Washington DMV Sample Test
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1
Unique State Laws
When waiting to board a Washington State Ferry, vehicles without a pre-paid reservation must:
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When waiting to board a Washington State Ferry, vehicles without a pre-paid reservation must:
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Washington State Ferries (the largest ferry system in the US) uses a mixed reservation + standby loading system. Reserved vehicles board first and guarantee a spot. Standby vehicles wait in a dedicated lane and load in arrival order after reservations are loaded, depending on space availability — no advance payment boosts standby priority.
2
Alcohol, Drugs & DUI
In Washington State, what is the legal per-se THC blood concentration limit for DUI?
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In Washington State, what is the legal per-se THC blood concentration limit for DUI?
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Washington set a per-se THC limit of 5 ng/mL in whole blood when it legalized recreational cannabis in 2012. Drivers at or above that level can be charged with DUI regardless of observed impairment. For drivers under 21, any detectable THC is a violation (zero tolerance).
3
Seatbelts & Child Safety
Washington State law requires a child to ride in a rear-facing car seat until at least:
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Washington State law requires a child to ride in a rear-facing car seat until at least:
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Washington State's 2020 child-passenger law requires children to ride rear-facing until age 2 or until they exceed the rear-facing seat's height/weight limit. Children then ride in a forward-facing car seat with harness until at least age 4, and a booster until at least age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall.
4
Signs & Signals
What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
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What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
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A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.
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Signs & Signals
Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?
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Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?
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Regulatory signs control traffic and communicate laws; they do not advertise services.
6
Signs & Signals
What does a green arrow mean?
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What does a green arrow mean?
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A green arrow permits movement in the arrow\'s direction after yielding when required.
7
Signs & Signals
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line generally means ____.
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A solid yellow line on your side of the center line generally means ____.
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Yellow centerline markings separate opposite-direction traffic; a solid line on your side restricts passing.
8
Signs & Signals
What do crosswalk markings indicate?
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What do crosswalk markings indicate?
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Crosswalk markings identify pedestrian crossing areas.
9
Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
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Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.
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