Washington Permit Practice Test 5 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

A bicyclist rides in the middle of the lane in a roundabout. Is that correct?

1. Yes, to be more visible
2. No, they must use the sidewalk
3. No, they must ride on the edge

Question 2 of 20

What does this sign warn of?

1. A stop sign ahead
2. A dead end
3. A railroad

Question 3 of 20

How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. 5 feet
3. 30 feet

Question 4 of 20

How can you signal a roadside emergency without flares?

1. Lift the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna, mirror or door handle
2. Honk constantly
3. Leave the car

Question 5 of 20

When is pavement especially slippery in rain?

1. After an hour of rain
2. In the first few minutes of rain on a hot day
3. Only in snow

Question 6 of 20

Following a motorcycle in the rain, what should you do?

1. Follow closer to see better
2. Allow even more following room
3. Pass immediately

Question 7 of 20

How are bicyclists in a crosswalk treated?

1. As vehicles that must stop
2. As pedestrians: you must yield
3. They are not allowed there

Question 8 of 20

What does this sign mean?

1. Winding road
2. Gravel road
3. Slippery when wet

Question 9 of 20

How close to a pedestrian safety zone may you park?

1. 5 feet
2. No closer than 20 feet
3. 75 feet

Question 10 of 20

At 55 mph, about how far does a loaded truck need to stop?

1. 100 feet
2. 450 feet
3. 45 feet

Question 11 of 20

How much space should you leave from light rail trains?

1. At least one car length
2. Six inches
3. None

Question 12 of 20

How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist?

1. At least 3 feet from the widest part of your vehicle
2. 1 foot
3. No minimum

Question 13 of 20

What does this sign warn of?

1. A railroad
2. A traffic signal ahead
3. A fire station

Question 14 of 20

When may you merge in front of a large truck?

1. As soon as your bumper clears it
2. Never
3. When you can see both of its headlights in your rearview mirror

Question 15 of 20

Your vehicle breaks down. Where should you place emergency flares?

1. Right next to the car
2. 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle
3. 1 mile ahead

Question 16 of 20

When may you drive in a bicycle lane?

1. Only to turn or to cross it to park at the curb
2. To pass slow cars
3. During rush hour

Question 17 of 20

What does this five-sided sign mean?

1. School crossing
2. Playground
3. Library

Question 18 of 20

How much space can a large vehicle need in a roundabout?

1. 2 lanes
2. Half a lane
3. 1 lane, always

Question 19 of 20

Your car hydroplanes. What should you do with the steering wheel?

1. Keep it steady and avoid jerking it
2. Turn sharply
3. Let go

Question 20 of 20

At a bicycle box, who goes first when the light turns green?

1. Cars turning right
2. Bicyclists
3. Trucks