WA state written Drivers Test UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
ANSWERS
When merging or changing lanes, how big of a gap do you want between you and the vehicles in
the lane you are entering? (seconds) - CORRECT ANSWER 4 seconds
What should you do if your accelerator sticks? - CORRECT ANSWER Shift into neutral
Why should you adjust your mirrors properly? - CORRECT ANSWER to eliminate blind
spots
What are three signs that a green light is stale? - CORRECT ANSWER pedestrian dont
walk sign is red, the light has been green as long as you've seen it, and there is a long line of cars.
When you are making a normal left turn (unprotected) what is the last thing you make sure of? -
CORRECT ANSWER no oncoming traffic
What percentage of fatal collisions are caused by alcohol? - CORRECT ANSWER 40%
If it's some ones very first charge of impaired driving, what is the maximum possible fine? -
CORRECT ANSWER $5000
Whats the most common behavior of drivers who are intoxicated with alcohol? - CORRECT
ANSWER speeding and driving aggressively.
If you have been in a crash with another driver who must exchange... - CORRECT
ANSWER contact information and insurance number.
, An IDL license allow you to drive with friends over what age...? - CORRECT
ANSWER 20
are there fines for violating IDL rules? - CORRECT ANSWER No
You must report a collision that result in injury, death, or more then $700 in property damage
within how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER 4
If you move, how soon do you have to notify the DOL of adress change? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10 days
What are the things stuck to your rear license plate? - CORRECT ANSWER Motor
vehicle tabs
When you see a flashing red light you treat is as a _______? - CORRECT ANSWER stop
sign
How far from a turn do you put on your signal? - CORRECT ANSWER 100 ft
When entering a roundabout who do you have to yield to? - CORRECT ANSWER Drivers
already in the roundabout.
What does an uncontrolled intersection not have? - CORRECT ANSWER traffic signs and
signals.
In case cars arrive at the same time at a 4-way stop, who has the right of way? - CORRECT
ANSWER the driver to the RIGHT as the RIGHT of way.
Is it legal to make a right on a red light in Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, as
long as you stop and make sure it's clear first.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
ANSWERS
When merging or changing lanes, how big of a gap do you want between you and the vehicles in
the lane you are entering? (seconds) - CORRECT ANSWER 4 seconds
What should you do if your accelerator sticks? - CORRECT ANSWER Shift into neutral
Why should you adjust your mirrors properly? - CORRECT ANSWER to eliminate blind
spots
What are three signs that a green light is stale? - CORRECT ANSWER pedestrian dont
walk sign is red, the light has been green as long as you've seen it, and there is a long line of cars.
When you are making a normal left turn (unprotected) what is the last thing you make sure of? -
CORRECT ANSWER no oncoming traffic
What percentage of fatal collisions are caused by alcohol? - CORRECT ANSWER 40%
If it's some ones very first charge of impaired driving, what is the maximum possible fine? -
CORRECT ANSWER $5000
Whats the most common behavior of drivers who are intoxicated with alcohol? - CORRECT
ANSWER speeding and driving aggressively.
If you have been in a crash with another driver who must exchange... - CORRECT
ANSWER contact information and insurance number.
, An IDL license allow you to drive with friends over what age...? - CORRECT
ANSWER 20
are there fines for violating IDL rules? - CORRECT ANSWER No
You must report a collision that result in injury, death, or more then $700 in property damage
within how many days? - CORRECT ANSWER 4
If you move, how soon do you have to notify the DOL of adress change? - CORRECT
ANSWER 10 days
What are the things stuck to your rear license plate? - CORRECT ANSWER Motor
vehicle tabs
When you see a flashing red light you treat is as a _______? - CORRECT ANSWER stop
sign
How far from a turn do you put on your signal? - CORRECT ANSWER 100 ft
When entering a roundabout who do you have to yield to? - CORRECT ANSWER Drivers
already in the roundabout.
What does an uncontrolled intersection not have? - CORRECT ANSWER traffic signs and
signals.
In case cars arrive at the same time at a 4-way stop, who has the right of way? - CORRECT
ANSWER the driver to the RIGHT as the RIGHT of way.
Is it legal to make a right on a red light in Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, as
long as you stop and make sure it's clear first.
