2025 Washington Permit Test 21
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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7. A leaking exhaust system can:
Explanation
The exhaust system helps remove toxic gases, reduce the noise, and cool the hot gases coming from a running engine. Fumes from a leaky exhaust system can cause death in a very short time. They can also make you drowsy while driving.
8. A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Explanation
A flashing yellow traffic light means drivers should slow down and proceed with caution.
9. A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
Explanation
In many collisions with motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, drivers reported that they were looking but still did not see the smaller vehicle or pedestrian. These can be more difficult to spot in traffic than passenger vehicles because they are smaller, may move faster, and have less noticeable lighting. To prevent collisions with these smaller and less protected road users, drivers should always be alert to the presence of motorcycles, bikes, and pedestrians.
10. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. The road will split into two one-way roadways separated by a median or divider. You must keep to the right.
11. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
Explanation
A flashing yellow arrow indicates that left turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow. However, the oncoming traffic has a green light and you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
12. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
Explanation
To check your blind spot, glance over your shoulder in the direction that you want to move.
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