Washington Practice Permit Test

21. When traveling at highway speeds on a dry road, what is the recommended minimum following distance?
At least 5 seconds.
Between 3 and 6 seconds.
Between 2 and 4 seconds.
At least 4 seconds.
22. As they approach the top of a hill, drivers should:
Speed up slightly.
Keep a steady speed.
Prepare to stop if needed.
Make a U-turn if possible.
23. This road sign means:
yield sign
Lane reduction ahead.
You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.
Always come to a complete stop.
Slow down and yield to traffic on main road when merging.
24. A crosswalk is:
A section of the road where pedestrians have the right to cross, but drivers are not required to yield to them.
An area designated for blind persons.
A special type of 4-way intersection.
The area where pedestrians may cross the road.
25. You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should:
Make a U-turn at the next exit.
Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane.
Carefully cross all the lanes at one time.
Slow before beginning each lane change.
26. A chemical test is used to:
Determine a driver's BAC (blood alcohol content).
Measure the concentration of alcohol or drugs in a driver's blood, breath, or urine.
Check for evidence of certain drugs, including alcohol, from a driver's blood sample.
All of the above.
27. What do pennant-shaped signs indicate?
A No Passing Zone.
A school crossing.
A detour.
Yield.
28. Drivers must dim their high beam headlights when within _____ of an oncoming vehicle.
200 feet
250 feet
100 feet
500 feet
29. Following the right-of-way rules at intersections, you should:
Yield to vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the through road when approaching a T-intersection.
Give up your right-of-way when it will help prevent collisions.
Yield to all traffic already in the circle when approaching a roundabout.
All of the above.
30. Having a driver license is a:
Privilege.
Merit.
Benefit.
Right.
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