Take 2026 Washington Permit Test 13

QUESTION 1 / 25

Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

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AYou may not see the road between the cars.✓BYou may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.✓CYou may not see the vehicle's turn signals.✓DYou may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

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AIs a very safe driver.✓BAlways has the right-of-way.✓CShould not let following cars pass.✓DMay create a dangerous driving environment.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign. Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-no_passing_zone2.png

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ANo passing zone✓BWrong way✓CRailroad crossing✓DStop✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

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AFlashing red light.✓BSteady yellow light.✓CYellow arrow.✓DFlashing yellow light.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

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ASlow down until it passes you.✓BDrive to the right side of the road and stop.✓CMotion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.✓DMerge into the right lane and continue driving.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

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ASlow down at the light.✓BDrive carefully without stopping.✓CMerge to the right.✓DStop before entering the intersection.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

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AMotor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.✓BWhen pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.✓CNo one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.✓DPedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

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AIt is always safe to proceed after one train passes.✓BYou must always stop before crossing the tracks.✓CWhen one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.✓DHonk your horn as you cross the tracks.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hand_signal_up.png

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ATurn left.✓BTurn right.✓CCome to a stop.✓DGo straight ahead.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If a collision involves a parked vehicle, you need to:

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AStay at the scene until the owner returns.✓BTry to find the owner of the vehicle, or leave a note that tells the owner how to reach you and the time and date of the collision.✓CLeave your name and address with the nearest county courthouse.✓DCall a tow truck and have the vehicle towed away.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

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AIn curves and on hills.✓BNext to churches and schools.✓CAt intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.✓DOn freeway on-ramps.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

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AVehicles in the roundabout.✓BBicyclists in the roundabout.✓CPedestrians in the roundabout.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:

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APull to the right and stop.✓BPull to the right and slow down.✓CPull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.✓DStop and let the emergency vehicle pass.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

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AWait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.✓BStop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.✓CGo through as soon as the train passes.✓DGo through when one of the tracks is free.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

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AThey’re difficult to see in traffic.✓BThey obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.✓CThey always have the right-of-way.✓DThey don’t have rearview mirrors.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Driving while being distracted by any activity:

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AIs never dangerous.✓BUsually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.✓CUsually causes the driver to drive faster.✓DIs only dangerous for young drivers.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A red traffic signal light means that you must:

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AStop at the stop line.✓BStop before entering any crosswalk.✓CStop before entering the intersection.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-divided_highway1.png

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AA divided highway ends.✓BA one-way street begins.✓CA one-way street ends.✓DA divided highway begins.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When driving at high speeds, always allow enough room to safely stop in emergencies by staying at least:

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AOne second behind the vehicle in front of you.✓BFour seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.✓CTwo seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.✓DTen seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

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AReturn to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.✓BRemain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.✓CReturn to the right side of the roadway immediately.✓DDrive in either lane.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

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ADeciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.✓BSimply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.✓CCalling a taxi.✓DDoing any of the above.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

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AThere is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.✓BThere are pedestrians crossing.✓CYou are turning right.✓DYou are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

You may drive across a dashed white line:

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AAt any time.✓BOnly during daylight hours.✓CWhen it is safe to change lanes.✓DOnly when passing a motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

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ABe ready to drive faster than the train.✓BBe prepared to stop if a train is nearby.✓CLook for a way around any lowered gates.✓DAssume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

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AAssume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.✓BSpeed up.✓CSlam on your brakes.✓DAssume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.✓