Printable WA Permit Practice Test

1. Which Washington office helps a new driver obtain a driver license or identification card?

1. A vehicle licensing office only
2. A county assessor's office
3. A private insurance office
4. A driver licensing office

2. For a Washington driver under age 21, what BAC is listed as carrying the same potential DUI consequences?

1. 0.00% only
2. 0.05%
3. 0.02%
4. 0.08%

3. When a Washington fire truck, ambulance, or police car uses lights or sirens, what should other drivers do first?

1. Pull right and stop
2. Race ahead to the next intersection
3. Stop in the left lane
4. Follow the emergency vehicle closely

4. What headlight timing does Washington law specify?

1. Only from midnight until dawn
2. From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise
3. From sunset until one hour after sunrise
4. Only when another driver flashes headlights

5. Who is allowed in the vehicle with the examiner during Washington's Driving Skills Exam?

1. The applicant and three driving coaches
2. The applicant and the examiner only
3. Any family member and the examiner
4. Every applicant waiting for a test

6. What does a double solid yellow centerline indicate on a two-way roadway?

1. Passing is not allowed
2. Passing is required in both directions
3. The road has one-way traffic only
4. The line marks a bicycle lane

7. Which location is specifically listed as a place where Washington drivers must not park?

1. In a designated parking space
2. On a crosswalk, sidewalk, or bicycle lane
3. On a private driveway with permission
4. Beside a legal curb during permitted hours

8. A new Washington resident over 18 holds a valid license from another state. How long do they have to get a Washington license?

1. 10 days
2. 60 days
3. 30 days
4. One year

9. When a Washington driver approaches an uncontrolled intersection, which general practice does the guide recommend?

1. Choose the lane with the fastest vehicle
2. Drive left whenever no signal is present
3. Let the largest vehicle select the direction
4. Drive on the right side of the road

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

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

11. What minimum tire tread depth does the Washington guide give?

1. Not less than 2/32 of an inch
2. Not less than 1/32 of an inch
3. Not less than 6/32 of an inch
4. Any visible tread

12. Can a person be considered in physical control of a vehicle for DUI purposes when the vehicle is parked?

1. No, a parked vehicle can never be involved in DUI
2. Yes, but only when the keys are outside the vehicle
3. No, unless the vehicle is moving on a public highway
4. Yes, if the person can take control of its engine or operation

13. If a driver refuses an alcohol or drug test after an officer suspects impairment, what may happen to the driving privilege?

1. It is suspended for exactly 24 hours
2. It may be lost for 90 to 730 days or until age 21, whichever is longer
3. It is permanently canceled after the first refusal
4. Nothing happens unless the driver was speeding

14. A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a circle means what?

1. You cannot enter the street from that direction
2. The street is reserved for buses
3. The lane ends ahead
4. Traffic must turn left

15. What do some Washington regulatory signs use to show that a symbolized action is not allowed?

1. A blue rectangle around the symbol
2. A green diamond below the symbol
3. A yellow triangle beside the symbol
4. A red circle with a red slash over the symbol

16. What information can Washington traffic signs provide besides roadway directions?

1. Traffic rules, hazards, and roadway services
2. Only license renewal dates
3. Only vehicle weight ratings
4. Only private parking prices

17. What does the maximum speed on a Washington Speed Limit sign assume?

1. Heavy rain and poor visibility
2. Ideal road conditions
3. A speed that may always be exceeded
4. The same condition on every road

18. What is a Washington shared center lane reserved for?

1. Passing slower traffic
2. Through travel in both directions
3. Parking during rush hour
4. Left turns from either direction

19. What do Washington destination signs show?

1. Only the location of disabled parking
2. Only warnings about slippery pavement
3. Directions and distances to locations such as cities, airports, or state lines
4. Only construction worker instructions

20. An emergency vehicle using lights or a siren approaches. What should you do before reentering traffic?

1. Stop in the intersection and wave it around
2. Keep your lane and let it pass on the left
3. Turn left at the next opening
4. Pull right and stop until it passes

21. A double solid yellow centerline divides a two-way road. May you pass a vehicle by crossing it?

1. Yes, if the vehicle ahead is below the speed limit
2. Yes, but only during daylight
3. No, passing is prohibited in either direction
4. Only motorcycles may cross it

