WA Permit Practice Test 14

All 20 questions in test 14

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1. 1. A steady yellow X glows over a Washington reversible lane. What does it ask?

   1. Speed up to exit the lane system early
   2. Treat the lane as open for one more mile
   3. Stop in the lane until it turns green
   4. Move out of the lane as soon as it is safe
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   Move out of the lane as soon as it is safe. A steady yellow X means a reversible lane is changing direction. Move out as soon as it is safe. A green arrow permits lane use, and a red X prohibits it. These lanes are usually marked by double-dashed white lines. Check overhead signs before entering. A steady yellow X means the lane is changing direction, and you should move out of the lane as soon as it’s safe.

   Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, school buses and transit buses

2. 2. You are taken into custody in Washington while an animal is in your vehicle. What happens to the animal?

   1. The animal stays alone in the vehicle until you return
   2. An officer can take charge of the animal, and you pay a fee to collect it from police custody
   3. The animal is released at the roadside for safety
   4. A passenger must drive the animal home at once
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   An officer can take charge of the animal, and you pay a fee to collect it from police custody. If you’re taken into custody for any reason, an officer can take charge of any animal(s) in the vehicle. If your animal is in police custody, you’ll need to pay a fee before you can collect the animal. An officer can take charge of animals in the vehicle when you are taken into custody. The guide says an officer can take charge of the animal; it does not direct roadside release.

3. 3. While waiting in a Washington ferry holding lane in a residential area, what must you keep clear?

   1. Parking spaces and mailboxes beside the road
   2. Only marked bus stops
   3. Residential driveways and intersections
   4. The left lane of the road beside the ferry line
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   Residential driveways and intersections. Keep residential driveways and intersections clear while waiting in a ferry holding lane. The line is part of the road environment, so waiting for a ferry does not make these openings available for queue storage. The guide directs drivers to use the designated ferry lane and join behind vehicles already waiting. As that line advances, watch the access points around you instead of simply filling every gap behind the next car.

   Study this in the handbook: Speed, following space and zipper merging

4. 4. When may a car legally sit in a Washington electric vehicle charging station space?

   1. Whenever the lot is full and the stop lasts under ten minutes
   2. When the driver waits inside the car for a passenger
   3. Only while the vehicle is connected to the charging equipment
   4. When the space is used overnight and vacated by morning
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   Only while the vehicle is connected to the charging equipment. It is illegal to park a vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station if the vehicle is not connected to the charging equipment. It’s illegal to park a vehicle in any electric vehicle charging station if the vehicle is not connected to the charging equipment. A full lot and a brief stop do not allow parking without a charging connection. Remaining inside does not satisfy the manual's requirement that a vehicle parked in a charging station be connected to the equipment.

5. 5. How should large objects be secured in a Washington vehicle or trailer load?

   1. Tied directly to the vehicle or trailer itself
   2. Wedged between smaller loose items for friction
   3. Covered with a loose tarp without straps
   4. Placed on top so wind presses them down
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   Tied directly to the vehicle or trailer itself. Tie large objects directly to your vehicle or trailer. Tie everything down with rope, netting, or straps, and pack only items you can safely and securely carry. Loose neighbors cannot anchor a large object; it must tie to the vehicle or trailer. Tie everything down with rope, netting, or straps, and tie large objects directly to the vehicle or trailer. The manual requires tying large objects directly to the vehicle or trailer, not relying on wind.

6. 6. Why does the Washington guide tell teen drivers to put safety-focused decisions ahead of speed and social pressures?

   1. Teen licenses carry lower speed limits than adult licenses
   2. The part of the brain for judgment and decision making is still developing in teens
   3. Teens may legally drive only with adult passengers
   4. Teen insurance rules require slower driving
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   The part of the brain for judgment and decision making is still developing in teens. Judgment develops over time, and the guide is candid that the brain region handling judgment and decision making is still developing during the teen years. That makes teens more prone to taking risks or miscalculating situations, especially with friends watching or a clock pressing. No separate teen speed limit, adult passenger rule, or insurance speed rule explains the advice; licensing stages and restrictions do that work elsewhere. Knowing the development gap is real gives a young driver a reason to slow down, think twice, and let social pressure lose.

7. 7. A solid green light faces you in Washington. What still applies?

