Printable WA Permit Practice Test

1. You are approaching a steady red arrow traffic light in Washington. What must you do first?

1. Slow down and turn without stopping
2. Come to a complete stop
3. Go ahead once pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk
4. Proceed if the lane beside you is empty

2. How long do alcohol and drug related offenses stay on a Washington driving record?

1. Three years
2. Five years
3. For life
4. Until age 21

3. How are bicycle lanes typically marked in Washington?

1. Painted blue with double yellow lines
2. Marked with orange cones only
3. Painted green with solid white lines and a bicycle symbol
4. Painted red with a dashed yellow line

4. When are Washington intermediate driver license restrictions automatically lifted?

1. After the first six months
2. When the driver turns 18
3. After one month of safe driving
4. When the driver receives a new permit

5. A motorcyclist is riding far to one side of a wide lane. May you move into that lane beside the motorcycle?

1. Yes, if the motorcyclist is near the edge
2. Yes, during heavy traffic only
3. Yes, if you signal first
4. No, motorcyclists are entitled to the full lane width

6. How close to a railroad crossing may you park in Washington?

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. No closer than 20 feet
3. No closer than 50 feet
4. No closer than 100 feet

7. What does the guide say drivers are responsible for knowing about Washington signs?

1. Only signs pictured in the guide
2. Only signs on interstate highways
3. All signs, including city and county signs
4. Only signs with a speed number

8. A red circle and slash over a U-turn symbol indicates what?

1. U-turns are required
2. Left turns are the only prohibited movement
3. U-turns are not allowed
4. The lane is reserved for passing

9. What additional signs can a Washington roundabout have?

1. Only signs assigning parking spaces
2. Toll plaza, weigh station, and speed camera signs
3. Hospital, rest area, and fuel service signs
4. Yield, pedestrian warning, and directional arrow signs

10. How early may a Washington driver renew a license before it expires?

1. Up to 30 days before
2. Up to 90 days before
3. Only after it expires
4. Up to one year before

11. What does the pictured Washington sign prepare a driver for?

1. A steep hill ahead
2. A speed bump in a parking lot
3. A drawbridge that opens for boats
4. A tunnel with height limits

12. Besides the registered and legal owners, what vehicle details does a Washington Certificate of Ownership show?

1. The Vehicle Identification Number and bank information when a loan exists
2. The yearly tab fee and inspection grade
3. The owner insurance agent and policy limits
4. The odometer reading from the last sale only

13. On long, steep grades in Washington, where should you expect slow large vehicles?

1. Only behind snow removal equipment
2. In the left lane moving with fast traffic
3. In the right lane traveling slowly
4. Stopped on every shoulder pullout

14. A steady yellow X glows over a Washington reversible lane. What does it ask?

1. Speed up to exit the lane system early
2. Treat the lane as open for one more mile
3. Stop in the lane until it turns green
4. Move out of the lane as soon as it is safe

15. Which roadside conditions can keep vehicle detection technology from working properly?

1. The color of the seat upholstery
2. A full tank of fuel
3. New windshield wiper blades
4. Dirty sensors or faded road markings

16. Your vehicle has no antilock brakes and starts hydroplaning on a Washington road. What can forceful brake pressure do?

1. Forceful braking can make the hydroplaning worse
2. Forceful braking pushes tires through the water to regain grip sooner
3. Forceful braking prevents any further loss of road contact
4. Forceful braking increases traction enough for a sharp steering correction

17. The pictured Washington sign tells drivers that the road ahead does what?

1. Ends at a ferry terminal
2. Becomes one way to the left
3. Winds through a series of curves
4. Narrows to a single lane

18. A Washington teen finishes licensing online and prints the receipt. What is that printed page for identification?

1. It fully replaces the photo license for identification
2. It serves as identification for thirty days
3. It counts as identification once signed by a parent
4. It works as the temporary license but is not valid for identification

19. Where should the lap belt rest on a Washington rider for proper seat belt fit?

1. Snugly across the hips, below the stomach
2. Loosely across the middle of the stomach
3. Over the top of the thighs near the knees
4. Behind the back for comfort on long trips

20. You back into a parked car in Washington and the owner cannot be found. What must you leave?

1. A note with only your first name under the wiper
2. Nothing, if your own car shows no damage
3. A call to your insurer without any note at the scene
4. A visible note with the collision date and time plus your contact information

