Take 2026 Washington Permit Test 12

QUESTION 1 / 24

When passing on a multilane highway:

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ABe sure the passing lane is clear.✓BPass only on the right.✓CWatch for oncoming traffic.✓DThere is no need to signal.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

A child under the age of ____ may not ride in the front seat of a vehicle.

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A16✓B15✓C14✓D13✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

Before turning left, it is important to:

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ASound your horn.✓BYield to oncoming vehicles.✓CSwing to the right side of your lane.✓DWait until oncoming traffic has a red light.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

Your blind spot is the area of the road:

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AYou cannot see without moving your head.✓BDirectly behind your vehicle.✓CYou see in your rearview mirror.✓DYou see in your side mirror.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

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ADecrease your speed.✓BPull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.✓CNot let the other cars pass your vehicle.✓DUse your four-way flashers.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

A good defensive driver:

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ADrives slowly at all times.✓BLooks out for the actions of other drivers.✓CTravels at a constant speed.✓DOnly drives in familiar areas.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

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ANew drivers✓BHuman error✓CBad weather✓DBad roads✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-no_right_turn.png

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ANo U-turn.✓BNo left turn.✓CNo right turn.✓DNo turning.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

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ADirected to do so by a flagger.✓BIt is controlled by a stop sign.✓CFlashing red signals and gates are present and operating.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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AOnly a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can✓BAlcohol does not✓CEven the smallest amount of alcohol can✓DOnly a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

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AStop immediately and let the vehicle pass.✓BDrive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.✓CProceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.✓DKeep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

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ASpeed up.✓BGo the same speed.✓CSlow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.✓DChange lanes.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

The maximum speed limit on streets in cities and towns, unless otherwise posted, is :

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A15 mph.✓B25 mph.✓C30 mph.✓D40 mph.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

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AThrough shallow water.✓BMore quickly.✓CMore slowly.✓DThrough deep water.✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

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AHonk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.✓BDrive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.✓CSlow down and give them as much space as possible.✓DRush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

The posted speed limit shows: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/district-of-columbia-speed_limit_25.png

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AOnly a recommended driving speed.✓BThe exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.✓CThe maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.✓DThe maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

You may not park:

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AOn a hill.✓BIn a parking lot.✓COn a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.✓DWithin 12 inches of the right side of the road.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

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ADrive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.✓BContinue driving, as they have the right-of-way.✓CStop if a police officer is nearby.✓DTreat the light like a stop sign.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

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ASlow down until it passes you.✓BDrive with your flashers on.✓CPull over to the side of the road and stop.✓DSpeed up and take the nearest exit.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

Any time you want to merge with other traffic, you should:

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AAllow a gap of about four seconds.✓BWait until your travel lane is ending and then merge, even into a small gap.✓CMerge at any time, regardless of a gap.✓DMerge into a traffic lane only when other drivers have stopped their vehicles.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

Drowsy drivers:

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AShould drink strong black coffee to stay awake.✓BCan drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.✓CCan stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.✓DAre usually only older drivers.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

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ATomato juice and lime✓BHot coffee✓CFresh air✓DOnly time✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

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AEnsure that your tires have good tread depth.✓BEnsure that your tires are properly inflated.✓CReduce your speed when driving in the rain.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

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ABrake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.✓BStop your car on the edge of the road.✓CSlow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.✓DMaintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.✓