Take 2026 Washington Permit Test

QUESTION 1 / 25

If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

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ATurn off the engine.✓BLock the ignition and remove the key.✓CSet the parking brake.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

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AStop.✓BCall the police.✓CDetermine if anyone is injured.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Texting while driving is:

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AAlways legal, but not recommended.✓BIllegal.✓CA safe activity.✓DLegal if the driver is using voice-to-text technology.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

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ACars overheat more quickly at night.✓BVisibility is reduced in the dark.✓CIt is more likely to be raining at night.✓DYou are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Alcohol causes:

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ALoss of concentration.✓BPoor coordination.✓CSlower judgment.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

This sign tells you that: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-winding_road.png

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ANo turns are allowed on this road.✓BThe road narrows ahead.✓CThere are a series of curves ahead.✓DThe road may be slippery when wet.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

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AFollow the directions given by the crossing guard.✓BCopy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.✓CAssume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.✓DFollow rules that would be in place if no children were present.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

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AIs necessary only if other traffic is present.✓BIs a good driving habit and is required by law.✓CIs necessary only during the maneuver, not before.✓DIs not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

You are involved in an accident. You should:

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AStop immediately.✓BHelp the injured.✓CCall the police.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Always signal when:

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AChanging lanes.✓BPulling into or out of a parking space.✓CPulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

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

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AA steep grade is ahead.✓BYou must turn left ahead.✓CDo not enter.✓DA four-way intersection is ahead.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

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AAccelerate to avoid a red light.✓BContinue driving, as they have the right-of-way.✓CSlow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.✓DCheck to see what the cars next to them are doing.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:

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AStop where you are.✓BPull over to the right and stop.✓CSpeed up to get out of the way.✓DSlow down.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If you operate a motor vehicle registered in Washington State, you must:

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AHave liability insurance and carry an ID card proving you have such insurance.✓BCarry insurance only if you ride a motorcycle or drive a large truck.✓CCarry insurance only if you’re under age 18.✓DCarry insurance only if you have a car that was made less than five years prior.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

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AHonk your horn.✓BSpeed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.✓CStop to let the pedestrians cross safely.✓DDrive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Worn or bald tires:

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ACan make turning more difficult.✓BAre likely to hydroplane.✓CCan increase your stopping distance.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Using a hand-held cell phone to make a phone call while driving:

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AIs safer than using a hands-free cell phone.✓BMay only be done by teenage drivers.✓CIs illegal.✓DIs recommended.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

To drive safely at night, you should:

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AIncrease your following distance.✓BNot drive if you are tired.✓CMake sure your headlights are working properly.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Drinking alcohol and driving is:

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AA minor traffic safety problem.✓BA serious traffic safety problem.✓CSafe if you have only had a few drinks.✓DOnly dangerous to the driver who drinks.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

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ADrive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.✓BContinue driving, as they have the right-of-way.✓CStop only if a police officer is nearby.✓DCome to a complete stop.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

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AGo to the next exit.✓BMake a U-turn through the median.✓CPull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.✓DFlag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-railroad_crossing.png

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ARailroad crossing.✓BOne-way traffic.✓CLimited parking.✓DPlayground ahead.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

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AAvoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.✓BCut them off to slow them down.✓CRetaliate by tailgating them.✓DMake sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:

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AMake the turn quickly from your lane of travel.✓BStop and back up.✓CContinue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around.✓DSignal other drivers to stop so you can turn.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

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AThe effect that alcohol has.✓BThe effect that amphetamines have.✓CThe effect that anger has.✓DThe effect that driving with teenagers has.✓