WA STATE DRIVERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ELABORATIONS BASED ON FINAL EXAMS
VERIFIED!!
What is an instruction permit?
answers: Operate vehicle in WA state while supervised by licensed driver with 5 years driving
experience
What is an intermediate License?
answers: 16-17 y/o License with restrictions
Basic DL
answers: Valid for 6 years different from Intermediate License.
Enhanced DL
answers: DL that allows passport re-entry by land and sea ONLY.
Motorcycle or Trike Instruction Permit
answers: These allow you to operate a motorcycle or a three-wheeled motorcycle-based vehicle
on public roadways.
Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver License
answers: Allow to operate commercial vehicle on public roadways.
to be issued an instruction permit you must?
answers: Be 15-1/2 or 15 in a DEd class
Pass written exam(or be in class)
Complete written/vision screen
Pay app/exam fee
Bring a parent
,can your health or vision prevent you from obtaining a license?
answers: Yes
True or false: Once the driving test begins you cannot ask questions.
answers: True
During the driving test you must do what 6 things?
answers: Show correct hand/arm signals(you may be asked to use turn signals by hands or by
using the turn signal on the steering column.
Turn head to look for rear traffic when backing.
Stop completely at signs and signals, do not stop in intersection or crosswalks
Obey all road rules.
Be attentive to traffic and pedestrians.
Demonstrate safe driving habits
How long is the basic drivers license valid for?
answers: 6 years
How soon must you notify the dept with any address or name change?
answers: 10 days
What is Failure to Appear?
answers: Failing to appear for, comply with, respond to, or pay a traffic infraction.
How many days do you have to pay a ticket before receiving a failure to appear?
answers: 15 days
If you do not pay a ticket within the 15 day period what happens?
, answers: Notice to pay within 45 days or have license suspended.
Can you be arrested for driving on a suspended license?
answers: Yes
Sex offender/kidnapping offender must register with WA state or else?
answers: Criminal prosecution
Risk is generated by what 3 components?
answers: Driver, vehicle, road conditions
2009-2011 how many ppl died on WA roadways?
answers: 469
2009-2011 how many ppl were seriously injured on WA roadways?
answers: 2,421 people
What percent of WA state collisions are due to: driver impairment?
answers: 50.1%
What percent of WA state collisions are due to: running off the roadway?
answers: 43.7%
What percent of WA state collisions are due to: speeding
answers: 39.5%
What percent of WA state collisions are due to: young driver (16-25 y/o)?
answers: 34.6%
ANSWERS ELABORATIONS BASED ON FINAL EXAMS
VERIFIED!!
What is an instruction permit?
answers: Operate vehicle in WA state while supervised by licensed driver with 5 years driving
experience
What is an intermediate License?
answers: 16-17 y/o License with restrictions
Basic DL
answers: Valid for 6 years different from Intermediate License.
Enhanced DL
answers: DL that allows passport re-entry by land and sea ONLY.
Motorcycle or Trike Instruction Permit
answers: These allow you to operate a motorcycle or a three-wheeled motorcycle-based vehicle
on public roadways.
Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver License
answers: Allow to operate commercial vehicle on public roadways.
to be issued an instruction permit you must?
answers: Be 15-1/2 or 15 in a DEd class
Pass written exam(or be in class)
Complete written/vision screen
Pay app/exam fee
Bring a parent
,can your health or vision prevent you from obtaining a license?
answers: Yes
True or false: Once the driving test begins you cannot ask questions.
answers: True
During the driving test you must do what 6 things?
answers: Show correct hand/arm signals(you may be asked to use turn signals by hands or by
using the turn signal on the steering column.
Turn head to look for rear traffic when backing.
Stop completely at signs and signals, do not stop in intersection or crosswalks
Obey all road rules.
Be attentive to traffic and pedestrians.
Demonstrate safe driving habits
How long is the basic drivers license valid for?
answers: 6 years
How soon must you notify the dept with any address or name change?
answers: 10 days
What is Failure to Appear?
answers: Failing to appear for, comply with, respond to, or pay a traffic infraction.
How many days do you have to pay a ticket before receiving a failure to appear?
answers: 15 days
If you do not pay a ticket within the 15 day period what happens?
, answers: Notice to pay within 45 days or have license suspended.
Can you be arrested for driving on a suspended license?
answers: Yes
Sex offender/kidnapping offender must register with WA state or else?
answers: Criminal prosecution
Risk is generated by what 3 components?
answers: Driver, vehicle, road conditions
2009-2011 how many ppl died on WA roadways?
answers: 469
2009-2011 how many ppl were seriously injured on WA roadways?
answers: 2,421 people
What percent of WA state collisions are due to: driver impairment?
answers: 50.1%
What percent of WA state collisions are due to: running off the roadway?
answers: 43.7%
What percent of WA state collisions are due to: speeding
answers: 39.5%
What percent of WA state collisions are due to: young driver (16-25 y/o)?
answers: 34.6%
