2025 Washington Permit Test 13
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Washington. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Washington please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/washington/car.
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19. If you have a tire blowout while driving, you should:
Explanation
If a tire on your vehicle suddenly goes flat, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight. Slow down gradually by taking your foot off the accelerator and use the brakes lightly. Pull off of the road and steer to a safe location, if at all possible.
20. “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
Explanation
"Highway hypnosis” happens when you stare straight ahead at the roadway for long periods of time and stop actively scanning ahead, behind, and around your vehicle. This can lead you to zone out, making you very likely to crash into traffic slowing or stopping ahead of you.
21. If a collision involves a parked vehicle, you need to:
Explanation
If involved in a collision with a parked vehicle, you must try to locate the owner. If you cannot find the owner, leave a note in a visible place with information on how the owner can reach you and the date and time of the collision.
22. Using a hand-held cell phone to make a phone call while driving:
Explanation
It is against the law in Washington State to use a hand-held cell phone while driving. This law is not intended to encourage hands-free cell phone use. If a driver must talk on the phone, it is recommended that they leave the roadway and make the phone call after their vehicle is safely stopped.
23. The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:
Explanation
When changing lanes, it is important to check your blind spots. Do this by looking over your shoulder toward the next lane. Do not rely only on your mirrors.
24. When you are being tailgated:
Explanation
If you are being tailgated by another driver and there is a right lane, move over to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until the road ahead is clear and then reduce your speed slowly. This will encourage the tailgater to drive around you. Never slow down abruptly as this will only increase the risk of your vehicle being hit from behind.
25. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign is used with a traffic signal to tell drivers that left-turning traffic does not have the right-of-way and must instead wait for oncoming traffic to clear.
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