Washington Free Test 2

Braking distance is the distance your vehicle travels from the moment the brakes are applied until it comes to a complete stop.

This sign warns of a sharp curve to the right followed immediately by a sharp curve to the left; slow down.

In Washington, you may make a right turn on a red light after coming to a complete stop, provided there is no sign prohibiting it and the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians.

If your brakes fail and your vehicle does not have ABS, you should pump the brake pedal quickly and firmly to try and build up enough brake fluid pressure to stop.

A core principle of defensive driving is to stay alert and anticipate potential mistakes that other drivers might make, giving you more time to react safely.

Tailgating is the unsafe practice of following another vehicle too closely, which reduces your reaction time and increases the risk of a rear-end collision.

When confronted by an aggressive driver, the safest action is to de-escalate by avoiding eye contact, not responding to gestures, and creating distance.

Drivers entering a public roadway from a private road or driveway do not have the right-of-way and must yield to all approaching traffic.

This emblem on the back of a vehicle indicates it travels at 25 MPH or less, warning other drivers to slow down.

Blind spots are the areas to the sides and rear of your vehicle that are not visible in your mirrors; a head check is required to see vehicles in these areas.

You must not enter an intersection on a green light if traffic is backed up on the other side, as you could get stuck and block cross-traffic when the light changes.

Mirrors have blind spots—areas around the vehicle that are not visible—so you must always look over your shoulder to check for other vehicles before changing lanes.

If you miss your freeway exit, you must never back up or turn around; proceed to the next exit and re-route from there.

At a stop sign with no painted stop line, you must stop before your vehicle enters the crosswalk to protect pedestrians.

Turn your head to the side you'll move to and check the blind spot. Mirrors don't show that area. Signal, check mirrors, look over shoulder, then change lanes if clear.

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, you should maintain your lane position and slightly reduce your speed to help the other driver complete the pass safely and quickly.

It is illegal and unsafe to pass another vehicle on the left when approaching the crest of a hill, a curve, or within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

Yield signs are commonly placed where a smaller or slower road, like an on-ramp or side street, merges into a larger, faster-moving main road.

You must slow down when approaching a yield sign and stop completely if necessary to let cross-traffic, pedestrians, or bicyclists pass before you proceed.

This sign warns of two curves in opposite directions ahead; slow down and stay centered in your lane.

After passing another vehicle, you should not return to the right lane until you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Arrows painted on the road surface are pavement markings that designate which lanes must be used for turning or for going straight.

If smoke comes from under your hood, pull over safely, turn off the engine, get everyone away from the car, and call the fire department; do not open the hood.

A steady yellow arrow signals that the protected turning time is ending, and you should prepare to stop as the signal is about to change to red.

This sign warns of a sharp turn to the right ahead; slow down significantly before the turn.

Air bags are a supplemental restraint system (SRS) and are designed to provide additional protection by working together with seat belts during a crash.

Proper glass maintenance, which includes clean windows, working wipers, and full washer fluid, is essential for maintaining clear visibility while driving.

When driving at night, you should reduce your speed to compensate for limited visibility and use high beams only when there is no oncoming or preceding traffic.

This sign warns of a steep hill or downgrade ahead; be prepared to control your speed.

Driving in a large vehicle's blind spot, or "no-zone," is dangerous because the truck driver cannot see you, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.