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2026 Washington Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 23
If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard immediately.
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B
Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.
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C
Maintain your current speed and steer straight.
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D
Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.
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QUESTION 2 / 23
Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are always aware of the risks they are taking.
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B
Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven.
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C
Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers.
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D
Have quicker reaction times.
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QUESTION 3 / 23
As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
At an intersection with a stop sign.
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B
Where there is a red light.
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C
When a traffic officer orders you to stop.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 23
If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.
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B
Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.
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C
Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.
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D
Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.
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QUESTION 5 / 23
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/Idaho-no_right_turn.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn right after making a complete stop.
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B
Right turns are not permitted.
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C
Left turns are permitted.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 23
The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:
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A
Only a lap and shoulder belt.
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B
Only an airbag.
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C
Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.
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D
No safety restraints.
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QUESTION 7 / 23
Before turning, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your signal.
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B
Turn the wheel.
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C
Increase your speed.
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D
Change lanes.
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QUESTION 8 / 23
A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:
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A
Alcohol.
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B
Any medication.
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C
A lack of sleep.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 9 / 23
Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:
Choose one answer below.
A
The person driving the car.
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B
Passengers when they are on a long drive.
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C
All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.
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D
All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.
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QUESTION 10 / 23
If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Call the police immediately.
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B
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.
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C
Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.
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D
Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.
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QUESTION 11 / 23
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
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B
Take the right-of-way.
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C
Proceed normally.
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D
Drive away quickly.
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QUESTION 12 / 23
Who is required by law to wear a seat belt while in a moving vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
All occupants
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B
Only the driver
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C
Only occupants under the age of 18
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D
No one
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QUESTION 13 / 23
To turn right, you should be in:
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A
The left lane.
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B
The center lane.
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C
The lane that’s closest to the direction you want to go.
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D
Any one of the lanes.
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QUESTION 14 / 23
Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allowing extra travel time.
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B
Obeying posted speed limits.
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C
Using proper turn signals.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 15 / 23
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-school_crossing.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Pedestrians only.
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B
Intersection ahead.
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C
Hiking trails ahead.
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D
School crossing ahead.
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QUESTION 16 / 23
Highway markings:
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A
Are usually not important.
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B
Are only found in construction zones.
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C
Provide information for drivers.
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D
Are usually red and blue in color.
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QUESTION 17 / 23
When turning or changing lanes, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
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B
Signal only if there is visible traffic.
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C
Signal only when driving at night.
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D
Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.
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QUESTION 18 / 23
The most important thing to remember when backing a car is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Look carefully behind your vehicle and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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B
Keep one foot on the brake while backing.
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C
Only rely on the rearview mirror while backing.
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D
Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
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QUESTION 19 / 23
When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.
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B
Require less time to pass on a downgrade than smaller vehicles do.
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C
Require a smaller turning radius than smaller vehicles do.
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D
Require less time to pass on an incline than smaller vehicles do.
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QUESTION 20 / 23
What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.
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B
Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.
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C
Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.
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D
Stop in the middle of an intersection.
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QUESTION 21 / 23
If you see side-by-side red lights flashing at a railroad crossing, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal before going any further.
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B
Maintain your speed and cross the railroad.
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C
Slow down.
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D
Stop.
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QUESTION 22 / 23
When getting ready to change lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your side view mirror.
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B
Check your rearview mirror.
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C
Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 23 / 23
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get some coffee.
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B
Open your window.
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C
Stop driving.
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D
Turn on the radio.
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