Washington State DOL REAL Exam REVIEW – 150 Questions AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONLES COVERING THE MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS GUARANTEE A+ GRADE
1. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
A) You may pass if the road is clear
B) Do not pass
C) Stop immediately
D) Turn allowed only
Rationale: A solid yellow line on your side indicates no passing.
2. When should you use your turn signal?
A) Only when other cars are near
B) Every time you turn or change lanes
C) Only at night
D) Only on highways
Rationale: Signaling informs other drivers of your intentions.
3. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in Washington?
A) 0.05%
B) 0.08%
C) 0.10%
D) 0.02%
Rationale: Washington law sets 0.08% as the legal limit for adults 21+.
4. What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
A) Pass slowly
B) Honk to warn
C) Stop and wait until lights stop
D) Proceed if road is clear
Rationale: Flashing red lights indicate children are loading/unloading; stopping is required.
5. What is the meaning of a flashing yellow traffic light?
A) Stop immediately
, B) Proceed with caution
C) Yield to pedestrians only
D) Road closed
Rationale: Flashing yellow signals drivers to slow down and be alert.
6. When should headlights be turned on?
A) Only at night
B) Only in fog
C) Between sunset and sunrise, or when visibility is low
D) Only on highways
Rationale: Headlights improve visibility in low-light or low-visibility conditions.
7. What is the correct way to handle a tire blowout?
A) Slam brakes immediately
B) Hold steering steady, slow gradually
C) Accelerate to stabilize
D) Turn sharply off the road
Rationale: Sudden braking or turning can cause loss of control.
8. When merging onto a freeway, you should:
A) Stop and wait for a gap
B) Adjust speed to match traffic and merge safely
C) Accelerate to maximum speed
D) Yield only to trucks
Rationale: Matching traffic speed allows safe merging.
9. What does a red curb mean?
A) Loading zone
B) Parking allowed for 15 minutes
C) No stopping, standing, or parking
D) Bus stop only
Rationale: Red curbs indicate areas where stopping is prohibited.
10. When following another vehicle in bad weather, the recommended following distance is:
A) One car length
,B) Two car lengths
C) At least four seconds
D) Six feet
Rationale: Increased distance allows more reaction time in slippery conditions.
11. What is the first thing you should do in a skid?
A) Slam brakes
B) Turn off engine
C) Steer in the direction you want to go
D) Accelerate
Rationale: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
12. What does a green arrow on a traffic light mean?
A) Stop and wait
B) Proceed in the direction of the arrow
C) Yield only
D) Turn prohibited
Rationale: A green arrow allows a protected turn in that direction.
13. If your wheels drift off the pavement, you should:
A) Turn sharply back onto road
B) Slow down, then gradually steer back onto pavement
C) Accelerate
D) Brake suddenly
Rationale: Sudden movements can cause loss of control.
14. What is the purpose of a diamond-shaped traffic sign?
A) Warning
B) Regulatory
C) Guide
D) Service
Rationale: Diamond-shaped signs alert drivers to hazards or conditions.
15. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens on?
A) Keep driving
, B) Pull over to the right and stop
C) Speed up to clear the way
D) Stop only if behind the vehicle
Rationale: Drivers must yield and allow emergency vehicles to pass safely.
16. What is the maximum speed in a school zone when children are present, unless otherwise
posted?
A) 20 mph
B) 25 mph
C) 30 mph
D) 35 mph
Rationale: Washington law sets 25 mph in school zones.
17. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights:
A) Stop only if train visible
B) Stop and wait until lights stop
C) Drive carefully through
D) Proceed at 10 mph
Rationale: Flashing lights indicate a train is approaching; stopping is mandatory.
18. Which is true about seat belts in Washington?
A) Only drivers must wear
B) All occupants must wear seat belts
C) Only front seat passengers
D) Only during long trips
Rationale: Seat belts are required for all vehicle occupants.
19. What should you do if your brakes fail?
A) Pump brakes, shift to lower gear, use parking brake gradually
B) Turn off engine
C) Pump brakes and look for safe stop
D) Accelerate to reduce friction
Rationale: Pumping brakes and using lower gear helps slow the vehicle safely.
