Washington Permit Practice Test 10 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

On a 2-lane road, who must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

1. Only vehicles behind it
2. All vehicles, in both directions
3. No one

Question 2 of 20

How long is a Washington instruction permit valid?

1. 1 year, renewable for a fee
2. 6 months
3. 5 years

Question 3 of 20

Is it legal for a passenger to drink alcohol in a moving vehicle?

1. Yes, passengers may drink
2. No, it is a traffic infraction for anyone in the vehicle
3. Yes, if the driver is sober

Question 4 of 20

Why aren't daytime running lights enough at dusk?

1. They are too bright
2. They are illegal
3. They are dimmer and don't turn on your taillights

Question 5 of 20

At a lane closure, how do you zipper merge?

1. Merge as early as possible and block the other lane
2. Speed up to cut in
3. Use both lanes to the merge point, then take turns

Question 6 of 20

A transit bus has signaled and is pulling back into traffic ahead of you. What do you do?

1. Speed up to pass it
2. Honk
3. Yield to it

Question 7 of 20

Recreational cannabis is legal at 21. When is it legal to drive after using it?

1. After one hour
2. If you are over 21
3. Never: driving after consuming any cannabis is illegal at any age

Question 8 of 20

From how far must brake lights be clearly visible?

1. 10 feet
2. 1 mile
3. 100 feet

Question 9 of 20

By how much can zipper merging improve traffic flow?

1. 5 percent
2. 60 percent
3. It makes it worse

Question 10 of 20

A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing. May you use the center turn lane to pass it?

1. Yes, slowly
2. Yes, if no children are visible
3. No, drivers in all turn lanes must stop

Question 11 of 20

A DUI conviction can suspend your driving privileges for how long?

1. One week
2. Six hours
3. 90 days to 4 years

Question 12 of 20

Following another vehicle, within what distance must you dim your high beams?

1. 50 feet
2. 300 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 13 of 20

Merging onto an interstate, who has the right-of-way?

1. Drivers already on the interstate
2. You, on the ramp
3. Whoever is larger

Question 14 of 20

When don't oncoming drivers need to stop for a school bus with red lights?

1. On a road with three or more lanes, or lanes separated by a median or barrier
2. Never; everyone always stops
3. On any two-lane road

Question 15 of 20

At a Y-intersection, who has the right-of-way?

1. Cars on the minor road
2. Whoever arrives first
3. Cars on the major road

Question 16 of 20

Where may you carry an opened bottle of alcohol in a vehicle?

1. Only in the trunk or truck bed
2. In the glove box
3. Under the seat

Question 17 of 20

May you pass using the road shoulder?

1. Yes, if clear
2. Yes, on the right
3. No, unless directed by officials or signs

Question 18 of 20

A pedestrian with a guide dog is crossing. When may you continue?

1. When they have completely crossed the street
2. When they clear your lane
3. Right away

Question 19 of 20

A pedestrian with a service animal is near the road. What should you avoid?

1. Slowing down
2. Honking or interfering with the animal
3. Stopping

Question 20 of 20

Do pedestrians have the right-of-way at an unmarked intersection?

1. No, only at marked crosswalks
2. Yes, marked or not
3. Only with a signal