DMV Practice Permit Test 1

Questions and Answers

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?

Do not pass (correct)

You can pass

Stop completely

Pass with caution

If you refuse to take a blood alcohol content test, how long will you lose your driver license?

At least 1 year

What does a yellow light that flashes on and off mean?

Stop immediately

Proceed with caution (correct)

Speed up

Ignore it

When riding at night, how far must your bicycle have a white headlight visible?

500 ft Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you see side-by-side red lights flashing at a railroad crossing?

Stop Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when in travel lanes on the roadway?

Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. Signup and view all the answers

When must you dim your high-beam lights?

500 ft of an oncoming vehicle Signup and view all the answers

In Washington State, when is a person considered legally drunk?

At or above 0.08 percent Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you stop along the road at night?

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your brakes stop working?

Pump the brake pedal several times and try to build up brake pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to avoid being in a truck or bus driver's blind spot?

Avoid driving on either side and don't tailgate. Signup and view all the answers

When using a freeway exit ramp, when should you start to slow down?

Don't slow down until you move onto the exit ramp. Signup and view all the answers

When must you stop for a school bus?

If the red warning lights on the bus are flashing. Signup and view all the answers

What must you do at an uncontrolled intersection?

Slow down and yield to any vehicle in the intersection and to those coming from the right. Signup and view all the answers

When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, what should you do?

Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed. Signup and view all the answers

When may you park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway?

Only if you have an emergency. Signup and view all the answers

A bicyclist who doesn't obey traffic laws can be ticketed.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when the driver behind you wants to pass?

Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle and for the other driver to complete the pass sooner. Signup and view all the answers

By law, when must your vehicle's lights be turned on?

30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. Signup and view all the answers

If you're going to turn left onto a one-way street, where should you complete the turn?

The lane closest to the one you came from. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Traffic Regulations and Safety

A solid yellow line on your side indicates no passing allowed.
Refusing a blood alcohol test results in a minimum one-year driver’s license suspension.
A flashing yellow light signals drivers to slow down and use caution.
Bicycles must have a white headlight visible from 500 feet when riding at night.

Railroad and Emergency Protocols

Side-by-side red lights flashing at a railroad crossing require a complete stop.
When in traffic lanes, do not stop; maintain motion until you can safely pull off the road.
Activate emergency flashers and use low beams if you stop along the road at night.

Vehicle Operation and Legal Limits

Dim high-beam headlights when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
In Washington, a BAC of .08% or higher is legally considered drunk.
If brakes fail, try to pump the brake pedal to build up pressure initially.

Avoid driving in a truck or bus driver's blind spots; never tailgate.
When using a freeway exit ramp, do not reduce speed until on the ramp.

School Zones and Intersections

Stop for flashing red lights on a school bus, even on two-lane roads.
At uncontrolled intersections, slow down and yield to vehicles in the intersection and those from the right.

Passing and Parking Guidelines

Ensure there's enough space before returning to the driving lane after passing another vehicle.
Parking or stopping on the freeway shoulder is permitted only during emergencies.

Bicyclist Regulations and Passing Vehicles

Bicyclists can be ticketed for traffic law violations.
To assist the driver behind you while they attempt to pass, reduce your speed to create extra space.

Lighting and Turning Requirements

Vehicle lights must be on from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
When turning left onto a one-way street, enter the lane closest to your original lane.

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Prepare for your driver's permit with DMV Practice Permit Test 1. This quiz covers essential driving rules and regulations, including signs and penalties. Test your knowledge and ensure you're ready for the written exam.