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2026 Washington Permit Test 23
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
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B
May no longer turn and must proceed straight.
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C
Still have the right-of-way to turn.
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D
No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-sharp_turn_slow_down.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Sharp turn ahead, slow down.
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B
Work crew ahead.
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C
Side road.
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D
Playground ahead.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
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B
Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.
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C
Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
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D
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
On a roadway with three or more lanes, you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights:
Choose one answer below.
A
If you’re traveling in either direction.
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B
If you’re traveling in the opposite direction from the bus.
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C
Only if children are crossing the road.
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D
Only if you’re traveling in the same direction as the bus.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
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B
Slow down before you enter the curve.
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C
Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
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D
Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
Choose one answer below.
A
To keep the front wheels straight.
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B
In the direction you want the vehicle to go.
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C
In the opposite direction of the skid.
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D
In any direction. It doesn't matter.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely on your mirrors.
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B
Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.
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C
Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.
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D
Always check your blind spot.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When driving on roads that may be slippery:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
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B
Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
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C
Reduce your following distance.
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D
Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
By law, your vehicle’s headlights must be turned on from:
Choose one answer below.
A
One hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.
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B
One hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise.
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C
30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
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D
30 minutes before sunset until 30 minutes after sunrise.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
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B
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
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C
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
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D
Stay near the right edge of your lane.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the inside rearview mirror.
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B
Using the outside rearview mirror.
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C
Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.
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D
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Marijuana that is smoked and marijuana that is consumed by way of marijuana-infused foods:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have identical risks.
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B
Have different risks.
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C
Have minimal side effects when combined with alcohol.
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D
Will likely not affect your ability to drive.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Railroad crossings should always be considered:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
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B
Dangerous.
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C
Safe locations to park a car.
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D
A place where it is required to stop
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turning on your headlights.
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B
Reducing your speed.
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C
Turning on your windshield wipers.
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D
Looking for road edge markings to guide you.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
On an incline.
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B
At an intersection.
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C
At a stop sign.
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D
At a toll plaza.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Blow your horn.
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B
Slam on your brakes.
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C
Turn on your four-way flashers.
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D
Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
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B
Decrease their following distance.
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C
Increase their following distance.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and wait for the light to change.
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B
Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.
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C
Drive carefully through the intersection.
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D
Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your seat belt
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B
The steering wheel
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C
Your rearview mirror
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D
Your seat
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When a school bus is stopped off the road without flashing lights, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop until the bus moves on, regardless of which side of the road you’re on.
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B
Stop until the bus driver signals for you to go.
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C
Stop only if you’re on the same side of the road as the bus.
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D
Use caution as you pass the bus, since you’re not required to stop.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign. Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-no_passing_zone2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
No passing zone
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B
Wrong way
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C
Railroad crossing
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D
Stop
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QUESTION 22 / 25
You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:
Choose one answer below.
A
Regardless of your direction.
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B
Only if it is following you.
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C
Only if it is approaching you from the opposite direction.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.
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B
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.
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C
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.
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D
Passing is not allowed from either direction.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold down the brake pedal.
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B
Firmly pump your brakes.
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C
Lightly tap the brakes.
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D
Release the brake pedal.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Regulatory signs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are placed in every location where there is a present danger.
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B
Indicate what a driver must or must not do.
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C
Are diamond-shaped and yellow or green.
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D
May warn drivers that they are approaching a school zone.
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