Washington State Driver’s Practice Tests: DMV Practice Tests

By Ged Benson

The must-have driver's license practice test book for anyone who wants to ace Washington State's DMV exam. 

 

• Do you want to pass your DMV exam on your first attempt?
• Do you want to be ready for any questions that may come up on your DMV exam?
• Are you looking for an easy, stress-free learning experience?

 

We've got the perfect solution for you.

 

Getting ready for your driver's test can be a long and stressful process. You have to study the handbook and take multiple generic practice tests before you feel comfortable taking the real thing. The problem is that most of those resources are either too difficult (the handbook), all over the place on the internet or they're not focused on your state's particular requirements (most online practice tests).

 

The Driving School solves all of these problems. Our easy-to-follow questions will help you understand everything from basic road rules to more complex topics such as fines and limits specific to your state. We also provide detailed explanations about why each answer is correct so that you know exactly what to look out for when taking your actual exam.

 

You will cover every section in the official driver's manual, so you won't have to worry about forgetting important notions when you attempt to pass your exam. We've made studying for the DMV test a lot easier.

An all-in-one book, everything you need to know in one place, tests specific to the state of Washington

• 25 diagnostic questions
• 2 Practice tests of 40 questions each
• 150 road signs questions
• 50 signs and situation questions
• 55 questions about fines and limits, distracted driving and driving & drinking. 
• Study the questions tailored to your state's requirements
• Clear and detailed explanations about why the correct answer is right
• A bonus PDF with the top 100 most frequently asked questions
• The link to download the official DMV manual of your state
• Unlimited access to everything you'll need for studying for your exam 

We have everything you need to ace this test! Get today the practice test book that will help you prepare for the official DMV exam and make sure that you pass it with flying colors!

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Driving School
• Release date: Feb 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201214913

Book preview

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Diagnostic Test

Are you just getting started with your study plan and don't know where to begin? With this DMV Diagnostic Test, you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

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Total Questions 15

Correct Answer to pass 12

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

Faster vehicles should use __________ on a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction in Washington State.

▢ the acceleration lane

▢ the lane on the left

▢ the right lane

▢ the mddle lane

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

(D) When there are three or more lanes in one direction, the middle lanes usually provide the smoothest traffic flow. The left lane is reserved for passing under Washington State law. Slower vehicles and those making a right turn should use the right lane.

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

When driving in the city, you should look at least ________ ahead to avoid sudden braking or turning.

▢ 5 seconds

▢ 20 seconds

▢ 10 seconds

▢ 15 seconds

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

(D) You should look well down the road to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn abruptly. According to the Washington Driver Guide, you should look at least 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. On a freeway at 60 mph, 15 seconds equals a quarter mile.

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

Above your lane, you notice a flashing yellow X. What does it imply?

▢ You should exit this lane as soon as possible

▢ Proceed with extreme caution

▢ This lane is only for turning

▢ This lane is currently closed

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

(C) Lane use control signals are special overhead signals that indicate which lanes of a roadway may be used in various directions at different times. A flashing yellow X indicates that this lane is only for turning. A steady yellow X indicates that the lane in your direction is about to close, at which point the signal will change to a steady red X. [Reversible Lanes, Road Rules, Washington Driver Guide]

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

If an intermediate license holder commits a second traffic violation, his or her license will be suspended for up to

▢ ten days

▢ one year

▢ six months

▢ thirty days

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

(C) If an intermediate license holder commits a second traffic violation or a second violation of the license's restrictions, the license will be suspended for six months or until the driver reaches the age of 18, whichever comes first. [How to Get a Driver's License in Washington]

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

What does this warning sign indicate?

▢ There will be sharp right and left turns ahead

▢ The road ahead takes a right turn

▢ The road ahead bends to the right, then to the left

▢ A winding path

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

(C) This sign indicates that there will be a double curve ahead. The road ahead bends to the right, then to the left. (A winding road sign would be posted instead if there was a triple curve ahead.) Slow down, stay to the right, and do not pass.

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

In Washington State, parallel parking must be done within _________ of the curb.

▢ 18 inches

▢ 12 inches

▢ 24 inches

▢ 6 inches

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

(B) When parallel parking in Washington State, you must park within 12 inches of the curb.

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

According to Maria's law, a driver who fails to properly secure a load and injures or kills another person will

▢ be charged with a major misdemeanor

▢ have to serve up to a year in prison

▢ have to pay a fine of up to $5,000

▢ have to bear all of the aforementioned consequences

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

(D) A person who causes an injury or death by failing to properly secure a load faces a gross misdemeanor charge and a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. A misdemeanor charge can be levied against a driver whose unsecured items cause property damage. [Maria's Law; Washington Driver Guide; Before You Drive]

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

Tires that are unbalanced or have low tire pressures can cause

▢ reduced stopping distance

▢ quicker tire wear

▢ improved fuel economy

▢ all of the aforementioned

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

(B) When the road is wet, worn or bald tires can increase stopping distance and make turning more difficult. Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can result in faster tire wear and reduced fuel economy, as well as making the vehicle more difficult to steer and stop.

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

An emergency vehicle with flashing lights has stopped ahead of you. What should you do?

