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Washington State Driving Test 2021
Questions for permit / knowledge test
38
Driving Skills
Not Applicable
07/29/2021

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Term
When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, if the road you enter has two lanes, you:
Definition
must turn into its left lane.
Term
You must notify the Department of Licensing within _________ of an address change.
Definition
10 days
Term
A steady yellow light means:
Definition
Be prepared to stop for the red light.
Term
Doing all you can to prevent crashes is called:
Definition
Defensive Driving
Term
Diamond-shaped signs:
Definition
are used to warn of hazards on roadways.
Term
What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?
Definition
Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.
Term
When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:
Definition
low beam headlights.
Term
What do pennant-shaped signs indicate?
Definition
A No Passing Zone
Term
Left turns on a red light are allowed:
Definition
from a one-way street into a one-way street.
Term
Warning signs normally are:
Definition
diamond-shaped.
Term
A signal showing a green arrow and a red light at an intersection means:
Definition
Drivers can safely turn in the direction of the arrow.
Term
Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?
Definition
The driver on the right.
Term
Which signs have black letters on a yellow or orange background?
Definition
Warning signs (diamond)
Term
When a school bus is stopped off the road without flashing lights:
Definition
you’re not required to stop - use caution as you pass the bus
Term
If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:
Definition
stop and wait for a large space in traffic
Term
A flashing yellow light:
Definition
All of the above.
warns drivers to proceed with caution.
can be found before reaching a sharp curve.
is used at dangerous intersections.
Term
If you are continually being passed on the right, you should:
Definition
move into the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left.
Term
Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.
Definition
blue; white
Term
At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:
Definition
come to a complete stop
Term
Drivers must report to law enforcement an accident involving an injury or death within:
Definition
4 days
Term
At a stop sign there is no stop line, you must stop:
Definition
before you enter the crosswalk.
Term
What does a flashing left yellow arrow mean?
Definition
Left turns are allowed. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Term
What does it mean If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility?
Definition
Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.
Term
Drivers entering an intersection to turn left:
Definition
must not enter the intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop
Term
A thumping sound can be a warning:
Definition
that a tire blowout is about to occur.
Term
One broken line indicates:
Definition
You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.
Term
When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:
Definition
approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.
Term
Pentagonal signs are used to indicate:
Definition
school crossings.
Term
What should you do if your brakes fail?
Definition
Try pumping the brake pedal to increase pressure.
Term
___________ are green with white letters and symbols.
Definition
Destination signs (guide signs)
Term
You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?
Definition
Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection
Term
A first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug can result in a license suspension for at least:
Definition
1 year.
Term
Your car stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing, and a collision with a train is imminent. After getting yourself and your passengers out of the car, you should:
Definition
run toward the train but stay off the tracks
Term
Double solid lines on the roadway mean:
Definition
you can not go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway.
you cannot pass.
you cannot change lanes.
All of the above
Term
Braking distance is:
Definition
how far a vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while the driver is braking.
Term
You have parked next to a curb, facing uphill. Which way should you point your front wheels?
Definition
away from the curb
Term
To hold the steering wheel, especially in turns, you should keep
Definition
LH b/w 8 and 9
RH b/w 3 and 4
Term
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should
Definition
stay in your lane
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