WASHINGTON DMV 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.
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This blue sign means parking is allowed:
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Only for persons in wheelchairs.
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Only for disabled persons with a special placard or plate.
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For vehicles loading or unloading passengers.
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For disabled persons without a special placard or plate.
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The most important thing to remember in backing a car is to:
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Keep your foot on the brake while backing.
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Look straight ahead.
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Keep both hands on the steering wheel.
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Look back carefully and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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3.
Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet?
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Roadways with lots of potholes.
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Tunnels.
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Intersections.
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Bridges and over-passes.
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4.
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, look toward __________ of the road.
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the left side
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the right side
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the center
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either side
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5.
If a driver’s left hand and arm are extended upward, it means:
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The driver wants you to pass.
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The driver plans to turn right.
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The driver wishes to stop the vehicle.
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The driver plans to pull to the side of the road.
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6.
HOV stands for:
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High Octane Vehicle.
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Heavy Occupancy Vehicles.
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High Occupancy Vehicles.
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Hydraulically Operated Valve.
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7.
Yellow traffic signs:
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When combined with an octagonal shape, tell drivers they must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line.
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Guide drivers.
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Give directional information.
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Warn drivers.
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8.
While driving, it is important to slow down:
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On narrow roads.
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When the road is wet.
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At intersections.
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All of the above.
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9.
You come to an intersection where your view to the side is blocked. What should you do?
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Back up slowly until you can see the front of your vehicle in your rear-view mirror.
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Slow down and look both ways.
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Stop, then edge forward until you can see clearly in both directions.
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Maintain your speed and look both ways.
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10.
Before passing another vehicle, you should:
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Flash your headlights to alert the other driver.
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Give the proper turn signal.
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Sound your horn to get the drivers attention.
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Put on your headlights to warn the other driver.
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