WA state written Drivers UPDATED Exam
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.
Is it legal to make a lane change in the middle of an intersection? - Correct Answer- No
What is the fine for parking in a handicap stop, without property license plates or hanging
tag? - Correct Answer- $250
How far do you have to be from a fire hydrant to park? - Correct Answer- 15 feet
What is the ONLY hill parking situation where you need to park with your wheels pointed
toward the street? - Correct Answer- When you are facing UPHILL next to a CURB.
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.
Is it legal to make a lane change in the middle of an intersection? - Correct Answer- No
What is the fine for parking in a handicap stop, without property license plates or hanging
tag? - Correct Answer- $250
How far do you have to be from a fire hydrant to park? - Correct Answer- 15 feet
What is the ONLY hill parking situation where you need to park with your wheels pointed
toward the street? - Correct Answer- When you are facing UPHILL next to a CURB.
