Washington State DOL Practice Test

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1. If your car breaks down, you should:

A) Get your car off the road and away from traffic

B) Turn on your headlights

C) Leave the car where it became disabled

If you are having vehicle trouble and must stop, get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic.

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2. You should adjust your seat, rearview mirror, and side mirror:

A) When driving and road conditions change

B) Before you start to drive

C) When driving and light conditions change

Always check your seat and mirrors before driving away. Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

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3. The first thing affected by drinking alcohol is your:

A) Judgment

B) Hearing

C) Balance

Alcohol affects your judgment and driving skills. It also slows your reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and makes you less alert.

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4. When being passed by another vehicle, you should:

A) Honk your horn

B) Keep as far left as possible

C) Keep your speed or slow down

When being passed, it is unlawful to increase speed. If necessary, slow down to make the pass easier.

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5. This yellow sign means:

A) Divided highway ahead

B) Work zone ahead

C) Blocked highway ahead

Divided highway ahead (divided highway begins). A median or strip separates the opposing traffic.

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6. Which traffic light signal has the same meaning as a stop sign?

A) Steady red

B) Flashing yellow

C) Flashing red

A flashing red traffic light has the same meaning as a stop sign.

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7. What should you do when you approach a railroad crossing?

A) Look, listen, and slow down

B) Keep speed unless you hear a train approaching

C) Always stop

A white X-shaped sign or crossbuck with the words Railroad Crossing has the same meaning as a Yield sign.

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8. These lines mark:

A) Reversible lanes

B) Two-way left-turn lanes

C) Restricted lanes

Reversible lanes have broken double yellow lines on each side.

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9. What is true about airbag safety?

A) Children must be in a seat with an active airbag

B) Move the driver's seat close to the dashboard

C) Airbags don't replace seat belts

Airbags work best with seat belts. They do not replace them.

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10. When you see this sign, you must:

A) Not pass the sign

B) Pull off the roadway and stop

C) Not pass other vehicles

Do not pass. Signs tell you where passing is not permitted.

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11. Unless otherwise posted, the legal speed limit on state highways is:

A) 65 mph

B) 70 mph

C) 60 mph

Unless otherwise posted, the legal speed limit on state highways is 60 mph.

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12. When following large vehicles, you should adjust your following distance so you can:

A) Pass quickly

B) Improve fuel economy

C) See most of the roadway ahead

The drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or cars pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you when you are directly behind them. They could stop suddenly without knowing you are there. Large vehicles also block your view of the road ahead. Falling back allows you more room to see ahead.

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13. Which is true about the right of way at a four-way stop?

A) The first vehicle to reach the stop is the first to go

B) The vehicle to the left always has the right of way

C) The vehicle to the right always has the right of way

At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first. If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the car on the right goes first.

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14. The Implied Consent Law means that you:

A) Are protected from uninsured motorists

B) Can refuse state-administered chemical tests

C) Have agreed to be tested for alcohol or drugs

The Implied Consent Law means you must submit to and complete a test to determine if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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15. You can smoke marijuana while driving:

A) If you don't drive faster than 55 mph

B) In no situation

C) If you do it to stay alert

Under the Open Container Law, it is a traffic infraction to consume marijuana in any manner in a motor vehicle on a highway.

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16. If you have a blowout, what should you do first?

A) Apply hard pressure to the brake

B) Grip the steering wheel tightly and go straight

C) Quickly pull off the roadway

If a tire suddenly goes flat, you should hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight. Slow down gradually by letting up on the gas. Use brakes lightly.

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17. If you see a pedestrian with a white cane at a crosswalk, you must:

A) Honk your horn

B) Stop and turn off your engine

C) Always give the pedestrian the right-of-way

Give pedestrians using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane the right-of-way. Do not use your horn.

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18. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

A) Over your right shoulder

B) In your left side mirror

C) Over your left shoulder

When turning or changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Be sure no one is near the rear corners of your vehicle.

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19. If another vehicle follows you too closely, you should:

A) Speed up to avoid getting hit from behind

B) Move to another lane or slowly reduce the speed

C) Use your horn to alert the driver behind you

If you are being followed too closely, move over to the right lane if possible. Otherwise, wait until the path is clear, then slowly reduce speed.

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20. Which emergency is best handled by shifting to neutral?

A) Steering fails

B) Gas pedal sticks

C) Brakes fail

If the accelerator sticks, keep your eyes on the road and quickly shift to neutral.

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Permit Practice for the DOL Test

The driver’s exam in Washington state is a multiple-choice test with 40 questions. To pass, you cannot miss more than eight questions on the test. The test has a passing score of 80%.

This practice test is a condensed quiz consisting of 20 questions that cover the same areas. Taking several practice tests ensures you have the knowledge required to pass the actual examination.

The Written Test is Hard

Experts consider the written test in Washington to be challenging, so it’s essential to prepare well. You might need more than the practice tests at FreeDMVTest to help you prepare. In such a case, we recommend driversprep.com , where you can find a randomized test, just like the real exam.

What Happens If I Fail the Test?

Third-party test providers may allow you to retake the test on the same day, even if the recommendation is to wait at least 24 hours.

When you take your test at a driver licensing office, you should expect a waiting time of at least two days, depending on location and how many questions you missed. Use this time wisely by preparing with more practice tests. There is a new fee for each test attempt.

This is a Learning Tool

Remember that practice tests are a learning tool, not a cheat sheet.

Practice tests help you familiarize yourself with the types of questions the DOL will ask on the exam. They also help you find your weak areas. Suppose you need help with questions on handling different emergencies. In that case, you will know what items to focus on in the Driver Guide.

Always keep your Driver Guide handy when you practice. Reviewing every question you miss is a good idea to ensure you understand why you got it wrong on this test.

Often, students move on to the following questions without reflecting on why they made a mistake and thinking that they will get it right the next time. But learning from your tiny errors on this test is crucial to success.

Get comfortable with all the answers, and you will pass the examination easily.

No Trick Questions

When people fail their tests, they blame trick questions or ambiguous answers. However, remember that there are no trick questions. You should have prepared better if you missed more than 8 out of 40 questions.

Read the Driver Guide and do not rely solely on practice tests. The Guide gives you valuable background information on some essential driving rules.

At the test computer, you should take your time with the questions. The test has an allotted time of 45 minutes. It is more than enough for the average test taker. Take your time and carefully read all the questions and choices. You don’t get any extra points by finishing early.

Are These the Questions I Will Get on My Test?

Exam questions are random. The system draws them from a larger pool of questions, meaning that every test is unique. You’ll never know which questions you will get.

But the more practice tests you take, the more likely you will have seen an exam question before.

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