   1. Wait for the intersection to clear and yield to pedestrians
   2. Cross traffic owes you an open path at once
   3. Pedestrians must wait until your lane empties
   4. Emergency vehicles must merge behind you
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   Wait for the intersection to clear and yield to pedestrians. A solid green means go ahead, but only after the intersection clears. You must still yield to emergency vehicles as required by law and yield to pedestrians, who may be finishing a crossing as your light turns. Green does not sweep the box clean by itself or push emergency vehicles behind you in line. A quick scan before rolling turns the permission into a safe entry, much like the stop then look routine at a flashing red that works as a stop sign.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and rules of the road

8. 8. How can you keep your vehicle out of another driver's blind zone?

   1. Hold a steady speed directly beside a large vehicle
   2. Speed up or slow down so the driver can clearly see you
   3. Follow closely behind its rear bumper
   4. Ride beside the vehicle where its mirrors point away
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   Speed up or slow down so the driver can clearly see you. Avoid other vehicles’ blind zones. You can speed up or slow down so the other driver can clearly see you. Buses, motorhomes, and commercial vehicles have larger blind zones, sometimes called no zones. If you cannot see their mirrors, the driver cannot see you. Avoid driving alongside large vehicles for too long. You also need to be aware of other vehicles’ blind zones.

   Study this in the handbook: Headlights, brake lights, tires and signals

9. 9. How soon must new Washington residents complete their vehicle registration?

   1. Within 5 days
   2. Within 10 days
   3. Within 15 days
   4. Within 30 days
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   Within 30 days. New residents get 30 days to complete vehicle registration, and vehicles purchased in another state should be registered in Washington immediately. Before registering, a person generally needs a driver license unless exempt by law, using the Vehicle Registration Driver License Exemption form when that applies. The shorter deadlines belong elsewhere: five days for a seller report of sale, 15 days for a buyer to transfer a title without penalty, and 10 days for an address update. When you move here, put registration on the first month calendar.

   Study this in the handbook: License exams, renewal and losing your license

10. 10. What do Washington service signs show?

    
    1. The location of every no-passing zone
    2. The location of services such as hospitals, charging stations, and rest areas
    3. The names of all county roads
    4. The maximum speed for a work zone
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    The location of services such as hospitals, charging stations, and rest areas. Service signs direct drivers toward useful facilities. Washington gives hospitals, electric vehicle charging stations, and rest areas as examples. These signs do not establish passing restrictions, set work-zone speeds, or list every county road. When a service sign appears, use its information to plan a safe stop or route choice while continuing to obey the separate signs and markings that control vehicle movement.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signs

11. 11. What does slowing down while approaching a hazard buy a Washington driver?

    1. A legal excuse to stop watching mirrors
    2. More space and time to make safe decisions
    3. A chance to finish a phone conversation
    4. Protection from every possible collision
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    More space and time to make safe decisions. Drive slower when approaching hazards to give yourself more space and time to make safe decisions. Safe driving can reduce crash potential, but risk is always present. The guide calls for constant visual searching and checking traffic behind you, including when slowing down. Phones stay away while hazards demand attention. Slowing reduces risk; it cannot erase risk entirely. The marked choice, More space and time to make safe decisions, is the one that matches the guide on this point.

12. 12. You park on a Washington hill where no curb exists. Which way should the wheels point?

    1. Toward the center line so the car stays visible
    2. Straight ahead to keep steering parts unloaded
    3. Opposite the last turn you made into the space
    4. Toward the edge of the road so a roll moves away from traffic
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    Toward the edge of the road so a roll moves away from traffic. Turn your steering wheel and tires toward the edge of the road. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll, it will roll away from traffic. Turn the wheels toward the edge of the road so a roll moves away from traffic. The no-curb instruction is to turn the wheels toward the edge of the road. Aiming toward the edge of the road so a roll moves away from traffic is the guide instruction for that situation.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking rules and hills

13. 13. Before a Washington trip, how much sleep do most people need to stay alert?

    1. 7 to 9 hours
    2. 3 to 4 hours
    3. 4 to 5 hours
    4. 5 to 6 hours
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    7 to 9 hours. Most people need seven to nine hours of sleep to stay alert. Washington includes adequate sleep in its preparation advice for a trip because fatigue affects vision, judgment, attention, and reaction time. A much shorter night is not the range the guide recommends. Allow time for sleep before departure as well as breaks during travel. Planning the route without planning rest leaves out an important part of preparing yourself to drive.

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, cannabis, medicine and fatigue

14. 14. How are Washington speeding tickets from camera locations delivered?

