WA DOL Knowledge Test Practice

Questions and Answers

What is hydroplaning?

When it is raining or the road is wet, you must reduce your speed to avoid hydroplaning.

What does the four-second rule help prevent?

Rear-end collisions at higher speeds.

If a vehicle comes towards you with high-beams and blinds your vision, you must look _____ until the car has passed.

toward the right side of the road

What does the yellow-colored sign indicating 'railroad crossing ahead' mean?

It warns that a railroad crossing is ahead. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your tire suddenly goes flat or blows out?

Hold the steering wheel tightly. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of light beams are suggested when following 300 feet or less behind another vehicle at night?

Low beams. Signup and view all the answers

What are the lanes reserved as 'Transit' used for?

Buses only. Signup and view all the answers

In WA state, it is illegal to _____ without wearing a seat belt.

drive and be a front or rear seat passenger Signup and view all the answers

When driving at 55 mph, you will require _____ to pass another vehicle.

ten seconds Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign indicating 'a downgrade ahead' warn of?

It indicates that the road will slope downward. Signup and view all the answers

When you park your vehicle next to a curb facing uphill, set your parking brake and turn your steering wheel _____

away from the curb Signup and view all the answers

In WA state, if you are 21 or above, you can be arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of _____

0.08 Signup and view all the answers

A flashing red traffic light should be considered as a _____

stop sign Signup and view all the answers

When you see a stopped school bus with flashing red lights in your driving lane, you must _____

come to a complete stop Signup and view all the answers

What does the diamond-shaped sign with an arrow mark and a picture of an octagonal sign below warn of?

A stop sign ahead. Signup and view all the answers

An ideal hand position for holding the steering wheel during driving is _____

left hand between 8 and 9 o'clock and right hand between 3 and 4 o'clock Signup and view all the answers

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane at an intersection, you must _____

stop your vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What does the arrow-marked sign indicating 'a divided highway starts ahead' mean?

It indicates that the road will split into two separate roadways. Signup and view all the answers

The legal maximum distance within which you may park your vehicle parallel to the curb is _____

12 inches Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign indicating 'crossroad ahead; drivers must be alert' signify?

There may be traffic crossing your path. Signup and view all the answers

You must not follow emergency vehicles closer than _____

500 feet Signup and view all the answers

If you see a solid white line between lanes of traffic, you must _____

stay in your lane Signup and view all the answers

What is the permitted maximum speed on state highways, unless otherwise posted? _____

60 mph Signup and view all the answers

What does the round red circle with a cross mark on the arrow warn?

A right turn is not allowed. Signup and view all the answers

_____ mark the left edge of one-way roads and separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

Solid yellow lines Signup and view all the answers

When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow _____ than usual.

more following distance Signup and view all the answers

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as _____

left-edge lines Signup and view all the answers

When wanting to pass a vehicle and approaching an intersection or a crosswalk you should _____

not attempt to pass Signup and view all the answers

When driving through a roundabout, always enter to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island (T/F)

False Signup and view all the answers

When making a left turn, avoid cutting the corner sharply (T/F)

True Signup and view all the answers

Backing up is not allowed on freeways/expressways except _____

by drivers of emergency vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of _____ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction.

3 feet Signup and view all the answers

Slow-moving vehicles should use the left lane, and fast-moving vehicles should use the right lane (T/F)

False Signup and view all the answers

If traffic from another roadway is merging into the roadway you are traveling on, you must _____

adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge Signup and view all the answers

The final instruction mentions to move into the proper lane well before the turn (_____).

to move into the proper lane well before the turn Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Terminology and Safety Regulations

Hydroplaning: Reduce speed in wet conditions to avoid losing control of the vehicle.
Four-Second Rule: Maintain a safe following distance to prevent rear-end collisions, particularly at higher speeds.
High-Beams: When blinded by oncoming high-beams, look toward the right side of the road until the vehicle passes.
Railroad Crossing Sign: A yellow sign indicating the presence of a railroad crossing ahead.
Tire Blowout Response: Hold the steering wheel tightly if a tire suddenly goes flat or blows out.
Low Beams Usage: Use low beams when following another vehicle at night within 300 feet.

Lane and Seatbelt Regulations

Buses Only Lanes: Certain transit lanes are reserved exclusively for buses in designated areas.
Seatbelt Law: In Washington State, drivers and front/rear seat passengers must wear seat belts.
Overtaking Time: It requires approximately ten seconds to safely pass another vehicle when driving at 55 mph.

Traffic Signs and Signals

Downgrade Warning Sign: Indicates that a decline in road grade is ahead.
Parking Direction: When parking uphill next to a curb, set the brake and turn the wheel away from the curb.
BAC Limit: A driver aged 21 or older can be arrested for a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher.
Flashing Red Light: Treated as a stop sign, requiring a complete stop at intersections.

Safety Precautions and Distance Rules

School Bus Safety: Stop completely when encountering a school bus with flashing red lights.
Stop Sign Ahead Warning: A diamond-shaped sign alerts drivers to upcoming stop signs.
Steering Position: Ideal hand placement on the steering wheel is left hand between 8-9 o'clock and right hand between 3-4 o'clock.
Pedestrian Right of Way: Stop your vehicle for pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes at intersections.

Roadway Signs and Distances

Divided Highway Sign: An arrow-marked sign indicating a divided highway begins ahead.
Parking Regulations: Legal maximum distance for parallel parking to the curb is 12 inches.
Crossroad Sign: Indicates that drivers need to be alert for intersecting roadways.
Emergency Vehicle Distance: Maintain a distance of at least 500 feet from emergency vehicles.

Lanes and Passing Rules

Solid White Line: Drivers must stay in their lane if there is a solid white line between lanes of traffic.
Maximum Speed Limit: The maximum permissible speed on state highways is typically 60 mph unless otherwise posted.
Turn Restriction Sign: A round red circle with a cross mark indicates no right turns allowed.
Yellow Lines: Solid yellow lines mark one-way roads and separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

Following Distance and Passing Safety

Following Distance Adjustment: Allow more space when following vehicles that make frequent stops.
One-Way Road Lines: Yellow lines on one-way roads serve as left-edge indicators.
Passing Protocol: Do not attempt to pass when approaching an intersection or crosswalk.
Roundabout Entry: False statement: Enter roundabouts to the left and proceed left of the central island.

True or False Statements

Left Lane Use: False: Slow-moving vehicles should use the right lane; faster vehicles should utilize the left lane.
Merging Traffic: Adjust speed and vehicle position to enable merging traffic safely.

Special Situations

Freeway Backup Rule: Backing up on freeways/expressways is generally prohibited except for emergency vehicles.
Bicycle Passing Distance: Maintain a minimum distance of 3 feet when passing bicycles traveling in the same direction.
Sharp Corner Turns: True statement: Avoid cutting corners sharply when making a left turn.

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Prepare for the Washington Department of Licensing knowledge test with these practice flashcards. This quiz focuses on essential driving terms and safety rules that every driver should know. Test your understanding of hydroplaning and the four-second rule to enhance your driving skills.