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US Washington DMV Traffic Laws Test 8

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV Washington — Traffic Laws DMV — Washington (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Washington State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for Washington DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Washington (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Washington.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Washington, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Washington — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Washington — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — Washington

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
Is it legal to turn right on red?
A) only at night
B) yes without stopping
C) never
D) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise
Question 2
What is tailgating?
A) following too closely (major crash cause)
B) using high beams
C) slow driving
D) parking far
Question 3
When must you wear a seatbelt?
A) only at night
B) never required
C) always, driver and passengers
D) only on highways
Question 4
What is the move-over law?
A) honk at police
B) drive faster past
C) no such law
D) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles
Question 5
How far ahead should you signal a turn?
A) no signal needed
B) 10 feet
C) at least 100 feet
D) 500 feet
Question 6
What does a solid double yellow line mean?
A) HOV lane
B) no passing from either side
C) bike lane
D) pass anytime
Question 7
What does a broken yellow line mean?
A) never pass
B) stop line
C) passing allowed when safe
D) crosswalk
Question 8
What is hydroplaning?
A) engine flooding
B) tire pop
C) tires lose grip on wet roads
D) brake failure
Question 9
What should you do if your car skids?
A) close eyes
B) jerk wheel hard
C) slam brakes
D) ease off gas, steer where you want to go
Question 10
What is the first thing to do in a crash?
A) stop, check injuries, call 911
B) move car to hide
C) argue first
D) drive away
Question 11
Can you park in front of a fire hydrant?
A) no, keep 15 feet clear
B) yes at night
C) only Sundays
D) yes briefly
Question 12
What does a yellow diamond sign warn?
A) stop now
B) hazards or changing road conditions ahead
C) hospital near
D) speed up
Question 13
How much space to pass a bicycle?
A) 10 feet
B) 6 inches
C) 1 foot
D) at least 3 feet
Question 14
What is distracted driving?
A) daydreaming only
B) only eating
C) only texting
D) any activity taking attention off driving
Question 15
What is the penalty for first DUI?
A) free class
B) a warning only
C) Nothing happens
D) license suspension, fines, possible jail
Question 16
When must children use booster seats?
A) never
B) until 18
C) only babies
D) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)
Question 17
What does 'yield' mean at an intersection?
A) speed through
B) let others go first, then proceed
C) always stop
D) honk first
Question 18
Who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?
A) trucks only
B) pedestrians in crosswalks
C) always cars
D) bicycles
Question 19
What should you do at a yellow light?
A) always slam brakes
B) ignore it
C) stop if safe, else clear the intersection
D) always speed up
Question 20
What is defensive driving?
A) anticipating hazards and staying ready
B) tailgating
C) fast driving
D) night only

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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Study Tips:

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