Free Washington Practice Permit Test

Want to pass the Washington permit test exam at first try? No problem.

We have put together 100% FREE Washington practice permit test for you. Our WA permit test practice questions are based on the State of Washington driver’s handbook, and so this is the easiest way to practice your Washington sample driving test road signs and road rules knowledge. We have hand picked 50 commonly asked permit test practice questions.

Test Rules

Correct answers will be shown in green, incorrect answers will be in red. You will see the correct answer at the end of each question. Go ahead and take the test. Good luck

Start

Congratulations - you have completed .

You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%.

%%RATING%%

Your answers are highlighted below.

Question 1

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.

	Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent
	Five hundredths (0.05) of one percent
	One tenth (0.10) of one percent

Question 2

You should signal continuously while turning because it:

	Lets other drivers know what your intentions are
	Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn
	Is always dangerous to turn off your signal before completing a turn

Question 3

Orange colored road signs:

	Tell you of road workers or road equipment ahead
	Advise you of rest stops and points of historical interest
	Warn you of an increase in the posted speed limit

Question 4

You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the car. You should:

	Check your outside mirror to see if the care is in your blind spot
	Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly
	Look over your shoulder to be sure the care isn't in your blind spot

Question 5

You must stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

	You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
	You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle
	The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic

Question 6

Backing your vehicle is:

	Always dangerous to do
	Only dangerous in large vehicles
	Not dangerous if you have a helper

Question 7

You are driving on a two-way street and you want to turn left at the corner. give the right-of-way to:

	Any vehicle coming towards you
	Vehicles stopped at a red light
	Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "WALK" signal

Question 8

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you must:

	Ask the person sitting next to you
	Check the mirrors
	Look over your shoulders

Question 9

It is your responsibility to know:

	When your doctor prescribes the wrong medication
	How your medications affect your driving
	How your medications affect your brain chemistry

Question 10

The "implied consent law" means you have given your consent:

	To inspection of your vehicle for alcohol
	For a field sobriety test
	To be tested for alcohol in your blood

Question 11

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the track in one direction. The speed limit is:

	15 mph
	25 mph
	20 mph

Question 12

When can you drive using only your parking lights?

	On foggy days
	30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise
	Not under any circumstances

Question 13

When you leave your lane to pass another vehicle, you know you have enough room to return to your driving lane when you:

	Are two seconds in front of the other vehicle
	Can see the front of the vehicle in your rear view mirror
	Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper

Question 14

It is against the law to enter an intersection when:

	You can't get all the way across before the light turns red
	The light is yellow
	The light is flashing yellow and you didn't stop first

Question 15

This sign means:

	There is a divided highway ahead
	Vehicles on this road travel in two directions
	One-way road widens into two lanes ahead

Question 16

While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?

	Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
	Adjusting your outside mirrors
	Wearing dark sunglasses while driving at night

Question 17

During freezing weather, which area is most likely to be slippery after it snows or rains?

	Roadways in shady areas
	Areas paved with asphalt rather than concrete
	The tops of hills

Question 18

Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

	Signal persons at construction sites
	Security guards patrolling parking lots
	Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway

Question 19

A white painted curb means:

	Loading zone for freight only.
	Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
	Loading zone for freight or passengers.

Question 20

You must make a full stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

	There are no warning signals or gates at the crossing
	You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
	The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic

Question 21

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passenges to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone

	At any time or for any reason
	Until all passengers have reached the sidewalk
	When a bus or trolley is unloading passengers

Question 22

You want to back out of an angle parking space. You should always back slowly and:

	Have someone outside of the vehicle direct you
	Look over your right shoulder
	Look at your rear view mirror

Question 23

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park uphill next to a curb?

	Parallel to the curb
	To the left - away from the curb
	To the right - into the curb

Question 24

Which of these is true about cold weather and driving conditions?

	When the temperature drops, bridges freeze before open roads
	Roads become more slippery as rain continues then when it begins
	Driving conditions become more dangerous as the temperature rises above freezing

Question 25

You are almost through an intersection when you realize you want to turn left instead of going straight. What should you do now?

