Washington State Drivers license written test Flashcards

Washington State Driver's license written test Flashcards When you see a school bus on a road with 2 lanes

traveling in opposite directions, you must stop:1) If the red

warning lights on the bus are flashing.2) If the bus is off the road and the yellow lights are flashing.3) Only if you're going in the same direction as the bus.4) If the bus has flashing yellow lights.1) If the red warning lights on the bus are flashing.

Drivers entering an intersection to turn left:1) Can wait in

the intersection until they can turn left.2) Can wait in the intersection until the light turns yellow before turning left.3) Must wait for the green arrow before turning left.4) Must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop.4) Must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop.When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a

white cane or using a guide dog, you should:1. Slow down

and be prepared to stop.2. Take the right-of-way.3.Proceed normally.4. Drive away quickly.

• Slow down and be prepared to stop.

A bicyclist who doesn't obey traffic laws:1) Will have their

bicycle impounded.2) Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.3) Is okay, because bicyclists don't have to obey traffic laws.4) Can be ticketed.4) Can be ticketed.

Texting while driving is:1. Always legal, but not

recommended.2. Illegal.3. A safe activity.4. Legal if the driver is using voice-to-text technology.

• Illegal.

At a school crossing sign, you should:1) Be ready to help

children crossing the street.2) Always stop, whether there's a stop sign or not.3) Watch for children and be ready to stop.4 Always sound your horn when you see children.3) Watch for children and be ready to stop.

To help avoid crashes, you should:1) Communicate with

other drivers on the road2) Ignore other drivers on the road3) Avoid driving during rush hour4) Drive on side streets and back roads 1) Communicate with other drivers on the road When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting

in anger:1) Slow down, move over, or do whatever you can

safely.2) Don't make eye contact.3) Distance yourself from the situation.4) All of these.4) All of these.

On slippery roads, you should:1) Not drive faster than 20

mph.2) Go the speed limit, with caution.3) Go faster.4) Slow down.4) Slow down.

f your brakes stop working, you should first:1) Flash your

lights at other traffic.2) Jump out of the vehicle immediately.3) Shift the car's transmission into neutral.4)

Pump the brake pedal several times and try to build up brake pressure.4) Pump the brake pedal several times and try to build up brake pressure.

On a sidewalk or in a crosswalk, bicyclists should ride

slowly and:1) Don't need to do everything possible to avoid

colliding with a pedestrian.2) Don't need to give an audible signal before passing any pedestrian.3) Yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.4) Take the right-of-way without yielding to pedestrians.3) Yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.If a transit vehicle (bus) has signaled and is pulling back

onto the roadway, you must:1) Speed up to pass.2) Move

to the left lane.3) Yield.4) Honk to let them know you're there 3) Yield.

When in travel lanes on the roadway:1) You may stop to

look up an address.2) You may stop to let out passengers.3) You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.4) Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.4) Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.A first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug can result in a license suspension for at

least:1) 90 days.2) 2 years3) 1 year.4) 30 days.

3) 1 year.To make a left turn when the traffic light is green, you

should:1) Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn.2)

Turn hurriedly ahead of oncoming traffic.3) Only turn on the next yellow light, and then turn when safe to do so.4) Yield to oncoming traffic and turn when safe to do so.4) Yield to oncoming traffic and turn when safe to do so.

Don't follow other cars too closely because:1) You may not

have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.2) You may not see the other vehicle's brake lights.3) You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.4) You may not see the road between the cars.1) You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

When there's a shared center lane, you can:1) Use this

lane as a driving lane during rush hour.2) Drive in this lane as far as necessary, as long as you're turning left.3) Drive in this lane if you travel not more than 300 feet.4) Drive in this lane to pass.3) Drive in this lane if you travel not more than 300 feet.If you change addresses, you must notify the Department

of Licensing:1) Whenever your license address doesn't

match your checkbook address.2) Within 10 days.3) Within 30 days.4) At the next renewal.2) Within 10 days.Before you change directions, you must keep your turn

signals on for at least:1) 50 feet.2) 75 feet.3) 100 feet.4)

125 feet.3) 100 feet.

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:1) In the

direction you want the vehicle to go.2) In any direction. It doesn't matter.3) In the opposite direction of the skid.4) To keep the front wheels straight.1) In the direction you want the vehicle to go.

Always allow enough room to safely stop in emergencies

by staying at least:1) 1 second behind the vehicle in front of

you.2) 4 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.3) 5 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.4) 7 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.2) 4 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.The most important thing to remember in backing a car is

to:1) Look back carefully and yield to other vehicles and

pedestrians.2) Keep both hands on the steering wheel.3) Use the rearview mirror only while backing.4) Keep one foot on the brake while backing.1) Look back carefully and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians.To make a left turn when the traffic light is green, you

should:1) Turn hurriedly ahead of oncoming traffic.2) Yield

to oncoming traffic and turn when safe to do so.3) Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn.4) Only turn on the next yellow light, and then turn when safe to do so.2) Yield to oncoming traffic and turn when safe to do so.

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:1. Check

your side view mirror.2. Check your rearview mirror.3.Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.4. All of the above.

• All of the above.

Don't park within:1) 20 feet of a fire hydrant.2) 10 feet of a

fire hydrant.3) 15 feet of a fire hydrant.4) 30 feet of a fire hydrant.3) 15 feet of a fire hydrant.Be cautious when large trucks, buses, and vehicles with

trailers make turns because:1) They yield to all left-turn

traffic.2) They back up to get room to make the turn.3) They make wide turns and may cross the center line.4) They may stop unexpectedly during the turn.3) They make wide turns and may cross the center line.When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an

approaching emergency vehicle, you must:1. Slow down

until it passes you.2. Drive to the right side of the road and stop.3. Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.4.Merge into the right lane and continue driving

• Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:1) Illegal to

drink from, but all right to transport, open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment.2) Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment.3) All right to drink if you're not driving.4) All right to drink if you're driving but not drunk.2) Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment.You are on a two-way street, stopped at an intersection.Can you legally turn left on a red light into a one-way street?1) Only if a left turn sign is posted.2) Yes, if traffic allows unless prohibited.3) No, You must wait for the green light.4) Only if there is a green arrow with the red light.2) Yes, if traffic allows unless prohibited.

This sign on the rear of a vehicle means:1) Slow down and

yield the right-of-way to this vehicle.2) Do not pass this