Washington Permit Practice Test 2

Correct answer: Alcohol

Alcohol is the most common impairing substance in impaired-driving crashes. Even an experienced driver cannot drive safely after drinking.

Correct answer: Can be very slippery for the first few minutes as oil rises to the surface

Heat brings the oil in the asphalt to the surface, so pavement is especially slippery for the first few minutes of rain until the oil washes away. Slow down.

Correct answer: You are registered to vote in Washington or use a Washington address for your taxes

You are a Washington resident if, among other things, you maintain a residence here for personal use, are registered to vote in Washington, or use a Washington address for federal or state taxes.

Correct answer: 50 mph

Even when you slow to 10 mph below the posted limit, you may never drive faster than 50 mph while passing through an emergency zone.

Correct answer: Make sure there is enough space to cross or turn without blocking the intersection

Before entering, make sure there is enough space to cross or turn without blocking the intersection, and look in each direction multiple times for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Correct answer: $10,000

The minimum property-damage coverage is $10,000 for any one collision. This pays for damage you cause to other people’s property, such as their vehicle or a fence.

Correct answer: 3 feet of space

You cannot share a lane with a bicyclist. Bicyclists may legally use the full lane, and when driving behind one you must leave at least 3 feet of space.

Correct answer: Come to a full stop, then go when it is your turn — it works like a stop sign

A flashing red traffic light functions as a stop sign. Come to a full stop and then go when it is your turn.

Correct answer: Sharp curves or hills where visibility is limited

Reduce your speed for conditions such as sharp curves or hills with limited visibility, slippery roads, areas with pedestrians or children, heavy congestion, narrow bridges and tunnels, and residential areas.

Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the turn

Put on your turn signal at least 100 feet before you turn left or right across oncoming traffic, then look for a safe gap in traffic.

Correct answer: Overconfidence and slower reaction times

Alcohol causes drowsiness, blurry vision, reduced reaction time, difficulty doing more than one task at once, and overconfidence that can lead to risky driving.

Correct answer: Can be icy even when the rest of the road is not

Overpasses and bridges can have icy spots even when the rest of the road is clear. Watch for black ice — a thin, hard-to-see coating — any time temperatures are near or below freezing.

Correct answer: 30 days of moving

New residents 18 and older who are licensed in another state have 30 days to obtain a Washington driver license. Some licenses transfer without retaking the exams; if the out-of-state license is expired, you must pass both exams.

Correct answer: Tow trucks, highway maintenance, utility vehicles, law enforcement, fire trucks, and ambulances

Roadside response vehicles include tow trucks, solid waste trucks, incident response, highway maintenance, utility vehicles, law enforcement, fire trucks, and ambulances. Any of them displaying flashing lights creates an emergency zone.

Correct answer: Catch a cyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian who may be entering your path

Check your side mirrors and over your shoulder before turning to be sure there is not a cyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian coming into your path.

Correct answer: In a safe place, but not in the vehicle

The title is an important document. Keep it in a safe place, but not in the vehicle — if the vehicle is stolen, you do not want to hand the thief the title as well.

Correct answer: Move over one full lane

Move over one full lane if there are two lanes in the same direction. Leave at least 3 feet between the bicyclist and the widest part of your vehicle, and never cross into oncoming traffic to pass.

Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop, because the light is changing to red

A solid yellow light means the light is changing to red. Slow down and prepare to stop. You are not allowed to accelerate beyond the posted speed limit to enter or clear the intersection.

Correct answer: The faster you drive, the less time you have to scan the road ahead for dangers

Excessive speed limits your ability to visually scan for hazards. The faster you drive, the less time you have to scan the road ahead for dangers like pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles.

Correct answer: Generally allowed unless a sign is posted prohibiting them

In Washington, U-turns are generally allowed unless a sign is posted telling you a U-turn is not allowed. Look for signs before turning around.