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Washington DOL permit practice test 9

25 questions written from the Washington Driver Guide, covering emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, sharing the road, signals and pavement markings 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 1If you see bleeding after a crash, what is the first step the guide lists?

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    B: Apply pressure with hands. Apply pressure with hands, then a bandage or dressing, then a tourniquet if needed. Washington Driver Guide: 5.9 Reporting an injury, page 177.

  2. Question 2What is the penalty for an intermediate license holder's second traffic violation or at-fault collision?

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    D: License suspended for 6 months or until 18, whichever comes first. A 2nd violation suspends the license for 6 months or until 18, whichever comes first. Washington Driver Guide: 1.8 Intermediate driver license, page 29.

  3. Question 3When is one-hand steering at the 12 o'clock position recommended?

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    B: Only when backing the vehicle. The 12 position is recommended only when backing, while you turn your body to see behind you. Washington Driver Guide: 2.7 One-hand steering, page 58.

  4. Question 4When passing a bicyclist, how much space must you leave between the cyclist and the widest part of your vehicle?

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    C: At least 3 feet. Leave at least 3 feet between the bicyclist and the widest part of your vehicle, and move over one full lane if there are two lanes in your direction. Washington Driver Guide: 4.6 Passing a bicyclist, page 103.

  5. Question 5Once you are in a marked turn lane, you must:

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    D: Follow through with the turn. Once you're in a turn lane, you must follow through with the turn. Washington Driver Guide: 4.16 Lanes, page 133.

  6. Question 6What does a square sign with a white horizontal bar inside a red circle mean?

    red and white square road sign
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    D: Do Not Enter. This is the Do Not Enter sign: you can't enter the street from that direction. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 116.

  7. Question 7As you approach a diverging diamond interchange, what will happen?

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    B: You will be guided to cross over to the left side of the roadway. You'll be guided to cross over to the left side of the road, then back to the right after the overpass or underpass. Washington Driver Guide: 4.15 Diverging diamonds, page 129.

  8. Question 8With the engine off, it is a crime in Washington to leave a child under what age unattended in a parked vehicle?

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    A: Under 12. It's a crime to leave a child under 12 unattended in a parked vehicle; if the motor is running, the age rises to under 16. Washington Driver Guide: 4.18 General parking rules, page 145.

  9. Question 9A power line falls on your car after a crash, but there is no fire. What should you do?

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    C: Stay inside, turn off the engine and call 911. Turn off the engine, call 911 and stay inside until responders arrive; assume all lines are energized. Washington Driver Guide: 5.9 Encountering power lines, page 178.

  10. Question 10What happens after an intermediate license holder's third traffic violation?

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    B: The license is suspended until age 18. A 3rd violation results in suspension until the driver turns 18. Washington Driver Guide: 1.8 Intermediate driver license, page 29.

  11. Question 11Which statement about antilock brakes (ABS) is correct?

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    C: ABS lets you keep steering control during emergency braking but does not shorten stopping distance. ABS allows you to steer during emergency braking; it does not shorten your stopping distance. Washington Driver Guide: 2.8 Antilock braking systems, page 59.

  12. Question 12A bicyclist is riding in a crosswalk. How should you treat them?

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    D: As a pedestrian; you must yield to them. Bicyclists in crosswalks are considered pedestrians; you must yield to them in marked and unmarked crosswalks. Washington Driver Guide: 4.6 General guidance, page 103.

  13. Question 13How far may you travel in a shared center left-turn lane in Washington?

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    A: No more than 300 feet. Center turn lanes must not be used for passing, and you shouldn't travel farther than 300 feet in one. Washington Driver Guide: 4.16 Lanes, page 134.

  14. Question 14You see a WRONG WAY sign facing you. What should you do?

    red and white horizontal rectangle road sign
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    A: Stop and turn around immediately. A Wrong Way sign means you're driving in the wrong direction; stop and turn around immediately. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 116.

  15. Question 15You reach a T-intersection where your road ends at a through road with a yield sign. Who has the right-of-way?

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    B: Traffic on the through road. At a T-intersection, a yield or stop sign on the ending road tells you that traffic on the through road goes first. Washington Driver Guide: 4.14 T-Intersection, page 124.

  16. Question 16It is a crime to leave a child under what age unattended in a parked vehicle while the motor is running?

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    C: 16. It's a crime to leave a child under 16 unattended in a parked vehicle while the motor is running. Washington Driver Guide: 4.18 General parking rules, page 145.

  17. Question 17If your vehicle is touching a power line and catches fire, how should you get out?

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    B: Jump clear with both feet landing together, don't touch the vehicle, and shuffle 35 feet away. Jump away with arms at your sides, land with both feet together without touching the vehicle, and shuffle 35 feet away. Washington Driver Guide: 5.9 Encountering power lines, page 178.

  18. Question 18What must an intermediate license holder do when they turn 18?

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    C: Nothing; the restrictions are lifted automatically. You don't need a new license at 18; intermediate restrictions are automatically lifted. Washington Driver Guide: 1.8 Intermediate driver license, page 29.

  19. Question 19The forward-and-backward shifting of a vehicle's weight when you accelerate or brake is called:

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    A: Pitch. Pitch is the forward and backward motion of the vehicle's weight; braking shifts weight forward. Washington Driver Guide: 2.10 Pitch, page 60.

  20. Question 20When may you drive in a bicycle lane?

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    D: Only when turning or crossing the lane to park near the curb. Drive in bicycle lanes only when turning or crossing the lane to park near the curb. Washington Driver Guide: 4.6 Bike lanes, page 104.

  21. Question 21You have stopped completely at a red light. There is no 'no turn on red' sign and you have plenty of room to enter traffic. May you turn right?

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    B: Yes, after the complete stop. Washington lets you turn right after a full stop at a red light unless a 'no turn on red' sign is posted, as long as you have room to enter traffic safely. Washington Driver Guide: 4.11 Solid red, page 110.

  22. Question 22A sign marking a shared center lane for left turns only means the lane is:

    white and black vertical rectangle road sign
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    C: Reserved for left-turning vehicles from either direction. The lane is reserved for left turns from either direction and isn't to be used for through traffic or passing. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 116.

  23. Question 23How far should people stay from a vehicle in contact with a power line?

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    D: At least 35 feet. Encourage people to stay at least 35 feet away; the ground around the vehicle could be energized. Washington Driver Guide: 5.9 Encountering power lines, page 178.

  24. Question 24What is the minimum age for a juvenile agricultural permit in Washington?

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    C: There is no minimum age. There's no minimum age requirement for a juvenile agricultural permit, but it doesn't replace an instruction permit. Washington Driver Guide: 1.8 Agricultural permits, page 29.

  25. Question 25When you stop your car with the stop line appearing under your side mirror, about how far are you from the line?

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    B: 3 to 6 inches. Stopping when the stop line is under your side mirror means you are about 3 to 6 inches from the line. Washington Driver Guide: 2.11 Vehicle reference points, page 62.

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