Washington Permit Practice Test 9 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

Your medicine warns against operating heavy machinery. Does that include driving?

1. No
2. Only trucks
3. Yes

Question 2 of 20

What should you do with snow or frost on your windows before driving?

1. Clear it completely from all windows
2. Clear only a small spot
3. Use the wipers while driving

Question 3 of 20

What is the hand signal for a right turn?

1. Left arm out, bent with fingers pointing up
2. Left arm straight out
3. Left arm pointing down

Question 4 of 20

You miss your freeway exit. May you back up on the shoulder?

1. Yes, slowly
2. No, it's illegal
3. Yes, with flashers

Question 5 of 20

How early can you renew your Washington license?

1. Only on the expiration date
2. Up to one year before it expires
3. Five years before

Question 6 of 20

How much supervised practice does a teen need before a license?

1. 40 hours of day and 10 hours of night driving
2. 20 hours total
3. 50 hours at night

Question 7 of 20

Is a legal, over-the-counter drug always safe to use while driving?

1. No, legal drugs can still impair you
2. Yes, always
3. Only with water

Question 8 of 20

What role do driver assistance systems (ADAS) play?

1. They drive for you
2. They assist good habits; you remain fully responsible
3. They replace mirror checks

Question 9 of 20

Where should your headrest be?

1. Even with your ears
2. At your neck
3. Removed

Question 10 of 20

May you use a carpool lane just to pass?

1. No, carpool lanes are not passing lanes
2. Yes
3. Only on weekends

Question 11 of 20

A 16- or 17-year-old must hold an instruction permit for how long before getting a license?

1. 30 days
2. 2 years
3. At least 6 months

Question 12 of 20

What is the most common impairing substance in impaired-driving crashes?

1. Alcohol
2. Caffeine
3. Cannabis

Question 13 of 20

What does an antilock braking system (ABS) do?

1. Shortens stopping distance by half
2. Lets you keep steering control; it does not shorten stopping distance
3. Prevents all crashes

Question 14 of 20

How far should your chest be from the steering wheel?

1. 2 inches
2. 3 feet
3. At least 10 inches

Question 15 of 20

May motorcycles use HOV lanes?

1. No
2. Only at night
3. Yes

Question 16 of 20

How long is a passing knowledge exam score valid?

1. 6 months
2. 2 years
3. Forever

Question 17 of 20

What is the most common impairment in fatal crashes?

1. Fatigue alone
2. Polydrug use (mixing substances)
3. Caffeine

Question 18 of 20

You must slow where the driver behind may not expect it. What can you do?

1. Flash your high beams
2. Honk
3. Tap the brake pedal three or four times quickly

Question 19 of 20

Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you switch off high beams?

1. 500 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 20 of 20

You enter a turn lane and change your mind. What must you do?

1. Go straight
2. Complete the turn
3. Back up