▢ Slow down and, if possible, move into a non-adjacent lane

▢ If possible, move into a non-adjacent lane; otherwise, slow down

▢ Proceed with extreme caution

▢ Slow down and prepare to come to a halt

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

(B) To pass an emergency vehicle, tow truck, or other roadway assistance vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing, you must move into a non-adjacent lane if possible, leaving at least one vacant lane between you and the vehicle, according to Washington State's Move Over Law. If this is impossible or dangerous (no other lanes in your direction), you must slow down until you have passed the vehicle. (Note: Although every state in the United States now has its own Move Over Law, some of them require drivers to do different things. Always check the local traffic laws when traveling out of state.)

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

Except in the following situations, you may pass a vehicle on the right.

▢ When you are on roads with at least two lanes traveling in the same direction as you

▢ When you're in the left-turn lane

▢ When you are on one-way streets with all traffic lanes moving in the same direction

▢ When the vehicle is in a turn lane to the left

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

(B) You may pass a vehicle on the right in Washington State if: 1) the vehicle is making or about to make a left turn; or 2) there are two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction as the vehicle. (This can occur on a multilane highway or a one-way street.) A left-turn lane is only used for turning left (and U-turns where permitted).

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

Which of the following pavement markings separates two lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction?

▢ A

▢ B

▢ C

▢ None of the preceding

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Two lanes traveling in the same direction are separated by a white line. You may cross a broken line to pass or change lanes. You should usually stay in your lane if it's a straight line.

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

When passing or overtaking a bicycle, leave at least _________ of space between your vehicle and the bicycle.

▢ 10 feet

▢ 7 feet

▢ 3 feet

▢ 6 feet

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

(C) Bicyclists can be difficult to see on the road, so keep an eye out for them. Extra caution is required. When passing a bicycle, Washington State law requires you to pass at a safe distance to clearly avoid colliding with the... bicyclist. According to the Washington Driver Guide, you should leave at least three feet between your vehicle and the bicycle. (It should be noted that some other states' laws require three, four, or even six feet of space under certain conditions.) [RCW 46.61] .110]

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

This symbol is

▢ an object marker on a roadway

▢ an interstate highway guide sign

▢ a warning sign in a construction zone

▢ a barricade in a construction zone

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

(A) This is an object marker sign, which is used to alert drivers to objects in the road or very close to the road's edge. The stripes point down the road, toward the safe side. This sign indicates that you should continue to the right in order to pass the object.

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

In work zones, traffic fines are

▢ decreased

▢ tripled

▢ doubled

▢ the same

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

(C) In work zones, traffic fines are doubled, and recklessly endangering workers, other motorists, or property can result in a 60-day license suspension. [Traffic Adjustment; Safe Driving Tips; Washington Driver Guide]

Question 15 - Diagnostic Test

If a driver between the ages of 13 and 17 is convicted of alcohol possession, a drug offense, or a firearm-related offense, his or her license will be revoked for at least ________ for a second offense.

▢ 1 year

▢ 4 years

▢ 2 years

▢ 3 years

Question 15 - Diagnostic Test

(C) If a driver aged 13 to 17 is convicted of possession of alcohol, a drug offense, or a firearm-related offense for the second time, his or her license will be revoked for two years or until the age of 18, whichever comes first. [Violations of Juvenile Alcohol/Drug/Firearms; Getting in Shape to Drive; Washington Driver Guide]

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Practice Test 1

Get prepared for the DMV driving permit test exam by practicing with real questions that are very similar (often identical!) to those on the DMV test.

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Total Questions: 40

Correct Answer to pass: 33

Question 1 - Practice Test 1

Yellow lines are used on one-way streets as

▢ lines on the right

▢ lines in the middle

▢ left-edge lines

Question 1 - Practice Test 1

(C) Yellow lines are also utilized as left-edge lines on one-way streets.

Question 2 - Practice Test 1

What should you do to recover from hydroplaning?

▢ Hit the brakes

▢ Increase the amount of force you apply to the accelerator

▢ Firmly hit the brakes

▢ Take your foot off the gas pedal

Question 2 - Practice Test 1

(D) When you drive too fast on a wet road, you may experience hydroplaning. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, do not apply the brakes. Braking too hard may cause your vehicle to slip out of control. Instead, remove your foot from the accelerator and allow your car to slow down until hydroplaning ceases.

Question 3 - Practice Test 1

When approaching and entering an acceleration lane, to match the speed of vehicles in through lanes.

▢ Accelerate your pace

▢ Abruptly reduce your speed

▢ Gradually reduce your speed

▢ Alter your lane and accelerate

Question 3 - Practice Test 1

(A) For entering freeways, entrance ramps are provided. Typically, the entrance ramp leads to an acceleration lane. Increase your speed as you approach and enter the acceleration lane to match the vehicles in the through lanes. Keep an eye out for an opening in freeway traffic, activate your turn signal and merge smoothly with the rest of the traffic. Unless absolutely necessary, do not stop or slow down in the acceleration lane.

Question 4 - Practice Test 1

To get from a private road to a public road,

▢ you must first activate your four-way flashers

▢ perform a quick turn and enter the roadway, while blowing the horn

▢ you are not required to signal when entering the roadway

▢ you must come to a complete stop and yield to the vehicles on the road

Question 4 - Practice