Washington DMV 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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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A traffic signal showing a green arrow and a red light means that:
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You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in the direction of the arrow.
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You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
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You may proceed in any direction.
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You may drive only in the direction of the red light.
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This road sign means:
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A four-way intersection is ahead.
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The road ends ahead.
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A road joins from the right.
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“Y” intersection ahead.
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If you are feeling drowsy while driving, the best thing to do is to:
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Get plenty of rest after you reach your destination.
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Get some coffee.
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Try to fight it.
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Pull over and take a break.
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To check your blind spot before changing lanes:
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Look into the rearview mirror.
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Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.
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Look into the left side mirror.
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Look into the right side mirror.
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5.
Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.
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must obey
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are less important than
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take precedence over
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never take precedence over
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Warning signs that indicate hazards ahead have ______ letters or symbols on a _____ background.
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red; white
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black; yellow
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white; blue
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white; green
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This yellow sign means:
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Curve to the right.
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Side road on the right.
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Detour ahead to the right.
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Sharp right turn.
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To pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching:
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Wait until the oncoming vehicle passes the bicyclist.
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Sound your horn, then pass the bicyclist.
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Slow down and let the vehicle pass before passing the bicyclist.
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Quickly pass the bicyclist before the oncoming vehicle gets closer.
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Which of the following best describes a slow moving vehicle sign?
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A round yellow sign.
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A triangular orange sign.
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A diamond-shaped orange sign.
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A square yellow sign.
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Drivers must yield to pedestrians:
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When pedestrians are crossing within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
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Always.
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Under no circumstances.
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By slowing down and making sure they are being seen by pedestrians.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.