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2026 Washington Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A diamond-shaped sign:
Choose one answer below.
A
Warns of existing or possible hazards.
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B
Alerts drivers to school zones.
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C
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
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D
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
Choose one answer below.
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They’re difficult to see in traffic.
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B
They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
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C
They always have the right-of-way.
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D
They don’t have rearview mirrors.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
Choose one answer below.
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Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.
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B
Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.
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C
Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:
Choose one answer below.
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Slow down until it passes you.
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B
Drive with your flashers on.
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C
Pull over to the side of the road and stop.
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D
Speed up and take the nearest exit.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
The maximum speed limit on streets in cities and towns, unless otherwise posted, is :
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15 mph.
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B
25 mph.
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C
30 mph.
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D
40 mph.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive faster than surrounding traffic.
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B
Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.
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C
Slow down.
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D
Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:
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Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
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B
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
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C
Stop if a police officer is nearby.
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D
Treat the light like a stop sign.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not speed when the roads are wet.
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B
Use tires with proper air pressure.
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C
Replace tires with bad tread.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
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B
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
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C
Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.
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D
Pass the bus before its door opens.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Downward-facing triangular signs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Indicate school zones.
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B
Tell drivers to yield.
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C
Indicate construction zones.
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D
Indicate railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
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B
Keep a steady pace.
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C
Stay in the driver's blind spot.
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D
Honk to let them know you are there.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
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A
Less dangerous.
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B
No more or less dangerous.
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C
More dangerous.
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D
Easier on your eyes.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When passing other vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your mirrors and blind spots.
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B
Honk your horn at least three times.
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C
Re-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.
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D
There is no need to signal.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-shoulder_drop_off.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.
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B
Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.
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C
Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.
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D
Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
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A
Winter is the most difficult driving season.
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B
Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
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C
Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
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D
It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If used legally, driving while under the influence of marijuana is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Legal.
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B
Illegal.
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C
Legal, but not recommended.
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D
Recommended.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When changing lanes on a highway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal a lane change.
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B
Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
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C
Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
Choose one answer below.
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Should be on their high beam setting.
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B
Should be on their low beam setting.
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C
Should be off. Use your parking lights.
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D
May be on either their high or low beam setting.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
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A
A solid red light.
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B
A flashing yellow light.
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C
A solid green light.
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D
A flashing red light.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When driving in fog, you should use your:
Choose one answer below.
A
Low beam headlights.
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B
High beam headlights.
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C
Parking lights.
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D
Hazard flashers.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To turn right at an intersection with a steady red light, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and look for traffic before turning.
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B
Stop, signal, then turn when safe, if no sign prohibits the turn.
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C
Signal and wait to turn until the light turns green.
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D
Wait until you have a green turn arrow before turning.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
Choose one answer below.
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Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
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B
Stare straight ahead at all times.
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C
Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.
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D
Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When driving in fog:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your parking lights.
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B
Use your low beams.
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C
Use your high beams.
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D
It makes no difference which lights you use.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-slippery_when_wet.png
Choose one answer below.
A
A left curve is ahead.
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B
A series of curves is ahead.
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C
An S-curve is ahead.
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D
The road will be slippery when wet.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
To help prevent crashes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Communicate with other road users.
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B
Ignore other drivers on the road.
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C
Drive only on side streets and back roads.
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D
Avoid driving during rush hour.
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