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Washington driver's examination

(From the 2021 Washington driver handbook)

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	25
Passing score:	20

Directions: The knowledge test is used to ensure you understand road signs, traffic laws, and safe-driving practices before you drive on the roadways. Everything you must learn to pass the test is in the guide (see link above)
You may take the test at any approved driver training school in the state. If you take your test at a driver licensing office that offers testing, it will be taken on a computer unless you need special accommodation.
It is a multiple-choice test with 25 questions, and you must correctly answer 20 of them to pass the test.

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1.

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.
It harms both driving skills and judgement.
It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement.
It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills.

Explanation ▾

Alcohol negatively affects many skills needed for safe driving, including your reaction time and ability to see clearly. It can also harm your judgment of speed and distance, lower your inhibitions, and make you more prone to taking chances.

2.

To be parked legally on a street, a vehicle must be within:

Six inches of the curb.
12 inches of the curb.
18 inches of the curb.
24 inches of the curb.

Explanation ▾

When parking on a street, it is prohibited to park more than 12 inches from a curb.

3.

The Child Restraint Law requires children who are under the age of eight and less than ____ in height to be seated in an approved safety restraint system.

5 feet, 5 inches
5 feet
4 feet, 11 inches
4 feet, 9 inches

Explanation ▾

Washington's Child Restraint Law requires children who are under the age of eight and shorter than 4 feet, 9 inches tall to be fasted into a child safety restraint when being transported in a motor vehicle. They should not be allowed to use a seat belt until they can safely do so.

4.

A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
To discharge passengers.
For less than five minutes.

Explanation ▾

A "No stopping" sign means you can only stop to obey a traffic signal, to obey a police officer, or to prevent a conflict with another vehicle.

5.

Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
All of the above.

Explanation ▾

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger, stop sign, or warning devices, such as gates or flashing lights. Not all railroad crossings are equipped with such devices. It is against the law to drive around lowered railroad crossing gates.

6.

Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

Explanation ▾

Pentagonal signs indicate that you are in a school zone. Be extra alert to children and pedestrians when driving near a school.

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