Free Washington DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / WA

Question 1

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

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Always stop before entering the intersection.

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Yield to all traffic on the right.

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Yield to all traffic on the left.

Question 2

If you change addresses, you must notify the Department of Licensing:

Accepted Answer

Within 10 days of moving.

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Whenever your license address doesn't match your checkbook address.

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Only when you move out of the county.

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Within 30 days of moving.

Question 3

Inattentional blindness is also known as:

Accepted Answer

Distracted driving

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Tunnel vision

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Blindspot neglect

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Peripheral blindness

Question 4

Marijuana has been shown to impair performance on driving tasks for:

Accepted Answer

Up to five hours

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Up to one hour

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Up to three hours

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Up to eight hours

Question 5

Before changing directions, you must keep your turn signals on for at least:

Accepted Answer

100 feet

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50 feet

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150 feet

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200 feet

Question 6

When a school bus is stopped off the road without flashing lights, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

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Stop regardless of direction

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Stop only if on the same side of the road as the bus

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Honk and pass quickly

Question 7

Always allow enough room to safely stop in emergencies by staying at least:

Accepted Answer

4 seconds behind

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2 seconds behind

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3 seconds behind

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5 seconds behind

Question 8

On the freeway, you see a "merging traffic" sign. You should:

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Move to another lane if safe to let traffic enter

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Speed up to block merging vehicles

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Stop abruptly

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Honk to warn others

Question 9

Be cautious when large trucks make turns because:

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They make wide turns and cross the centerline

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They always have right-of-way

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They accelerate faster than cars

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Their drivers have limited visibility

Question 10

To be parked legally, a vehicle must be within:

Accepted Answer

12 inches of the curb

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6 inches of the curb

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18 inches of the curb

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24 inches of the curb

Question 11

The best way to avoid speeding is to:

Accepted Answer

Measure travel time to your destination

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Rely on cruise control

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Follow faster vehicles

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Check speedometer frequently

Question 12

If you have a tire blowout while driving, you should:

Accepted Answer

Hold steering wheel tightly and brake lightly

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Slam on brakes

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Swerve to shoulder

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Accelerate to regain control

Question 13

To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

Accepted Answer

Look over your shoulder in direction you plan to move

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Rely on mirrors

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Turn head briefly opposite way

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Check rearview mirror twice

Question 14

Drivers entering an intersection to turn left:

Accepted Answer

Must not enter unless they can clear it without stopping

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Must enter immediately

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Have right-of-way over oncoming traffic

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Should flash headlights first

Question 15

At this intersection, what should you do when you see this sign:

Accepted Answer

Do not enter

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Proceed carefully

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Stop and reverse

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Honk and proceed

Question 16

What is the leading cause of death for young people (16-25) in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicle crashes

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Drug overdoses

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Homicide

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Suicide

Question 17

If you stop along the road at night:

Accepted Answer

Turn on emergency flashers and leave low beams on

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Turn off all lights

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Use high beams only

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Open your door

Question 18

When entering from a curb or driveway, be alert for:

Accepted Answer

Motorcyclists, bicycles, and pedestrians

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Only cars

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Construction signs

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Animals

Question 19

When you see an angry driver:

Accepted Answer

Distance yourself physically and mentally

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Engage with them

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Speed up

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Call 911 immediately

Question 20

After spending summer vacation at her parent's home in Vancouver, Sara is excited to drive back to pullman for the start of her senior year in college. Sara is planning to leave late tonight around midnight to avoid traffic. Sara should

Accepted Answer

Change plans and leave tomorrow morning after sleep

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Drink coffee

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Take shortcuts

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Drive faster

Question 21

An ignition interlock license (IL) allows you to drive vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device while your driving privilege is suspended or revoked:

Accepted Answer

for a drug- or alcohol-related offense

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Only to work

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Any vehicle without restrictions

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Only vehicles with ignition interlock devices

Question 22

The single biggest contributor to collisions is:

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Failing to see what is happening

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Speeding

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Poor weather conditions

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Vehicle malfunctions

Question 23

If you are under 21, you can be arrested for a THC/marijuana level of:

Accepted Answer

More than 0.00 ng/mL

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More than 0.05 ng/mL

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More than 0.08 ng/mL

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More than 0.02 ng/mL

Question 24

A gradual approach into a stop situation:

Accepted Answer

Gives you the best opportunity to control the traffic to your rear

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Wastes fuel

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Is only for large vehicles

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Confuses other drivers

Question 25

When entering traffic from a private driveway:

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You must yield to vehicles already on the main road

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You have right-of-way

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Honk before entering

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Speed up quickly

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