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2026 Washington Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 23
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
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B
Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
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C
Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 2 / 23
Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
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A
Flashing red lights
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B
Flashing yellow lights
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C
White lines on the side of the road
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D
White arrows in the middle of the lanes
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QUESTION 3 / 23
When driving at night, slow down and:
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A
Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles.
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B
Use sunglasses to reduce glare from headlights.
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C
Use your high beams if it is also raining.
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D
Use your dome light to help you see your speedometer.
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QUESTION 4 / 23
On slippery roads, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down.
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B
Drive more quickly.
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C
Drive the speed limit, with caution.
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D
Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.
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QUESTION 5 / 23
You must stop at an intersection when you see a:
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A
Flashing red light.
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B
Steady yellow light.
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C
Yellow arrow.
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D
Flashing yellow light.
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QUESTION 6 / 23
Signs that are colored orange are:
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A
Work zone signs.
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B
Regulatory signs.
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C
School zone signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 7 / 23
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
Choose one answer below.
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As long as an approaching train is not too close.
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B
If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
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C
If you first look carefully in both directions.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 8 / 23
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull onto the shoulder.
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B
Split the difference.
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C
Let the car pass and then pass the bike.
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D
Pass the bike quickly.
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QUESTION 9 / 23
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-one_way(2).png
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A
No right turn.
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B
Curve.
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C
Turn right or left.
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D
Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.
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QUESTION 10 / 23
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-two_way_traffic.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Two-way traffic.
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B
Lane shifting.
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C
Low clearance.
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D
Added lane.
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QUESTION 11 / 23
A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go.
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B
Yield to other cars.
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C
Slow down and prepare to stop.
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D
Stop.
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QUESTION 12 / 23
If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Decrease your speed.
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B
Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.
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C
Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.
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D
Use your four-way flashers.
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QUESTION 13 / 23
You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.
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B
Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.
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C
Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 14 / 23
If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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B
Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.
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C
Cross the tracks at your own risk.
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D
Find an alternative route across tracks.
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QUESTION 15 / 23
What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop quickly.
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B
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
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C
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
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D
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 16 / 23
A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
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A
Rectangle.
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B
Square.
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C
Circle.
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D
Octagon.
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QUESTION 17 / 23
When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
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B
Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
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C
Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
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D
Drive with the flow of traffic.
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QUESTION 18 / 23
When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
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B
Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
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C
Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
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D
Look toward the right side of the road.
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QUESTION 19 / 23
When passing on a multilane highway:
Choose one answer below.
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Be sure the passing lane is clear.
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B
Pass only on the right.
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C
Watch for oncoming traffic.
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D
There is no need to signal.
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QUESTION 20 / 23
When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:
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A
Near the center of the street.
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B
Close to the left side of the street.
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C
Close to the right side of the street.
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D
Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.
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QUESTION 21 / 23
Distracted driving is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Very uncommon.
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B
Extremely risky behavior.
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C
Nothing to be concerned about.
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D
No less safe than driving under any other conditions.
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QUESTION 22 / 23
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
Choose one answer below.
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A loss of hearing.
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B
Pollution.
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C
Carbon monoxide poisoning.
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D
Poor engine performance.
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QUESTION 23 / 23
Your ability to stop is affected by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal lights.
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B
Other cars on the road.
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C
The time of day.
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D
The condition of the road.
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