WA DMV Permit Practice Test 10 (Washington)

Question 1:

This sign warns drivers of:

a reduction of lanes.

a dip in the road. Drivers should be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.

a bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.

Question 2:

Most signs used in street work areas are:

round.

diamond shaped.

rectangle shaped.

Question 3:

What is the meaning of orange traffic signs?

Yield.

Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.

Construction and maintenance warning.

Question 4:

Arrows on the roadway:

show which lanes you must use.

indicate reserved lanes.

indicate HOV lanes.

Question 5:

The sign in the picture:

shows the highest speed drivers can travel at the exit of the intersection.

is used to advise motorists of the appropriate ramp speed at the highway exit point.

indicates the minimum ramp speed at the highway exit point.

Question 6:

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car.

larger and deeper

less dangerous

narrower and shorter

Question 7:

What should you do if your vision through the windshield becomes blocked?

Pull your vehicle off the road and park it.

Turn on your emergency lights.

Open the side window so you can see.

All of the above.

Question 8:

This road sign is:

a speed reduction sign.

a warning sign.

a regulatory sign.

Question 9:

Which signs have black letters on a white background?

Warning signs (diamond)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)

Question 10:

To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should:

Adjust your schedule to drive during times with the most highway traffic.

Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule.

Listen to heavy metal music.

Question 11:

You go with a group of friends to a social event, and you plan to have a few drinks. You should:

make alcohol the focus of the event.

avoid alternating between drinks with alcohol and drinks without any alcohol.

arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink.

Question 12:

What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?

Pull the steering wheel back.

Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Question 13:

The octagonal shape is used:

for stop signs and railroad advance warning signs.

exclusively for stop signs.

to warn drivers of existing or possible hazards on roadways.

Question 14:

What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid?

Steer left if your rear wheels slide right.

If the vehicle has ABS, pump the pedal carefully.

Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.

Question 15:

Two motorcyclists are allowed to:

ride side-by-side in a single lane.

share the lane with another vehicle.

race on empty roads.

Question 16:

Unlike passenger cars, trucks have blind spots:

on the right.

directly behind them.

on the front.

Question 17:

The picture shows a _________ sign.

no U-turn

no left turn

sharp turn

Question 18:

If you see side-by-side red lights flashing at a railroad crossing, you must:

maintain your current speed and cross the railroad.

slow down and proceed with caution.

stop.

make a left turn after crossing the railroad.

Question 19:

What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?

Eating before or while you drink.

Not drinking over a period of time.

Drinking coffee.

Question 20:

On slippery roads, drivers should:

leave more space in front of their vehicle.

increase their speed to avoid hydroplaning.

come to a complete stop.

Question 21:

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

look toward the right side of the road.

dim your lights, then speed up and pass quickly.

use your emergency flashers to warn the other driver.

look toward the left side of the road.

Question 22:

A four-way stop sign means:

traffic from all four directions must stop.

if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

All of the above.

Question 23:

This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead. Slow down and drive with caution.

Do not to enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.

No passing zone ahead.

Question 24:

This regulatory road sign indicates that:

Vehicles must slow down and stay in the right lane.

The right hand lane is reserved for buses and car-pool vehicles.

Slower vehicles traveling on multiple lane highways must stay in the right hand lane.

Question 25:

In the following situations, drivers should increase their following interval:

When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings.

When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather.

All of the above.

Question 26:

When driving on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions:

you should use the left lane except when legally passing another vehicle.

you may use the left lane if you’re going to turn left.

you should use the right lane except when legally passing another vehicle.

you may drive in either lane.

Question 27:

Gauging the speed of a motorcycle may be difficult because:

motorcycles take up less of your field of vision.

motorcycles often slow down by downshifting.

many motorcyclists do not activate the brake light.

Question 28:

This sign indicates:

Phone service ahead

Emergency line available

Cell phone shop ahead

Question 29:

This sign means:

No traffic signal ahead

Traffic signal ahead

Open intersection ahead

Question 30:

A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles and pedestrians. Why?

They obey specific traffic laws.

They always have the right-of-way.

They are hard to see in traffic.

They don’t have rearview mirrors.

Question 31:

The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass.

pump your brakes to get them to back off.

ignore them completely.

speed up to increase the space between you and the tailgater.

Question 32:

When they see this road sign, drivers should:

drive carefully because the animal pictured on the sign is extremely rare in the area.

watch for this species crossing the road.

park in the zoo area.

Question 33:

When a ‘Road Closed’ sign is displayed, drivers must:

make a U-turn.

look for a detour or another route.

come to a complete stop and wait for the lights to turn green.

Question 34:

When parking on a public road, drivers should:

move as far away from traffic as possible.

always park on the left side of the roadway.

All of the above.

Question 35:

When entering highway from private road, drivers should:

turn on their emergency flashers to alert other drivers.

yield to all vehicles approaching on the roadway.

only yield to the vehicle on their right.

only yield to the vehicle on their left.

Question 36:

The inside temperature of a vehicle can rise almost __ degrees within the first __ minutes with no ventilation.

10; 20

5; 30

20; 10

20; 30

Question 37:

You are driving on a four-lane divided highway, two vehicles are driving side by side ahead of you, and you are in a hurry. You should:

drive closely behind the vehicles ahead changing lanes frequently.

drive in either lane with at least a two-second time interval behind the vehicle ahead.

drive closely behind the vehicle in the left lane and flash your headlights.

drive closely behind the vehicle in the right lane.

Question 38:

A large vehicle is backing up to unload goods. You should:

enter one of the blind spots and wait.

try to pass close behind.

be patient and wait until the large vehicle has completed its backup maneuver.

Question 39:

A red traffic sign means?

Do not enter.

Stop.

All of the above.

Question 40:

A red traffic sign means?

Construction warning.

Railroad crossing.

Stop.

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