	Stop in the intersection until it is safe to make the left turn
	Continue to the next intersection and find a route to work your way back
	Back up, check for other vehicles, and make the left turn

Question 26

When stopped at an intersection with stop signs at all four corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver:

	who arrives before you
	Approaching on your right
	Approaching on your left

Question 27

You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:

	Are entitled to share the road with you
	Usually have the right-of-way
	Must ride facing oncoming traffic

Question 28

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

	Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding
	Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction
	Slow down eventually without applying brakes

Question 29

A curb painted blue means:

	Parking for a disabled person with a placard
	Loading or unloading passengers only
	Parking for a limited time

Question 30

The maximum speed limit for ideal driving condition is:

	The posted speed for the road or freeway you are using
	The speed of other vehicles traveling in your direction
	Whatever speed you feel is safe for you and your vehicle

Question 31

You are involved in a minor accident at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. You should:

	Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives
	Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
	Not move your vehicle for any reason

Question 32

You want to park downhill and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

	Towards the side of the road
	Parallel to the road
	Towards the center of the road

Question 33

Which of these statements is NOT true about road workers?

	Road working equipment is painted orange
	White signs tell you of closed lanes and road work ahead
	Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones

Question 34

If you get sleepy while you are driving, you should

	Play the radio loudly, and roll down the windows
	Drink coffee to make you more alert
	Drive to a safe place, stop and rest

Question 35

Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

	Pedestrians always have the right-of-way
	Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful
	Pedestrians, but only with the green 'WALK" signal

Question 36

You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green. Can you go immediately?

	Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection
	Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you
	yes, you now have the right-of-way

Question 37

It is very foggy. You should slow down and turn on your:

	High beam lights
	Low beam lights
	Emergency flashers

Question 38

You were in an accident which caused $1000 worth of damage. How many days do you have to report an accident to DMV?

	14
	7
	10

Question 39

This sign means:

	The road curves to the left
	You cannot make a left turn
	Left turn permitted on green arrow only

Question 40

You park your car at the curb on a level two-way street. before getting out of your car, you should:

	Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle
	Make sure you are parked at least tow feet from the curb
	Turn your front wheels towards the curb

Question 41

This sign means:

	The driver on the right goes first
	All other drivers go first
	Make a complete stop before turning

Question 42

There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving?

	25 m.p.h.
	15 m.p.h.
	10 m.p.h.

Question 43

Which of these is a legal U-turn?

	On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn
	150 feet away from a hill or curve
	Over two sets of double, yellow lines in the roadway

Question 44

If you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the high speed limit, you should still slow down because:

	You must legally drive below the speed limit on sharp curves
	The strong inward pull on your vehicle can be dangerous
	There may be a stalled car or accident ahead that you can't see

Question 45

When can you cross a solid double yellow line to pass another vehicle?

	Under no circumstances
	When a slow moving vehicle refuses to use a turn-out lane
	When you know there are no cars coming towards you

Question 46

This sign means:

	Slow moving vehicle
	Vehicle has the right-of-way
	Yield to the vehicle

Question 47

This sign means:

	The road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions
	You may not enter the road from your direction
	Traffic on this road travels in both directions

Question 48

When you look ahead while driving, it is best to:

	Focus on the right side of your lane
	Look only at the back of the car ahead of you
	Look beyond the car ahead of you

Question 49

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

	In both directions may pass
	Next to the solid line may pass
	Next to the broken line may pass

Question 50

This sign means:

	Side road to the right
	Right lane ends ahead
	No right turn

Once you are finished, click the button below. Any items you have not completed will be marked incorrect. Get Results

There are 50 questions to complete.

List

Return

Shaded items are complete.

1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30
31	32	33	34	35
36	37	38	39	40
41	42	43	44	45
46	47	48	49	50
End

Return

You have completed

questions

question

Your score is

Correct

Wrong

Partial-Credit

You have not finished your quiz. If you leave this page, your progress will be lost.

Correct Answer

You Selected

Not Attempted

Final Score on Quiz

Attempted Questions Correct

Attempted Questions Wrong

Questions Not Attempted

Total Questions on Quiz

Question Details

Results

Date

Score

Time allowed

minutes

seconds

Time used

Answer Choice(s) Selected

Question Text

All done

Need more practice!

Keep trying! Take Another Test.

Not bad! But You Can Do Better. Take Another Test.

Good Work! Keep Practicing & You Will Pass The Test.

Perfect! You Rock :-). Take Another Test.

$gf_formid_number

What’s Next?

Want to practice more? Check out the largest practice permit test questions database.