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To legally operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle, moped, or motor-driven cycle on public roads in Washington State, you must have a valid driver license. You are required to pass the medical and vision screenings, as well as the WA DOL knowledge test and the driving test, in order to obtain a driver license. The Washington DMV written test is intended to assess your knowledge of road signs, road rules, traffic laws, as well as safe driving practices. The Washington Driver's Manual contains all you need to know to pass the test. This guide should be thoroughly studied. The WA DOL written exam is a 40-multiple-choice-question test, and you must answer 32 of them correctly to pass. Prepare for the official Washington knowledge test by practicing with our Washington practice test permit.

List of questions
1.
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2.
Which of the following colors is used for guide signs? Select all that apply.
3.
When should you signal if you want to turn right?
4.
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5.
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6.
A speed limit is:null
7.
Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?null
8.
The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:null
9.
On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the: _______________________.
10.
You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:null
11.
You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:null
12.
Railroad crossings should always be considered:
13.
When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:null
14.
You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:null
15.
You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:null
16.
If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must: _______________________.
17.
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:null
18.
When changing lanes, you should:null
19.
What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
20.
An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?null
21.
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22.
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:null
23.
Roads become very slippery: ________________________.
24.
Your first response to reduced visibility should be:null
25.
You may cross solid yellow lines: _______________________.
26.
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27.
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28.
As you drive, you’re required to stop your vehicle:null
29.
Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:null
30.
At a school crossing sign, you should: _______________________.1794318_image.png
31.
Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
32.
How can you prevent drowsiness on long trips?
33.
Which of the following colors is used for warning signs? Select all that apply.
34.
If there are no sidewalks, pedestrians should walk on the road:
35.
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36.
If two vehicles enter an intersection at the same time, one turning left, the other going straight, which party has the right-of-way?
37.
When approaching a railroad crossing with no signal lights or crossing gates, you should:
38.
If the speed limit on a freeway is 65 mph, but the traffic is traveling at 70 mph, what is the legal speed on this freeway?
39.
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40.
If there is not enough room on the other side of a railroad crossing for your vehicle, you should ________.