Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) Practice Test

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• In Washington State, the maximum speed limit on state highways is the following unless posted?
• Under 21 years old, a BAC of ______% or more can lead to an arrest.
• The two-way left-turn lane on each side is marked by a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line. Which option below correctly reflects this marking?
• Leftmost lane on a highway with multiple lanes is typically used as a passing lane.
• Is it illegal to park in a space reserved for disabled persons without a placard?
• When approaching a roundabout, in which direction should you enter the roundabout?
• Which statement about the No Passing Zone sign is true?
• Under what conditions should you turn on your headlights?
• What must you do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
• In foggy conditions, which feature can help you stay in your lane?
• What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
• THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. In Washington State, a driver who is at least 21 years old can be arrested for driving with a THC level of _____ nanograms per milliliter of blood or higher.
• How can you improve visibility at night for pedestrians and cyclists?
• On a highway with three or more lanes in one direction, which lane do faster vehicles typically use?
• What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?
• Before you enter an intersection, you must look for
• When parking uphill with a curb, which action is essential to secure the vehicle?
• On a two-lane road, a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped ahead. What must you do?
• Under the implied consent law, refusing a chemical test results in which consequence?
• Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you should _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.
• When is it legal to make a U-turn in Washington?
• What should you do if you encounter a red light that seems stuck or is not changing?
• On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can _________ from the center lane.
• On a highway with at least three lanes in each direction, a vehicle towing a trailer keeps right because
• Marijuana impairment can affect driving for up to how many hours?
• If you are having vehicle trouble at night and need to pull over, you should turn on which lights?
• When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, you should
• Which statement describes an object marker sign?
• A steady red arrow signal means that
• Which line marks the left edge of one-way roads and separates opposing lanes on two-way roads?
• On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the leftmost lane is intended to be used for
• Two-way left-turn lanes are designed for left turns and U-turns where permitted, and they must never be used for
• When passing a bicyclist on the road, what minimum clearance should you maintain?
• You are turning at an intersection, and you cannot see any other vehicles around. Do you still have to signal?
• What is the safe following distance under normal driving conditions?
• If you encounter a red light that seems stuck or is not changing, what is the safest action to take?
• How should you respond to a green light that is not functioning or is obstructed?
• What is the legal BAC limit for non-commercial drivers in Washington?
• When is it permissible to turn right on a red light in Washington?
• What does a green arrow signal indicate?
• If a traffic signal is not functioning, what should you do?
• On a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, faster vehicles should use which lane?
• If traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you must
• If an oncoming vehicle has its high-beam headlights on, you should look toward
• The hand and arm bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward indicate the driver's intention to
• Under 21, what is the legal limit for THC in blood in Washington State?
• What sequence of actions helps you manage a brake failure safely?
• When it is raining or the road is wet, what term describes the condition in which tires ride up on a layer of water and lose traction?
• When approaching a roundabout, you should
• What should you do when you see a stationary vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder?
• In Washington State, how far may you drive in a two-way left-turn lane before you must exit
• To hold the steering wheel, especially in turns, you should keep
• At a marked crosswalk where pedestrians are waiting to cross, what is the correct driver action?
• How should you drive near large trucks to stay safe?
• What does a solid white line indicate in terms of lane changes?
• Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should turn from the lane closest to the direction you want to go and into the lane closest to the one you came from.
• What is the recommended approach to determine a safe speed in congested urban traffic?
• Which of the following rules about turning is FALSE?
• Some rural interstate highways have a maximum speed limit of
• When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, which vehicle has the right of way?
• At a speed of 55 mph, you need about how many seconds to pass another vehicle?
• How should you park on a hill with a curb?
• A _________ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.
• Which of the following statements about roundabouts is FALSE?
• Which of the following describes potential penalties for DUI in Washington?
• What does a solid yellow line indicate about passing?
• When you encounter a stationary emergency vehicle and moving over would be unsafe, what should you do?
• It takes an average person's body about _________ to get rid of the alcohol in one typical alcoholic drink.
• At night, you must use ________ whenever you're following another vehicle within 300 feet.
• If enough alcohol is consumed, what progression can occur?
• At 60 mph, 15 seconds corresponds to approximately which distance?
• A center lane marked on each side by a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line is reserved for which use and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction?
• Which statement best describes an object marker sign?
• When parallel parking in Washington State, you must park within ________ of the curb.
• How long does it take for alcohol to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream after consumption?
• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drunk driving accounts for about what fraction of traffic deaths in the United States?
• Which of the following are signs of road rage?
• You must not stop your vehicle within ________ of a stopped fire truck that is responding to a fire alarm.
• What should you do when sharing the road with motorcyclists?
• Which statement best describes safe following distance in wet conditions?
• When you see a red traffic light, what action must you take?
• How should you determine a safe speed in busy urban traffic?
• On some roadways, lanes marked as 'Transit' are reserved for
• Under Washington state law, who is responsible for ensuring that all passengers under 16 are properly restrained?
• Which hand signal indicates a right turn when your turn signals are not working?
• If a tire suddenly goes flat or blows out, you should NOT
• You see a flashing yellow X signal above your lane. What does it mean?
• What does the No-Zone around a large truck refer to?
• What does the Move Over law require when you see a stationary emergency vehicle?
• What does Washington's basic speed law require drivers to do?
• What is the purpose of crosswalk markings?
• On multi-lane highways, the left lane is reserved for which purpose?
• When approaching an intersection where the signal is not functioning, which approach is recommended?
• What steps should you take if your brakes fail?
• Traffic fines are ___ in work zones.
• How should you drive in fog?
• What should you do when a pedestrian signals to cross at an intersection?
• What is the correct hand signal to indicate a right turn?
• At 60 mph on a freeway, 15 seconds is approximately how far?
