Washington DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

What happens if a bicyclist disobeys traffic laws?

Accepted Answer

They can be issued a ticket.

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They are exempt because traffic laws don’t apply to bicyclists.

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They will only get a warning from law enforcement.

Question 2

What is a speed limit?

Accepted Answer

The legal maximum or minimum speed under ideal conditions.

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The suggested speed under ideal conditions.

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The legal maximum or minimum speed under dangerous conditions.

Question 3

Who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop if two drivers arrive simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the right.

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The driver on the left.

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Neither driver needs to stop.

Question 4

What does a regulatory sign with a red circle and slash indicate?

Accepted Answer

An action is prohibited.

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Drivers must stop completely.

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Some drivers must yield.

Question 5

At what age must a child ride in the back seat of a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Under 13.

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Under 14.

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Under 16.

Question 6

When may you cross a dashed white line?

Accepted Answer

When safe to change lanes.

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At any time.

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Only during daylight hours.

Question 7

What happens if a green arrow changes to a solid green light?

Accepted Answer

You may still turn but must yield to oncoming traffic.

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You must proceed straight and cannot turn.

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You retain the right-of-way to turn.

Question 8

What must a driver do when dealing with pedestrians?

Accepted Answer

Always yield and do whatever is necessary to avoid hitting pedestrians, even if they are not following the rules.

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Make sure pedestrians see your vehicle.

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Yield only when pedestrians have the right-of-way.

Question 9

What must you do when meeting an oncoming vehicle on a narrow road?

Accepted Answer

Allow the oncoming vehicle half the road.

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Pull completely off the road.

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Demand they pull over.

Question 10

What does an arrow painted on the pavement mean?

Accepted Answer

Drivers in that lane must follow the arrow’s direction.

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Drivers in that lane must stop before following the arrow.

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Drivers in that lane may follow the arrow if they choose.

Question 11

What does a red and white triangular sign at an intersection indicate?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield to traffic or pedestrians.

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Always stop completely.

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Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Question 12

What do speed limit signs indicate?

Accepted Answer

Maximum or minimum legal speed.

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Suggested speeds for the area.

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Speed for heavy traffic.

Question 13

Where should your car be positioned to make a right turn?

Accepted Answer

Close to the right side.

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Near the center of the street.

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Close to the left side.

Question 14

What color are guide signs that provide directional and mileage information?

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Green.

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Red.

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Yellow.

Question 15

What does a traffic light with a green arrow and red light mean?

Accepted Answer

Drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

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Wait for a solid green light to proceed.

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Drive straight ahead only.

Question 16

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield to traffic in the intersection.

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Yield only to traffic on the left.

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Always stop before entering.

Question 17

When may you cross double solid yellow lines?

Accepted Answer

To turn into a driveway.

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To pass a slow-moving truck.

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To pass another car.

Question 18

What should you do at an intersection with a green light but pedestrians crossing against the red?

Accepted Answer

Stop to let pedestrians cross.

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Honk your horn.

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Speed up to pass pedestrians.

Question 19

What is the correct order of traffic lights from top to bottom?

Accepted Answer

Red, Yellow, Green

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Green, Yellow, Red

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Yellow, Green, Red

Question 20

Where are stop lines located?

Accepted Answer

At intersections and crosswalks.

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Next to churches and schools.

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In curves and on hills.

Question 1 of 20

What happens if a bicyclist disobeys traffic laws?