Washington DOL Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is freeway exit ramps.

Signs like this provide advisory speeds at freeway exits and entrance ramps. They show the maximum recommended safe speed to drive in ideal weather conditions.

Not quite. The answer is passing is allowed.

A single broken (dashed) yellow line may be found on a two-lane, two-way roadway. Vehicles on either side may pass if it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and yield to traffic.

This is a yield sign, the only type of sign shaped like a downward-pointing triangle. When you arrive at a yield sign, you must slow down and yield to all pedestrians and vehicles before you proceed. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.

Source: Yield Sign, Traffic Signs, Rules of the Road, Washington Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is not increase speed

The driver of a car being passed should not change lanes or increase speed until the pass is complete.

Not quite. The answer is The road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

This sign indicates that the road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

Not quite. The answer is the interstate highway number.

Route marker signs indicate the type of road you are traveling on and the particular road you are traveling on. Highway marker signs are typically shield shaped, and Interstate shield signs have red, white, and blue colors. This sign indicates that you are traveling on Interstate highway 22 (I-22 for short). I-22 runs from I-269 in Mississippi to I-65 in Alabama.

Not quite. The answer is meets all of the above requirements.

While you hold a Washington State instruction permit, your driving must be supervised whenever you drive. The supervising passenger must be a licensed driver with at least five years of licensed driving experience. He or she must be seated in the right front passenger seat.

Source: Instruction Permit; Types of Driver Licenses; Washington Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is an all-way stop.

In Washington State, if a traffic signal is not operating, come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians and traffic as if you were at an all-way stop, and then proceed (with extreme caution) when it is safe to do so.

Not quite. The answer is you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.

A red light with a green arrow means you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow. This is a "protected" turn; oncoming traffic is stopped at a red light while the green arrow is lit for you. However, you must still yield to pedestrians and vehicles that are already in the intersection.

Not quite. The answer is doubled

Traffic fines are double in the work zones and recklessly endangering workers, other motorists or property in a work zone could lead to a 60-day license suspension.

Source: Adjusting to Traffic; Safe Driving Tips; Washington Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is You will have to slow down ahead.

This sign indicates a speed zone ahead. This is an area where a lower speed limit has been established. Prepare to slow down so you won't exceed the speed limit there.

Not quite. The answer is You may stop only long enough to load or unload.

To restrict parking, colored curb markings can be used in addition to or instead of regulatory signs. In Washington State, a curb painted yellow indicates that you may stop there only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or cargo. (Note: There is no national standard for curb colors. Each state can choose how to use curb colors, and some states don't use them at all. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Not quite. The answer is try not to slow down suddenly

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, try not to slow down suddenly or you might get rear-ended by the vehicle behind you. Use your turn signals to let other drivers know your intentions. Tap your brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely.

Not quite. The answer is a nighttime reflector.

This sign is a nighttime reflector that shows where the road lies.

Not quite. The answer is life.

In Washington State, alcohol- and drug-related offenses remain on your driving record for life.

Not quite. The answer is when you are in a left-turn lane.

Under Washington State law, you may pass a vehicle on the right when 1) the vehicle is making or about to make a left turn; or 2) there are two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction as the vehicle. (This can be the case on a multilane roadway or a one-way street.) A left-turn lane is used only for making left turns (and U-turns where permitted).

Not quite. The answer is in fog, snow, or heavy rain.

Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles nearby. High beams allow you to see twice as far as low beams. Be sure to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people alongside the road. However, use low beams in fog, rain, or snow. Light from high beams reflects back from such precipitation and can cause glare.

Not quite. The answer is do any of the above.

To avoid a collision or at least reduce its severity, you have three options to choose from, depending on the situation: Slow down or stop, turn away, or even speed up.

Not quite. The answer is stopping or shifting gears.

At a railroad crossing, don't try to cross the tracks until you can cross them without stopping. Don't shift gears while crossing the tracks, because your vehicle might stall.

Not quite. The answer is Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island.

When approaching a roundabout, yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. Look to your left to see if there is an appropriate gap in traffic. (If not, you may need to stop until an appropriate gap becomes available.) Always enter the roundabout to the right and proceed on the right side of the central island.