Washington DOL permit practice test 11
25 questions written from the Washington Driver Guide, covering sharing the road, road signs, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Washington DOL test has 40 questions and you need 32 right.
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Question 1Something is blocking a railroad crossing. Whom should you call?
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C: The number on the blue and white Emergency Notification System sign (or 911 if there is no sign). Call the number on the blue and white Emergency Notification System sign and give the crossing ID number; no sign, dial 911. Washington Driver Guide: 4.7 When to call for help, page 106.
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Question 2A warning sign shows an 'Added lane' symbol from the right. What does it mean?
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D: A lane is added from the right and no merging is required. The added lane sign (from right) means a new lane joins and no merging is required. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Other traffic signs, page 120.
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Question 3Minors who commit an alcohol, drug or firearm offense in Washington risk having their license delayed until what age?
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B: 17. Minors who receive an alcohol, drug or firearm offense risk delaying their license until they are 17. Washington Driver Guide: 1.15 Alcohol, drugs, and firearms violations, page 36.
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Question 4Which is a sign of driver fatigue that means you should pull over and rest?
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D: Not remembering the last few miles, heavy eyelids, or drifting from your lane. Difficulty focusing, not remembering the last few miles, heavy eyelids, missing exits and drifting or hitting rumble strips are signs of fatigue. Washington Driver Guide: 3.1 Fatigue and drowsy driving, page 75.
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Question 5How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a light rail train?
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A: At least one car length or more. Leave at least one car length (or more) between your vehicle and light rail trains. Washington Driver Guide: 4.7 Light rail, page 106.
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Question 6What does a 'Divided highway ends' sign warn you about?
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C: The median ends and traffic will travel in both directions without a divider. Divided highway (road) ends means the median ends and you will share the road with two-way traffic. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Other traffic signs, page 120.
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Question 7When a person's driving privilege is restored after an alcohol, drug or firearm violation, they must:
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C: Retake the driving knowledge and skills exams and pay a reissue fee. You must retake the knowledge and skills exams (even if already passed) and pay a reissue fee; under 18 also needs parental consent. Washington Driver Guide: 1.15 Alcohol, drugs, and firearms violations, page 36.
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Question 8If you are driving alone and start to feel tired, the Washington guide recommends you:
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C: Pull off the road and take a 20-minute nap. If you're traveling alone and tired, pull off the road and take a 20-minute nap. Washington Driver Guide: 3.1 Fatigue and drowsy driving, page 76.
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Question 9A triangle-shaped emblem on the back of a farm vehicle means it is designed to travel:
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B: 25 mph or less. Agricultural vehicles designed to go 25 mph or less have a triangle sign or emblem on the back. Washington Driver Guide: 4.8 Sharing with agricultural vehicles, page 106.
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Question 10A yellow sign shows an arrow bending to the left with a '35 MPH' plaque below it. What does it mean?
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C: A curve to the left ahead with a recommended speed of 35 mph. This is a curve-left warning with a 35 mph recommended (advisory) speed for the curve; it is not the legal speed limit. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Other traffic signs, page 120.
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Question 11Which of these can cause a Washington driver to lose driving privileges?
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A: Accumulating unresolved traffic citations. Reasons include unresolved citations, moving violations, DUI, racing, driving without insurance, and more. Washington Driver Guide: 1.15 Losing your driving privileges, page 36.
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Question 12On long trips, how often should you plan to stop?
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A: About every 100 miles or 2 hours. Plan to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips. Washington Driver Guide: 3.1 Fatigue and drowsy driving, page 76.
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Question 13When passing an agricultural vehicle on a road with one lane in each direction, how much clearance should you leave?
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C: At least 3 feet between the widest part of your vehicle and the farm vehicle. As you pass, there should be at least 3 feet between the widest part of your vehicle and the agricultural vehicle. Washington Driver Guide: 4.8 Sharing with agricultural vehicles, page 106.
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Question 14Which sign marks the route to follow out of an area threatened by a volcano?
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A: Volcano evacuation route. The volcano evacuation route sign shows which way to drive to leave an area at risk from a volcanic eruption; the guide pictures it with other Washington signs. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Other traffic signs, page 121.
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Question 15What are Washington's minimum liability insurance amounts?
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D: $25,000 / $50,000 / $10,000. Washington requires $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for two or more, and $10,000 for property damage. Washington Driver Guide: 2.3 Insurance required, page 43.
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Question 16How much sleep do most people need to stay alert, according to the guide?
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C: 7 to 9 hours. Most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to stay alert. Washington Driver Guide: 3.1 Fatigue and drowsy driving, page 76.
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Question 17Who receives priority loading on most Washington State Ferries?
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C: Bicyclists. Bicyclists receive priority loading on most ferries and can proceed past vehicles waiting in the holding lane. Washington Driver Guide: 4.20 Ferries, page 152.
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Question 18Where must you keep proof of liability insurance?
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A: With you or in your vehicle. You must keep proof of insurance with you or in your vehicle. Washington Driver Guide: 2.3 Insurance required, page 43.
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Question 19In Washington, aggressive driving is:
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A: A traffic offense. Aggressive driving is a traffic offense: purposely doing something that endangers people or property. Washington Driver Guide: 3.1 Aggressive driving, page 77.
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Question 20What is ferry line-cutting in Washington?
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D: A traffic offense that can lead to a fine. Ferry line-cutting is a traffic offense that can lead to a fine; all rules of the road apply on the marine highway system. Washington Driver Guide: 4.20 Ferries, page 152.
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Question 21If you sell your vehicle to another individual, within how many days should you file a Vehicle Report of Sale?
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A: 5 days. File a Vehicle Report of Sale within 5 days of selling, trading, gifting or disposing of your vehicle. Washington Driver Guide: 2.1 Report of sale, page 42.
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Question 22How does the Washington guide classify road rage?
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D: A criminal offense. Road rage is a criminal offense: an angry response leading to violent behavior with a vehicle or other weapon. Washington Driver Guide: 3.1 Road rage, page 78.
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Question 23In which Washington counties is driving allowed on ocean beaches?
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C: Grays Harbor and Pacific. Driving on ocean beaches is allowed only in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties, through marked approaches and on hard-packed sand. Washington Driver Guide: 4.20 Beaches, page 152.
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Question 24A buyer must transfer a vehicle's title within how many days to avoid penalty fees?
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C: 15 days. The purchaser must bring the signed title to a licensing office within 15 days to avoid penalty fees. Washington Driver Guide: 2.1 Report of sale, page 42.
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Question 25Another driver is acting aggressively and seems to be following you. What should you do?
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D: Drive to an area with other people and open businesses, and call the police if necessary. Move out of the way, avoid gestures, and if you feel followed drive to a public place with open businesses and call police if needed. Washington Driver Guide: 3.1 If you are the victim of road rage, page 79.
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