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Washington State Driver Knowledge Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How does alcohol affect a driver's reaction time in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
A
It improves reaction time by reducing anxiety
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B
It slows reaction time significantly
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C
It has no effect until BAC reaches 0.08%
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D
It only affects reaction time in new drivers
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Which of the following is the only way to sober up after drinking alcohol?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drinking coffee
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B
Eating food
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C
Exercising
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D
Time
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QUESTION 3 / 25
In Washington, refusing a breath test after a DUI arrest results in:
Choose one answer below.
A
No additional penalty beyond the DUI charge
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B
Automatic license revocation for at least one year
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C
A fine only, with no license consequences
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D
The DUI charge being dropped
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What effect does marijuana have on driving ability in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
A
It has no significant effect at low doses
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B
It impairs judgment, coordination, and reaction time
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C
It improves focus for routine driving tasks
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D
Only affects driving if combined with alcohol
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Washington's THC legal limit for drivers 21 and older is:
Choose one answer below.
A
2 ng/mL
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B
5 ng/mL
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C
10 ng/mL
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D
There is no specific limit
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Prescription medications can affect driving by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Having no effect if taken as prescribed
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B
Causing drowsiness, impaired judgment, or slowed reactions
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C
Being legal, meaning driving is always permitted
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D
Only affecting driving if mixed with alcohol
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How far from a fire hydrant must you park in Washington State?
Choose one answer below.
A
5 feet
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B
10 feet
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C
15 feet
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D
20 feet
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How far from a marked crosswalk at an intersection are you prohibited from parking?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 feet
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B
20 feet
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C
30 feet
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D
50 feet
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does a red curb marking indicate in Washington State?
Choose one answer below.
A
Loading zone for commercial vehicles only
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B
Parking for emergency vehicles only
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C
Short-term parking limited to 15 minutes
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D
No stopping, standing, or parking at any time
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What does a yellow curb typically indicate in Washington State?
Choose one answer below.
A
Parking for disabled persons with a permit
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B
Time-limited parking for all vehicles
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C
No parking; stopping only to load or unload passengers or freight
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D
No stopping, standing, or parking at any time
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How far from a stop sign must you not park in Washington State?
Choose one answer below.
A
20 feet
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B
30 feet
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C
40 feet
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D
50 feet
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which of the following locations is it illegal to park your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the right side of a residential one-way street
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B
In front of a private driveway
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C
On a street with no posted signs on the same side
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D
More than 12 inches from the curb on a wide street
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QUESTION 13 / 25
How far from a railroad crossing must you not park in Washington State?
Choose one answer below.
A
25 feet
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B
50 feet
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C
75 feet
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D
100 feet
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the recommended following distance for normal driving conditions in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
A
1-second rule
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B
2-second rule
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C
3-second rule
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D
4-second rule
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When driving in fog in Washington, you should use:
Choose one answer below.
A
High-beam headlights for better visibility
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B
Low-beam headlights or fog lights
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C
Hazard lights only
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D
No lights so oncoming drivers are not blinded
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QUESTION 16 / 25
In Washington, when is it legal to pass on the right?
Choose one answer below.
A
Never — passing on the right is always illegal
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B
When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely
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C
Whenever traffic permits
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D
Only on roads with three or more lanes
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard to slow down quickly
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B
Steer sharply to regain traction
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C
Ease off the gas and steer gently straight
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D
Accelerate to power through the water
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Before changing lanes on a Washington highway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots
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B
Signal and accelerate into the gap
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C
Check mirrors only and signal while moving
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D
Honk to alert nearby drivers
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When parking on a downhill grade with a curb in Washington, your front wheels should be turned:
Choose one answer below.
A
Straight ahead
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B
Toward the curb (right)
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C
Away from the curb (left)
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D
Either direction is acceptable
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QUESTION 20 / 25
In Washington, when passing a bicyclist on the road, how much space must you provide?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 foot of clearance
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B
2 feet of clearance
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C
3 feet of clearance
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D
5 feet of clearance
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What should a driver do when a pedestrian with a white cane is crossing the street in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk to alert the pedestrian of the vehicle's presence
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B
Yield completely and wait for the pedestrian to reach the other curb
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C
Proceed slowly since the pedestrian can hear the engine
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D
Yield until the pedestrian reaches the center of the road
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only in your mirrors since they show all vehicles
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B
In your mirrors and blind spots, as motorcycles are harder to see
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C
Only if you cannot hear a motorcycle engine
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D
Motorcycles are required to stay in the right lane
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QUESTION 23 / 25
In Washington, a bicyclist has the right to use the full lane when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only when a bike lane is unavailable
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B
The lane is too narrow to share safely or when avoiding hazards
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C
Only in residential areas
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D
At all times on roads without bike lanes
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When sharing the road with a large truck in Washington, you should avoid:
Choose one answer below.
A
Passing the truck on its left side
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B
Driving in the truck's blind spots for extended periods
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C
Maintaining a 4-second following distance
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D
Letting the truck merge in front of you
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Motorcyclists in Washington are legally entitled to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Occupy only half a lane when sharing with other motorcycles
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B
The full use of a traffic lane
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C
Travel between lanes of stopped or slow traffic
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D
Use bicycle lanes when traffic is heavy
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