Start Free Practice

Washington DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Washington's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

Take a practice test 34 questions · How we check questions

Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Washington, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.04%
    2. 0.05%
    3. 0.08%
    4. 0.10%

    Answer: C. Washington: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 5BAC of 0.08% or more

  2. In Washington, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: B. Washington: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 5BAC of 0.02% or more

  3. In Washington, refusing a breath or blood test can cost your driving privilege for:

    1. 7 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 1 year exactly
    4. 90 to 730 days, or until age 21 if that is longer

    Answer: D. Refusal: loss of privilege for 90 to 730 days, or until age 21, whichever is longer.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 5you could lose your driving privilege for 90 to 730 days, or until you reach age 21, whichever is longer.

License rules

  1. In Washington, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 5 days
    2. 7 days
    3. 10 days
    4. 15 days

    Answer: C. Washington: report an address change within 10 days.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1update your information in License Express within 10 days of the change.

  2. In Washington, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.

    Answer: D. Washington: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 1 a.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1No driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or licensed driver at least age 25

  3. What are the minimum liability insurance limits in Washington (bodily injury per person / per crash / property damage)?

    1. $15/$30/$10 (thousand)
    2. $20/$40/$10 (thousand)
    3. $25/$50/$10 (thousand)
    4. $25/$50/$15 (thousand)

    Answer: C. Washington: minimum liability limits are $25/$50/$10 (thousand).

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 6$10,000 or more, payable for injury to or destruction of property of others in any 1 collision

  4. In Washington, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Washington: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1Complete at least 40 hours of day driving and 10 hours of night driving

  5. In Washington, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 14½ years old
    2. 15 years old
    3. 15½ years old
    4. 16 years old

    Answer: B. Washington: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1You can apply for your permit as early as 15 years old.

  6. In Washington, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 9 months
    4. 12 months

    Answer: B. Washington: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1Have your instruction permit for at least 6 months.

  7. In Washington, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 50 hours
    3. 60 hours
    4. 65 hours

    Answer: B. Washington: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1certifies you have at least 50 hours of driving experience

  8. In Washington, during the first 6 months with an intermediate license you may carry:

    1. Up to 3 passengers of any age
    2. One passenger under 20
    3. No passengers under 20 except immediate family
    4. Only passengers over 25

    Answer: C. First 6 months: no passengers under 20 except immediate family.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1No passengers under age 20 except immediate family members

  9. In Washington, may a driver with an instruction permit or intermediate license use a hands-free phone while driving?

    1. No, not even hands-free
    2. Yes, hands-free only
    3. Yes, any phone
    4. Only on highways

    Answer: A. Permit and intermediate license holders may not use any phone or mobile device while driving, even hands-free.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1you cannot use a cell phone or any mobile electronic device while driving, even if it is hands-free.

  10. In Washington, if you are not enrolled in driver training, you can take the knowledge exam at age:

    1. 14
    2. 15
    3. 16
    4. 15½

    Answer: D. With driver training you can get a permit at 15; without it, you can take the knowledge exam at 15½.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1You can take the knowledge exam after you turn 15½.

  11. In Washington, how early can you renew your driver license?

    1. 30 days before it expires
    2. Up to 1 year before it expires
    3. Only after it expires
    4. 5 years before

    Answer: B. You can renew up to 1 year before the license expires.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 1You can renew your license up to 1 year before it expires.

Rules of the road

  1. In Washington, how far may you drive in a center (two-way) left-turn lane before turning?

    1. 150 feet
    2. 200 feet
    3. 300 feet
    4. 350 feet

    Answer: C. Washington: drive no more than 300 feet in the center left-turn lane.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.16You shouldn't travel farther than 300 feet in a center lane.

  2. In Washington, from what time in the evening must your headlights be on?

    1. At sunset
    2. 15 minutes after sunset
    3. 30 minutes after sunset
    4. 60 minutes after sunset

    Answer: C. Washington: headlights must be on from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 2a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise

  3. In Washington, you must use low beams when you are following another vehicle within:

    1. 200 feet
    2. 300 feet
    3. 350 feet
    4. 500 feet

    Answer: B. Washington: use low beams within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 2300 feet when you're behind.

  4. In Washington, you must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. Washington: switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 2500 feet in front of an oncoming vehicle.

