Washington Written Drivers Permit Practice Test

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If you are parallel parked on the right side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder
signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder
signal a right turn and look over your left shoulder
signal a left turn and look over your right shoulder

The correct answer is: signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

When parallel parked on the right side of the street, you should signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder before pulling out into traffic. This is because you are moving from the right side of the street to the left to enter traffic flow. Signaling a left turn alerts other drivers of your intention to merge into the lane to your left, while looking over your left shoulder helps you check for any vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians approaching from the left side. This way, you ensure a safe maneuver into the traffic stream.