Highway & Freeway Driving — Washington
Washington DMV practice test: 450 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 40 Q, pass 32. Highway & Freeway Driving: 34 questions.
Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Highway & Freeway Driving |
| License test | Washington Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 34 (8% 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 (34)
1. If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
- Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you. ✓
- Keep a steady pace.
- Stay in the driver's blind spot.
- Honk to let them know you are there.
Answer: A. Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
2. When changing lanes on a highway, you should:
- Signal a lane change.
- Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
- Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
3. Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
- Just before changing lanes.
- At any time.
- After changing lanes.
- Early enough for others to know your plans. ✓
Answer: D. Early enough for others to know your plans.
4. Which of the following statements is true?
- Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.
- Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.
- When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
5. Any time you want to merge with other traffic, you should:
- Allow a gap of about four seconds. ✓
- Wait until your travel lane is ending and then merge, even into a small gap.
- Merge at any time, regardless of a gap.
- Merge into a traffic lane only when other drivers have stopped their vehicles.
Answer: A. Allow a gap of about four seconds.
6. The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:
- Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
- Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp. ✓
- Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.
- Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.
Answer: B. Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.
7. When changing lanes you should not:
- Check your side and rearview mirrors.
- Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
- Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
- Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear. ✓
Answer: D. Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.
8. When changing lanes, you should:
- Rely on your mirrors.
- Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.
- Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.
- Always check your blind spot. ✓
Answer: D. Always check your blind spot.
9. Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:
- Pulling toward or away from a curb.
- Turning left or right.
- Changing lanes.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
10. Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:
- Sound your horn.
- Turn on your headlights.
- Reduce your speed.
- Check your mirrors and blind spots. ✓
Answer: D. Check your mirrors and blind spots.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook