Free Washington DOL Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 2 2026
This Practice Test 2 is modeled on the Department of Licensing (DOL) written knowledge exam, which has 40 questions; to pass you need 32 of 40 correct (80%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DOL tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.
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What's on the Washington Practice Test 2
The real Washington knowledge test has 40 questions, and to pass you need 32 of 40 correct (80%). Practice Test 2 is a 25-question set drawn from 47 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.
Topics in this test's question pool
- Road signs 18
- Traffic laws 11
- Safe driving 6
- Parking 4
- Right of way 4
- Emergencies 2
- Alcohol & drugs 1
- Vehicle equipment 1
47 questions in the pool, 10 of them written specifically for Washington. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.
Sample questions from this test, with answers
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1. If no police officer files a report for your crash, you must file a collision report with the state within:
- A. 24 hours
- B. 10 days
- C. 30 days
- D. 4 days (correct)
Why: State law requires a collision report within 4 days of a crash if a law enforcement officer does not file one for you.
Source: official Washington driver handbook, PDF p.176, 5.9 Collisions - Reporting a crash
2. In Washington, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- A. 10 feet
- B. 15 feet (correct)
- C. 20 feet
- D. 30 feet
Why: Washington bans parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant so fire crews can reach it quickly.
Source: official Washington driver handbook, PDF p.144, 4.18 Parking - General parking rules
3. A small sign below a railroad crossbuck shows the number 2. What does it tell you?
- A. Trains come through here about twice a day
- B. Stop at least two car lengths from the rails
- C. The crossing is two miles down the road
- D. There are two sets of tracks at the crossing (correct)
Why: When a crossing has more than one track, a sign under the crossbuck shows how many tracks there are. Be ready for a train on any of them.
4. A rectangular white sign reading 'KEEP RIGHT' with an arrow means:
- A. Pass the divider on either side
- B. Go to the right of the divider (correct)
- C. Stay in the right lane to pass
- D. Right turns only
Why: A 'Keep Right' sign directs you to pass to the right of a traffic island, median, or obstruction. It keeps traffic flowing correctly around the divider.
5. Double solid yellow center lines mean:
- A. Passing is allowed from both directions
- B. No passing from either direction (correct)
- C. Passing is allowed if the road ahead is clear
- D. A center lane for left turns only
Why: Double solid yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Crossing them to pass is prohibited from both directions.
6. A yellow sign showing a truck tilted on two wheels warns of:
- A. A steep downhill grade for trucks
- B. A curve where trucks may tip over (correct)
- C. A truck inspection station
- D. A road with soft shoulders ahead
Why: This sign warns of a curve sharp enough that trucks and top-heavy vehicles risk rolling over. All drivers should reduce speed before entering.
More Washington facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Washington permit practice test page.
Washington DOL Test Info
- Questions on real test
- 40
- Passing score
- 80%
- Correct needed
- 32 of 40 correct (80%)
- Minimum age
- 15½ years old
- Testing agency
- Department of Licensing
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Study Tip
Don't just aim to pass this Washington Practice Test 2 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DOL exam.