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Washington State knowledge test
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
90% of all collisions could have been avoided if a driver
reacted ____ second earlier Ans: 1
What are three risk factors that cause collisions? Ans:
Driver error, Roadway conditions, Vehicle conditions
What is the chief cause of the greater collision rate
among young drivers? Ans: inexperience
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is: ___
mph in a school zone Ans: 20 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is: ___
mph on city town streets Ans: 25 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is: ___
mph on county roads Ans: 50 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is: ___
mph on state highways Ans: 60 mph
The speed limit sign tells you the maximum speed
allowed in Ans: Ideal conditions
Yellow curb Ans: load zone
Red curb Ans: No parking
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White curb Ans: Short stops permitted
Blue curb Ans: handicap
flashing yellow Ans: proceed with caution
flashing yellow arrow Ans: proceed with caution in
direction
Green arrow Ans: you may only go in direction
Why is it important to keep your car balanced? Ans:
Passenger comfort, vehicle control, smooth driving
Keep hands in the ___ and ___ position or ___ and ___ will
provide you with a balanced grip and provide you safety
if the airbag goes off. Ans: 9 and 3 or 8 and 4
When making a turn you should signal a minimum of ___
feet before making your turn Ans: 100
You should be at least ___ away from your airbag Ans: 10
inches
80% of all crash deaths could be prevented if ___ wore
their seat belts. Ans: backseat passengers
___ B.A.C. legally intoxicated D.U.I. for ages 21 and over
Ans: .08%
___ B.A.C. legally intoxicated D.U.I. under age 21 Ans:
.02%
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Washington State knowledge test
Questions and Answers Latest 2026
90% of all collisions could have been avoided if a driver
reacted ____ second earlier Ans: 1
What are three risk factors that cause collisions? Ans:
Driver error, Roadway conditions, Vehicle conditions
What is the chief cause of the greater collision rate
among young drivers? Ans: inexperience
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is: ___
mph in a school zone Ans: 20 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is: ___
mph on city town streets Ans: 25 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is: ___
mph on county roads Ans: 50 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is: ___
mph on state highways Ans: 60 mph
The speed limit sign tells you the maximum speed
allowed in Ans: Ideal conditions
Yellow curb Ans: load zone
Red curb Ans: No parking
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White curb Ans: Short stops permitted
Blue curb Ans: handicap
flashing yellow Ans: proceed with caution
flashing yellow arrow Ans: proceed with caution in
direction
Green arrow Ans: you may only go in direction
Why is it important to keep your car balanced? Ans:
Passenger comfort, vehicle control, smooth driving
Keep hands in the ___ and ___ position or ___ and ___ will
provide you with a balanced grip and provide you safety
if the airbag goes off. Ans: 9 and 3 or 8 and 4
When making a turn you should signal a minimum of ___
feet before making your turn Ans: 100
You should be at least ___ away from your airbag Ans: 10
inches
80% of all crash deaths could be prevented if ___ wore
their seat belts. Ans: backseat passengers
___ B.A.C. legally intoxicated D.U.I. for ages 21 and over
Ans: .08%
___ B.A.C. legally intoxicated D.U.I. under age 21 Ans:
.02%
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