22. What does a flashing red traffic light require?

1. A yield without stopping
2. A full stop, followed by proceeding when it is your turn
3. A complete ban on entering the intersection
4. A speed reduction with no stop required

23. Which earpiece use does Washington allow while driving?

1. Full headphones at low volume
2. Noise cancelling earbuds in both ears
3. A hands free device in one ear that complies with the state code
4. None at all, even hands free

24. What does a green arrow give a driver?

1. Permission to ignore pedestrians
2. A command to stop before the arrow changes
3. Priority over an emergency vehicle
4. The right-of-way to travel in the arrow's direction

25. What does a dashed white line between lanes mean?

1. The lanes carry traffic in opposite directions
2. You may cross it to change lanes if safe
3. You must remain in the lane until it ends
4. It marks a railroad crossing

26. What should you do when a traffic signal is not working?

1. Treat the intersection like a four way stop and yield to traffic on your right
2. Continue through because the signal gives no instruction
3. Wait for a police officer before moving under any circumstance
4. Use the intersection as though you have a green light

27. After stopping at a red light, when may you turn right?

1. Whenever the light has been red for at least five seconds
2. Only after the driver behind you honks
3. Without stopping if the cross street appears empty
4. When no no-turn-on-red sign applies and there is room to enter traffic

28. What is the best way to reduce the risk of hydroplaning on a wet road?

1. Slow down
2. Increase speed to cross the water quickly
3. Brake hard whenever water covers the roadway
4. Turn the steering wheel rapidly to find traction

29. How should you respond to a flashing yellow traffic light?

1. Stop and remain stopped until a solid green appears
2. Slow down and proceed as you would at a yield sign
3. Accelerate because cross traffic must stop
4. Treat it as a red arrow

30. What are the white stripes next to a Washington disabled parking space, and what is the rule for them?

1. Overflow parking for compact cars
2. A loading zone for deliveries
3. A motorcycle space
4. An access aisle that must be kept clear

31. What does a dashed yellow line show on a two way, two lane road?

1. A lane reserved for parking
2. A barrier that cannot be crossed under any condition
3. The center of the road, where you may pass if safe
4. Traffic lanes moving in the same direction

32. Where is driving on ocean beaches allowed in Washington, and what speed limit applies?

1. On any beach at 15 mph
2. Only in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties, at 25 mph
3. Statewide at 35 mph
4. Nowhere

33. How long is a Washington instruction permit valid before renewal is needed?

1. Six months
2. Two years
3. One year
4. Until the holder turns 18

34. If a driver is not enrolled in driver training, when can the driver take the knowledge exam?

1. At age 14
2. Only after turning 16
3. After turning 18
4. After turning 15 and one-half

35. By how much does the Washington guide say zipper merging improves traffic flow?

1. By 10 percent
2. By 60 percent
3. By 5 percent
4. It slows traffic

36. What is required when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?

1. Stop and wait until the train has passed and the crossing is safe
2. Cross quickly before the train reaches the crossing
3. Stop only if a gate is lowered
4. Drive around the warning lights if the track looks clear

37. What does the Washington guide say about snow tires and chains?

1. They are never required in Washington
2. Chains may only be used on the rear wheels
3. They are only for trucks
4. Use snow tires or chains when it is required, and chains or studded tires improve winter traction

38. What should you do if you are involved in a crash in which someone is injured or killed?

1. Do not drive away, call 911, and notify law enforcement
2. Leave immediately after exchanging a phone number
3. Move the vehicle far away before reporting anything
4. Wait to report it unless the damage exceeds a stated dollar amount

39. What does a green arrow give a driver permission to do?

1. Travel in any direction because all conflicting traffic must stop
2. Reverse through the intersection in the arrow’s direction
3. Ignore pedestrians because the arrow removes every crossing hazard
4. Travel in the direction shown by the arrow while still watching for unexpected hazards

40. Before turning, what check does the Washington guide specifically recommend for nearby bicyclists or pedestrians?

1. Rely only on the rearview mirror
2. Sound the horn and turn without looking behind
3. Check the side mirrors and look over your shoulder
4. Check behind only after the turn is complete