Washington State Knowledge Test Safe Driving Practices

Question 1

What is the recommended following distance for normal driving conditions in Washington?

Accepted Answer

3-second rule

Answer

1-second rule

Answer

2-second rule

Answer

4-second rule

Question 2

When driving in fog in Washington, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights

Answer

High-beam headlights for better visibility

Answer

Hazard lights only

Answer

No lights so oncoming drivers are not blinded

Question 3

In Washington, when is it legal to pass on the right?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely

Answer

Never — passing on the right is always illegal

Answer

Whenever traffic permits

Answer

Only on roads with three or more lanes

Question 4

What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer gently straight

Answer

Brake hard to slow down quickly

Answer

Steer sharply to regain traction

Answer

Accelerate to power through the water

Question 5

Before changing lanes on a Washington highway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots

Answer

Signal and accelerate into the gap

Answer

Check mirrors only and signal while moving

Answer

Honk to alert nearby drivers

Question 6

When parking on a downhill grade with a curb in Washington, your front wheels should be turned:

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb (right)

Answer

Straight ahead

Answer

Away from the curb (left)

Answer

Either direction is acceptable