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2026 Washington Permit Test 20
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QUESTION 1 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-left_turn_yield_on_green.png
Choose one answer below.
A
You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.
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B
School crossing ahead.
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C
Do not drive in this lane.
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D
Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Work zone signs mean:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is summer.
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B
You must immediately stop and back up.
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C
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving.
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D
You should drive faster to get out of the work zone.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Flash your lights.
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B
Slow down.
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C
Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.
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D
Stop and let the pedestrian cross.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A red traffic signal light means that you must:
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A
Stop at the stop line.
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B
Stop before entering any crosswalk.
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C
Stop before entering the intersection.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
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B
Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
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C
Go through as soon as the train passes.
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D
Go through when one of the tracks is free.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to avoid the emergency vehicle.
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B
Stop your vehicle immediately and prevent them from passing.
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C
Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.
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D
Signal to the emergency vehicle when it is clear for them to pass you.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:
Choose one answer below.
A
The maximum speed limit.
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B
A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.
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C
A speed that is safe for existing conditions.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive with your flashers turned on.
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B
Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.
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C
Speed up and take the nearest exit.
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D
Slow down until the vehicle passes you.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
You may not park:
Choose one answer below.
A
On a hill.
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B
In a parking lot.
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C
On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.
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D
Within 12 inches of the right side of the road.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
After a collision, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop your vehicle at or near the collision site. If you can move your vehicle, get it off the road.
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B
Stand or walk in traffic lanes to wait for help to arrive.
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C
Try to remove power lines, if there are power lines down with wires in the road.
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D
Move the injured, even if they're not in a burning vehicle or in immediate danger.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:
Choose one answer below.
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Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
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B
Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.
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C
Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
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D
Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
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B
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
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C
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Firmly apply your brakes.
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B
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
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C
Apply your parking brake.
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D
Pump your brakes.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you see this sign above your lane, you: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-progress_exit_only.png
Choose one answer below.
A
May not exit the freeway.
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B
May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.
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C
May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.
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D
Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
The buyer of a vehicle must transfer ownership and registration:
Choose one answer below.
A
By the end of the year.
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B
Before the license plate expires.
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C
Within 15 days from the date of purchase.
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D
Within 60 days from the date of purchase.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get out of the car and go for help.
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B
Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
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C
Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
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D
Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the main road, just before the exit lane.
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B
Once you see a toll booth.
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C
Once you have moved into the exit lane.
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D
When you first see the exit sign.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Defensive driving is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
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B
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
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C
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
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D
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Don’t follow other cars too closely because:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may not see the road between the cars.
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B
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.
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C
You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.
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D
You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.
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B
Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.
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C
Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.
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D
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
To be parked legally on a street, a vehicle must be within:
Choose one answer below.
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Six inches of the curb.
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B
12 inches of the curb.
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C
18 inches of the curb.
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D
24 inches of the curb.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
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B
Stop your car on the edge of the road.
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C
Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.
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D
Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down.
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B
Pass with caution.
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C
Do not pass.
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D
Keep right on hills.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Emergency vehicles:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
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B
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
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C
May follow each other.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
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B
There are pedestrians crossing.
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C
You are turning right.
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D
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.
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