Washington DMV Practice Test 2026

1. No closer than 30 feet
2. No closer than 10 feet
3. No closer than 60 feet
4. No closer than 15 feet

Correct answer: No closer than 30 feet. Parking too close to a stop sign or signal in Washington — within 30 feet — can block sight lines for other drivers, so it's prohibited.

1. Wait for the insurance company to handle it
2. Nothing further is required
3. File a report within one year
4. Submit a collision report form within four days

Correct answer: Submit a collision report form within four days. The driver must submit a collision report form within four days if an officer doesn't do it.

Source: Washington Driver Handbook, After a Collision

1. Once lights stop and the arm is in, or the bus moves
2. As soon as you no longer see any children near the bus
3. After you count exactly 10 seconds out loud
4. As soon as the bus driver shuts the door completely

Correct answer: Once lights stop and the arm is in, or the bus moves. You must remain stopped until the bus's red lights stop flashing and the stop-arm is withdrawn, or until the bus resumes moving or the driver signals you to proceed.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Ch4 Yield Right-of-Way to School Buses, p.29

1. None — driving slowly is always the safest choice.
2. It is only a problem on interstate highways.
3. Blocking traffic flow without a valid reason.
4. Nothing, since they are still under the limit.

Correct answer: Blocking traffic flow without a valid reason.. Driving far below the normal, reasonable speed of traffic without a valid reason can block the flow of traffic and lead to a citation, even though the driver is under the limit.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Ch8 Speed and Speed Limits p.45 (minimum speed)

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

Correct answer: 20 mph. A flashing warning light means the school zone limit is in effect; in Washington this limit is 20 mph.

1. Turning left on green
2. Stopping behind the white line
3. Turning right on red
4. Yielding to cyclists

Correct answer: Turning right on red. Turning right on red is not allowed at all near a marked bicycle box.

Source: Washington Driver Handbook, 4.16, Sharing the Road with Bicycles

1. Continue through, then pull over and stop once clear
2. Stop immediately, even though you are in the intersection
3. Reverse out of the intersection right away
4. Turn left quickly to get out of the way

Correct answer: Continue through, then pull over and stop once clear. Never stop inside an intersection. Continue through it, then move to the right and stop once you are clear.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Sharing the Road-Emergency Vehicles, p.86 (2020 handbook PDF): "never stop in an intersection...continue through, and then drive to the right"

1. 9 inches
2. 36 inches
3. 12 inches
4. 6 inches

Correct answer: 12 inches. Washington requires your wheels to stay within 12 inches of the curb so your vehicle doesn't block part of the travel lane.

1. Wait until you reach the exit ramp to signal and change lanes
2. Slow down while still in a middle or left lane
3. Signal and move into the proper exit lane well before reaching the exit
4. Exit lanes don't require signaling since everyone expects you to exit

Correct answer: Signal and move into the proper exit lane well before reaching the exit. Move into the proper lane and signal well in advance of your exit, giving other drivers time to react to your lane change.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Vehicle Positioning-Space to Exit, p.80 (2020 handbook PDF)

1. 0.04%
2. 0.08%
3. 0.02%
4. 0.00%

Correct answer: 0.02%. Because underage drinking and driving is treated so strictly, Washington sets the under-21 BAC threshold at 0.02%, well below the adult limit.

1. A lane reserved permanently only for city buses
2. A center lane whose direction changes by time of day
3. A lane that is always closed to all traffic
4. A lane used only for police and emergency vehicles

Correct answer: A center lane whose direction changes by time of day. A reversible lane changes its direction of travel at set times of day, for example toward the city in the morning and away in the evening, to help handle rush-hour traffic; always check the overhead signal before entering.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, PDF p.54, Reversible Lanes: direction of traffic is normally reversed at set times

1. Exit countdown signs, showing distance to the next town
2. Speed limit reminders
3. Mile markers, used to indicate location
4. Toll booth warnings

Correct answer: Mile markers, used to indicate location. Mile markers are small numbered guide signs posted at regular intervals so drivers and emergency services can identify a specific location on the highway.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, PDF p.54, Green: guide or directional information

1. Yes, marijuana never affects driving ability at all
2. No, marijuana can still impair judgment and driving skills
3. Yes, as long as it was used more than 10 minutes before driving
4. No, but only if the driver is under 21 years old

Correct answer: No, marijuana can still impair judgment and driving skills. Even where marijuana is legal for certain uses, research shows it can affect concentration, judgment, and the sensory and perceptual skills needed for safe driving. Being impaired by marijuana while driving remains dangerous and against the law.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Ch10 Table 25: Marijuana, p.55

1. Stop and carefully back up to the exit lane
2. Make a full U-turn in the middle of the roundabout
3. Cut across several lanes to reach the exit
4. Keep circling until you reach your exit again

Correct answer: Keep circling until you reach your exit again. If you miss your exit in a roundabout, keep circling around until you come back to it; do not stop, reverse, or cut across lanes.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.48, if you miss your exit, continue around

1. They are brighter than headlights
2. They only work at night
3. They turn off automatically after a minute
4. They are dimmer and don't turn on the taillights

Correct answer: They are dimmer and don't turn on the taillights. Daytime running lights are dimmer than headlights and don't activate the taillights.

