Take Washington State Driver's License Written Practice Test

QUESTION 1 / 25

How does alcohol affect a driver's abilities?

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AIt improves your judgment✓BIt wakes you up✓CIt slows reflexes and reaction time✓DIt has no effect on driving ability✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What is the minimum age for obtaining a full Washington State driver's license?

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A16 years old.✓B17 years old.✓C18 years old.✓D19 years old.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What is the purpose of the driver's license vision test?

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ATo check color blindness✓BTo ensure that drivers have adequate eyesight to operate a vehicle safely✓CTo determine reaction time✓DTo assess peripheral vision only✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

How should you handle driving in foggy conditions?

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AUse high beam headlights and drive fast✓BUse low beam headlights and reduce speed✓CTurn on fog lights only✓DOpen windows for better visibility✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

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A10 feet✓B15 feet✓C20 feet✓D5 feet✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What does it mean when you see a flashing red light at an intersection?

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AProceed without stopping✓BYou must stop completely and yield✓CIt's a warning to slow down✓DYou can go if no one is coming✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

If the driver behind you wants to pass, what should you do?

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ASpeed up✓BChange lanes✓CGo the same speed✓DSlow down to allow room for the other driver to pass✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

What is the primary effect of alcohol on driving performance?

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AImproves reaction time✓BSlows reflexes and reaction time✓CEnhances focus✓DStimulates alertness✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Driving while being distracted by any activity:

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AIs never dangerous.✓BUsually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.✓CUsually causes the driver to drive faster.✓DIs only dangerous for young drivers.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

What is the appropriate distance you should signal before making a turn?

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AAt least 50 feet before the turn✓BAt least 100 feet before the turn✓CAt least 200 feet before the turn✓DJust before you make the turn✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

How far in advance must you signal before changing directions?

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A50 feet✓B75 feet✓C125 feet✓D100 feet✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What is the minimum distance you should keep from a fire hydrant when parking?

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A20 feet of a fire hydrant✓B10 feet of a fire hydrant✓C15 feet of a fire hydrant✓D30 feet of a fire hydrant✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

You are approaching a railroad crossing with a standard crossbuck and no visible gates or flashing lights. What should you do?

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AApproach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.✓BTurn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.✓COnly continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

To check your blind spot before changing lanes, you should:

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ALook into the left side mirror.✓BLook into the right side mirror.✓CLook into the rearview mirror.✓DLook over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

How should you handle a situation where you are driving in the rain?

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AMaintain your speed✓BReduce your speed and increase your following distance✓CTurn on your high beams✓DDrive in the tire tracks of the car in front of you✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

At an intersection with a yield sign, what is the correct action?

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AAlways stop before entering the intersection.✓BYield to all traffic on the right.✓CSlow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.✓DYield to all traffic on the left.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

To help a truck or bus driver see you, what should you do?

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ASound your horn✓BNever pass them✓CAvoid driving on either side✓DFlash your lights✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What should you do if your vehicle begins to lose traction on a wet road?

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ASteer straight without braking✓BBrake hard to regain control✓CAccelerate to regain traction✓DTurn sharply to regain control✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What is the first step you should take if you want to make a left turn?

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APrepare to accelerate and turn quickly✓BPrepare to slow down and signal your intention✓CChange lanes without signaling✓DStop and wait for a green light✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When approaching a roundabout, what should you do?

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AYield to the vehicles in the roundabout✓BEnter the roundabout without slowing down✓CSignal your intention to enter the roundabout✓DSpeed through to avoid waiting✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When parking uphill, in which direction should you turn your wheels?

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AToward the curb✓BAway from the curb✓CStraight ahead✓DIt doesn't matter✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What is the proper procedure to change lanes?

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ASignal and change lanes✓BSignal, check mirrors, and change lanes✓CSignal, check mirrors, check blind spot, and change lanes✓DCheck mirrors, signal, and change lanes✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, what should you do?

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AMove forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.✓BKeep a steady pace.✓CStay in the driver's blind spot.✓DHonk to let them know you are there.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What should you do before changing lanes?

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ACheck your side view mirror✓BCheck your rearview mirror✓CQuickly turn your head to check for other vehicles✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

According to the law, when must your vehicle's lights be turned on?

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A30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise✓B1 hour before sunset until 1 hour before sunrise✓C1 hour after sunset until 1 hour after sunrise✓D30 minutes before sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise✓