WASHINGTON DRIVERS PERMIT TEST
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You must have a valid driver license to legally operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle, moped, or motor-driven cycle on public roadways in Washington State. To get a driver license, you must pass the medical and vision screenings, the WA DOL knowledge test, and the driving test. The Washington DMV written test is designed to check your knowledge of road signs, road rules, traffic laws, and safe-driving practices. Everything you must learn to pass the test is in the Washington Driver's Manual. Study this guide thoroughly. The WA DOL written test is a multiple-choice test with 40 questions, and you must correctly answer 32 of them to pass. Practice with these sample DMV tests to get ready for the official Washington knowledge test.
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If you drive too fast on a wet road:
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Your tires may start to glide over the water.
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Your stopping distance will decrease.
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Other drivers will consider you an aggressive driver.
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Your ability to judge speed will be impaired.
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Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:
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Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street.
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Only at open intersections.
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Only if they are using a pedestrian signal.
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Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.
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3.
What should you do when another vehicle is passing you?
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Pull off the road to allow safe passing.
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Yield the right-of-way to the other driver.
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Speed up.
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Maintain your lane position and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
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4.
When entering a highway from a private road, drivers should:
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Only yield to the vehicle on their left.
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Turn on their emergency flashers to alert other drivers.
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Yield to all vehicles approaching on the roadway.
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Only yield to the vehicle on their right.
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5.
Parking a vehicle is prohibited within __ feet of a railroad crossing.
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50
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100
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30
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20
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You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
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Slow down and signal as you start your turn.
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Signal only after you start your turn.
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Always stop before making a right turn.
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Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn.
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7.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential areas is:
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20 MPH.
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25 MPH.
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15 MPH.
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55 MPH.
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8.
Broken white lines can be crossed over:
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When it is safe to change lanes.
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Only when passing another car.
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Only in passing zones.
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At any time.
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9.
A speed restriction sign:
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May be ignored in perfect dry conditions.
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Has a rectangular shape.
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Informs you that you should begin to reduce your speed.
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Warns of highway conditions requiring slower speeds.
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10.
When driving at night you should:
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Drive using only your parking lights.
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Turn on your windshield wipers.
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Make sure you can stop within the distance lighted by your headlights.
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Use your low-beam headlights whenever possible in open country.
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