Source: Washington Driver Handbook, 2.5, Headlights

1. Nothing at all; broken lines carry no restrictions
2. Only that your turn signal is currently on
3. That it is safe: check mirrors and your blind spot
4. Only that you are not close to an intersection

Correct answer: That it is safe: check mirrors and your blind spot. A broken line legally permits crossing it, but the driver must still confirm the move can be made safely before changing lanes.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, PDF p.33, broken or dashed lines permit you to pass or change lanes, if safe

1. Passing is not allowed on your side of the line
2. You may pass whenever it looks safe to do so
3. It means the lane ahead is permanently closed
4. It means you are entering a one-way street

Correct answer: Passing is not allowed on your side of the line. When the yellow center line on your side is solid, you are not allowed to cross it to pass; passing is prohibited for your direction.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.41, solid yellow line: no passing on your side

1. Ease off the gas and slow down gradually before braking
2. Brake hard immediately to stop before losing control
3. Speed up slightly to keep the vehicle stable
4. Turn the wheel sharply toward the road shoulder right away

Correct answer: Ease off the gas and slow down gradually before braking. During a blowout, a driver should take their foot off the gas, hold the steering wheel firmly to keep the vehicle straight, and let it slow down gradually, applying the brakes gently only once the vehicle is under control.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Ch9 Flat Tire or Blowout, p.55

1. 100 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 25 feet
4. 300 feet

Correct answer: 100 feet. Most states, including Washington, expect drivers to signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes so nearby drivers have time to notice and react.

1. Nothing; diamond-shaped signs always mean stop
2. A diamond shape is a warning sign, not a command to stop
3. Diamond-shaped signs are only used for guide information
4. Diamond-shaped signs are only decorative

Correct answer: A diamond shape is a warning sign, not a command to stop. The diamond shape is reserved for warning signs, which alert drivers to a hazard or condition ahead; it does not itself command a stop.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, PDF p.36, Diamond: exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards

1. Every driver moving the same way the bus is headed
2. Only drivers behind large trucks
3. No one has to stop, unless police happen to be present
4. Only drivers under age 25

Correct answer: Every driver moving the same way the bus is headed. Every driver moving the same way the bus is headed has to stop once those red lights start flashing.

Source: Washington Driver Handbook, School Bus Safety

1. 7:00 a.m.
2. 2:00 a.m.
3. 4:00 a.m.
4. 5:00 a.m.

Correct answer: 5:00 a.m.. Washington's GDL nighttime restriction generally lifts at 5:00 a.m., after which the teen driver can drive again without needing an exception.

1. Wait, do not cross yet
2. Cross quickly while watching for turning vehicles
3. It is legal to begin crossing the street
4. Only children may cross

Correct answer: It is legal to begin crossing the street. A steady WALK or walking-person signal means it is legal for a pedestrian to begin crossing the street.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.42, Walk or Walking Person means it is legal to cross

1. Nothing additional is needed at all if your hazard flashers are already turned on and working
2. Stand out in the middle of the road behind the vehicle, waving both arms wildly at oncoming traffic
3. Set out warning devices like flares or triangles, and make sure it can be seen from a distance
4. Turn off all of your lights completely so you do not distract other passing drivers

Correct answer: Set out warning devices like flares or triangles, and make sure it can be seen from a distance. Place emergency flares or warning triangles behind the vehicle to give approaching drivers time to react, and try to position the vehicle so it can be seen from a distance in both directions.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Horn, Headlights, and Emergency Signals, p.75 (2020 handbook PDF): "Place emergency flares or triangles 200-300 feet behind the vehicle"

1. Move over into a farther lane
2. Stop immediately in place
3. Speed up to pass quickly
4. Flash the headlights repeatedly

Correct answer: Move over into a farther lane. A driver should move over into a farther lane when a roadside response vehicle is ahead.

Source: Washington Driver Handbook, p.3, Slow Down Move Over