Washington Permit Practice Test 1 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

An adult practicing on a permit must drive with someone with how much experience?

1. 1 year
2. 3 months
3. 5 or more years

Question 2 of 20

Who may be in the vehicle during the driving skills exam?

1. Your parent
2. Only you and the examiner (plus service animals or interpreters)
3. Any passenger

Question 3 of 20

For drivers 21 and older, what BAC is considered DUI?

1. .15% or higher
2. .08% or higher
3. .02% or higher

Question 4 of 20

What do you need to drive a motorcycle in Washington?

1. An endorsement added to your license
2. Nothing extra
3. A separate state ID

Question 5 of 20

How long do you have to respond to a traffic ticket?

1. 90 days
2. 1 year
3. 15 days

Question 6 of 20

For drivers 21 and older, how much active THC in the blood is considered DUI?

1. More than 5 nanograms per milliliter
2. Any amount over 20 nanograms
3. There is no THC limit

Question 7 of 20

May you pick up a hitchhiker on a Washington freeway?

1. No, it is illegal and dangerous
2. Yes
3. Only at ramps

Question 8 of 20

What BAC brings DUI consequences for drivers under 21?

1. 0.08%
2. 0.10%
3. 0.02%

Question 9 of 20

Is driving with an unsecured load legal?

1. Yes, on short trips
2. No, it is illegal and dangerous
3. Yes, under 25 mph

Question 10 of 20

Can you get a DUI while your vehicle is parked?

1. No, never
2. Only on a highway
3. Yes, if you are in physical control of it

Question 11 of 20

Where must license plates be displayed in Washington?

1. Only on the rear
2. Only on the front
3. On the front and rear

Question 12 of 20

Under Washington law, may an adult driver hold a phone while driving?

1. Yes, if over 18
2. No, no driver may hold any electronic device
3. Yes, at red lights

Question 13 of 20

What can happen if you refuse a test for alcohol or drugs?

1. Nothing
2. Loss of your driving privilege for 90 to 730 days, or until 21 if longer
3. A $50 fine only

Question 14 of 20

Can a driver with an instruction permit use a hands-free phone while driving?

1. Yes, hands-free only
2. No, not even hands-free
3. Yes, for music

Question 15 of 20

Why do some roads have minimum speed limits?

1. So slow drivers are not a hazard to others
2. To save fuel
3. They do not exist

Question 16 of 20

How long do alcohol- and drug-related offenses stay on your driving record?

1. 3 years
2. For life
3. 7 years

Question 17 of 20

Who receives a ticket from an automated traffic safety camera?

1. No one
2. The passenger
3. The vehicle owner, by mail

Question 18 of 20

Can you get a ticket while driving under the posted speed limit?

1. No, never
2. Only at night
3. Yes, if you are too fast for road conditions

Question 19 of 20

Under Washington's Implied Consent Law, what do drivers agree to?

1. To be tested if an officer suspects impairment
2. To pay any fine
3. To surrender their car

Question 20 of 20

Is aggressive driving an offense in Washington?

1. Yes, it is a traffic offense
2. No
3. Only with a weapon