Washington DOL permit practice test 8
25 questions written from the Washington Driver Guide, covering hazards, weather and night driving, right of way, sharing the road, signals and pavement markings, road signs and more. 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 1When driving through a work zone at night, you should:
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C: Use extreme caution whether you see workers or not. Use extreme caution when driving through a work zone at night, whether you see workers or not. Washington Driver Guide: 4.17 Work zone, page 142.
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Question 2A crosswalk has lights built into the pavement, and they are flashing. What must you do?
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B: Yield to the pedestrians who activated them. In-pavement crosswalk lights are switched on by people crossing, and you must yield while they are flashing. Washington Driver Guide: 4.16 Other road markings, page 137.
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Question 3Should you share a lane with a motorcycle if the lane is wide and the rider is far to one side?
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C: Never; motorcyclists are entitled to the full lane width. Motorcyclists are entitled to the same lane width as all vehicles; never move into the same lane alongside a motorcycle. Washington Driver Guide: 4.5 Lanes, page 101.
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Question 4A solid yellow line on your side of the center and a dashed yellow line on the other side means:
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D: You may not pass. You're not allowed to pass when the solid yellow line is on your side; drivers with the dashed line on their side may pass when safe. Washington Driver Guide: 4.16 Lanes, page 133.
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Question 5Automated traffic safety cameras in Washington record images when you:
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A: Fail to stop at a steady red light or railroad crossing signal, or speed in a school zone. Cameras record failing to stop at a red light or railroad signal and speeding in a school zone; tickets are mailed to the vehicle owner. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 115.
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Question 6An emergency vehicle approaches while you are in a roundabout. What should you do?
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C: Drive through the roundabout and pull over after exiting. Drive through the roundabout and pull over, just as you would at any other intersection. Washington Driver Guide: 4.15 Roundabouts, page 127.
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Question 7How should you turn your wheels when parking on a hill with no curb?
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C: Toward the edge of the road. If there is no curb, turn your wheels toward the edge of the road so the vehicle rolls away from traffic. Washington Driver Guide: 4.18 Parking on a hill, page 149.
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Question 8When should you move an injured person after a crash?
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A: Only if they are in a burning vehicle or otherwise in immediate danger. Don't move injured people unless they're in a burning vehicle or otherwise in immediate danger. Washington Driver Guide: 5.9 Reporting an injury, page 176.
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Question 9When do the intermediate license nighttime restrictions expire?
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D: After one year of safe driving. Nighttime restrictions expire after one year of safe driving. Washington Driver Guide: 1.8 Intermediate driver license, page 28.
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Question 10Which steering method keeps your hands on their own sides of the wheel and away from the airbag?
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D: Hand-to-hand (pull/push). In hand-to-hand (pull/push) steering, your hands never cross over the wheel, reducing injury risk if the airbag deploys. Washington Driver Guide: 2.7 Hand-to-hand steering (Pull/Push), page 56.
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Question 11Until what point should you obey posted work zone signs?
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B: Until you see the End Road Work sign. Observe the posted work zone signs until you see the End Road Work sign. Washington Driver Guide: 4.17 Work zone, page 142.
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Question 12Why might you not see brake lights when a motorcyclist slows down?
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D: Riders may slow by using the throttle instead of the brakes. Motorcyclists might slow with the throttle and not their brakes, so their brake lights wouldn't come on. Washington Driver Guide: 4.5 Lights, page 102.
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Question 13A solid white line between lanes in the same direction means:
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C: Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change. A solid white line means you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires changing. Washington Driver Guide: 4.16 Lanes, page 132.
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Question 14A yellow speed warning sign (often at a curve) indicates:
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B: A recommended speed change for a potential hazard. Speed warning signs indicate a recommended speed change for a hazard or road condition, often a curve. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 115.
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Question 15How may bicyclists use a roundabout?
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B: As a pedestrian or as a vehicle; as a vehicle they should ride in the middle of the lane. Bicycles can navigate a roundabout as a pedestrian or as a vehicle; as a vehicle, they ride in the middle of the lane for visibility. Washington Driver Guide: 4.15 Roundabouts, page 127.
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Question 16The white-striped area next to a disabled parking space is called:
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A: An access aisle, which must be kept clear. The striped access aisle must be kept clear; you can be fined for blocking it. Washington Driver Guide: 4.18 Reserved disabled parking, page 149.
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Question 17Should you give an injured person water after a crash?
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A: No, don't give them anything to drink. Do not give injured people anything to drink, not even water; cover them to keep them warm. Washington Driver Guide: 5.9 Reporting an injury, page 177.
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Question 18May a Washington intermediate license holder use a hands-free phone while driving?
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D: No, only to report an emergency. Intermediate license laws restrict phone use even with hands-free technology; you may only use the phone to report an emergency. Washington Driver Guide: 1.8 Intermediate driver license, page 29.
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Question 19When is hand-over-hand steering recommended?
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B: When turning at low speeds, parking, at intersections, or recovering from a skid. Use hand-over-hand when turning at low speeds, with limited visibility, at an intersection, when parking, or recovering from a skid. Washington Driver Guide: 2.7 Hand-over-hand steering, page 57.
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Question 20Which vehicles count as roadside response vehicles for Washington's emergency zone law?
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C: Tow trucks, solid waste trucks, incident response, highway maintenance, utility vehicles, police, fire trucks and ambulances. Roadside response vehicles include tow trucks, solid waste trucks, incident response, highway maintenance, utility, law enforcement, fire and ambulances. Washington Driver Guide: 4.17 Emergency zone, page 143.
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Question 21When following a motorcycle in the rain, you should:
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C: Allow even more following room. Allow even more following room when it's raining or the road surface is slick. Washington Driver Guide: 4.5 Following, page 100.
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Question 22If there are no markings on the road, where should you drive?
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A: As close to the right side as safely possible. If there are no road markings, stay as close to the right side as safely possible. Washington Driver Guide: 4.16 Lanes, page 130.
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Question 23A sign with a red circle and a red slash over a symbol means:
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B: The action shown is not allowed. Regulatory signs with a red circle and slash indicate that the action shown, like a turn or U-turn, is not allowed. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 116.
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Question 24What is the main purpose of a diverging diamond interchange?
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D: To allow left turns on and off freeway ramps without crossing oncoming traffic. Diverging diamonds let vehicles turn left onto and off freeway ramps more efficiently, eliminating left turns against oncoming traffic. Washington Driver Guide: 4.15 Diverging diamonds, page 128.
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Question 25Is it legal to park in an electric vehicle charging space if your vehicle is not connected to the charger?
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C: No, it's illegal. It's illegal to park in an EV charging station space if the vehicle isn't connected to the charging equipment. Washington Driver Guide: 4.18 Electric vehicle charging station parking, page 150.
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