Welcome in Washington Quiz 1 Practice Test 09 (36 Questions) 1 / 36 Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: They are properly secured The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high The tailgate of the truck is closed All of the above 2 / 36 Roads freeze more quickly when they are: Shaded Curvy In the sun Flat 3 / 36 Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery you should: Avoid making fast turns and fast stops. Test your tires' traction while going uphill. Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle. None of above 4 / 36 When driving in fog, you should use your: Low beams. High beams. Fog lights only None of above 5 / 36 Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic. You do not have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks. You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle. None of above 6 / 36 When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highway Apply the brakes firmly and steer gently to the left. Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently. Steer hard to the left and then gently to the right. Apply the brakes firmly and stop completely. 7 / 36 When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must: Stop 5 feet away from the bus Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm has been with drawn Stop and remain stopped until it appears safe to proceed Stop only if you see children are present 8 / 36 If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is Speed up to gain traction and then pull to the right. Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas. Apply the brakes, then shift into neutral. Shift into neutral, then apply the brakes. 9 / 36 Roadways are the most slippery: During a heavy downpour. After it has been raining for awhile. The first rain after a dry spell. None of above 10 / 36 When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is to Apply the brakes quickly and firmly. Shift to a lower gear, do not use the brakes. Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes Shift into neutral, do not use the brakes. 11 / 36 Hydroplaning is usually caused by: Excessive stops Sudden stops Excessive speed Sudden turns 12 / 36 When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your Headlights off. Parking lights on Headlights on low beam Headlights on high beam 13 / 36 Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is: Less dangerous Equally dangerous Easier to see the road More dangerous 14 / 36 When driving in fog, you should use your ______ Hazard flashers High beam headlights Parking lights Low beam headlights 15 / 36 When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates: You have the right of way and do not need to check for trains You may pass slower drivers crossing the track All answers correct You need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping, before you start to cross 16 / 36 You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should Check your tires for correct pressure. Change gradually to the lower speed limit. Stay twice as far behind other cars. Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit. 17 / 36 It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your: Headlights. Interior lights Parking lights None of above 18 / 36 If you are driving on an icy or slippery road and have to stop: Apply brakes in a normal manner. Apply brakes gently Keep foot off brake and let compression stop you. Press brakes firmly 19 / 36 You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to Use as much ramp as possible to get up to cruising speed Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed. Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly Get up to cruising speed gradually so other cars will see you 20 / 36 Roads become very slippery: When it has been raining for an hour or more The day after it rains Right after the rain has stopped For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm 21 / 36 When driving at night, be sure that you can stop: Within the distance you can see ahead. Within 5-10 seconds. Within the distance lighted by your parking lights. None of above 22 / 36 Expressways have expressway entrance lanes (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can Test their brakes before driving at expressway speeds Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic. Stop at the end to wait for a traffic opening. Test the pickup of their cars. 23 / 36 Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash. Take your eyes off the road Take your hands off the wheel All answers correct Take your attention away from the driving task 24 / 36 When you drive at night you can reduce the problem of glare from the headlights of an approaching car by Wearing glasses with lightly tinted lenses Having the inside lights on to make the amount of light equal. Looking at the spot on the lower edge of the steering wheel Looking to the lower right side of your lane 25 / 36 Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go Lock your brakes until you come to a full stop. Brake quickly and keep the wheel straight. Steer toward the side of the road to get off the wet pavement. 26 / 36 If you drive past your exit on an expressway, you should Pull onto the shoulder, then back up to the exit. Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway Make a u-turn at the nearest emergency turn area. Make a u-turn at the next service area 27 / 36 Hydroplaning can be helped by driving: Slower Faster Through shallow water Through deep water 28 / 36 Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street Trucks have to go slower on the expressways You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively. There is more of a tendency to exceed the speed limit There is more of a tendency to tailgate. 29 / 36 When driving at night, it is most important for you to Use your high beams at all times. Be ready to brake more quickly. Drive within the range of your headlights. Watch for cars at intersections. 30 / 36 When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: None of bellow Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers. Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights 31 / 36 When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal Just as you get to the exit ramp. 50 feet before the exit ramp. 100 feet before the exit ramp. When you see cars behind you in the exit lane. 32 / 36 Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following: CD player Radio Cell phone All of the above 33 / 36 Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations Think before you act. Your first reaction is the best reaction. Always slow down gradually Apply your brakes immediately 34 / 36 When you drive through a construction zone, you should: Decrease your following distance. Pass the construction zone carefully and not rubberneck. Slow down to watch the workers. None of above 35 / 36 Night driving is dangerous because Some traffic signs are less visible at night. The distance we can see ahead is reduced. More vehicles are on the road at night. Street lights tend to blur our vision. 36 / 36 If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first Shift into neutral and shut the engine off. Try to pump it to build up the pressure Try to raise it by hooking your toe under it. Apply the parking brake hard to stop the car. Your score is The average score is 69% LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte 0% Restart quiz