Washington Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions

Correct answer: You may not hold an electronic device while driving

You cannot hold any electronic device, such as a phone, tablet or gaming device, while driving. This applies to all drivers regardless of age; hands-free use is permitted.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers – 3.4 Avoiding Distracted Driving

Correct answer: They can be doubled

An officer can ticket you for violating the distracted driving law, and fines after your first violation can be doubled.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers – 3.4 Avoiding Distracted Driving

Correct answer: No; a hands-free device is allowed in one ear only

It is against the law to drive wearing earbuds, earphones, headphones or headsets that broadcast sound or cancel noise. A compliant hands-free device may be used in one ear.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers – 3.0 You Behind the Wheel

Correct answer: Every person in the vehicle

Every person in a moving vehicle must wear a seat belt or be secured in an approved child restraint device.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.6 Occupant Protection

Correct answer: Snug across the shoulder and chest

The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest without crossing the neck or face. Never put it behind your back or under your arm.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.6 Occupant Protection

Correct answer: Age 2

Children up to age 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat; ages 2 to 4 ride in a seat with a harness.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.6 Occupant Protection

Correct answer: Until the vehicle's lap and shoulder belts fit properly

Children 4 and older ride in a car or booster seat until the adult belts fit properly, typically between ages 8 and 12 (about 4'9").

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.6 Occupant Protection

Correct answer: A deploying airbag could seriously injure or kill them

Airbags are why children under 13 should never ride in the front seat; they could be seriously injured or killed if an airbag deploys.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.6 Occupant Protection

Correct answer: At least 10 inches

Sit comfortably straight with your chest at least 10 inches from the steering wheel to leave space for the airbag.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.5 Vehicle Maintenance

Correct answer: Even with your ears

Protect yourself from whiplash by making sure the headrest is even with your ears.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.5 Vehicle Maintenance

Correct answer: From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise

Washington law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. Using them in rain, snow, fog or smoke also helps.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.5 Vehicle Maintenance

Correct answer: Within 500 feet

Dim your high beams when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, and within 300 feet when you are behind another vehicle.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.5 Vehicle Maintenance

Correct answer: 300 feet

Switch back to regular headlights when you are within 300 feet behind another vehicle.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.5 Vehicle Maintenance

Correct answer: 100 feet

Brake lights are red and must be clearly visible from 100 feet away.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.5 Vehicle Maintenance

Correct answer: Left arm out, bent up with fingers pointing to the sky

For a right turn, put your left arm out the window and bend it so your fingers point to the sky.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.5 Vehicle Maintenance