WASHINGTON PERMIT PRACTICE 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.
1.
The risk of hydroplaning can be reduced by driving:
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Faster.
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Slower.
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Larger vehicles.
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Smaller vehicles.
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2.
When a driver has their left arm and hand extended upward, the driver plans to:
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Turn right.
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Turn left.
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Come to a stop.
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Go straight ahead.
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3.
This road sign means:
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Do not enter.
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Intersection ahead.
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Church ahead.
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Side road ahead.
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4.
Drivers should always look carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes because:
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Motorcycles always have the right-of-way at intersections.
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Motorcycles are not permitted to share traffic lanes.
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Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see than cars.
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All of the above.
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5.
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?
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Any drug impairs your ability to drive.
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A small amount of marijuana cannot impair your ability to drive
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Some prescription drugs can impair your ability to drive.
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Over-the-counter medications does not impair your ability to drive.
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6.
This road sign warns drivers that:
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Drivers in the left lane should allow others to merge smoothly.
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There will be fewer lanes ahead.
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Traffic must merge left.
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All of the above.
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7.
If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:
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Apply the brakes firmly.
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Pump the brakes rapidly.
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Turn off ignition.
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Slow down gradually and brake lightly.
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8.
When merging onto a freeway, drivers should:
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Merge over two lanes at once and speed up.
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Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
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Accelerate to the speed of the freeway traffic.
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Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the freeway traffic.
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9.
If a traffic light is out-of-order, you should:
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Behave as you would at a four-way stop sign.
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Yield to all the other drivers.
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Proceed with the right-of-way.
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Look for a traffic guard.
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10.
It's 10 AM. This sign tells you that:
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You must park your car between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
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You are not allowed to park here.
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You are allowed to park until 5:30 PM.
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You must display a special permit in order to park here.
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