Washington Permit Test: Insurance & Collisions Practice Questions

Correct answer: $25,000

Washington requires liability insurance of at least $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $10,000 for property damage.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.3 Insurance Required

Correct answer: $50,000

The required minimum is $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one collision.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.3 Insurance Required

Correct answer: $10,000

Washington liability insurance must provide at least $10,000 for injury to or destruction of others' property in any one collision.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.3 Insurance Required

Correct answer: With you or in your vehicle

You must keep proof of insurance with you or in your vehicle; Washington requires you to have and carry proof of liability insurance.

Source: Chapter 2: Vehicles – 2.3 Insurance Required

Correct answer: 4 days

File a collision report form within 4 days of a crash if a law enforcement officer doesn't do it for you. State law requires it.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions

Correct answer: Leave a visible note with the date, time and your contact information

If the collision involves a parked vehicle, try to locate the owner. If you can't, leave a note where it's easy to see with the date, time and your contact information.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions

Correct answer: Stay at the scene and call 911

Do not drive away. If anyone is injured or killed, call 911; law enforcement must be notified.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions

Correct answer: Move them to the side of the road near the crash site

Move the vehicle to the side of the road, but near the collision site, as soon as possible, and don't stand or walk in traffic lanes.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions

Correct answer: Name, contact, license number and insurance details

Exchange your name, contact information and driver license number, plus your insurance company and policy number, and photograph the damage.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions

Correct answer: Too much speed, too little space, poor awareness

Collisions typically have three causes: too much speed, too little space and insufficient situational awareness.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions

Correct answer: Focus on your driving and don't slow to stare

Don't block emergency responders, follow directions at the scene, and focus on driving; slowing to stare creates congestion.

Source: Chapter 5: Risks – 5.9 Collisions