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2026 Washington Permit Test 21
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering ability
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B
Braking distance
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C
Reaction distance
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D
Perception time
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:
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A
Solid red light.
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B
Stop sign.
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C
Yield sign.
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D
Caution sign.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If it causes an injury, a death, or $1,000 or more in damage to any one person’s property, you must report an accident to law enforcement officials within ____ of the accident.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two days
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B
Four days
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C
Five days
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D
10 days
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If you are driving a slow-moving vehicle in a no passing zone on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should pull over to let others pass if:
Choose one answer below.
A
One vehicle is behind you.
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B
Two or more vehicles form a line behind you and it’s unsafe for them to pass.
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C
Five or more vehicles form a line behind you and it’s unsafe for them to pass.
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D
The road is posted with slow-moving vehicle signs.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:
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A
A rectangular red sign.
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B
A circular green sign.
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C
A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
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D
A triangular orange sign.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/colorado-hov_lane.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.
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B
Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.
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C
Do not enter.
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D
Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
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B
Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
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C
Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
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D
Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Don’t park within:
Choose one answer below.
A
10 feet of a fire hydrant.
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B
15 feet of a fire hydrant.
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C
20 feet of a fire hydrant.
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D
30 feet of a fire hydrant.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
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A
School zones.
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B
No passing zones.
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C
Speed limits.
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D
Railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Pentagonal signs indicate:
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A
No passing zones.
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B
School zones.
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C
Speed limits.
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D
Railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:
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A
Should depend on road signs to find your way.
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B
Should plan your trip in advance.
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C
Only have to know generally where your destination is.
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D
Should always choose the most direct route.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:
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A
They are more difficult to see than cars.
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B
They rarely use their headlights.
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C
Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?
Choose one answer below.
A
At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
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B
Toward the right side of the road.
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C
Toward the left side of the road.
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D
Straight down the middle of the road.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-bicycle_crossing.png
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A
Bicycle crossing.
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B
Stop.
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C
Fines double in a work zone.
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D
Stop ahead.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-directional_arrow_right.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
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B
That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.
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C
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
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D
There is a crossroad to your right.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.
Choose one answer below.
A
White
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B
Blue
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C
Green
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D
Orange
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.
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B
Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.
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C
Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.
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D
Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
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A
Either one
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B
The vehicle on the left
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C
The vehicle on the right
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D
Neither
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Drivers entering an intersection to turn left:
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A
Can wait in the intersection until they can turn left.
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B
Can wait in the intersection until the light turns yellow before turning left.
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C
Must wait for the green arrow before turning left.
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D
Must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
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B
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
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C
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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D
Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A speed limit is:
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A
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
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B
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.
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C
The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your windshield clean.
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B
Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.
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C
Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.
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D
Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
You may cross solid yellow lines:
Choose one answer below.
A
To pass traffic moving in the same direction.
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B
During daylight hours only.
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C
At any time.
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D
When making turns.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
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B
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
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C
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.
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D
Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is never used as a traffic signal.
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B
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
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C
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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D
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.
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