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2026 Washington Permit Test 9
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QUESTION 1 / 25
You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
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B
You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
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C
You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When you see this sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-warns_of_sharp_turn_or_curve_in_direction_of_arrow.png
Choose one answer below.
A
There is an object on the roadway.
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B
Traffic is coming from the right.
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C
The road is curving sharply to the left.
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D
There is a merge point ahead.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
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A
He or she is deaf.
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B
He or she is a police officer.
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C
He or she is blind.
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D
He or she has poor balance.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
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A
It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
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B
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
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C
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When approaching an accident scene, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your attention on your driving.
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B
Keep moving.
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C
Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
You must stop for a school bus:
Choose one answer below.
A
That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.
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B
When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.
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C
If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.
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D
Whenever the driver waves at you.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.
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B
Always leave the injured where they are.
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C
Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.
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D
Stay away from the injured.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
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B
Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.
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C
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
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D
Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
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B
Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
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C
Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.
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D
Slam on your brakes.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-yield.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.
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B
Do not drive in this lane.
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C
You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.
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D
Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:
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A
Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
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B
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
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C
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
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D
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Give the vehicle extra space.
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B
Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.
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C
Avoid following the driver's example.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?
Choose one answer below.
A
CD player
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B
Radio
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C
Cell phone
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:
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A
Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
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B
Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
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C
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
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D
Should call a friend to vent while driving.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Correct the defect as soon as possible.
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B
Correct the defect when you can afford it.
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C
Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.
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D
Drive normally.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
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B
Keep a steady pace.
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C
Stay in the driver's blind spot.
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D
Honk to let them know you are there.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
Choose one answer below.
A
Your horn
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B
Your headlights
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C
Hand signals
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D
Your emergency flashers
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
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A
A solid red light.
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B
A flashing yellow light.
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C
A solid green light.
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D
A flashing red light.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing yellow
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B
Steady green
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C
Steady red
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D
Flashing red
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QUESTION 20 / 25
To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never pass them.
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B
Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.
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C
Flash your lights at them.
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D
Sound your horn.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wear your seat belt.
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B
Limit your driving to weekdays.
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C
Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
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D
Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Defensive driving is:
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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 23 / 25
Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull off the road.
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B
Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.
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C
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
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D
Speed up.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
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B
Lanes move in opposite directions.
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C
Drivers may not pass.
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D
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
The buyer of a vehicle must transfer ownership and registration:
Choose one answer below.
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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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