2025 Washington Permit Test 18
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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1. You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:
Explanation
On narrow roads, you must allow vehicles traveling in the opposite direction at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road. Both vehicles must have adequate space in order for the drivers to safely pass one another.
2. This sign means:
Explanation
Decrease your speed as you approach an intersection with a yield sign. Prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection or crossroad. You must come to a full stop at a yield sign if traffic conditions require it.
3. Any time you want to merge with other traffic, you should:
Explanation
Anytime you want to merge with other traffic, you need a gap of about four seconds. If you move into the middle of a four-second gap, both you and the vehicle behind you have a two-second following distance. You need a four-second gap whenever you change lanes, enter a roadway, or when your lane merges with another travel lane.
4. Be cautious when large trucks, buses, and vehicles with trailers make turns because:
Explanation
Large trucks, buses, and vehicles pulling trailers swing wide and sometimes must cross the centerline to make turns. For your safety, you should not crowd the intersection or attempt to pass these vehicles, especially on the right side.
5. When a two-way roadway has a shared center lane, you can:
Explanation
A shared center lane may not be used for passing or for travel of farther than 300 feet. Drivers should use these lanes to safely turn left from a multilane roadway.
6. How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
Explanation
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle glides on top of a thin layer of water between its tires and the road. Tires with low air pressure or bad tread can increase the risk of hydroplaning. Speeding also increases the risk.
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