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2026 Washington Permit Test 7
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
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A
Just before changing lanes.
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B
At any time.
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C
After changing lanes.
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D
Early enough for others to know your plans.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:
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A
Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment.
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B
Legal to drink if you're not driving.
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C
Legal to drink if you're driving but not drunk.
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D
Illegal to drink from, but all right to transport, open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What do speed limit signs indicate?
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A
Potential driving speeds for the area
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B
The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
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C
The speed drivers should drive in heavy traffic
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D
The speed drivers should drive under poor conditions
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
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A
Winter is the most difficult driving season.
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B
Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
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C
Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
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D
It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
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A
Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
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B
Frequent rest stops.
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C
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
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D
Short trips on expressways.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Crossbuck signs indicate:
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A
Railroad crossings.
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B
School zones.
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C
No passing zones.
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D
Hospitals.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What may help drivers conserve gasoline?
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A
Sitting in their driveways with their cars running.
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B
Accelerating quickly.
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C
Slowing down gradually.
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D
Braking abruptly.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When driving on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions:
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You may drive in either lane.
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B
Use the lane with the least traffic.
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C
Use the right lane, except when you’re legally passing another vehicle.
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D
You may use the left lane if you’re going to turn left.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:
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A
You may only drive straight ahead.
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B
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
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C
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
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D
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
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Rectangle.
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B
Square.
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C
Circle.
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D
Octagon.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When riding in a vehicle, small children:
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May be safely held by a strong adult.
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B
Will be safe if they are standing on the floor in the back of the vehicle.
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C
Will not be hurt in an accident because they are small.
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D
Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:
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A
Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.
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B
Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.
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C
Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
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A
Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
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B
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
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C
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
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D
Keeps other drivers alert.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When driving in fog:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your parking lights.
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B
Use your low beams.
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C
Use your high beams.
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D
It makes no difference which lights you use.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
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A
Stop quickly.
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B
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
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C
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
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D
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
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A
Drive using your four-way flashers.
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B
Drive using your parking lights.
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C
Not turn on any vehicle lights.
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D
Turn on your headlights.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:
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A
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 18 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-advance_warning_bicycles.png
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A
Watch for bicycles.
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B
Bicycles not allowed.
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C
Bicycle repair shop ahead.
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D
Bicycles have the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.
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A
Yellow
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B
White
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C
Red
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D
Black
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When changing lanes you should not:
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A
Check your side and rearview mirrors.
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B
Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
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C
Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
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D
Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When driving at night, slow down and:
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Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles.
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B
Use sunglasses to reduce glare from headlights.
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C
Use your high beams if it is also raining.
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D
Use your dome light to help you see your speedometer.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Many crashes are caused by:
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A
Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
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B
Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
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C
Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
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D
Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug can result in license suspension for at least ____ if you refuse to take a breath test.
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30 days
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B
90 days
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C
One year
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D
Two years
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may never stop your vehicle there.
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B
You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
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C
You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.
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D
You may stop to load or unload merchandise.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which of the following statements is true?
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A
Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.
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B
Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.
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C
When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.
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D
All of the above.
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