WASHINGTON DMV WRITTEN 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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Car insurance is important because:
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You can drive faster if you have the proper insurance coverage.
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It protects yourself and others.
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It may be required by law.
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It protects your car.
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2.
In which of the following circumstances are you permitted to double park?
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If it's permitted by signs.
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Next to a white curb.
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Under no circumstances.
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To load or unload passengers.
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You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:
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If it’s raining.
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AFTER you move.
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Even if they are short sighted.
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BEFORE you move.
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4.
This road sign means:
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Start of construction zone.
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Flagger ahead.
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Pedestrians ahead.
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End of construction zone.
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5.
You must yield the right-of-way when:
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You see an ambulance without the siren on.
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You are entering a roundabout.
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You are exiting a roundabout.
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None of the above.
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6.
This road sign means:
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All traffic must go straight ahead.
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Side road.
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Sharp right turn.
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Merging traffic.
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7.
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications:
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Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.
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Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages.
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Medications are safe to take at any time if prescribed by a doctor.
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Prescription medications are always safe for driving if taken with food.
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8.
This road sign means:
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No U-Turn.
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No left turn.
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Roundabout ahead.
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Do not enter.
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9.
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
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Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
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Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of your vehicle.
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Blind spots are always the same size regardless of vehicle type.
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Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear-view mirror.
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10.
When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?
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When you sense that you are far enough ahead of the other vehicle
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When the other vehicle signals for you to return to the lane
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When you can see the other vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
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When you are directly next to the vehicle
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