closer than: | 500 feet |
| Any vehicle you drive in Washington must be | Insured |
| When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: | Only when you can see clearly in both directions |
| You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if: | The line on your side of the road is a broken line. |
| When driving in fog, you should use your: | Low Beams |
| Why shouldn't you rely on another driver's signal light to turn? | * The lights may have been left on from an earlier turn * The vehicle may be turning another way * The lights may not be working properly |
| The speed limit in school zones unless otherwise posted is: | 20 mph |
| If you have an out-of-state license and become a Washington resident, you must obtain a Washington Driver's License within: | 30 days |
| Bicyclists should ride: | With the flow of traffic and as near to the right side of the road as is safe |
| If you are turning left on a solid green light with oncoming traffic, you should: | Proceed slightly into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic before turning |
| If you are operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug or alcohol and you are involved in a crash that results in a death of another person(s), you may: | * Be charged with vehicular homicide * Have your license suspended * If convicted, be fined and sentenced to a term in prison |
| If the light turns red when you are in the middle of an intersection about to turn left, you should: | Complete the turn when traffic clears |
| When taking any medicine, you should: | Consult your doctor about the effects before driving |
| You must pull over to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren on: | * If it is behind you * If it is coming towards you * If it is approaching from a side street |
| Should you always drive slower than other traffic? | No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. |
| A traffic light with a flashing red signal means? | Stop |
| The minimum age to obtain a permit in Washington is: | 15 1/2 |
| When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: | Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. |
| To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should: | Look at the right side of the road |
| On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the driver should: | Stay in the right lane except to pass |
| It is illegal to park your vehicle: | In an unmarked crosswalk |
| At an intersection with traffic signals, if you are not in the proper lane to make a right or left turn you should: | Continue to the next intersection to make the desired turn |
| There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: | Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street. |
| A pedestrian with a white cane is: | Blind |
| If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should: | Steer to the left |
| Which vehicle must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? | Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. |
| You come to a sharp crest of a hill. What should you do? | Slow down |
| What is the speed limit on streets of cities & towns (unless otherwise marked)? | 25 mph |
| What is the speed limit of country roads? | 50 mph |
| What is the speed limit on state highways? | 60 mph |
| If you refuse to take a breathalyzer you will lose your license for how long? | 1 year |
| If it is your first arrest for DUI in 7 years your license will be suspended for how long? | 90 days |
| If you have been arrested for a DUI more than once within 7 years your license will be suspended for how long? | 2 years |
| Alcohol related offenses appear on your driving record for how long? | life |
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