Washington DMV Practice Test

Question 1

When driving near a playground or park, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and watch for children who may dart into the road

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Maintain normal speed

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Use your horn to warn children

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Speed up to pass quickly

Question 2

What does a 'countdown pedestrian signal' indicate when it begins counting?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians already crossing should finish — the countdown indicates remaining crossing time for those in the crosswalk; new pedestrians should NOT begin crossing

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Pedestrians should begin crossing — the countdown is time remaining to start crossing

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The traffic light is about to change for vehicles

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Vehicles should begin entering the intersection

Question 3

If you cannot complete a pass because oncoming traffic appears unexpectedly, you should:

Accepted Answer

Brake and return to the right lane behind the vehicle you were passing — do NOT attempt to squeeze between oncoming traffic and the passed vehicle

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Complete the pass as quickly as possible — you're already committed

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Flash your lights at oncoming traffic to warn them

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Use the shoulder to complete the pass

Question 4

What is a 'deductible' in auto insurance?

Accepted Answer

The amount YOU pay out-of-pocket before insurance covers the remaining claim

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The monthly fee you pay for insurance

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The maximum the insurance will pay in a year

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The premium for adding additional coverage

Question 5

Washington State teen drivers (under 18) with a driver's license may not drive between:

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1 AM and 5 AM

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10 PM and 6 AM

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11 PM and 5 AM

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Midnight and 6 AM

Question 6

What is the 'point of no return' in an emergency stop situation?

Accepted Answer

The distance at which you can no longer stop in time and must take evasive action instead - recognizing this point early is critical for crash avoidance

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The speed at which ABS activates

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The moment when the collision is inevitable

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The maximum speed at which emergency braking is effective

Question 7

Is it legal to park in a space marked for electric vehicle charging if you are not actively charging?

Accepted Answer

In most places with EV-only signage, no — many jurisdictions now cite non-charging vehicles that occupy dedicated EV charging spaces

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Yes, EV spaces are open to any vehicle when empty

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Only if you leave your hazard lights on

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Only during nighttime hours

Question 8

In Washington State, a first-offense DUI conviction carries a minimum jail sentence of:

Accepted Answer

24 hours (or 15 days Electronic Home Monitoring)

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72 hours

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No mandatory minimum — only fines

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7 days

Question 9

A slow-moving farm tractor with an orange triangle emblem is ahead on this rural road. You should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and pass only when it is legal and clearly safe

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Pass immediately on a curve

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Tailgate until it pulls over

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Assume it will speed up

Question 10

Besides a driver's natural reaction time, what does 'reaction distance' measure as part of total stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

The distance the vehicle travels at its current speed during the time between recognizing a hazard and physically beginning to brake

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The distance traveled after the brakes are fully applied

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The vehicle's total weight

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The outside air temperature

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