General Flashcards
What does a dashed white line mean?
Answer: You may cross it to change lanes if it’s safe
What does a solid white line mean?
Answer: You should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes
What does a dashed yellow line mean?
Answer: You may cross it to pass if it is safe to do so
true or false? it is illegal to drive within, over, or across the space when a highway is divided into two or more roadways
Answer: True
What does HOV 3 mean?
Answer: There must be at least 3 people in the vehicle
on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction,
Answer: Stay in the right lane except to pass
You may pass a vehicle on the right in all of the following situations EXCEPT
A) On roadways with at least two lanes travelling in your direction.
B) When the vehicle is in a left turn lane
C) When you are in the left turn lane
D) On one way streets, where all lanes of traffic are moving in the same direction
Answer: C (When you are in the left turn lane)
when should you drive on the shoulder of the road
Answer: Never, unless directed to do so by officials
true or false? you must yield to any transit vehicle that has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway
Answer: True
where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel?
Answer: between 8 and 9 O’Clock and 3 and 4 O’Clock
If a tire suddenly goes flat or blows out, you should NOT
A) Brake hard
B) Hold the steering wheel tightly
C) Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
D) keep the vehicle going straight
Answer: A
In Washington State, which occupants of a passenger car must wear safety belts or appropriate child restraints?
A) The driver, all front seat passengers, and all passengers under 18.
B) Just the driver
C) the driver and passengers under 18
D) The driver and all passengers.
Answer: D (The driver and all passengers.
You must not follow a fire truck closer than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ when it is responding to a fire alarm. A) 200 ft B) 500 ft C) 300 ft D) 400 ft
Answer: B (500 ft)
__________ mark the left edge of one-way roads and separate opposing lanes of traffic on two-way roads.
A) Dashed yellow lines
B) Dashed white lines
C) Solid white lines
D) Solid yellow lines
Answer: D (Solid yellow lines)
When it is raining or the road is wet, you should reduce your speed to avoid A) Traction with the surface B) Wear and tear. C) Hydroplaning D) Tailgating
Answer: C (Hydroplaning)
On some roadways, lanes marked as "Transit" are reserved for A) Buses only. B) Trucks only. C) High-occupancy vehicles (HOVs) only D) Bicycles only
Answer: A (Buses only)
You are driving on a two-lane roadway. A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped ahead. What must you do?
A) Stop if you are traveling in the same direction as the school bus.
B) Stop, no matter what direction you are traveling in.
C) Proceed with caution
D) Slow down to 15 mph and proceed with caution
Answer: B (Stop no matter what direction)
What is an example of "inattentional blindness"? A) Fixing makeup while driving B) Eating while driving C) Using a mobile device while driving D) All of the above
Answer: D (All of the above)
According to the Washington Driver Guide, the most frequently detected psychoactive substance among drivers is A) Alcohol B) Heroin C) Marijuana D) Cocaine
Answer: A (Alcohol)
To protect the cyclists that may ride close to parked cars, the drivers should \_\_\_\_\_ when exiting their vehicles on the traffic side. A) Lock the vehicle B) Use the "Dutch Reach" method C) Honk their horn D) Turn on emergency flashers
Answer: B (Dutch reach method)
If a driver aged 13 through 17 is convicted of possession of alcohol, a drug offense, or a firearm-related offense, his or her license will be revoked for at least \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ for a second offense A) 4 years B) 1 year C) 2 years D) 3 years
Answer: C (2 years)
In Washington State, you can be arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of \_\_\_\_\_\_ or above. A) 0.08% B) 0.06% C) 0.04% D) 0.02%
Answer: A (0.08%)
When overtaking or passing a bicycle, you should allow at least \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of space between your vehicle and the bicycle. A) 5 feet B) 10 feet C) 3 feet D) 7 feet
Answer: C (3 feet)
If an intermediate license holder commits a second traffic violation, the license will be suspended for up to A) 30 days B) 10 days C) 1 year D) 6 months
Answer: D (6 months)
In Washington State, on a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, faster vehicles should use A) The right lane B) The left lane C) A middle lane D) An acceleration lane
Answer: C (Middle lane)
If it looks like a collision may happen, you should immediately A) Speed up B) Slow down or stop C) Turn away D) Do any of the above
Answer: D (Do any of the above)
To avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look at least \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ahead while driving in the city. A) 15 seconds B) 10 seconds C) 20 seconds D) 5 seconds
Answer: A (15 seconds)
Rumble strips use vibration and sound to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are
A) Approaching a freeway.