    1. Sent only after a court hearing date
    2. Handed to the driver at the next fuel station
    3. Mailed to the vehicle owner
    4. Left under the windshield wiper
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    Mailed to the vehicle owner. All locations with traffic cameras are clearly marked. Speeding tickets from these locations are mailed to the vehicle owner. The guide lists steady-red-light violations, railroad-crossing-signal violations, and school-zone speeding as camera triggers. The guide says speeding tickets from camera locations are mailed to the vehicle owner. The delivery method stated in the guide is mail to the vehicle owner. Wiper notes are not the delivery method described.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signs

15. 15. At what height does Washington place the seat belt stage for a child who outgrows booster support?

    1. Over 4 feet 9 inches, with a properly fitting belt for every occupant tall enough
    2. At 4 feet even, whenever the shoulder belt feels close
    3. At 5 feet, matching adult licensing height ideas
    4. Height never matters once age 8 arrives
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    Over 4 feet 9 inches, with a properly fitting belt for every occupant tall enough. The guide lists the seat belt stage as over 4 feet 9 inches and requires a properly fitting belt. Children ages 4 and older must use a car or booster seat until the vehicle lap and shoulder belts fit properly, typically between ages 8 and 12. The lap belt should fit snugly across the hips below the stomach, and the shoulder belt should fit across the shoulder and chest rather than the neck or face.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts, child seats, steering and braking

16. 16. When helping a Washington crash victim who is not already walking and talking, what should you check before checking for bleeding?

    1. Where the person feels pain
    2. Body temperature
    3. Breathing
    4. Pulse rate
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    Breathing. Check breathing before checking for bleeding when helping someone who is not already walking and talking. Washington places these checks after calling 911 and warns against moving an injured person unless there is immediate danger. The sequence begins with whether the person is breathing, rather than taking a temperature or locating pain first. If you then find bleeding, the guide gives a separate treatment sequence beginning with pressure from your hands.

    Study this in the handbook: Breakdowns, collisions and power lines

17. 17. Where is driving on ocean beaches allowed in Washington, and what speed limit applies?

    1. On any beach at 15 mph
    2. Statewide at 35 mph
    3. Only in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, at 25 mph
    4. Nowhere
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    Only in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, at 25 mph. Driving is allowed on ocean beaches only in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. The beach is considered a state highway, so all driving laws apply, the speed limit is 25 mph, and pedestrians and bicyclists have the right of way at all times. Enter only through marked beach approaches and drive only on hard packed sand, watching for signs that prohibit beach driving in some areas and circumstances.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed, following space and zipper merging

18. 18. A Washington school bus shows yellow lights. What do they mean?

    1. Stop where you are immediately
    2. Caution, so slow down
    3. Children have finished crossing safely
    4. Pass quickly before red lights appear
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    Caution, so slow down. School bus lights work like traffic signals: red means stop, and yellow means caution or slow down. Yellow is a warning to prepare, not permission to rush past before red appears, and it certainly does not signal an immediate stop in traffic or an all clear from children. Loading and unloading put unpredictable children near the roadway, so patience and the speed limit matter around every bus. Red lights with an extended stop sign will tell you when a full stop is required.

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, school buses and transit buses

19. 19. How should a Washington driver adjust speed and following space on a snowy road?

    1. Keep the same spacing if the vehicle has snow tires
    2. Keep dry-road speed but leave slightly more space
    3. Follow closer so the vehicle ahead clears a path
    4. Reduce speed dramatically and leave a larger following distance
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    Reduce speed dramatically and leave a larger following distance. Snowy roads call for a larger following distance and a dramatic reduction in speed. Washington gives both adjustments together, so changing only one overlooks part of the guidance. Snow tires or chains may improve traction and may be required, but they do not turn the road into a dry surface. Use the vehicle ahead as a cue to reassess your spacing, while choosing a speed appropriate for the snow rather than normal dry-road travel.

    Study this in the handbook: Night driving, slippery roads, skids and hydroplaning

20. 20. What does the Washington guide say to do if the vehicle keeps going faster because the accelerator is stuck?

    1. Pump the accelerator until it releases
    2. Turn off the engine while remaining in the travel lane
    3. Shift quickly to neutral and pull off the road when safe
    4. Shift into reverse to stop the vehicle immediately
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    Shift quickly to neutral and pull off the road when safe. For a vehicle that keeps going faster and faster, the Washington guide gives these steps in order: keep your eyes on the road, quickly shift to neutral, pull off the road when safe to do so, and then turn off the engine. Turning off the engine while still in the travel lane reverses that order, and pumping the accelerator or shifting into reverse appears nowhere in the guide's steps for this emergency.

    Study this in the handbook: Breakdowns, collisions and power lines