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Study Guide

This study guide is designed to help you prepare for the Washington State Knowledge Exam. Each question includes a page number reference that corresponds to the Washington Driver Guide. Use the page numbers provided to locate the answers and review the related information in the Driver Guide.

Reading the full section referenced for each question is recommended, as it will help you better understand the material and improve your chances of success on the exam. Good luck with your studies and drive safely!

South Sound Study GuidePractice questions with a page reference into the Driver Guide for every answer
Washington Driver GuideThe official state manual the Knowledge Exam is written from

Knowledge Exam Practice Exams

General Quiz

Here is a quiz to test your general knowledge of the rules of the road.

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At night, a cyclist must have a white headlight visible for how many feet?

500 feet

50 feet

100 feet

200 feet

2 / 20

Intermediate License holders may use a cell phone in which of the following situations? (Only 1 correct answer)

Sending a text

Using GPS

Making a phone call

Reporting an emergency

3 / 20

You must not follow an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens on within how many feet?

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

1000 feet

4 / 20

Drivers entering an intersection to turn left _________________.

Can wait in the middle of the intersection until the light turns yellow before turning.

Must not enter the intersection unless they can get through it without stopping.

Can go without yielding

Must wait until the light turns to a green arrow before going.

5 / 20

After being arrested for DUI, a person's license will be suspended for a minimum of how long?

5 years

90 days

Life

1 year

6 / 20

What is an Ignition Interlock License?

A court date

Something for too many traffic tickets

Something for alcohol/drug related offenses while driving

Not a thing

7 / 20

You must not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

30 feet

10 feet

15 feet

50 feet

8 / 20

How are decision times affected by using Marijuana?

Time to make a decision is not affected

Time to make a decision increases

Time to make a decision decreases

It affect people differently

9 / 20

How do you check your blind spot?

Check your rearview mirror

Check your side mirror

Look over the shoulder in the direction you are traveling

There is no blind spot

10 / 20

When is your license suspended after receiving a DUI?

After being convicted

After you serve time in jail

After being arrested

Does not get suspended

11 / 20

Another term for Distracted Driving is _______________.

Color Blindness

Inattentional Blindness

Inattentional focus

Attention Focus

12 / 20

The legal BAC limit for people under the age of 21 in the state of Washington is what?

.08%

.02%

13 / 20

Always give cyclists at least how many feet when passing?

10 feet

15 feet

3 feet

1 foot

14 / 20

The legal limit for Marijuana for adults (21+) operating a vehicle in the State of Washington is what?

5 Nanograms/ML

500 Nanograms/ML

0 Nanograms/ML

50 Nanograms/ML

15 / 20

You may drive in a shared turn lane for up to how many feet?

200 feet

300 feet

500 feet

100 feet

16 / 20

If convicted of a DUI, a person will be required to have a probationary license for how long?

90 days

2 years

1 year

5 years

17 / 20

The legal BAC limit for adults (21+) operating a vehicle in the state of Washington is what?

.20%

.08%

.02%

18 / 20

When pulled over by a Law Enforcement Officer, a refusal of a BAC test will result in a license suspension for a minimum of how long?

1 year

5 years

90 days

6 months

19 / 20

True or False, Bicyclists can receive traffic citations.

True

False

20 / 20

On slippery roads, what should you do?

Never pass

Slow down

Have a following distance of 2 seconds

Go the speed limit but cautiously

Your score is

The average score is 81%

Sign Quiz

Here is an exam to help you familiarize yourself with some of the road signs in Washington State.

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What does this sign mean?

Right lane ends, merge left

Added lane, no merge necessary

Traffic merging into my lane ahead

2 lanes ahead

2 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Right lane ends, merge left

Left lane ends, merge right

Added lane, no merge necessary

Traffic merging into my lane

3 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Divided roadway ends

Merging ahead

Wall ahead

Divided roadway begins

4 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Right lane ends, merge left

Left lane ends, merge right

Two lanes ahead

Added lane, no merge necessary

5 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Hotel ahead

Hospital ahead

Hostel ahead

Not a sign

6 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Restaurant ahead

Pedestrian crossing

School zone

Bookshop ahead

7 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Ice ahead

Curves ahead

Car crash ahead

Slippery when wet

8 / 14

What should you do when you see this sign?

Train crossing ahead

Stop

Slow down and yield to trains

Honk your horn

9 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Moonwalking ahead

School Zone

Police ahead

Pedestrian crossing ahead

10 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Church ahead

Cross road ahead

4 way stop ahead

Parking lot ahead

11 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Speed limit increase ahead

Speed limit decrease ahead

Racing ahead

Stay at the same speed

12 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Bicycles banned

Watch for bicycles

Bicycles have the right-of-way

Only bicycles on this road

13 / 14

What does this sign mean?

No right turn

Do not enter

Only U-turn allowed

Turn right

14 / 14

What does this sign mean?

Divided roadway begins

Divided roadway ends

Curves ahead

Traffic merging ahead

Your score is

The average score is 85%

DUI Numbers Quiz

This is a Quiz to help you memorize the DUI laws in the State of Washington.

1 / 8

When pulled over by a Law Enforcement Officer, a refusal of a BAC test will result in a license suspension for a minimum of how long?

5 years

6 months

1 year

90 days

2 / 8

When is your license suspended after receiving a DUI?

After being convicted

After being arrested

After you serve time in jail

Does not get suspended

3 / 8

What is an Ignition Interlock License?

A court date

Not a thing

Something for alcohol/drug related offenses while driving

Something for too many traffic tickets

4 / 8

If convicted of a DUI, a person will be required to have a probationary license for how long?

2 years

5 years

90 days

1 year

5 / 8

The legal limit for Marijuana for adults (21+) operating a vehicle in the State of Washington is what?

0 Nanograms/ML

50 Nanograms/ML

500 Nanograms/ML

5 Nanograms/ML

6 / 8

After being arrested for DUI, a person's license will be suspended for a minimum of how long?

90 days

1 year

5 years

Life

7 / 8

The legal BAC limit for people under the age of 21 in the state of Washington is what?

.02%

.08%

8 / 8

The legal BAC limit for adults (21+) operating a vehicle in the state of Washington is what?

.02%

.20%

.08%

Your score is

The average score is 85%

Skills Exam Prep

The Washington State Skills Exam is the behind-the-wheel driving test required to obtain a driver’s license. During the exam, you’ll demonstrate your ability to safely operate a vehicle by performing common driving maneuvers, obeying traffic laws, using proper observation techniques, and making safe decisions in real traffic situations. The test evaluates your overall driving skills, vehicle control, and ability to drive safely and confidently on Washington roadways. The 4 maneuvers on the exam will be the lane changing, parking on a hill, parallel parking and backing around a corner.

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