Washington Permit Practice Test 5
25 questions written from the Washington Driver Guide, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
When does Washington law require your headlights to be on?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Washington Driver Guide (2025). 16 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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When does Washington law require your headlights to be on?
- A From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise
- B From sunset to sunrise only
- C From one full hour after sunset to one full hour before sunrise
- D Only when streetlights are off
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A. From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise
Washington law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. It's even easier to keep them on all the time, and whenever it is rainy, snowy, foggy or smoky.
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 49
When passing a bicyclist, how much space must you leave between the rider and the widest part of your vehicle?
- A At least 3 feet
- B At least 1 foot
- C At least 2 feet
- D At least 10 feet
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A. At least 3 feet
Leave at least 3 feet between the bicyclist and the widest part of your vehicle. If there are two lanes in your direction, move over a full lane; never cross into oncoming traffic to pass.
How far before a turn should you turn on your signal?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 100 feet
- C At least 300 feet
- D Just as you start turning
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B. At least 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes. Make it a habit even when you don't see anyone around.
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 50
A 19-year-old driver is tested after a traffic stop. At what BAC does this driver face DUI-type consequences?
- A 0.02%
- B 0.08%
- C 0.05%
- D 0.10%
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A. 0.02%
Drivers under 21 face DUI consequences at a BAC of just 0.02%. Because they cannot legally drink, the law treats almost any measurable alcohol as a violation.
Source: Washington Driver Guide, page 37
You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. There is no 'no turn on red' sign. What may you do?
- A Turn right without stopping if the lane is clear
- B Wait for the green light, since right on red is illegal
- C Turn right only if a green arrow appears
- D Turn right after a full stop if there is room
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D. Turn right after a full stop if there is room
After coming to a complete stop at a red light, you may turn right if no sign prohibits it and you have plenty of room to enter traffic. Yield to pedestrians and cross traffic.