Washington DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions
Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Washington driving rules, including WA fire hydrant distance, WA crosswalk distance, WA stop Sign/Signal distance and double parking prohibition. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Mini Test 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- WA Fire Hydrant Distance
- WA Crosswalk Distance
- WA Stop Sign/Signal Distance
- Double Parking Prohibition
- Sidewalk Parking Prohibition
- Door Opening Safety
- Motorcycle Visibility
- Parked Car with Person Inside
- Crosswalk Stop Prohibition
- Hill Parking Set Brake
- Highway Shoulder Stop
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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You may not park within this distance of a fire hydrant, unless signs say otherwise:
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A. 15 feet
Leaving at least 15 feet around a fire hydrant helps firefighters connect hoses quickly in an emergency.
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Parking is not allowed within this distance of a crosswalk at an intersection:
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C. 20 feet
Stopping too close to a crosswalk makes it harder for drivers and people walking to see each other.
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You may not park within this distance of a stop sign or traffic signal:
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B. 30 feet
Parking near signs or signals can block them from view and confuse other road users.
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Before opening your door next to moving traffic or a bike lane, you should:
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A. Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for people on bikes or other vehicles
Looking carefully before opening your door helps prevent “dooring” a bicyclist or blocking traffic.
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When you pass a person riding a bicycle on the road, you should:
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C. Slow down and leave at least 3 feet as you go by
Washington’s driver guide says to move over a full lane when you can and leave at least 3 feet between a bicyclist and the widest part of your vehicle.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. You may not park within this distance of a fire hydrant, unless signs say otherwise:
Correct answer: 15 feet
Why: Leaving at least 15 feet around a fire hydrant helps firefighters connect hoses quickly in an emergency.
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Q2. Parking is not allowed within this distance of a crosswalk at an intersection:
Correct answer: 20 feet
Why: Stopping too close to a crosswalk makes it harder for drivers and people walking to see each other.
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Q3. You may not park within this distance of a stop sign or traffic signal:
Correct answer: 30 feet
Why: Parking near signs or signals can block them from view and confuse other road users.
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Q4. Double parking (stopping beside a vehicle already parked at the curb) is:
Correct answer: Illegal because it blocks traffic and can be dangerous
Why: Double parking blocks a lane and creates a hazard for drivers, people on bikes, and emergency vehicles.
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Q5. Parking on a sidewalk is not allowed because it:
Correct answer: Blocks people walking and may force them into the road
Why: Sidewalks are for people on foot, in wheelchairs, or with strollers, not for parked vehicles.
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Q6. Before opening your door next to moving traffic or a bike lane, you should:
Correct answer: Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for people on bikes or other vehicles
Why: Looking carefully before opening your door helps prevent “dooring” a bicyclist or blocking traffic.
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Q7. When you pass a person riding a bicycle on the road, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and leave at least 3 feet as you go by
Why: Washington’s driver guide says to move over a full lane when you can and leave at least 3 feet between a bicyclist and the widest part of your vehicle.
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Q8. Motorcycles can be hard to see in traffic because they:
Correct answer: Are smaller and can be hidden in blind spots
Why: Always check mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles before changing lanes or turning.
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Q9. You see a parked vehicle with brake lights on and a person in the driver’s seat. You should:
Correct answer: Be ready for the vehicle to pull out or move suddenly
Why: A driver in a parked car may not see you when pulling into traffic, so be prepared to react.
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Q10. Stopping in a crosswalk while waiting at a red light is:
Correct answer: Unsafe because it blocks people walking
Why: Always stop before the crosswalk so people can safely cross in front of your vehicle.
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Q11. When parking on a hill, a good safety step before leaving the car is to:
Correct answer: Set the parking brake and turn the wheels so the vehicle will roll away from traffic if it moves
Why: Turning the wheels and setting the brake helps keep a parked vehicle from rolling into traffic.
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Q12. If you must stop on the shoulder of a busy road, you should:
Correct answer: Move as far off the road as you can and turn on your hazard lights
Why: Staying as far from traffic as possible and using hazard lights makes your vehicle easier to see.