Practice test 1 of 10 — Washington permit test

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1. Question 1: D. The driver who stopped first

   At an all-way stop, the driver who came to a stop first goes first.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

2. Question 2: C. Early, before you slow down or turn

   Signal early, before you slow down or turn, so other drivers know what you plan to do.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

3. Question 3: D. Slow to the school limit and watch for children

   In an active school zone, slow to the posted school zone limit and watch closely for children.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Special speed zones

4. Question 4: B. 25 mph or less

   Washington farm vehicles designed to go 25 mph or less carry the slow-moving triangle emblem on the back.

   Handbook: Chapter 4: Roads — 4.8 Sharing With Agricultural Vehicles

5. Question 5: C. $25,000

   Washington liability insurance must pay at least $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person in a collision.

   Handbook: Chapter 2: Vehicles — 2.3 Insurance Required

6. Question 6: C. Near a curve or hill where others cannot see you

   Do not make a U-turn near a curve or hill, where drivers cannot see you in time to stop.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

7. Question 7: C. Schools, walkers, or bike riders

   Washington uses fluorescent yellow-green signs to warn of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity, so watch for walkers and bike riders.

   Handbook: Chapter 4: Roads — 4.12 Signs

8. Question 8: C. Pull to the right and stay in the car

   Pull to the right when it is safe, stop, and stay in the car with your hands where the officer can see them.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Traffic stops

9. Question 9: A. Only in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties

   Washington allows driving on ocean beaches only in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties, using marked approaches and hard-packed sand.

   Handbook: Chapter 4: Roads, 4.20 Maritime — Beaches

10. Question 10: D. No, impaired driving is illegal everywhere

    Even where marijuana is legal, driving while impaired by it is illegal everywhere.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Drugs and medicine

11. Question 11: C. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then move

    Signal first, check your mirrors and blind spot, then move over smoothly when it is clear.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Changing lanes

12. Question 12: A. A 12 oz beer, a 5 oz glass of wine, and a 1.5 oz shot

    A standard 12 oz beer, 5 oz glass of wine and 1.5 oz shot of liquor each hold about the same alcohol.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

13. Question 13: C. Pass to the right of the island ahead

    A keep right sign means you must pass to the right of the island, divider or object ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

14. Question 14: D. You may take more risks

    Strong feelings make you take more risks and pay less attention, so wait until you are calm before you drive.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

15. Question 15: B. Stop in a safe place and rest

    The only cure for being drowsy is rest. Stop in a safe place and sleep or switch drivers.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Fatigue

16. Question 16: B. Count the seconds to reach a point it passed

    Pick a fixed point such as a sign. When the car ahead passes it, count the seconds until you reach it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

17. Question 17: B. Daydreaming about your plans

    A cognitive distraction takes your mind off driving, such as daydreaming, even if your eyes are on the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving

18. Question 18: D. Ease off the gas and steer smoothly through it

    If you enter a curve too fast, ease off the gas and steer smoothly. Hard braking in a curve can cause a skid.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

19. Question 19: D. About every 100 miles or 2 hours

    Washington suggests planning a stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours on long trips to fight fatigue.

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Drivers, 3.1 Impaired Driving — Fatigue and Drowsy Driving

20. Question 20: A. Much longer

    Ice gives your tires very little grip, so stopping takes much longer than on dry pavement.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

21. Question 21: D. It loops around a city or links two Interstates

    A three-digit Interstate with an even first digit usually loops around a city or links two Interstates; an odd one is usually a spur.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs

22. Question 22: A. Dirt and glare make it harder to see

    A dirty windshield adds glare and makes it harder to see, most of all at night.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

23. Question 23: D. Before you enter, based on your exit

    Choose your lane before you enter, using signs and markings for the exit you plan to take.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Roundabouts

24. Question 24: D. Your tires cannot push water away fast enough

    At higher speed, tires cannot clear the water fast enough and can ride up on a thin layer of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

25. Question 25: A. Cars may enter from a road on the right

    This side road sign warns that a road joins from the right, so cars may enter your road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

26. Question 26: C. Slowly, looking all around you

    Back out slowly and look all around. Your view may be blocked by the cars next to you.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Angle parking

27. Question 27: B. There is road work ahead, so slow down

    Orange signs are for work zones. This one warns of road work ahead, so slow down and stay alert.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

28. Question 28: D. Press firmly and hold steady pressure

    With anti-lock brakes, press firmly and hold. The system pumps the brakes for you, so do not pump them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Brakes

29. Question 29: A. Still slow down and obey the work zone signs

    Washington says always reduce your speed in a work zone, even with no workers, and obey work zone signs until the End Road Work sign.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Roads, 4.17 Zones — Work Zone

30. Question 30: A. In general, unless a sign forbids it

    In Washington, U-turns are generally allowed unless a sign says they are not, and never on a curve or near the crest of a hill.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Roads, 4.14 Turning — U-turns

31. Question 31: A. No driver should insist on taking it

    The law says who must yield, but no driver should insist on the right-of-way if it could cause a crash.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Right-of-way basics

32. Question 32: B. 25 mph

    A Washington ocean beach is treated as a state highway, and its speed limit is 25 mph.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Roads, 4.20 Maritime — Beaches

33. Question 33: B. Slow down or stop and let that car go first

    At a yield sign you must give way. Slow down, or stop if needed, and let the car with the right-of-way pass first.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

34. Question 34: A. It is doubled

    Washington doubles the fine for anyone who passes a stopped school bus.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Roads — 4.2 Sharing With School Buses

35. Question 35: D. Wait until there is room past the tracks

    Never stop on railroad tracks. Wait before the tracks until there is room for your whole car on the far side.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Stopping at railroad tracks

36. Question 36: D. To warn others of danger

    Use your horn to warn other people of danger, not to show anger.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

37. Question 37: D. Shift to a lower gear and keep your speed down

    A lower gear lets the engine help slow the car, so your brakes do not overheat on a long steep grade.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

38. Question 38: C. A gap in traffic to merge into

    Look for a safe gap in traffic, signal, and match your speed to merge into it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

39. Question 39: B. People working on or near the road

    This sign warns of workers on or near the road. Slow down and give them space.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

40. Question 40: B. 5 ng

    For Washington drivers 21 and older, 5 ng of active THC per mL of blood is the DUI level shown in the guide.

    Handbook: Chapter 1: Licenses, 1.15 Maintaining Your License — Driving Under the Influence (DUI)