Take 2026 Washington Permit Test 24

QUESTION 1 / 25

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.

Choose one answer below.

AEither side✓BThe center✓CThe right side✓DThe left side✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

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AKeep driving until you see the vehicle.✓BPull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.✓CSlow down. Don't stop until you see it.✓DSpeed up and turn at the next intersection.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

The Child Restraint Law requires children who are under the age of eight and less than ____ in height to be seated in an approved safety restraint system.

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A5 feet, 5 inches✓B5 feet✓C4 feet, 11 inches✓D4 feet, 9 inches✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

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AIs not required to stop.✓BIs required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.✓CShould stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.✓DShould stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

If you refuse to take a test determining your blood alcohol content (BAC), you will lose your driver license for:

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A90 days.✓BSix months.✓CAt least one year.✓DAt least two years.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

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AShould merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.✓BShould slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.✓CMay turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.✓DMay drive straight through the intersection.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

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AOver your right shoulder.✓BAt your side mirror.✓COver your left shoulder.✓DAt your rearview mirror.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

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AYellow✓BRed✓CGreen✓DWhite✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

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ASignal and keep your wheels turned to the left.✓BSignal and keep your wheels straight.✓CFlash your headlights so drivers will let you through.✓DDrive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

At an intersection, a signal showing a green arrow and a red light means:

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AYou may safely turn in the direction of the arrow.✓BStop, then proceed straight through the intersection.✓CStop, even if turning in the direction of the green arrow.✓DAll traffic must turn in the direction of the arrow.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Your body gets rid of approximately:

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AThree alcoholic drinks an hour.✓BOne alcoholic drink an hour.✓CTwo alcoholic drinks an hour.✓DNone of the above.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

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AAlways bring the car to a complete stop.✓BSlow down and be prepared to stop.✓CAll railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.✓DIncrease your speed to get across the tracks quickly.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

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ATurn your wheels to the left.✓BTurn your wheels to the right.✓CPull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.✓DBack slowly.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-shoulder_drop_off.png

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ADriving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.✓BDamaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.✓CHydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.✓DLosing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

You must yield to other drivers:

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AWhen entering a street from a garage or alley.✓BWhen they are on a road to your left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time.✓CWhen your traffic signal is a green arrow.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

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ALanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.✓BLanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.✓CLanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.✓DLanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

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ASlow down before entering the exit ramp.✓BSlow down once moving onto the exit ramp.✓CKeep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.✓DPass slower traffic in the exit ramp.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

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AStop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.✓BStop and wait for a green light.✓CSpeed up to clear the intersection quickly.✓DSlow down and proceed with caution.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hand_signal_down.png

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ATurn left.✓BTurn right.✓CStop.✓DStart up.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

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

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AIncrease your speed.✓BRailroad crossing ahead.✓CIntersection ahead.✓DFour-way stop ahead.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

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ASide of the road which has the lightest traffic.✓BSame side of the road on which traffic is moving.✓CSide of the road facing oncoming traffic.✓DSide of the road which has the heaviest traffic.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

You must dim your high beam lights when within:

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A100 feet of an oncoming vehicle.✓B250 feet of an oncoming vehicle.✓C300 feet of an oncoming vehicle.✓D500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

At an intersection with a roundabout island (traffic circle):

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AEnter at any time, whether or not there are other vehicles or pedestrians present.✓BStop in the intersection to yield to traffic entering on the right.✓CAlways drive around the circle to the right.✓DYou can drive to the left.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

To avoid a collision, you should:

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AStop, turn, or speed up.✓BMove into the other vehicle’s lane.✓CStay in your lane and brace for the accident.✓DDrive across the left lane to the left shoulder of the road.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

You may cross double solid yellow lines:

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ATo pass a slow-moving truck.✓BTo turn into a driveway.✓CTo pass another car.✓DUnder no conditions.✓