drivers test

If you approach a vehicle displaying a reflective orange triangle sign on the rear, you must

This triangular symbol represents a slow-moving vehicle. This sign is mounted on the rear of a vehicle moving at a speed of 25 mph or less. You must slow down and use caution.

A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where

a vehicle may pass if it is safe.

If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must

adjust your speed and vehicle position to safely allow the traffic to merge.

the most frequently detected psychoactive substance among drivers is

alcohol

All work zone symbols or signs have

an orange background and black letters or symbols.

When you park your vehicle next to a curb facing uphill, set your parking brake and turn your steering wheel

away from the curb

If a vehicle comes toward you with high-beams and blinds your vision, you must look _________ until the car has passed.

away from the headlights and toward the right side of the road

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street,

begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line.

If your tire suddenly goes flat or blows out, you should first

hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight.

When it is raining or the road is wet, you must reduce your speed to avoid

hydroplaning

_________ occurs on wet roads when your tires start to ride on water instead of the road.

hydroplaning

An intermediate license holder may use a cell phone while driving

only to call for emergency help

When you reach a marked or unmarked crossing, you must yield and watch for

pedestrians

If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the _______ of the central island.

right

If you parallel park on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

What is the permitted maximum speed on state highways, unless otherwise posted?

sixty miles per hour

The hand and arm bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward indicate the driver's intention to

slow down or stop

In collision situations, drivers must follow three possible options:

slow down or stop their vehicle, take an immediate turn, or speed up their vehicle if it is safe to do so.

To avoid rear-end collisions at higher speeds, you must maintain the following distance by using

the four-second rule

When you travel through a work zone, remember these four tips

1) Reduce your speed. 2) Adjust your lane position away from workers. 3) Prepare for the unexpected. 4) Watch for speed limit signs. Fines are increased in most work zones.

The legal maximum distance within which you may park your vehicle parallel to the curb is

12 inches

It is illegal to park within _____ of a fire hydrant.

15 feet

A flashing red traffic light should be considered as

A stop sign

school zones

Drivers must always yield to pedestrians in school crosswalks

Tailgating is the practice of

Following too closely

If you are having vehicle trouble and need to stop, the first step you should do is

Pull off the road away from all traffic, if possible; THEN: turn on your emergency flashers; lift the hood to signal the emergency; and place emergency flares or triangles.

______ line(s) mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.

Solid double yellow

In Washington state, if you are 21 or above, you can be arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content of

.08 percent

Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of ____ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction.

3 feet

Marijuana could impair your driving abilities for up to

5 hours

You must not follow emergency vehicles closer than

500 feet

left turns only

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for

Which of the following actions escalates road rage?

Blowing the horn, forcing a car off the road, and tailgating

On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for

Buses only.

the point beyond which your vehicle should not cross without stopping

In this sign, the white lines painted across the pavement at the intersection represent

Which type of light beams are suggested when following 300 feet or less behind another vehicle at night?

Low beams

Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except

by drivers of emergency vehicles in the course of duty. Backing up on public roads is an unsafe practice.

If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must

carefully shift to a lower gear. You will save wear on the brakes because the engine will act as a braking force.

When you see a stopped school bus with flashing red lights in your driving lane, you must

come to a complete stop

If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must

continue to the next exit

This sign means that another road crosses the highway ahead.

crossroad ahead

Driving under the influence of marijuana drug is reported to cause

decreased car handling performance, slower reaction times, impaired time and distance estimation, sleepiness, inability to maintain headway, etc

When driving in a roundabout and if approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn or a red or blue flashing light

do not stop or pull over within the roundabout. Continue to your exit, then pull over and allow emergency vehicles to pass.

If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach a stop sign at about the same time, then

driver turning left must yield to the driver going straight or turning right.

When stopped for a traffic violation or an equipment check, drivers must provide their

driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.

A flashing yellow traffic light means

drivers must slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution.

Passing on the right is permitted when

driving in a lane set aside for right turns. When a lane is set aside for left turns, you must not pass on the right.

