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Washington Permit Test — State Rules flashcards

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Practice deck · part of Washington permit test — state rules · written against: Washington Driver Guide (Washington State Department of Licensing), 520-400 (R/4/25), © 2025, checked 2026-10-09, and against state law in force on 2026-10-18 (where the two differ, the cards follow the law and name the handbook's figure); state-specific figures only — pair with the national core. Updated 2026-10-10.

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What is the earliest age at which a Washington teen who is enrolling in a driver-training course can apply for an instruction permit?

A) 14
B) 15½
C) 15
D) 16

C) 15

With a course you may apply from 15, once the course has begun or up to ten days before it starts.
Permit & Provisional License
Under Washington's distracted-driving law, which drivers may hold a phone while driving?

A) Drivers who are over 18 years old
B) None; no driver may hold one
C) Drivers holding a full license
D) Drivers stopped at a red light

B) None; no driver may hold one

Every driver, whatever their age, is barred from holding a phone or other electronic device, except to contact emergency services or in a few on-the-job cases such as driving an emergency vehicle. Hands-free use is permitted for fully licensed drivers; the ban covers phones, tablets and gaming devices.
Phones & Distraction
When does Washington law require headlights to be on at night?

A) From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
B) From sunset to sunrise
C) From 15 minutes after sunset to 15 minutes before sunrise
D) Only when it is fully dark

A) From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise

The law also requires them whenever dim light or bad weather keeps people and vehicles from being clearly seen 1,000 feet ahead, and the guide notes daytime running lights do not light the taillights.
Headlights & Signals
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Washington?

A) No closer than 10 feet
B) No closer than 15 feet
C) No closer than 20 feet
D) No closer than 30 feet

B) No closer than 15 feet

Fire crews need quick, clear access to the hydrant.
Parking & Curbs
In Washington, when may you turn left on a red light?

A) Onto a one-way street after a full stop
B) Never; a left on red is illegal in the state
C) Only from one one-way street onto another
D) Whenever the intersection is clear of traffic

A) Onto a one-way street after a full stop

Turn left on red onto a one-way street only after a complete stop, and not where a sign prohibits it. Right turns on red follow the same rule: full stop, no prohibiting sign, room to enter traffic.
Turns & Lanes
Who must be belted or in a child restraint in a moving vehicle in Washington?

A) Only those in the front seat
B) Only riders under 16
C) The driver, no one else
D) Every person in the vehicle

D) Every person in the vehicle

Driving or riding unbelted breaks the law in any seat, unless a doctor's written note excuses you or no belt is left for you.
Occupant Safety

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Facts checked against the Washington Driver Guide (Washington State Department of Licensing), 520-400 (R/4/25), © 2025, checked 2026-10-09; wording is original and no handbook text is reproduced.
Rules checked against the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington Administrative Code (Washington State Legislature, app.leg.wa.gov), checked 2026-10-12.
Facts also checked against current state law (the statutes and regulations in force on 2026-10-18); where the guide and the law differ, the card follows the law and says what the guide says.
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