Bad Weather & Night Driving — Washington
Washington DMV practice test: 450 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 40 Q, pass 32. Bad Weather & Night Driving: 33 questions.
Rain, snow, ice, fog and night driving: visibility, traction and headlight use.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Bad Weather & Night Driving |
| License test | Washington Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 33 (7% of 450 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (33)
1. When driving at night, slow down and:
- Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles. ✓
- Use sunglasses to reduce glare from headlights.
- Use your high beams if it is also raining.
- Use your dome light to help you see your speedometer.
Answer: A. Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles.
2. To drive safely at night, you should:
- Increase your following distance.
- Not drive if you are tired.
- Make sure your headlights are working properly.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
3. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
- Less dangerous.
- No more or less dangerous.
- More dangerous. ✓
- Easier on your eyes.
Answer: C. More dangerous.
4. Which of the following statements is true?
- A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
- You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
- Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
5. By law, your vehicle’s headlights must be turned on from:
- One hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.
- One hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise.
- 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. ✓
- 30 minutes before sunset until 30 minutes after sunrise.
Answer: C. 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
6. When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
- Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
- Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
- Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
- Look toward the right side of the road. ✓
Answer: D. Look toward the right side of the road.
7. Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?
- Keep your windshield clean.
- Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.
- Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.
- Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles. ✓
Answer: D. Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.
8. To prevent hydroplaning, you should:
- Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
- Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
- Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
9. You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
- Should be on their high beam setting.
- Should be on their low beam setting. ✓
- Should be off. Use your parking lights.
- May be on either their high or low beam setting.
Answer: B. Should be on their low beam setting.
10. When riding at night, your bicycle must have a white headlight visible for:
- 300 feet.
- 400 feet.
- 500 feet. ✓
- 600 feet.
Answer: C. 500 feet.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook