driving test practice

When stopped for a traffic violation, which of the following documents must be provided by the driver?

Vehicle registration Driver's license Proof of insurance All of the above

this arrow-marked sign indicates that

a divided highway starts ahead.

This round red circle with a cross mark on the arrow warns that

a right turn is not allowed

When making right turns, drivers must avoid _______ before initiating the turn.

a swinging wide turn to the left.

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 allow the traffic to merge.

According to the current handbook, the most frequently detected psychoactive substance among drivers is

alcohol

When you're driving through a roundabout, which of the following statements is FALSE?

always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island.

All work zone symbols or signs have

an orange background and black letters

Rumble strips are intended to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers through vibration and sound that they are

approaching a stop sign or signal.

Before you enter an intersection, you must look for

approaching vehicles from the left. crossing pedestrian approaching vehicles from the right (all of the above)

Marijuana may particularly impair

appropriate response time in critical situations.

While getting onto an expressway, you reach the end of a freeway on-ramp. At this point, you should be traveling

as close as possible to the speed of traffic.

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

away from the curb

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

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

Which of the following statements is not correct?

bicycles and motorcylces move slower and stop slower than expected

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

hold the steering wheel tightly.

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

pull off the road and away from traffic.

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

right

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

shift to lower gear.

If you are parallel parked 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

When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must

slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane

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

slow down or stop

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

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

When there are three or more lanes going in one direction on a highway, fast-moving vehicles should use

the middle lane

Which of the following road rules about turning is NOT correct?

when there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you come from.

You must make a full stop in all of the following situations, EXCEPT

when you meet a flashing yellow traffic signal.

When changing a lane, all of the following are correct maneuvers, EXCEPT

when you turn your head to check the blind spots, turn the steering wheel.

you may not pass another vehicle except

when your lane is separated by a broken yellow line

Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by

yellow lane dividers.

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

12 inches

Tailgating is the practice of

Following too closely

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

Stay in your line

Driving under the influence of marijuana drug is reported to cause

-slower reaction time. -inability to maintain headway. -sleepiness. (all of the above.)

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

0.08

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 turn only

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

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

Hydroplaning

the point beyond which your vehicle should not cross without stopping first

In this picture, the white lines painted across the approach lanes at the intersection represent

Which of the following actions escalates road rage?

blowing the horn forcing a car off the road tailgating (all of the above)

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

buses only

Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways EXCEPT

by drivers of emergency vehicles.

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.

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

continue to you exit then pull to the right

Which of the following statements is NOT true in/near school zones?

drivers must not yield to pedestrians in school crosswalk with no school crossing guard.

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

ease your foot off the gas pedal.

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

exit ramps

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

follow through the proceed to clear the intersection.

Rear-end crashes are common on highways because many drivers

follow too closely

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

for passing slower vehicles.

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

Which of the following is not a safe situation for passing?

when moving through an intersection

All of the following are tips to remember when you travel through a work zone EXCEPT

increase your speed

On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because

it is a slow-moving vehicle

Which of the following statements about parking is FALSE?

it is legal to park within 15 ft of a fire hydrant.

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 right hand between 3 and 4 o'clock.

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can make _________ from the center lane.

left turns

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as

left-edge lines

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

low- beams

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

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.

slow down, move to the right side of the road.

Which of the following statements is true about driving on highways?

slow-moving vehicles should use the right lane, and fast- moving vehicles should use the left lane.

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

solid double yellow

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 opposing lanes of traffic on two-way roads.

solid yellow lines

When it looks like a collision may happen, drivers must take an immediate step to

speed up their vehicles, make a turn stop or slow down their vehicles do any of these.

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

A flashing red traffic light should be considered as

stop sign

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

stop your vehicle

When driving at 55 mph, you will require __________ to pass another vehicle.

ten seconds

Things that can distract you from the road include

text messaging and talking on the phone.

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

the 4 second rule

On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use

the rightmost lane.

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

the steering wheel

A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that

the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph

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

to be a front seat passenger, to drive, to be a rear seat passenger. all of the above.

The first rule of a safe and legal turn is

to move into the proper lane well before the turn.

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

toward the right side of the road.

Motorists entering a highway from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to

traffic already traveling on the highway.

When you turn from a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.

try not to slow down your vehicle too suddenly.

In a roundabout intersection, drivers must _________, whether they need to make a right turn, a left turn, a U-turn or continue forward.

turn right and merge into the circle.

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

weave from lane to lane.

A red light with a green arrow means

you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians.

A steady red arrow means

you must come to a full stop and then proceed when it is legal and safe to do so.

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means

you should stay in your lane