WA DMV Permit Practice Test 8 (Washington)

Question 1:

How can you prevent fatigue on a long trip?

Plan to drive long trips with a companion.

Get enough sleep.

All of the above.

Question 2:

In heavy rain, tires can ride on a thin film of water, without touching the road. This is called:

waterplaning.

risk-planning

hydroplaning.

rainplaning.

Question 3:

If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, complete the turn into:

the lane closest to the one you came from.

either lane.

the right lane.

neither lane.

Question 4:

If you drive a motor vehicle registered in Washington State, you must:

carry insurance only if you ride a motorcycle or a vehicle requiring a CDL license.

have liability insurance.

carry insurance only if you’re under the age of 18.

carry insurance only if your vehicle is newer than 5 years.

Question 5:

Before crossing any railroad tracks, you must:

look and listen for trains.

make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side.

All of the above.

Question 6:

If a bicyclist on the road ahead has their left arm extended downward to their left, you should assume the bicyclist is signaling that he/she is:

tired.

about to turn right.

turning left.

slowing down or stopping.

Question 7:

When passing another vehicle on a road with 2 lanes traveling in opposite directions:

do not return to the right side of the road until when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.

drive in either lane.

return to the right side of the road immediately.

when you return to the driving lane, try to leave as little room as possible between you and the vehicle you have passed.

Question 8:

Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

As far to the right as possible.

On the right curb.

As close as possible to the center line.

Question 9:

Are drivers allowed to exceed the speed limit to pass other vehicles?

Yes, but only by 10 MPH or less.

No.

Yes, but only if they drive with caution.

Question 10:

Does a vehicle prepared to enter a traffic circle or rotary have right-of-way over vehicles in the circle?

Yes, but only if they are entering the rotary from the right lane.

No. Vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way.

Only if the light is green.

Yes.

Question 11:

Which of the following drugs could affect your ability to drive?

A cold remedy.

Marijuana.

All of the above.

Question 12:

When the traffic light is green, to make a left turn you should:

wait for the red light and make a turn on red.

yield to oncoming traffic and turn when safe to do so.

signal other drivers to stop so you can turn.

wait for another driver to signal that it's your turn.

Question 13:

You hear a siren close by but can not see where the emergency vehicle is. What do you do?

Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.

Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

Question 14:

To reduce the risk of being involved in a crash, drivers should:

ignore other drivers on the road.

communicate with other drivers on the road.

drive on side streets and back roads whenever possible.

avoid driving during rush hour.

Question 15:

This sign means:

U-turns are not allowed.

Parking is not allowed.

No parking on pavement.

Question 16:

This sign warns drivers that:

they must turn either to the right or left.

there is a double curve ahead.

there is a winding road ahead.

Question 17:

If you see a “lane closed ahead” sign you should:

make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.

merge into the correct lane when it is safe.

speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.

Question 18:

When drivers see the ‘Wrong Way’ sign:

they are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp.

they must drive past this sign and reach the next intersection.

they must not leave the pavement except in an emergency.

Question 19:

A traffic sign with a red circle around and a slash over a symbol means:

the maneuver shown by the symbol is not allowed.

Do not drive faster than the posted speed limit.

the maneuver shown on the sign should be executed with extreme caution.

Question 20:

Drivers often fail to see a motorcycle headed toward them. Why?

It is difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.

Motorcycles are hard to see.

All of the above.

Question 21:

Parking is not allowed:

on the road side of a parked vehicle.

in a tunnel.

All of the above.

Question 22:

If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?

After the crosswalk.

Before the stop line.

Before the crosswalk.

Question 23:

This sign means:

The road will curve to the right.

Left turns are not allowed at the intersection.

Do not turn right.

Question 24:

If your car goes into water, you should:

wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.

call the fire department immediately.

remove yourself before it starts to sink.

Question 25:

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

in the direction you want to go.

in the opposite direction of the skid.

to keep the front wheels straight.

in any direction. It doesnt matter.

Question 26:

On a roadway with 3 or more lanes, you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights:

if you’re traveling in the opposite direction as the bus.

Always.

only if you're in front of a school and children are crossing the road.

only if you’re traveling in the same direction as the bus.

Question 27:

When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

make a U-turn into the two-way road.

enter the two-way road to the right of its center line.

Question 28:

When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:

parking lights.

low beam headlights.

high beam headlights.

Question 29:

When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

always stop.

cross the tracks as slowly as possible.

yield to all trains at the crossing.

speed up to beat the train.

Question 30:

This sign indicates:

the maximum width of a vehicle allowed on the highway.

the maximum legal height allowed in this State.

the overpass ahead has a low clearance.

a steep grade

Question 31:

When you see this sign you should:

increase your speed and try to pass other vehicles.

slow your speed and be prepared to stop.

slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

Question 32:

What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?

The use of headlight is required by law.

Reduced visibility.

Driving within the range.

Question 33:

This sign means:

narrow road ahead.

no turns are allowed on this road.

series of curves ahead.

the road may be slippery when wet.

Question 34:

The driver in the picture is about to:

slow down or stop.

turn right.

pass another vehicle.

turn left.

Question 35:

This signal means:

Stop

Move to the left

Slow down

Proceed

Question 36:

What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.

Leave the road immediately.

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

Question 37:

This road sign means:

Vehicles may only travel in the center lane.

The center lane is shared for left turns in both directions of travel.

The center lane in both directions of travel will soon turn left.

Question 38:

This sign means:

You may make a U-turn.

Hairpin corner ahead.

You must make a U-turn.

Question 39:

This sign warns ____________ ahead.

of two-way traffic

of a reduction of lanes

that a divided highway ends

Question 40:

If you must drive during ice or snow storms, you should:

All the other answers are correct.

clear the ice and snow from your vehicle.

make sure the windshield washer reservoir is filled with a cleaning solution that resists freezing.

drive slowly.

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WA DMV Permit Practice Test 8

WA DMV Permit Practice Test 8 (Washington)

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