All 39 Washington Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits In Washington, you can apply for an instruction permit as early as age:
Answer: 15
You can apply for a permit as early as 15 (while enrolled in a driver training course).
Washington teens ages 16 and 17 move through how many restricted phases before an unrestricted license?
Answer: Two
Teens move through two restricted phases (Intermediate Driver License).
Before a Washington license, you must complete supervised day driving of at least:
Answer: 40 hours
You need at least 40 hours of day driving.
Washington also requires supervised night driving of at least:
Answer: 10 hours
You need at least 10 hours of night driving.
A Washington supervising driver for practice must have driving experience of at least:
Answer: 3 or more years
The supervising driver must have 3 or more years of experience.
During the first 6 months of a Washington Intermediate License, you may not carry:
Answer: Passengers under age 20 except immediate family
First 6 months: no passengers under 20 except immediate family members.
A Washington Intermediate License holder may not drive between:
Answer: 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. (unless accompanied)
No driving 1 a.m.–5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or licensed driver at least 25.
To get a Washington license, you must pass the Driving Knowledge Exam and the:
Answer: Driving Skills Exam
You must pass both the Knowledge and Skills exams.
To be licensed in Washington you must pass a:
Answer: Vision test
A vision test is required for licensing.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In Washington, a driver age 21 or older is considered DUI at a BAC of:
Answer: .08% or higher
A BAC of 0.08% or higher is a DUI for adults.
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In Washington, a driver under 21 faces consequences at a BAC of:
Answer: .02% or more
Under-21 drivers face consequences at 0.02% BAC or more.
In Washington, a driver 21 or older can be charged for a THC (cannabis) level of:
Answer: 5.00 ng or more
Adults face charges at a THC level of 5.00 ng or more.
In Washington, a driver under 21 can be charged for a THC level of:
Answer: Above 0.00 ng
Minors face charges for any THC above 0.00 ng.
A Washington commercial driver is considered impaired at a BAC of:
Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04.
The only thing that lowers your BAC is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
If you plan to drink in Washington, the safest choice is to:
Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
Speed Limits & Speed Management In Washington, the school zone speed limit is:
Answer: 20 mph
The school-zone speed limit is 20 mph.
Washington roundabouts are designed for speeds between:
Answer: 15 and 25 mph
Roundabouts are designed for speeds between 15 and 25 mph.
In a Washington emergency (roadside response) zone, you must slow to at least 10 mph below the posted limit and never drive faster than:
Answer: 50 mph
Never drive faster than 50 mph in an emergency zone.
In Washington, agricultural vehicles displaying a triangle emblem are designed to go:
Answer: 25 mph or less
The slow-moving-vehicle emblem means 25 mph or less.
On a Washington ocean beach (a state highway), the speed limit is:
Answer: 25 mph
The beach speed limit is 25 mph; pedestrians and bicyclists always have the right-of-way.
Even at the posted Washington limit, in rain, snow, or fog you should:
Answer: Slow down for conditions
Reduce speed for weather and road conditions.
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In Washington, you must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail when:
Answer: The signal is flashing or the gate is lowering
Stop 15–50 feet from the nearest rail when the signal flashes or the gate lowers.
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At a Washington railroad crossing, you must stop whether the gate is down or not, and you must never:
Answer: Drive around the gate
Never drive around a lowered gate.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Washington, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
Washington's Move Over law covers stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and other roadside-response vehicles, requiring you to:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down (10 mph below posted).
A motorcycle in Washington is entitled to:
Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
In a Washington roundabout, you travel:
Answer: Counterclockwise, yielding on entry
Travel counterclockwise and yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
Vehicle Equipment In Washington, you and all passengers must:
Answer: Use seat belts (or child restraints)
Always fasten your seat belt and make sure all passengers are restrained.
In Washington, a child must use a booster until they are tall enough for a seat belt at about:
Answer: 4'9"
Children use a booster until about 4'9" tall.
If your turn signals fail in Washington, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
For a Washington skills exam, your vehicle's brake lights, signal lights, and seat belts must:
Answer: Work
Brake lights, signal lights, and seat belts must work for the exam.
Signaling & Communication An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
In Washington you must use headlights:
Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
Safe Driving If you become drowsy while driving in Washington, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
A safe following distance in Washington gives you:
Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
On a Washington beach, pedestrians and bicyclists have the right-of-way:
Answer: At all times
On the beach, pedestrians and bicyclists always have the right-of-way.
Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Points & Penalties If you are involved in a crash in Washington, you must:
Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.