Washington Road Rules Test 5

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Road Rules Test 05

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Which of these is not a good way of avoiding aggressive driving?

Avoiding slow driving in the left-hand lane

Preventing aggressive drivers passing you

Leaving plenty of time to reach your destination

Only using your horn in emergencies

2 / 25

If you place a Lincoln penny head down in your tire groove, your tires need replacing if...?

It sinks in up to Lincoln's beard

It sinks in up to Lincoln's nose

It sinks in up to Lincoln's hairline

The whole of Lincoln's head is visible

3 / 25

If you are stopped by a peace officer, you must produce...?

Proof of insurance

All of these

Vehicle registration

Driver license

4 / 25

What is the number of vehicles that can be towed by passenger vehicles, whatever their weight?

5 / 25

If you are approaching a school bus with flashing red lights and stop sign extended, you must stop...?

If you are in the same lane as the bus

If there is no space to pass the bus

Whatever direction you are coming from

If there is oncoming traffic

6 / 25

If you are driving down the road with oncoming traffic to your left and parked cars on the right, which course should you steer?

Any of these

Directly between the two

Closer to the parked cars

Closer to the oncoming traffic

7 / 25

You should not overtake another vehicle approaching a curve or a hill unless the curve or hill is what distance away (minimum)?

One eighth of a mile

One third of a mile

One tenth of a mile

One quarter of a mile

8 / 25

In which of these locations must you not make a U-turn?

All of them

Near a railroad crossing

In a business district

Outside a fire station

9 / 25

When driving in high winds, you should...?

Reduce speed

Maintain a firm hand position on the steering wheel

Do all of these

Turn off cruise control

10 / 25

If you are following an emergency vehicle with its lights activated, you must stay at least what distance back?

500 feet

300 feet

400 feet

200 feet

11 / 25

If another driver is dazzling you with high beam headlights at night, what should you do?

Look directly into the oncoming headlights

Turn your headlights on full beam

Look down at the right edge of your lane

Sound your horn continuously until they turn the lights off

12 / 25

If you need to cross several lanes on the freeway, you should cross them...?

One at a time

As fast as possible

In groups of two

All at once

13 / 25

Under what circumstances can you drive alone on an instruction permit?

To attend a driving test

To attend hospital

To attend school

None of these

14 / 25

If one of your tires blows out, which of these should you not do?

Grip the steering wheel tightly

Steer smoothly to safety

Apply the brakes

Take your foot off the gas

15 / 25

If the road is icy, you should...?

Slow down to walking pace

Reduce your speed by half

Reduce your speed by 25%

Drive at normal speed but cover the brakes

16 / 25

Which of these reasons makes it permissible for a child under eight years of age to ride in the front seat of a vehicle (using a federally-approved child passenger restraint system)?

All of them

The rear seats are rear-facing

The rear seats are already occupied by younger children

There are no rear seats

17 / 25

Which of these is a danger presented by flooding on a roadway?

Electrocution

Roadway collapse

All of them

Vehicle being swept away

18 / 25

Sun glare is often at its most dangerous at what time?

Mid-afternoon

Mid-morning

High noon

Sunrise and sunset

19 / 25

The best way to deal with fog or heavy smoke is what?

Cut your speed by 25%

Don't drive

Use your high beam headlights

Drive with just your fog lights on

20 / 25

At an intersection, a blind person takes a step backwards and withdraws their cane. What does this mean?

They want you to get out of your car and help them

They want you to sound your horn if it is safe to move

They are not ready to cross, you may proceed

They are about to cross, you must stay where you are

21 / 25

Which of these is the only permitted position for the use of an electronic wireless communications device?

In your left hand

Resting in your lap

Mounted on steering wheel

Mounted on dashboard

22 / 25

Which of these is an approved way of signaling you have an emergency?

Waving an item of clothing or blanket

Lifting the hood

Sounding your horn continuously

Standing in the road and shouting

23 / 25

You must always turn on your headlights if visibility does not permit clear recognition of people or vehicles from what distance?

1000 feet

250 feet

500 feet

1500 feet

24 / 25

When dealing with a curve in slippery conditions, you should...?

Slow down before entering

Slow down upon entering

Maintain a regular speed

Slow down at the apex

25 / 25

You must always stop at the scene of a crash in which you are involved...?

In all circumstances

If someone is injured

If it was definitely your fault

If you have damaged another person's property

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In addition to passing your driving test, it is important to continue practicing safe driving habits throughout your entire driving journey. Remember always to wear a seatbelt, follow speed limits, and avoid distractions while behind the wheel. By being a responsible driver, you protect yourself and those sharing the road with you.