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Washington Written Drivers Permit Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How can hydroplaning be avoided?
Choose one answer below.
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By driving at lower speeds in wet conditions
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B
By using heavier tires
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C
By increasing tire pressure
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D
By avoiding the use of windshield wipers
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What should you do before changing lanes?
Choose one answer below.
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Just signal your intention
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B
Check your mirrors and blind spots
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C
Accelerate to merge quickly
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D
Only look over your shoulder
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Are pedestrians always supposed to yield to vehicles?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, they must always yield.
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B
No, vehicles must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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C
Only in school zones.
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D
Only during rush hour.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What should you do during a snowstorm while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive at normal speed to get home
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B
Increase your following distance and slow down
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C
Use cruise control to maintain speed
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D
Ignore road signs
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the minimum age to apply for a Washington learner's permit?
Choose one answer below.
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12 years old
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B
14 years old
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C
15 years old
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D
16 years old
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When should headlights be used?
Choose one answer below.
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Only at night
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B
During bad weather and from sunset to sunrise
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C
Only when other cars have their headlights on
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D
Throughout the day regardless of conditions
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How far must you park from a fire hydrant?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 10 feet
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B
At least 15 feet
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C
At least 20 feet
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D
At least 25 feet
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How far should you signal before making a turn?
Choose one answer below.
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At least 50 feet before turning.
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B
At least 100 feet before turning.
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C
At least 200 feet before turning.
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D
Only when turning at an intersection.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
It takes an average person's body about how long to get rid of the alcohol from one typical alcoholic drink?
Choose one answer below.
A
30 minutes
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B
45 minutes
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C
60 minutes
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D
90 minutes
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How long is a Washington learner's permit valid?
Choose one answer below.
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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
3 years
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What should a driver do if their vehicle starts to skid?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard immediately
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B
Steer in the opposite direction of the skid
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C
Remove their foot from the accelerator and steer in the direction they want to go
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D
Turn on hazard lights
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What should you do if another driver is tailgating you?
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass
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B
Slow down to frustrate them
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C
Brake suddenly to show your anger
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D
Maintain your speed and ignore them
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QUESTION 13 / 25
How should you deal with an animal that suddenly runs onto the road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard and let the vehicle skid
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B
Slow down and remain alert without swerving
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C
Accelerate to avoid hitting the animal
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D
Use your horn to scare the animal away
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the safest way to approach a roundabout?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to enter quickly.
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B
Slow down and yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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C
Enter immediately without stopping.
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D
Use your horn to signal your arrival.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When overtaking or passing a bicycle, you should allow at least _______ of space between your vehicle and the bicycle.
Choose one answer below.
A
1 foot
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B
5 feet
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C
3 feet
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D
10 feet
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How should a driver respond to a traffic officer's signals?
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow the officer's directions promptly and safely
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B
Ignore the officer if you are in a hurry
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C
Only obey the officer if other cars are stopping
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D
Alert the officer of your intentions with hand signals
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QUESTION 17 / 25
How should you respond to an emergency vehicle approaching with sirens?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to clear the road
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B
Pull over to the right and stop
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C
Continue driving at the same speed
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D
Change lanes quickly
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle approaching with sirens?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to get out of the way
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B
Pull over to the right and stop
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C
Stay in your lane and continue driving
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D
Turn left immediately
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QUESTION 19 / 25
At what distance should you turn on your turn signal before making a turn?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 50 feet before the turn
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B
At least 100 feet before the turn
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C
At least 200 feet before the turn
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D
Just as you start turning
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How can a driver identify that they are entering a roundabout?
Choose one answer below.
A
Presence of traffic lights
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B
Presence of yield signs and a circular design
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C
Multiple lanes of traffic
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D
Stop signs ahead
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How can weather conditions affect driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increased speed on highways
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B
Reduced visibility, traction, and increased stopping distance
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C
No effect on driving safety
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D
Better fuel efficiency
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What occurs on wet roads when your tires start to ride on water instead of the road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Aquaplaning
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B
Hydroplaning
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C
Traction loss
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D
Skidding
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Is it legal to use a handheld cell phone while driving in Washington?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, if using a hands-free device
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B
No, it is illegal
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C
Yes, for emergency calls only
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D
No, but only if the vehicle is stopped
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QUESTION 24 / 25
How far should you stay behind a fire truck when it is responding to a fire alarm?
Choose one answer below.
A
100 feet
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B
250 feet
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C
500 feet
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D
750 feet
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Under what conditions should you slow down?
Choose one answer below.
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In clear weather with light traffic
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B
In adverse weather, heavy traffic, or construction zones
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C
At all times
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D
When driving over the speed limit
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