Washington DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions
Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Washington driving rules, including rain first begins slippery, hydroplaning prevention, hydroplaning response and fog low beams. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Rain First Begins Slippery
- Hydroplaning Prevention
- Hydroplaning Response
- Fog Low Beams
- High Beam Oncoming Distance
- Glare from Oncoming Headlights
- Icy Snowy Road Turns
- Rear Wheel Skid Recovery
- Downhill Speed Control
- Heavy Rain or Snow Visibility
- Poor Visibility Speed Reduction
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When light rain first begins after a dry period, roads are especially slippery because:
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A. Oil and dirt on the surface mix with the water
Oil and debris build up on dry roads and create a slick film when mixed with fresh rain.
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To reduce the chance of hydroplaning on a wet road, you should:
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C. Slow down and avoid sudden steering or hard braking
Lower speed and smooth control help your tires stay in contact with the road surface.
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If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
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B. Ease off the gas and steer straight until you feel the tires grip again
Gently reducing speed without sudden braking or turning lets your tires regain traction.
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At night, you should dim your high beams for oncoming traffic within about:
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B. 500 feet of the other vehicle
Dimming high beams in time helps prevent glare that can temporarily blind other drivers.
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If your rear wheels start to skid, the best response is to:
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B. Steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go and ease off the gas
Steering in the same direction the rear of the car is sliding helps you straighten out without overcorrecting.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When light rain first begins after a dry period, roads are especially slippery because:
Correct answer: Oil and dirt on the surface mix with the water
Why: Oil and debris build up on dry roads and create a slick film when mixed with fresh rain.
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Q2. To reduce the chance of hydroplaning on a wet road, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and avoid sudden steering or hard braking
Why: Lower speed and smooth control help your tires stay in contact with the road surface.
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Q3. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer straight until you feel the tires grip again
Why: Gently reducing speed without sudden braking or turning lets your tires regain traction.
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Q4. In foggy conditions, you should drive with:
Correct answer: Low beams or fog lights on
Why: High beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility. Low beams or fog lights work better.
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Q5. At night, you should dim your high beams for oncoming traffic within about:
Correct answer: 500 feet of the other vehicle
Why: Dimming high beams in time helps prevent glare that can temporarily blind other drivers.
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Q6. If an oncoming driver does not dim their high beams at night, you should:
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of your lane to reduce the glare
Why: Using the right edge line as a guide helps you stay in your lane without being blinded.
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Q7. On icy or snowy roads, turns and stops should be made:
Correct answer: Slowly and gently to avoid skids
Why: Smooth steering and braking are important when traction is low.
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Q8. If your rear wheels start to skid, the best response is to:
Correct answer: Steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go and ease off the gas
Why: Steering in the same direction the rear of the car is sliding helps you straighten out without overcorrecting.
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Q9. On a long downhill grade, you can help control your speed by:
Correct answer: Shifting to a lower gear and using engine braking
Why: Using a lower gear takes strain off the brakes and helps prevent brake fade.
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Q10. Your headlights are aimed wrong. What does the Washington guide warn this can do?
Correct answer: Make it hard for other drivers to see and reduce your own view of the road
Why: Make sure your headlights are properly aimed. Misaimed headlights can make it difficult for other drivers to see and reduce your ability to see the road.
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Q11. In heavy rain or snow, you can make your vehicle easier for others to see by:
Correct answer: Turning on your low-beam headlights and using the defroster if needed
Why: Low beams and a clear windshield improve both your view and how easily others can see you.
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Q12. When visibility is poor because of weather, you should:
Correct answer: Reduce your speed and increase your following distance
Why: More space and a lower speed give you extra time to react when you cannot see clearly.