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1
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What does a dashed white line mean?

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Answer: You may cross it to change lanes if it’s safe

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What does a solid white line mean?

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Answer: You should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

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What does a dashed yellow line mean?

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Answer: You may cross it to pass if it is safe to do so

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true or false? it is illegal to drive within, over, or across the space when a highway is divided into two or more roadways

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Answer: True

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What does HOV 3 mean?

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Answer: There must be at least 3 people in the vehicle

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on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction,

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Answer: Stay in the right lane except to pass

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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

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Answer: C (When you are in the left turn lane)

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when should you drive on the shoulder of the road

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Answer: Never, unless directed to do so by officials

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true or false? you must yield to any transit vehicle that has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway

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Answer: True

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10
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where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel?

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Answer: between 8 and 9 O’Clock and 3 and 4 O’Clock

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11
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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

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Answer: A

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12
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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.

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Answer: D (The driver and all passengers.

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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
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Answer: B (500 ft)

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14
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__________ 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

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Answer: D (Solid yellow lines)

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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
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Answer: C (Hydroplaning)

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16
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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
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Answer: A (Buses only)

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17
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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

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Answer: B (Stop no matter what direction)

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18
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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
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Answer: D (All of the above)

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19
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According to the Washington Driver Guide, the most frequently detected psychoactive substance among drivers is
A) Alcohol 
B) Heroin 
C) Marijuana 
D) Cocaine
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Answer: A (Alcohol)

20
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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
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Answer: B (Dutch reach method)

21
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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
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Answer: C (2 years)

22
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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%
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Answer: A (0.08%)

23
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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
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Answer: C (3 feet)

24
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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
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Answer: D (6 months)

25
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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
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Answer: C (Middle lane)

26
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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
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Answer: D (Do any of the above)

27
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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
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Answer: A (15 seconds)

28
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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.

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Answer: D (Approaching a stop sign or signal.)

29
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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

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Answer: A (Vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph)

30
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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.

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Answer: D (The vehicle turning right must yield to the vehicle turning left)

31
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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
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Answer: C (5.00 nanograms)

32
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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
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Answer: D (Ease your foot off the gas pedal)

33
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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

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Answer: A (It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant)

34
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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

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Answer: D (Signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder)

35
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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.

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Answer: B (They make you feel calm and concentrated)

36
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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.
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Answer: A (The rightmost lane)

37
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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
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Answer: D (5 hours)

38
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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

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Answer: B (Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line)

39
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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
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Answer: A (Solid white line)

40
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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.

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Answer: C (You don’t have to yield to pedestrians in a school crosswalk that lacks a school crossing guard)

41
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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
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Answer: B (The steering wheel)

42
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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

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Answer: A (Turning the steering wheel when you turn your head to check your blind spot)

43
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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
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Answer: D (One hour)

44
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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
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Answer: C (Make left turns)

45
Q 
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.
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Answer: B (Illegal)

46
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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

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Answer: A (Wear a seat belt)

47
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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
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Answer: B (To turn into a driveway)

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