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WA DOL Knowledge Test Practice Questions - Washington State Driver License Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How many questions are on the Washington State knowledge (written) test for a driver license or instruction permit?
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A
25 questions
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B
40 questions
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C
50 questions
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D
60 questions
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What score is required to pass the Washington State driver knowledge test?
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A
28 out of 40 correct
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B
30 out of 40 correct
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C
32 out of 40 correct
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D
36 out of 40 correct
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which agency administers the driver license and instruction permit in Washington State?
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A
Washington State Patrol
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B
Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)
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C
Washington Department of Motor Vehicles
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D
Washington Department of Transportation
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QUESTION 4 / 25
How long is a passing knowledge-test result valid in Washington if you do not yet complete your license application?
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6 months
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B
1 year
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C
2 years
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D
5 years
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the fee for a Washington State instruction (learner) permit?
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A
$$15
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B
$$25
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C
$$35
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D
$$50
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QUESTION 6 / 25
While driving with a Washington instruction permit at age 16 or 17, who must be seated in the front passenger seat beside you?
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Any licensed driver age 18 or older
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B
A licensed driver with at least 3 years of driving experience
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C
A parent or legal guardian only
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D
A licensed driver with at least 1 year of experience
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Under Washington's graduated licensing program, when does the nighttime driving curfew apply to a teen driver?
Choose one answer below.
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While holding an instruction permit
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B
Only after turning 18
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C
While holding an intermediate license
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D
Curfews never apply to teen drivers in Washington
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QUESTION 8 / 25
During the first 6 months with a Washington intermediate license, who may ride as a passenger?
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Up to 3 passengers under age 20
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B
No passengers under age 20 except immediate family members
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C
Any number of passengers regardless of age
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D
Only passengers age 16 or older
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QUESTION 9 / 25
How many hours of supervised practice driving must a Washington teen complete before the drive test, and how many of those must be at night?
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30 hours total, 5 at night
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B
40 hours total, 8 at night
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C
50 hours total, 10 at night
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D
60 hours total, 15 at night
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QUESTION 10 / 25
May intermediate-license and instruction-permit holders in Washington use a cell phone hands-free while driving?
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Yes, hands-free use is always allowed
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B
No, they may not use a cell phone even hands-free while driving
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C
Yes, but only for emergency calls
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D
Yes, as long as a supervising driver is present
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What does a red octagonal sign always mean?
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A
Yield to other traffic
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B
Come to a complete stop
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C
Slow down and proceed
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D
Road construction ahead
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What shape and color identifies a YIELD sign?
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A
Yellow diamond
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B
Red and white downward-pointing triangle
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C
Orange diamond
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D
White rectangle
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A yellow diamond-shaped sign generally indicates what?
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A
A regulatory rule you must obey
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B
A warning of a possible hazard ahead
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C
A destination or distance to a city
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D
A construction zone
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What color and shape are signs used in construction and maintenance work zones?
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A
Yellow diamonds
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B
Orange diamonds and rectangles
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C
Green rectangles
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D
Blue squares
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What does a pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) yellow sign on the left side of the road mean?
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A
No passing zone
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B
School zone ahead
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C
Divided highway begins
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D
End of speed limit
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign indicate?
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A
Railroad crossing
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B
School zone or school crossing
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C
Hospital ahead
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D
Hospital zone speed limit
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A round yellow sign with a black X and two letter Rs warns of what?
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A
A rest area ahead
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B
A railroad crossing ahead
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C
A river crossing ahead
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D
A roundabout ahead
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What does a green sign typically display?
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A
Warnings about road hazards
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B
Guidance such as directions, distances, and destinations
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C
Speed limits and traffic rules
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D
Motorist services like gas and food
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A white rectangular sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 45' is what type of sign?
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A
A warning sign
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B
A regulatory sign
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C
A guide sign
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D
A service sign
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does a 'Do Not Enter' sign mean?
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You may enter only if no traffic is coming
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B
You must not enter the roadway or ramp from your direction
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C
Enter slowly and yield to all traffic
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D
The road ahead is closed for construction
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You approach an intersection where the traffic signal is not working at all. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive through without slowing because the signal is off
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B
Treat the intersection as an all-way stop
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C
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
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D
Wait until another driver waves you through
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?
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A
Speed up to beat the red light
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B
The light is about to turn red — stop if you can do so safely
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C
Stop and wait for a green light
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D
Proceed with caution at any speed
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Unless a sign prohibits it, what may you do at a steady red light in Washington?
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Make a left turn onto a two-way street after stopping
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B
Make a right turn after coming to a complete stop and yielding
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C
Go straight through after stopping if the way is clear
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D
Make any turn without stopping if no traffic is present
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
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A
Proceed without stopping
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B
Stop, then proceed when it is safe — the same as a stop sign
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C
Slow down but do not stop
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D
The signal is broken; ignore it
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
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A
Stop completely before proceeding
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B
Slow down and proceed with caution
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C
The intersection is closed
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D
Yield only to pedestrians
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