Washington DOL Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Away from the curb

When you parallel park facing uphill next to a curb, you should point your wheels away from the curb and then roll back slightly so that the rear part of the curbside front wheel rests against the curb. If your brakes fail, the curb will block your car from rolling backward. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear (Park for an automatic transmission or first gear for maximum forward torque with a manual transmission).

Not quite. The answer is Move into the proper lane well before the turn.

The first rule of a safe and legal turn is to move into the proper lane well before the turn. To turn left, move into the leftmost lane going in your direction unless signs, signals, or road markings indicate otherwise. To turn right, move into the rightmost lane unless signs, signals, or road markings indicate otherwise.

Not quite. The answer is slow down or stop.

You must use hand signals if your vehicle's turn signals have failed. To indicate a right turn, the hand and arm are bent at 90 degrees and pointing upward. To indicate a left turn, the hand and arm are extended leftward. To slow down or stop, the hand and arm are bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward.

Not quite. The answer is exercise their eyes

Highway hypnosis or dizziness when driving is caused by the monotony of road and traffic, the hum of wind, tires, and the sound of engine. Drivers can avoid highway hypnosis by constantly moving their eyes and watching the traffic and highway signs around them.

Not quite. The answer is Only when the vehicle is connected to the charging equipment

It is illegal to park a vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station unless the vehicle is connected to the charging equipment.

Not quite. The answer is make left turns

A two-way left-turn lane (also known as a shared center turn lane) is reserved for making left turns (and U-turns where permitted) and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. (In Washington State, vehicles may also turn left into this lane from another road.) The lane is marked on each side by a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line. This lane must never be used for passing or through traffic. In Washington State, you may not drive farther than 300 feet in this lane. Use this lane with caution because vehicles traveling in the opposite direction may also be using it.

Not quite. The answer is Slower vehicles should use the right lane, and faster vehicles should use the left lane.

Where there are three or more lanes going in the same direction, the middle lanes usually offer the smoothest flow of traffic. The left lane is for passing. Slower vehicles and those exiting the highway should normally use the right lane.

Not quite. The answer is an acceleration lane

At the end of most entrance ramps on freeways, you will find an acceleration lane that lets you increase your speed to the speed of highway traffic before you merge with it.

Not quite. The answer is the hand-over-hand technique.

To make a right turn, look left and right, yield the right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel hand-over-hand to complete the turn in the lane next to the curb.

Not quite. The answer is Move into a non-adjacent lane if possible; otherwise slow down.

Under Washington State's Move Over Law, to pass an emergency vehicle, tow truck, or other roadway assistance vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing, you must move into a non-adjacent lane if possible, leaving at least one vacant lane between you and the vehicle. If this is impossible (no other lanes in your direction) or unsafe, you must slow down until you have passed the vehicle. (Note: All US states now have their own Move Over Laws, but some of them require drivers to do different things. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Source: RCW § 46.61.212

Not quite. The answer is ten seconds

At a speed of 55 mph, you need about ten seconds to pass another vehicle. This means you need a ten-second gap in oncoming traffic and sight-distance to pass. At 55 mph, your vehicle will travel about 807 feet in ten seconds. So will an oncoming vehicle that is also traveling at 55 mph. Therefore, to pass safely without risking a collision with the oncoming vehicle, you will need over 1,600 feet of empty roadway ahead of you – about three-tenths of a mile. It is hard to judge the speed of oncoming vehicles at this distance.

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 Away from the curb

When you parallel park facing uphill, you should point your wheels away from the curb and then roll back slightly so that the rear part of the curbside front wheel rests against the curb. If your brakes fail, the curb will block your car from rolling backward. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear (Park for an automatic transmission or first gear for maximum forward torque with a manual transmission).

Source: Parking on a Hill, Rules of the Road, Washington Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is turn right and merge into traffic

A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which vehicles travel counterclockwise around a central island. To enter a roundabout, you must turn right and yield the right-of-way to vehicles that are already in the circle.

Not quite. The answer is in the leftmost lane.

If you are making a left turn, you must begin the turn in the leftmost lane unless signs or signals indicate otherwise.

Not quite. The answer is Four seconds

To maintain a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you, the Washington Driver Guide recommends that you use the four-second rule at speeds over 30 mph. That is, leave at least four seconds of following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you. (At speeds of 30 mph or less, a three-second following distance may be sufficient.) Under hazardous driving conditions, you should increase your following distance even more.

Source: Space Ahead, Safe Driving Tips, Washington Driver Guide

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 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 change them one at a time.

If you want to change several lanes, change them one at a time to reduce the risk of an accident.

Not quite. The answer is 100 feet

In Washington, you must signal at least 100 feet before turning to alert other drivers.