2025 Washington Permit Test 8

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Washington. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Washington. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Washington please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/washington/car.

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13. On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

Explanation
If you are being followed by an emergency vehicle that is not using its siren or flashing lights, you do not need to clear a path. Continue driving in a normal manner.

14. If your brakes stop working, you should first:

Explanation
If your brakes stop working, pump the brake pedal several times. This will often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop.

15. A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

Explanation
Slow down and be prepared to stop whenever you see pedestrians walking on or crossing the roadway. Be particularly careful where children are present. Always yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing in a crosswalk.

16. A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

Explanation
Some regulatory signs prohibit certain actions. These signs are rectangular and white with red and black markings. A red circle and slash on top of a black symbol indicates that the specified action is forbidden.

17. A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

Explanation
The exhaust system carries exhaust gas out of the vehicle and prevents fumes from entering into the passenger compartment. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, keep your exhaust system free of leaks. Replace all defective parts immediately.

18. To help prevent crashes, you should:

Explanation
Crashes often happen because one driver does something that other road users are not expecting. You should communicate with other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians by doing things like signaling when slowing down, stopping, or changing direction. Use your emergency signals or horn when appropriate.
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