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONLES COVERING THE MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS GUARANTEE A+ GRADE
1. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
A) You may pass if the road is clear
B) Do not pass
C) Stop immediately
D) Turn allowed only
Rationale: A solid yellow line on your side indicates no passing.
2. When should you use your turn signal?
A) Only when other cars are near
B) Every time you turn or change lanes
C) Only at night
D) Only on highways
Rationale: Signaling informs other drivers of your intentions.
3. What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older in Washington?
A) 0.05%
B) 0.08%
C) 0.10%
D) 0.02%
Rationale: Washington law sets 0.08% as the legal limit for adults 21+.
4. What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
A) Pass slowly
B) Honk to warn
C) Stop and wait until lights stop
D) Proceed if road is clear
Rationale: Flashing red lights indicate children are loading/unloading; stopping is required.
5. What is the meaning of a flashing yellow traffic light?
A) Stop immediately
, B) Proceed with caution
C) Yield to pedestrians only
D) Road closed
Rationale: Flashing yellow signals drivers to slow down and be alert.
6. When should headlights be turned on?
A) Only at night
B) Only in fog
C) Between sunset and sunrise, or when visibility is low
D) Only on highways
Rationale: Headlights improve visibility in low-light or low-visibility conditions.
7. What is the correct way to handle a tire blowout?
A) Slam brakes immediately
B) Hold steering steady, slow gradually
C) Accelerate to stabilize
D) Turn sharply off the road
Rationale: Sudden braking or turning can cause loss of control.
8. When merging onto a freeway, you should:
A) Stop and wait for a gap
B) Adjust speed to match traffic and merge safely
C) Accelerate to maximum speed
D) Yield only to trucks
Rationale: Matching traffic speed allows safe merging.
9. What does a red curb mean?
A) Loading zone
B) Parking allowed for 15 minutes
C) No stopping, standing, or parking
D) Bus stop only
Rationale: Red curbs indicate areas where stopping is prohibited.
10. When following another vehicle in bad weather, the recommended following distance is:
A) One car length
,B) Two car lengths
C) At least four seconds
D) Six feet
Rationale: Increased distance allows more reaction time in slippery conditions.
11. What is the first thing you should do in a skid?
A) Slam brakes
B) Turn off engine
C) Steer in the direction you want to go
D) Accelerate
Rationale: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
12. What does a green arrow on a traffic light mean?
A) Stop and wait
B) Proceed in the direction of the arrow
C) Yield only
D) Turn prohibited
Rationale: A green arrow allows a protected turn in that direction.
13. If your wheels drift off the pavement, you should:
A) Turn sharply back onto road
B) Slow down, then gradually steer back onto pavement
C) Accelerate
D) Brake suddenly
Rationale: Sudden movements can cause loss of control.
14. What is the purpose of a diamond-shaped traffic sign?
A) Warning
B) Regulatory
C) Guide
D) Service
Rationale: Diamond-shaped signs alert drivers to hazards or conditions.
15. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens on?
A) Keep driving
, B) Pull over to the right and stop
C) Speed up to clear the way
D) Stop only if behind the vehicle
Rationale: Drivers must yield and allow emergency vehicles to pass safely.
16. What is the maximum speed in a school zone when children are present, unless otherwise
posted?
A) 20 mph
B) 25 mph
C) 30 mph
D) 35 mph
Rationale: Washington law sets 25 mph in school zones.
17. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights:
A) Stop only if train visible
B) Stop and wait until lights stop
C) Drive carefully through
D) Proceed at 10 mph
Rationale: Flashing lights indicate a train is approaching; stopping is mandatory.
18. Which is true about seat belts in Washington?
A) Only drivers must wear
B) All occupants must wear seat belts
C) Only front seat passengers
D) Only during long trips
Rationale: Seat belts are required for all vehicle occupants.
19. What should you do if your brakes fail?
A) Pump brakes, shift to lower gear, use parking brake gradually
B) Turn off engine
C) Pump brakes and look for safe stop
D) Accelerate to reduce friction
Rationale: Pumping brakes and using lower gear helps slow the vehicle safely.
