Washington DMV 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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This road sign means:
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Do not pass trucks.
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Steep downgrade ahead.
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Trucks must back up.
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Trucks ahead.
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When you change lanes or merge into another lane, you:
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Need at least a 4-second traffic gap.
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Have the right-of-way.
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Should first stop and check for cross traffic.
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Should use your horn to alert other drivers of your lane change.
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To lower the risk of rear-end collisions, drivers should:
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Decrease the minimum safe following distance.
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Never use their rearview mirrors.
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Avoid driving with the flow of traffic.
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Signal well in advance for turns and stops.
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This road sign means:
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Right turn is not permitted.
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Wrong Way.
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You may turn right after yielding the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.
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Left turns are permitted.
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If you are about to make a left turn:
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You should start your turn from a lane marked with a left turn arrow.
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You should start your turn from a center turn lane.
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You should start your turn from the very left lane at the intersection.
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All of the above.
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Can you use high beam headlights at night?
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Yes, but only when there aren't other vehicles nearby.
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Yes, always.
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No, never.
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Yes, but only if there's not much traffic.
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This sign means:
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You can only park between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
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Parking is not allowed at 8:30 AM and at 5:30 PM.
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No parking between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
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None of the above.
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This road sign means:
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Flagger ahead.
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Divided highway ahead.
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Merging traffic.
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No Passing Zone.
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When you need to enter a freeway exit ramp:
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Don't slow down on the freeway itself, and maintain your speed once in the exit ramp.
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Pass slower vehicles on the right.
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Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
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Don't slow down on the freeway itself. Wait until you are in the deceleration lane.
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The proper braking method involves:
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Using your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
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Always braking with your left foot.
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When braking, it's best to slam on the brakes hard to stop quickly.
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Always braking hard to reduce your stopping distance.
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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.