Washington DMV is administered by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL), headquartered in Olympia. The official Washington written knowledge exam has 40 questions, and drivers must answer 32 correctly (80%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real Washington DMV test.
What makes the Washington DMV test unique?
Washington's exam uniquely covers ferry-terminal right-of-way (the state operates the largest ferry system in the US), Snoqualmie Pass chain laws, and cannabis-impaired driving.
Washington was the first US state to legalize recreational cannabis (2012); the exam includes THC-impaired driving enforcement.
Ferry queue and right-of-way questions are Washington-specific — review the Ferry chapter.
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272 indexed questions with full answers, explanations, and law citations.
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does a Wrong Way sign indicate?
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What does a ONE WAY sign indicate?
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What does this sign means?
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What does a Speed Limit sign indicate?
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What does this sign mean?
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What does a railroad crossbuck sign indicate?
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What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
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What does a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign indicate?
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What do brown signs generally indicate?
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Seat belts should be used by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Children should ride in ____.
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Which statement about drinking and driving is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
If you become sleepy while driving, the safest choice is to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Texting while driving is dangerous because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
The safest way to use a phone while driving is to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a good way to reduce distraction?
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At night you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights are bright?
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In fog you should generally use ____.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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If your brakes fail, you should first ____.
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What should you do if road or weather conditions are poor?
Alabama Driver Manual
A safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
Alabama Driver Manual
Why is tailgating dangerous?
Alabama Driver Manual
Stopping distance is affected by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights?
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Which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
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Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
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Good steering control begins with ____.
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Which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
Alabama Driver Manual
What is the purpose of a speed limit?
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Why is following distance important?
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When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who should usually go first?
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At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is usually the one that ____.
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When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Drivers must yield to pedestrians ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or flashing lights?
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?
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What should you do when entering a freeway from an acceleration lane?
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When a stopped school bus is using red warning signals and a stop arm, what is the correct response?
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Which statement about a school bus stopped with red warning signals is NOT correct?
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Before entering an intersection on a green light, you should make sure ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing out of a driveway?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before making a left turn?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before turning right on red where permitted?
Alabama Driver Manual
A left turn on red may be allowed only ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about U-turns is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing your vehicle?
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What should you do when parking on a hill?
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Which option is NOT a safe step when parking on a hill?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about stopping in intersections is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
Backing is safest when you ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'parallel parking' mean?
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What does a red curb indicate?
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What does a yellow curb indicate?
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What should you do when following a motorcycle?
Alabama Driver Manual
Large trucks have ____.
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What should you do when avoid cutting in front of a large truck because?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when passing a bicycle?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about bicyclists is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching slow-moving farm equipment or other slow vehicles?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when waiting behind another vehicle at railroad tracks?
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Which statement about emergency scenes is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'sharing the road' mean for drivers?
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What is a 'bike lane' and what does it mean for drivers?
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What does 'vulnerable road user' mean?
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What is the meaning of a 'no-zone' around large trucks?
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Real-format questions with the reasoning behind every answer.
Explanation: Washington's BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over (0.02% for drivers under 21). The THC limit for drivers 21+ is 5 ng/mL.
Explanation: High beams must be dimmed within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following; within 500 feet applies to oncoming vehicles.
Explanation: A Wrong Way sign means you are traveling against the lawful direction of traffic and should not continue.
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