DRIVING KNOWLEDGE TEST WASHINGTON EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS #7
1. It is illegal to drive as fast as the posted speed limit if conditions make that speed
unsafe.
A. True
B. False - correct answer A
2. With an intermediate license you may not carry any passengers under _ for the first 6
months
A. 20
B. 19
C. 18
D. 25 - correct answer A
3. A yellow pennant-shaped sign indicates
A. A detour is ahead
B. A railroad crossing is ahead
C. Start of a school zone
D. Start of a no-passing zone - correct answer D (sign is also labeled "no passing")
4. Do not park within _ of a fire hydrant
A. 15 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 150 feet - correct answer A
5. If you are 21 or older, you can be arrested for a DUI if your BAC is more than or
equal to _.
A. 0.08
B. 0.04
C. 0.10
D. 0.02 - correct answer A (This is what tends to intoxicate non-minors)
6. If two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right of way
should be yielded to
A. The driver on the north-South Street.
B. The driver on the left.
C. The driver on the east-West Street.
D. The driver on the right. - correct answer D (This creates a clockwise order)
7. On multiple-lane roads, the far left lane is used only for overtaking and passing
another vehicle.
A. False
B. True - correct answer B
, 8. You hear a siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle. You should
A. Stop if the emergency vehicle needs more room.
B. Quickly pull to right and stop.
C. Stop immediately where you are.
D. Quickly pull to the left and stop. - correct answer B (This leaves a clear path for the
vehicle)
9. Liability insurance: _ for injury or death of one person
A. $25,000
B. $20,000
C. $50,000
D. $30,000 - correct answer A
10. You should fill out an accident report if there is an injury or at least $700 of damage
A. False
B. True - correct answer B (The insurance companies need to know about this)
11. You are prohibited from crossing the center line to overtake and pass
A. At an intersection.
B. When marked with solid yellow lines.
C. Near a railroad crossing.
D. Following a tractor. - correct answer ABC
12. You can make multiple lane changes at one time.
A. True
B. False - correct answer B (You have to make each lane change one at a time)
13. When preparing to enter an expressway, how can you distinguish between entrance
and exit ramps?
A. The exit ramp has WRONG WAY and DO NOT ENTER signs.
B. An exit ramp is steeper than an entrance ramp.
C. You can see the acceleration lane before you enter the entrance ramp.
D. An entrance ramp is always on your left. - correct answer A
14. You cannot part within _ feet on a traffic light, stop sign, or yield sign
A. 30
B. 50
C. 5
D. 15 - correct answer A (Others need to see the sign)
15. To protect yourself in a collision, the most important thing you can do is use your lap
and shoulder belts.
A. False
B. True - correct answer B
ANSWERS #7
1. It is illegal to drive as fast as the posted speed limit if conditions make that speed
unsafe.
A. True
B. False - correct answer A
2. With an intermediate license you may not carry any passengers under _ for the first 6
months
A. 20
B. 19
C. 18
D. 25 - correct answer A
3. A yellow pennant-shaped sign indicates
A. A detour is ahead
B. A railroad crossing is ahead
C. Start of a school zone
D. Start of a no-passing zone - correct answer D (sign is also labeled "no passing")
4. Do not park within _ of a fire hydrant
A. 15 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 150 feet - correct answer A
5. If you are 21 or older, you can be arrested for a DUI if your BAC is more than or
equal to _.
A. 0.08
B. 0.04
C. 0.10
D. 0.02 - correct answer A (This is what tends to intoxicate non-minors)
6. If two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right of way
should be yielded to
A. The driver on the north-South Street.
B. The driver on the left.
C. The driver on the east-West Street.
D. The driver on the right. - correct answer D (This creates a clockwise order)
7. On multiple-lane roads, the far left lane is used only for overtaking and passing
another vehicle.
A. False
B. True - correct answer B
, 8. You hear a siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle. You should
A. Stop if the emergency vehicle needs more room.
B. Quickly pull to right and stop.
C. Stop immediately where you are.
D. Quickly pull to the left and stop. - correct answer B (This leaves a clear path for the
vehicle)
9. Liability insurance: _ for injury or death of one person
A. $25,000
B. $20,000
C. $50,000
D. $30,000 - correct answer A
10. You should fill out an accident report if there is an injury or at least $700 of damage
A. False
B. True - correct answer B (The insurance companies need to know about this)
11. You are prohibited from crossing the center line to overtake and pass
A. At an intersection.
B. When marked with solid yellow lines.
C. Near a railroad crossing.
D. Following a tractor. - correct answer ABC
12. You can make multiple lane changes at one time.
A. True
B. False - correct answer B (You have to make each lane change one at a time)
13. When preparing to enter an expressway, how can you distinguish between entrance
and exit ramps?
A. The exit ramp has WRONG WAY and DO NOT ENTER signs.
B. An exit ramp is steeper than an entrance ramp.
C. You can see the acceleration lane before you enter the entrance ramp.
D. An entrance ramp is always on your left. - correct answer A
14. You cannot part within _ feet on a traffic light, stop sign, or yield sign
A. 30
B. 50
C. 5
D. 15 - correct answer A (Others need to see the sign)
15. To protect yourself in a collision, the most important thing you can do is use your lap
and shoulder belts.
A. False
B. True - correct answer B
