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Freeways

Use the whole acceleration lane to get up to speed; freeway traffic has the right-of-way, so merge into a gap that is big enough, and in front of a truck only once you see both its headlights in your mirror. Move into the exit lane early, slow down only in the deceleration lane, and if you miss your exit take the next one.

Keep right except to pass and do not camp in the left lane. Trucks have blind zones all around, need 450 feet to stop from 55 mph, and must never be passed while turning. On long trips rest every 100 miles or 2 hours.

Example: you are in the right lane, your exit is a mile ahead, and the EXIT ONLY lane is already full. Signal and move over now rather than forcing in at the ramp.

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  1. You are merging onto the freeway and a large truck is coming up behind you. When may you merge in front of it?
  2. When leaving the freeway, where should you begin slowing down?
  3. Which statement about the acceleration lane is correct?
  4. Which of these is illegal on a Washington freeway?
  5. On a multi-lane freeway, which lane should you normally drive in?
  6. About how far does a loaded truck traveling 55 mph need to come to a complete stop?
  7. You are beside a large truck and cannot see the driver in its mirror. This means:
  8. A truck ahead is signaling right and turning, using part of the next lane. You should:
  9. What does the sign in the picture mean?
  10. What does the sign in the picture mean?
  11. You are driving north on a highway. How do the numbers on the small green mile markers change?
  12. On the freeway you see a large green sign. What is it most likely telling you?
  13. On the freeway, an exit sign shows EXIT ONLY over the far right lane, but the lane you are in, second from the right, has no such words. You want to continue straight. What should you do?
  14. There is a ramp meter at the freeway on-ramp. The car ahead just entered on green and the light has turned red again. What should you do?
  15. You drive onto a freeway entrance ramp and the ramp meter is red. What should you do?
  16. You are near the end of the acceleration lane, traffic is heavy, and the gap beside you is too small. What should you do?
  17. You notice the sign above your freeway lane says EXIT ONLY, but you do not plan to exit. What should you do?
  18. You just missed your exit, and there is an opening in the median ahead. What should you do?
  19. As you exit the freeway, there is an advisory speed plate on the ramp. Why should you pay attention to it?
  20. Your car suddenly has trouble on the freeway and is losing power. What should you do?
  21. In which situation may you stop on the freeway shoulder?
  22. You plan to leave the freeway at the next exit. When should you move into the exit lane?
  23. You have just merged from the ramp into the right lane of the freeway. What should your speed be now?
  24. You are in the left lane of the freeway at the speed limit, a line of cars has built up behind you, and the right lane is empty. What should you do?
  25. You want to pass a slow car ahead, and the carpool lane next to you is empty. May you use the carpool lane to pass?
  26. When no other limit is posted, what is the default speed limit on Washington freeways?
  27. The freeway segment is posted at 60 mph, but the electronic variable speed limit sign overhead shows 45. What should you do?
  28. Traffic on the freeway is moving at 60 mph, and you feel safer at 45. Which statement is true?
  29. In winter you are behind a snowplow that is clearing the freeway. What should you do?
  30. On a long trip, how often should you plan to stop and rest to stay alert?
  31. Your car has broken down on the freeway and you call for help. Besides the route number, what should you give so responders can find you fastest?
  32. You are on the freeway when a tire blows out. May you stop on the shoulder?
  33. You set cruise control to 65 mph on the freeway, and when the car ahead slows, your car slows too and keeps its distance. Which feature is this?
  34. You are riding a motorcycle alone on the freeway next to an HOV lane marked with a diamond. May you use it?
  35. Regarding HOV, reversible and reserved lanes, which of the following is illegal?
  36. You are driving alone and want to use an express toll lane on the freeway. May you?
  37. What is the cheapest way to pay for an express toll lane in Washington?
  38. You are about to enter Seattle's express lanes and the overhead lane signal shows a red X. What should you do?
  39. Why do Seattle's express lanes run in different directions in the morning and the evening?
  40. You are cruising at the speed limit on a freeway with three lanes in each direction and are not passing anyone. Which lane should you be in?
  41. Freeway traffic is at a standstill, the right shoulder is empty, and your exit is half a mile ahead. What should you do?
  42. Regarding lane changes, merging and the zipper merge, which of the following is illegal?
  43. You are entering the freeway from an on-ramp. Traffic is moving about 60 mph, and halfway down the ramp you are only doing 35. What should you do?
  44. The on-ramp is about to end, and the traffic beside you is bumper to bumper with no gap large enough. What should you do?
  45. What is Washington's default speed limit on a state highway, including an interstate, when no limit is posted?
  46. You are on an interstate and see a speed limit sign reading 70. The weather is clear and traffic is light, so you drive 70 mph. This is:
  47. Why do some highways post a minimum speed in addition to the maximum?
  48. The freeway limit is 60, but traffic is congested and everyone is crawling along at about 35 mph. You should:
  49. You are driving with the flow of traffic on the freeway. Where does the guide say your eyes should go?
  50. On a multi-lane freeway, a car in the next lane keeps driving right alongside you. You should:
  51. You approach a diverging diamond interchange and the markings and signals guide you to the left side of the road. What should you do?
  52. Why does a diverging diamond interchange route you temporarily onto the left side of the road?
  53. In a diverging diamond interchange you have crossed to the left side as the markings directed. When do you cross back to the right?
  54. Late at night on the freeway, you have hit the shoulder rumble strips twice in a row and just missed your exit. What should you do?
  55. You are driving on a freeway with a long, steep grade. What should you expect from trucks?