Washington Permit Practice Test 1

26 questions written from the Washington Driver Guide, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 26
Permits & licensingWashington rule

You are enrolling in an approved driver training course. What is the earliest age at which you can apply for a Washington instruction permit?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Washington Driver Guide (2025). 15 of the 21 Washington questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Washington or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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Sample questions from this test

  1. You are enrolling in an approved driver training course. What is the earliest age at which you can apply for a Washington instruction permit?

    • A 15 and a half
    • B 16
    • C 14
    • D 15
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    D. 15

    If you are enrolling in an approved driver training course, you can apply for your instruction permit as early as age 15. Apply 1 to 10 days before your course starts so you can drive during the course.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 25

  2. Who in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt or use an approved child restraint in Washington?

    • A Every person in the vehicle
    • B Only the driver and front passenger
    • C Only passengers under 16
    • D Only people on highways
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    A. Every person in the vehicle

    Every person in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt or be secured in an approved child restraint. Buckling up correctly is the most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 52

  3. Under Washington's distracted driving law, what may a fully licensed adult NOT do while driving?

    • A Use a hands-free phone
    • B Listen to the car radio
    • C Hold a phone or other electronic device
    • D Use a dash-mounted GPS by voice command
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    C. Hold a phone or other electronic device

    Washington law bans holding any electronic device while driving, including phones, tablets and gaming devices, for every driver regardless of age or experience. Hands-free use is allowed but can still pull your attention off the road.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 85

  4. A freeway ramp meter shows a red light. What should you do?

    • A Stop at the white stop line until it turns green
    • B Merge carefully if the freeway looks clear
    • C Slow down and roll through
    • D Use the shoulder to bypass the meter
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    A. Stop at the white stop line until it turns green

    Ramp meters work like regular traffic signals. On red, stop at the white stop line; on green, continue along the on-ramp.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 113

  5. How far must you park from a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal?

    • A At least 30 feet
    • B At least 15 feet
    • C At least 20 feet
    • D At least 50 feet
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    A. At least 30 feet

    Don't park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign. Parked vehicles there can hide the sign or signal from approaching drivers.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 143