Take 2026 Washington Permit Test 19

QUESTION 1 / 25

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

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APulling toward or away from a curb.✓BTurning left or right.✓CChanging lanes.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-bicycle_crossing_left.png

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ABicycle crossing.✓BStop only if other cars are approaching.✓CBicycle store.✓DSoft shoulders.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

This is a ____ sign. Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-yield.png

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AStop✓BWrong way✓CYield✓DDo not enter✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

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ADrivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.✓BLanes move in opposite directions.✓CDrivers may not pass.✓DDrivers may pass if it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

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AA bad driving habit.✓BA good driving habit.✓CUnnecessary.✓DNot necessary if you use the rearview mirror.✓

QUESTION 6 / 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 7 / 25

You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

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AThe truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.✓BYou may not be able to safely pass the truck.✓CYou may not be able to legally pass the truck.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

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AEven if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.✓BOnly when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.✓COnly if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.✓DIf the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What does an orange-colored sign indicate?

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AThe start of a no passing zone.✓BA railroad crossing is ahead.✓CA school zone is ahead.✓DThe presence of construction work.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-keep_right_of_divider.png

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ADivided highway ends.✓BOne-way traffic ahead.✓CTwo-way traffic ahead.✓DKeep to the right.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

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AUse the next intersection.✓BWait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.✓CWait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.✓DTake the right-of-way since you have a green light.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

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AA solid green light✓BA flashing yellow light✓CA green arrow pointing left✓DA flashing red light✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Many crashes are caused by:

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ADrivers traveling too fast for conditions.✓BDrivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.✓CDrivers yielding the right-of-way.✓DDrivers maintaining a four-second following distance.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

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AThe amount of food in the stomach✓BThe body weight of an individual✓CHow much time passes between drinks✓DAll three choices✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

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ACD player✓BRadio✓CCell phone✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Braking distance is affected by:

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AThe speed your vehicle is traveling.✓BThe condition of your brakes and tires.✓CThe condition of the pavement.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Increase your following distance when:

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ADriving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.✓BExiting an expressway.✓CFollowing a motorcycle.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

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AIs in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.✓BCan be ticketed.✓CWill always receive a warning from law enforcement.✓DWill have their bicycle impounded.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When entering a street from a driveway, you:

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AMust drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.✓BMust honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.✓CMust stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.✓DCan disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

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ADo not proceed until the children wave to you.✓BWatch for children walking along the side of the road.✓CAccelerate quickly.✓DTurn on your emergency flashers.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If you have a tire blowout while driving, you should:

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AHold the steering wheel tightly and brake lightly.✓BStep on the accelerator.✓CTurn quickly off the road.✓DHit the brakes and stop as quickly as possible.✓

QUESTION 22 / 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 23 / 25

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

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AWill drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.✓BCan drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.✓CShould take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.✓DShould call a friend to vent while driving.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

You must stop for a school bus:

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AThat is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.✓BWhen it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.✓CIf you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.✓DWhenever the driver waves at you.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When you are being tailgated:

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AMove over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.✓BIf there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.✓CNever slow down abruptly.✓DAll of the above.✓