Washington Permit Practice Test 4

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

Question 1 of 25
Parking & stoppingWashington rule

In Washington, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Washington Driver Guide (2025). 13 of the 20 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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  1. In Washington, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?

    • A No closer than 5 feet
    • B No closer than 30 feet
    • C No closer than 50 feet
    • D No closer than 15 feet
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    D. No closer than 15 feet

    Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need quick, clear access to it.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 144

  2. Four-way stop: you and a car on your right arrive at the same time
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    Four-way stop: you and a car on your right arrive at the same timeYouAll-way stop

    Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at about the same time. Who goes first?

    • A The vehicle on the left
    • B The vehicle on the right
    • C The larger vehicle
    • D The vehicle going faster
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    B. The vehicle on the right

    At a four-way stop, the first to arrive goes first. If two vehicles arrive at about the same time, yield to the one on the right.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 122

  3. What color are construction and maintenance warning signs?

    • A Yellow
    • B Brown
    • C Blue
    • D Orange
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    D. Orange

    Orange signs warn of construction and maintenance. When you see orange, expect workers, equipment and lane changes ahead.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 113

  4. You choose not to take a driver training course. When can you take the knowledge exam to get your instruction permit?

    • A After you turn 15 and a half
    • B After you turn 15
    • C After you turn 16
    • D After you turn 17
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    A. After you turn 15 and a half

    Without a driver training course, you can take the knowledge exam once you turn 15½, and you get your permit after you pass. Students enrolled in a course can start a little earlier, at 15.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 25

  5. Up to what age must a child ride in a rear-facing car seat in Washington?

    • A Age 1
    • B Age 4
    • C Age 2
    • D Age 6 months
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    C. Age 2

    Children up to age 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat. From 2 to 4 they use a harnessed car seat, then a booster until the adult belt fits.

    Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 53