21. How is a Washington reversible lane usually marked on the pavement, and what must a driver check first?

1. Double solid yellow lines, with curb paint checked first
2. Double-dashed white lines, with overhead signs checked before entering
3. A single red stripe, with mirror signals checked first
4. Green pavement, with toll signs checked first

22. What is REAL ID itself?

1. A separate ID card sold at licensing offices
2. A sticker added to a standard license
3. A law, not an actual piece of ID
4. A passport card issued by Washington

23. Which registration alone makes a person a Washington resident for licensing purposes?

1. Being registered to vote in Washington
2. Holding a driver license from any other state
3. Spending one summer working in Washington
4. Registering a boat that is docked in Washington

24. Power lines fall across your car after a Washington crash. How far should bystanders stay back?

1. About 10 feet, beyond the fallen wires
2. At least 35 feet away, since the ground nearby may be energized
3. Just outside the car doors, ready to help you out
4. Distance does not matter if nobody touches the wires

25. At a Washington roundabout, when must drivers stop for pedestrians and bicyclists in crosswalks?

1. Only when entering the roundabout
2. When exiting the roundabout, but not when entering
3. Both when entering and when exiting the roundabout
4. When a crossing guard signals, whether entering or exiting

26. In Washington, how far from a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign may you not park?

1. Within 5 feet
2. Within 15 feet
3. Within 30 feet
4. Within 75 feet

27. A Washington license has been expired for 8 years. What must the driver do?

1. Pay only the regular renewal fee
2. Retake the skills and knowledge tests
3. Take only a vision screening
4. Wait one year before renewing

28. You want to pass a bicyclist on a road with two lanes in your direction. How far should you move over?

1. Just enough to clear the handlebars
2. One full lane
3. Half a lane
4. No move is needed if you slow down

29. A solid white line separates your lane from another lane. What does the marking generally mean?

1. Stay in your lane unless a special situation requires a change
2. Cross whenever you want to pass
3. Traffic is traveling in opposite directions
4. The lane is reserved for school buses

30. When does the Washington guide recommend placing one hand at the 12 o'clock position on the wheel?

1. When driving straight on the freeway
2. Whenever making a sharp left turn
3. Only when backing the vehicle
4. When recovering from a skid

31. When driving at night, how should you adjust your following distance?

1. Reduce it because headlights improve visibility
2. Keep exactly one vehicle length in every condition
3. Increase it
4. Follow more closely so you can use the vehicle ahead as a guide

32. What should you do immediately after seeing a Wrong Way sign facing you?

1. Continue until the next exit
2. Move to the left lane and speed up
3. Stop and turn around immediately
4. Stop only if another car appears

33. What lane does a Washington Keep Right sign tell you to use when you are not passing?

1. The far left lane
2. The shoulder
3. The right lane
4. Any lane closed by a merge sign

34. A Washington intermediate license holder gets a second traffic violation. What happens?

1. The license is suspended for 6 months or until age 18, whichever comes first
2. The current restrictions simply continue until 18
3. The license is suspended until age 21
4. Nothing happens until a third violation

35. What does a One Way sign identify?

1. Only buses may use the road
2. Passing is required in the arrow's direction
3. The road has two opposing travel lanes
4. Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow

36. How should your turn signals and brake lights be used with a motorcyclist following you in Washington?

1. Flash brake lights only at the last second
2. Skip signaling when the road looks empty
3. Signal early enough to give the rider plenty of notice time
4. Use hazard lights instead of turn signals

37. Where does Washington forbid making a U-turn for visibility reasons?

1. Only inside marked parking lots
2. At any intersection with a stop sign
3. On a curve or approaching the crest of a hill
4. On straight roads with clear views both ways

38. You need to stop on a busy Washington road. What should you do?

1. Keep moving until you can safely pull over
2. Block one lane while checking your phone
3. Reverse to the last side street you passed
4. Stop in the travel lane with flashers on

39. You are taken into custody in Washington while an animal is in your vehicle. What happens to the animal?

1. The animal stays alone in the vehicle until you return
2. An officer can take charge of the animal, and you pay a fee to collect it from police custody
3. The animal is released at the roadside for safety
4. A passenger must drive the animal home at once

40. Where on a Washington driver license can the holder find the expiration date?

1. Across the top beside the photograph
2. Inside the organ donor heart symbol
3. On the back magnetic stripe only
4. Near the bottom of the license