B) Approaching a school zone.
C) Approaching a parking lot or playground.
D) Approaching a stop sign or signal.
Answer: D (Approaching a stop sign or signal.)
A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that
A) The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph
B) The vehicle can travel faster than 25 mph
C) The vehicle cannot travel faster than 45 mph
D) The vehicle must travel slower than 55 mph
Answer: A (Vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph)
If two vehicles approaching from opposite directions each reach a stop sign at about the same time, then
A) The vehicle going straight must yield to the vehicle going straight.
B) The vehicle with more passengers must go first.
C) The vehicle turning right must yield to the vehicle turning left.
D) The vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right.
Answer: D (The vehicle turning right must yield to the vehicle turning left)
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. A) 4.00 B) 2.00 C) 5.00 D) 3.00
Answer: C (5.00 nanograms)
If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should A) Apply the parking brake B) Ease your foot off the brake pedal C) Shift gears D) Ease your foot off the gas pedal
Answer: D (Ease your foot off the gas pedal)
Which of the following statements about parking is FALSE?
A) It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
B) It is illegal to park on a freeway.
C) In an emergency, it is legal to park on the shoulder of the road as far away from traffic as possible.
D) When parking on a downhill grade, turn your wheels toward the curb
Answer: A (It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant)
If you are parallel parked on the right side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.
A) Signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder
B) Signal a left turn and look over your right shoulder
C) Signal a right turn and look over your left shoulder
D) Signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder
Answer: D (Signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder)
Which of the following statements about energy drinks is FALSE?
A) They only make you feel more alert for a short time.
B) They make you feel calm and concentrated.
C) They make you feel nervous and unable to concentrate.
D) They can affect your vision.
Answer: B (They make you feel calm and concentrated)
On a highway with three or more lanes in each direction, slower traffic should always use A) The rightmost lane. B) A middle lane. C) The leftmost lane. D) None of the above.
Answer: A (The rightmost lane)
Smoking marijuana has been shown to impair one's driving abilities for up to A) 2 hours B) 4 hours C) 3 hours D) 5 hours
Answer: D (5 hours)
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must
A) Swing wide to the right before turning
B) Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line
C) Begin the turn with your right wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line
D) Do any of the above
Answer: B (Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line)
A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ indicates the outer edge of a roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder. A) Solid white line B) Solid yellow line C) Dashed white line D) Dashed yellow line
Answer: A (Solid white line)
Which of the following statements about school zones is FALSE?
A) Fines for speeding are doubled in school zones.
B) In a school zone, you must reduce your speed to the posted speed limit.
C) You don’t have to yield to pedestrians in a school crosswalk that lacks a school crossing guard.
D) You should be aware that children have minimal perception of car speeds and distances.
Answer: C (You don’t have to yield to pedestrians in a school crosswalk that lacks a school crossing guard)
In a skid, the most important vehicle control device is A) The accelerator B) The steering wheel C) The anti locking braking system (ABS) D) The headlights
Answer: B (The steering wheel)
When you’re changing lanes, all of the following are correct maneuvers EXCEPT
A) Turning the steering wheel when you turn your head to check your blind spot.
B) Looking in your mirrors
C) Looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to check your blind spots.
D) Not taking your eyes off the road ahead for more than an instant
Answer: A (Turning the steering wheel when you turn your head to check your blind spot)
It takes an average person's body about \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to get rid of the alcohol in one typical alcoholic drink. A) Three hours B) Thirty minutes C) Two hours D) One hour
Answer: D (One hour)
On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ from the center lane. A) Make frequent stops B) Make right turns C) Make left turns D) Pass other vehicles
Answer: C (Make left turns)
Texting while driving is: A) Always legal, but not recommended. B) Illegal. C) A safe activity. D) Legal if the driver is using voice to text technology.
Answer: B (Illegal)
The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
A) Wear your seat belt.
B) Limit your driving to weekdays.
C) Stay in the right lane on multilane highways
D) Limit your driving hours between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Answer: A (Wear a seat belt)
You may cross double solid yellow lines: A) To pass a slower moving truck. B) To turn into a driveway. C) To pass another car. D) Under no conditions
Answer: B (To turn into a driveway)
