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Washington DOL permit practice test 2

25 questions written from the Washington Driver Guide, covering parking, following and passing, emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Washington DOL test has 40 questions and you need 32 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Washington?

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    A: No closer than 15 feet. Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Washington Driver Guide: 4.18 General parking rules, page 144.

  2. Question 2When following a large truck, why should you adjust your following distance?

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    A: To keep a wide view of the roadway ahead. When following large vehicles, adjust your following distance so you have a wide view of the road ahead. Washington Driver Guide: 4.4 Sharing with large vehicles, page 98.

  3. Question 3In a skid, which way should you steer?

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    C: In the same direction your vehicle is moving. Steer in the same direction your vehicle is moving and keep correcting until the tires regain traction. Washington Driver Guide: 5.6 Skidding, page 172.

  4. Question 4A teen who gets a permit without taking driver training must wait until what age to take the skills exam and get a license?

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    C: 18. If you don't enroll in a driver training course, you must wait until you're 18 to take the skills exam and get your license. Washington Driver Guide: 1.8 Getting a personal driver license: Instruction permit, page 25.

  5. Question 5For drivers 21 and older, what level of active THC in the blood is considered DUI in Washington?

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    B: More than 5 nanograms per milliliter. Having more than 5 nanograms of active THC per milliliter of blood is a DUI for drivers 21 and older. Washington Driver Guide: 1.15 Driving under the influence (DUI), page 37.

  6. Question 6From how far away must your brake lights be clearly visible?

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    B: 100 feet. Brake lights are red and must be clearly visible from 100 feet away. Washington Driver Guide: 2.5 Brake lights, page 50.

  7. Question 7When should you switch from high beams to regular headlights?

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    B: Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and 300 feet when following another vehicle. Switch back to regular headlights when you're 500 feet in front of an oncoming vehicle or 300 feet behind another vehicle. Washington Driver Guide: 2.5 Headlights, page 50.

  8. Question 8Do pedestrians and bicyclists have the right-of-way at unmarked crosswalks in Washington?

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    A: Yes, at crosswalks and intersections whether marked or not. Pedestrians and bicyclists have the right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections whether the road is marked or not. Washington Driver Guide: 4.1 Sharing with people, page 93.

  9. Question 9You are behind a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop sign extended. What must you do?

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    A: Stop. All drivers traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop when the red lights flash and the stop sign is extended. Washington Driver Guide: 4.2 When you are behind the bus, page 95.

  10. Question 10After stopping at a red light, may you turn left in Washington?

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    C: Yes, onto a one-way street, if there is no 'no turn on red' sign and you have room to enter traffic. After a complete stop at a red light, you can turn left onto a one-way street if no sign prohibits it and there is room. Washington Driver Guide: 4.11 Solid red, page 110.

  11. Question 11A fluorescent yellow-green sign warns of:

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    D: School, pedestrian and bicycling activity. Fluorescent yellow-green signs warn of school, pedestrian and bicycling activity. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.

  12. Question 12Before entering an intersection, you should make sure:

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    A: There is enough space for you to cross or turn without blocking the intersection. Make sure there is enough space to cross or turn without blocking the intersection. Washington Driver Guide: 4.13 Common intersections, page 122.

  13. Question 13Are carpool lanes passing lanes?

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    A: No, carpool lanes are not passing lanes. The guide reminds you that carpool lanes are not passing lanes. Washington Driver Guide: 4.10 General driving guidance, page 108.

  14. Question 14What is the maximum speed allowed in a Washington emergency zone?

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    C: 50 mph. Never drive faster than 50 mph in an emergency zone. Washington Driver Guide: 4.17 Emergency zone, page 143.

  15. Question 15You may not park within how many feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign?

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    C: 30 feet. Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign. Washington Driver Guide: 4.18 General parking rules, page 143.

  16. Question 16On a two-way, two-lane road with a dashed yellow center line, may you use the oncoming lane to pass?

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    B: Yes, if it is safe. A dashed yellow line shows the center of a two-lane road; if it's safe, you may use the oncoming lane to pass. Washington Driver Guide: 4.16 Lanes, page 132.

  17. Question 17What is the best way to keep from hydroplaning?

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    D: Slow down when the road is wet. The best way to keep from hydroplaning is to slow down when the road is wet. Washington Driver Guide: 5.6 Hydroplaning, page 172.

  18. Question 18How long is a Washington knowledge exam score valid?

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    B: 2 years. Your knowledge exam score is valid for 2 years; if you wait too long to take the skills exam you may have to retake it. Washington Driver Guide: 1.8 Getting a personal driver license: Instruction permit, page 25.

  19. Question 19What THC level counts as DUI for Washington drivers under 21?

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    D: More than 0 nanograms per milliliter. Drivers under 21 face DUI consequences for anything more than 0 nanograms of active THC per milliliter of blood. Washington Driver Guide: 1.15 Driving under the influence (DUI), page 37.

  20. Question 20How far before a turn or lane change should you signal, according to the Washington guide?

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    B: 100 feet. Signal 100 feet before you make your move, and make sure the signal stops after the turn. Washington Driver Guide: 2.5 Turn signals, page 50.

  21. Question 21When does Washington law require headlights?

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    C: From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Washington law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise; it's easier to keep them on all the time. Washington Driver Guide: 2.5 Headlights, page 49.

  22. Question 22A transit bus traveling in your direction has signaled and is pulling back onto the road. What must you do?

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    B: Yield to the bus. Yield to any transit vehicle traveling in the same direction that has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway. Washington Driver Guide: 4.3 Sharing with transit buses, page 98.

  23. Question 23May you use a center turn lane to get around a school bus that has its red lights flashing?

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    C: No; drivers in all turn lanes must stop. Don't use a center turn lane to pass a school bus; drivers in all turn lanes must stop. Washington Driver Guide: 4.2 When you are behind the bus, page 95.

  24. Question 24A steady yellow light comes on while you are already in the intersection. What should you do?

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    B: Continue through at the posted speed. If you're in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, continue at the posted speed; you may not accelerate beyond the limit. Washington Driver Guide: 4.11 Solid yellow, page 111.

  25. Question 25What does a yellow sign indicate?

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    B: General and unexpected road conditions warning. Yellow signs warn of general and unexpected road conditions. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.

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