If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should

ease your foot off the gas pedal. (Turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to a slow stop. Brake very gently to prevent your vehicle from spinning.)

_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

exit ramps

Unbalanced tires and low pressure cause

faster tire wear, reduce fuel economy, and make the vehicle harder to steer and stop.

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should

get out of the way

When you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is

give a warning with your horn

The high beams should be used

in open country driving when there is no traffic in sight. These beams help a motorist see farther ahead and peripherally or at a wider angle.

Worn or bald tires can

increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet.

When a truck is trying to pass your vehicle, you can help the truck driver by

keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly

An ideal hand position for holding the steering wheel during driving is

left hand between 8 and 9 o'clock and the right hand between 3 and 4 o'clock.

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as

left-edge lines

Before you enter an intersection,

look for crossing peds, approaching vehicles from the right and left

When you turn your head to check the blind spots,

make sure you keep the steering wheel straight; people have a natural tendency to turn their arms in the same direction as their head turns.

when turning left onto a one-way street, a steady red arrow means

may also turn left onto a one-way street with traffic moving left after coming to a full stop if there is no sign prohibiting turns on a red arrow when it is safe to do so.

When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.

more following distance

The driver of the car being passed must _________ until the pass is complete.

not increase speed

When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must

slow down to less than the posted speed limit and move into a non-adjacent lane, leaving at least one lane between you and the emergency vehicle.

Before reaching the crest of a hill or before entering a curve,

slow down, move to the right side of the road, and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Lane use on the highway

slower vehicles should use the right lane, leaving the left lane for faster-moving or passing vehicles.

A _________ indicates the outer edge of the traffic lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

solid white line

_________ mark the left edge of one-way roads and separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

solid yellow lines

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that drivers should stay in their lane.

stay in their lane.

If you see a solid white line between lanes of traffic, you must

stay in your lane

If you approach a person (who is about to cross the road) walking with a white cane, or a white cane tipped with red, you must

stop

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane at an intersection, you must

stop and yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian

This diamond shaped sign with an arrow mark and a picture of an octagonal sign below warns of

stop sign ahead

When driving at 55 mph, you will require how many seconds to pass another vehicle.

ten seconds

Things that can distract you from the road include

text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

The most important vehicle control device to use during a skid is

the steering wheel. If you begin to skid sideways, you need to turn the wheel in the direction that the vehicle is skidding. You will be able to feel when the vehicle is back under control and should then straighten the wheels.

rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that their vehicles have left the travel lane or are approaching a stop sign or signal.

their vehicles have left the travel lane or are approaching a stop sign or signal.

In Washington state, it is illegal _________ without wearing a seat belt.

to be a passenger and driver

The first rule of a safe and legal turn is

to move into the proper lane well before the turn. To turn left, be in the far left lane for your direction of travel. To turn right, be in the far right lane for your direction of travel.

On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-most lane is intended to be used

to pass slower vehicles

Low beams are used when

traveling behind other vehicles or when another vehicle is approaching.

When you turn from a high-speed, two-lane roadway,

try not to slow down abruptly. Use your turn signals to let other drivers know your intentions. Tap your brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely.

When approaching or driving through a work zone, you must not

weave from lane to lane. Brake gradually to give drivers behind you ample time to slow down. Keep up with the flow of traffic.

You should not attempt to pass another vehicle

when approaching or moving through an intersection or crosswalk.

On approaching the modern roundabout,

yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. Look to your left to see if there is an appropriate gap in traffic. If one is not available, you may need to stop. Always enter the roundabout to the right and proceed on the right side of the central island.

When a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe,

you may cross the line for passing if it is safe to do so.

A red light with a green arrow means

you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to all other vehicles and pedestrians.

when turning right, a steady red arrow means

you may turn after coming to a full stop if it is safe and if there is no sign prohibiting the turn on a red arrow

If you have already started through an intersection when the signal light changes, you must

you must follow through and clear the intersection

A steady red arrow means

you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow. You may proceed when the red arrow goes out and a green arrow or light goes on

Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning,

you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from.