2025 Washington Permit Test 7
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. If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:
Explanation
To slow down on a slippery road, you should first take your foot off the gas pedal. If you need to slow down even more, gently apply a slow, steady pressure to your brake pedal.
2. Defensive driving is:
Explanation
You drive defensively when you identify dangerous driving situations and take action before an accident occurs. Defensive driving helps prevent conflicts with aggressive, offensive, discourteous, careless, inattentive, impulsive, ignorant, or intoxicated drivers or pedestrians.
3. If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:
Explanation
A motorcycle is a full-size vehicle with the same privileges as any other vehicle on the roadway. You should allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem as though there is enough room in the traffic lane for a larger vehicle and a motorcycle, remember that the motorcycle needs room to maneuver safely.
4. When driving at high speeds, always allow enough room to safely stop in emergencies by staying at least:
Explanation
If you are driving at a speed of 30 mph or slower, a following time of two or three seconds may be enough to stop safely in the case of an emergency. However, at higher speeds, it is best to maintain a four-second following time.
5. At a light rail intersection, always:
Explanation
You should never drive around lowered crossing gates. Always look both ways before turning across train tracks and always obey signs and traffic signals. Trains share the road with motor vehicles and bicyclists.
6. To turn right, you should be in:
Explanation
Any turn should be made from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go, and into the lane closest to your previous lane.
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