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Washington State Driving Quiz (2026)
This free Washington DMV practice quiz includes real permit-style questions based on the official Washington Driver Handbook. Use it to check your readiness, identify weak topics, and continue studying with our full Washington driving course.
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Washington State Driving Quiz (2026) | 10 Practice Questions
Washington - 10 Questions
Q1. What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
- A. 15 mph
- B. 20 mphCorrect! The speed limit in a school zone when children are present is 20 mph.
- C. 25 mph
- D. 30 mph
Q2. When approaching a stop sign in Washington, where should you stop first?
- A. Before entering the intersection
- B. At the stop line, if presentCorrect! Always stop at the stop line first, before crosswalk or intersection.
- C. In the middle of the intersection
- D. After the crosswalk
Q3. You see flashing yellow lights on a school bus. What does it mean?
- A. The bus is picking up or dropping off students
- B. The bus is about to stopCorrect! Flashing yellow lights warn that the bus will soon stop.
- C. You may pass the bus at reduced speed
- D. The bus driver needs assistance
Q4. When must you turn on your headlights in Washington State?
- A. Only after 10 p.m.
- B. From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunriseCorrect! This is the Washington rule for headlight use.
- C. Only in rain or snow
- D. Whenever you feel it’s too dark
Q5. When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with stop signs at the same time, who has the right of way?
- A. The driver on the left
- B. The driver on the rightCorrect! The driver on the right has the right of way.
- C. The larger vehicle
- D. The driver going straight
Q6. What should you do if your car starts to skid on a wet road?
- A. Brake hard and hold the wheel tightly
- B. Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front wheels to goCorrect! Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas.
- C. Accelerate to regain traction
- D. Turn the wheel opposite the skid
Q7. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Washington?
- A. 0.02%
- B. 0.05%
- C. 0.08%Correct! A BAC of 0.08% or higher is considered legally impaired.
- D. 0.10%
Q8. When approaching a roundabout in Washington, you must:
- A. Yield to traffic already in the roundaboutCorrect! Always yield to vehicles already circulating.
- B. Enter immediately if no car is close
- C. Stop completely before entering
- D. Signal left before entering
Q9. What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you?
- A. Pull over to the right and stopCorrect! Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
- B. Speed up to find a better place to pull over
- C. Continue driving in your lane
- D. Stop in the middle of the lane
Q10. In Washington, when are you allowed to turn right on a red light?
- A. After stopping completely and ensuring it's safeCorrect! You may turn right on red after a full stop, unless posted otherwise.
- B. Without stopping if the lane is clear
- C. Only between midnight and 6 a.m.
- D. Never in Washington State
1. What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
2. When approaching a stop sign in Washington, where should you stop first?
3. You see flashing yellow lights on a school bus. What does it mean?
4. When must you turn on your headlights in Washington State?
5. When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with stop signs at the same time, who has the right of way?
6. What should you do if your car starts to skid on a wet road?
7. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Washington?
8. When approaching a roundabout in Washington, you must:
9. What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you?
10. In Washington, when are you allowed to turn right on a red light?