• Who must wear a seat belt in Washington?
• The Washington Driver Guide recommends looking at least how many seconds ahead to avoid last-minute braking?
• Which factor slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream?
• You may pass a vehicle on the right in all of the following situations EXCEPT when you are in a left-turn lane.
• Which lane is typically used for passing other vehicles on a three-lane highway?
• How should you respond to a school bus stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road?
• You must not follow a fire truck closer than ________ when it is responding to a fire alarm.
• On a three-lane highway, which lane offers the smoothest flow of traffic?
• Rumble strips use vibration and sound to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are
• Why should you avoid crossing a solid white line?
• What is the recommended approach to avoid tailgating in wet conditions?
• What is the primary purpose of rumble strips?
• What is the appropriate use of your horn?
• To avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look at least ________ ahead while driving in the city?
• How should you drive in rainy conditions?
• Are you allowed to use a handheld phone while driving in Washington?
• What is the rule for stop signs at intersections?
• Is it permissible to pass on the shoulder or the right side of another vehicle on a multi-lane road?
• Which statement about seat belt use in Washington is true?
• When exiting a high-speed two-lane roadway with traffic following you, which action is best?
• If you are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches, you should
• What is the main safety reason to stay out of a large truck's blind spots and give extra space when passing or merging?
• To reduce hydroplaning risk on wet roads, you should drive slower than
• The driver of a car being passed should _________ until the pass is complete.
• What does Washington's implied consent law mean?
• Which statement about the two-way left-turn lane is correct?
• How should you use your turn signals?
• At 55 mph, a vehicle travels about 807 feet in ten seconds. To pass safely you need more than how many feet of empty roadway ahead?
• Which statement best describes headlight use in rain?
• _________ mean(s) that passing is not allowed in either direction.
• According to the Washington Driver Guide, alcohol is involved in about what percent of all fatal traffic accidents?
• Parked next to a curb facing uphill, which way should you point your front wheels?
• If a driver aged 13 through 17 is convicted a second time of possession of alcohol, a drug offense, or a firearm-related offense, the license will be revoked for at least how long?
• A standard drink is equivalent to which of the following?
• You must come to a complete stop in all of the following situations EXCEPT
• Which statement about driving on highways with multiple lanes is true?
• If there is no appropriate gap in traffic when approaching a roundabout, you may need to
• At an intersection, if you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane, you must
• On a three-lane highway, which vehicles should generally avoid using the left lane?
• When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, how should you position your vehicle?
• If a truck is trying to pass you, you can help the truck driver by
• An object marker sign indicates that you should pass the object on which side?
• After pointing your wheels away from the curb when parallel parking uphill, what should you do next?
• If an intermediate license holder commits a second traffic violation, the license will be suspended for how long?
• In Washington State, which occupants of a passenger car must wear safety belts or appropriate child restraints?
• Crosswalk markings are intended to indicate pedestrian crossing areas and establish what right-of-way rule?
• When another vehicle uses hazard lights in traffic, what is the safest response?
• How should you respond to a sign indicating 'No Turn on Red' at an intersection?
• If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should
• In a skid, the most important vehicle control device is
• If two vehicles approaching from opposite directions each reach a stop sign at about the same time, then
• A dashed yellow line on a two-way roadway indicates that a vehicle may pass if it is safe.
• A red light with a green arrow means
• Which statement is true about alcohol after ingestion?
• If it looks like a collision may happen, you should immediately
• Which of the following is a potential requirement that may be imposed in a DUI case?
• Under Washington State's Move Over Law, what must you do when an emergency vehicle is stopped with flashing lights and you can move to a non-adjacent lane?
• If you are making a left turn, you must begin the turn
• Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle must you dim to low beam?
• What should you do if you skid?
• What color lines separate opposing lanes of traffic?
• Why is the left lane on multi-lane highways reserved for passing?
• Why should you avoid using your horn around a blind pedestrian crossing the roadway with a guide dog or white cane?
• In Washington State, you can be arrested for driving with a BAC of ______ or above.
• On a highway with at least three lanes in each direction, the rightmost lane is for traffic that is entering or exiting the highway or that is traveling slowly.
• Which sign orientation indicates the middle lanes usually offer the smoothest flow of traffic on three-lane roads?
• To maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead, which rule is recommended at speeds over 30 mph?
• On multilane roads, the middle lanes are generally used for
• On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as left-edge lines.
• Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause which of the following?
• Which of the following BAC levels is considered illegal for non-commercial drivers in Washington?
• If a driver refuses a chemical test after DUI suspicion, what is a likely consequence under Washington law?
• What does a No Passing Zone sign indicate?
• Which line marks the outer edge on the right side of the roadway?
• You have entered an intersection. An emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights and sounding a siren is approaching. What should you do?
• If you miss your freeway exit, what is the recommended action?
• When overtaking or passing a bicycle, how much space should you allow between your vehicle and the bicycle?
• When should you turn on your headlights?
• What is the correct way to use turn signals when preparing to turn or change lanes?
• What should you do when you encounter a flashing yellow signal?
• What is the recommended approach at intersections with non-functioning or obstructed signals?
• Slower vehicles and those turning right should use which lane on a multi-lane highway?
• Approaching a school zone during posted hours, what should you do?
• On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as left-edge lines.
• Which color line marks the left edge of the roadway?
• You want to drive straight through this roundabout. Which lane should you use?
• When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow
• Who has the right of way at a marked crosswalk?
• For speeds of 30 mph or less, what following distance may be sufficient?
• To enter a roundabout, you must _________ whether you need to make a right turn, a left turn, or a U-turn or continue forward.
• What should you do if your vehicle begins to slide on an icy surface?
• How much clearance should you give a bicyclist when passing?
• What should you do when sharing the road with bicycles?