  5. In Washington, may an adult driver hold a cell phone to talk while driving?

    1. Yes, if traffic is light
    2. Yes, at red lights only
    3. No, only hands-free use is allowed
    4. Yes, outside cities

    Answer: C. Washington: drivers may not hold a phone while driving; use a hands-free device.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 3Using hands-free devices is permitted

  6. In Washington, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Washington: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.7Stop between 15 and 50 feet away from the nearest rail of a crossing

  7. In Washington, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:

    1. Must stop
    2. Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
    3. Must stop only if children are crossing
    4. Must sound your horn and pass

    Answer: B. Washington: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4There are 3 or more lanes. Lanes are separated by a median or barrier.

  8. In Washington, you must signal at least how far before you turn?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 75 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 150 feet

    Answer: C. Washington: signal at least 100 feet before you turn.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.14Put on your turn signal at least 100 feet before you turn left or right across oncoming traffic.

  9. In Washington, children under what age should never ride in the front seat?

    1. 8
    2. 13
    3. 16
    4. 5

    Answer: B. Children under 13 should ride in the back seat.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 2Children under the age of 13 should never ride in the front seat.

  10. In Washington, a child uses a booster seat until the seat belt fits, usually until a height of about:

    1. 3 feet
    2. 4 feet
    3. 4 feet 9 inches
    4. 5 feet 6 inches

    Answer: C. Booster seat from age 4 until the adult belt fits — typically ages 8 to 12, up to 4'9".

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 2Booster seats apply from age 4 until the belt fits, typically ages 8 to 12, up to 4'9" in height.

  11. In Washington's guide, a train can need up to how far to come to a full stop?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. A mile
    4. 10 miles

    Answer: C. A train can take up to a mile to stop.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.7It can take up to a mile for a train to come to a full stop.

  12. In Washington's guide, on long trips you should plan to stop about every:

    1. 100 miles or 2 hours
    2. 20 miles or 30 minutes
    3. 300 miles or 6 hours
    4. Only when you need fuel

    Answer: A. Stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 3.1Plan to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours during long trips.

  13. In Washington, brake lights must be clearly visible from at least:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Brake lights must be clearly visible from 100 feet away.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 2must be clearly visible from 100 feet away.

  14. In Washington, when driving next to light rail tracks, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the train?

    1. At least one car length
    2. At least 1 inch
    3. No space is needed
    4. At least 1 mile

    Answer: A. Leave at least one car length between your vehicle and a light rail train.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.7leave at least one car length between your vehicle and the train.

Sharing the road

  1. In Washington, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 3 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Washington: give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.6Leave at least 3 feet between the bicyclist and the widest part of your vehicle.

  2. In Washington, when passing a bicyclist on a road with two lanes in your direction, you should:

    1. Move over one full lane
    2. Stay in your lane and honk
    3. Pass with 1 foot of space
    4. Pass on the right

    Answer: A. With two lanes in the same direction, move over one full lane; otherwise leave at least 3 feet.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.6Move over 1 full lane if there are 2 lanes in the same direction.

  3. In Washington, slow-moving agricultural vehicles are designed to go:

    1. 45 mph or less
    2. 35 mph or less
    3. 15 mph or less
    4. 25 mph or less

    Answer: D. Slow vehicles are designed to go 25 mph or less; when passing, keep at least 3 feet away.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.8designed to go 25 mph or less.

  4. In Washington's guide, how far does a loaded truck at 55 mph need to stop?

    1. 150 feet
    2. 450 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1 mile

    Answer: B. A loaded truck at 55 mph needs about 450 feet to stop.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.4It takes a loaded truck with properly adjusted brakes, traveling at 55 mph, 450 feet to come to a complete stop.

Speed

  1. In Washington, the speed limit in a school zone when children are present is usually:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 20 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 30 mph

    Answer: B. Washington: 20 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.17The school zone speed limit is 20 mph

  2. In Washington, roundabouts are designed for speeds of:

    1. 5–10 mph
    2. 15–25 mph
    3. 30–40 mph
    4. 45–55 mph

    Answer: B. Roundabouts are designed for 15–25 mph.

    Source: Washington State Driver Guide, Section 4.17Roundabouts are designed for speeds between 15 and 25 mph.

Take a practice test Road signs with answers Rules of the road with answers

Questions & answers: States

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming