WA DMV Traffic Signs and Signals 3

Question 1

What does a solid yellow centerline on your side of the road mean?

Accepted Answer

No passing is allowed from your side

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Passing is permitted when safe

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The road is about to divide

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You must reduce speed ahead

Question 2

Double solid yellow centerlines indicate:

Accepted Answer

No passing allowed in either direction

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Passing is allowed in both directions if safe

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A two-way left-turn lane

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Lane assignment for carpool vehicles

Question 3

In Washington State, what does a pedestrian signal showing a flashing orange hand mean?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians should not start crossing but may finish if already in the crosswalk

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Pedestrians may begin crossing

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All pedestrians must immediately return to the curb

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Vehicles have the right of way over pedestrians

Question 4

A brown sign on Washington highways typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

Recreational areas, parks, or cultural sites

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Hospital or emergency services

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Motorist services like food and fuel

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Construction zone speed limits

Question 5

What does a white diamond painted in a traffic lane indicate?

Accepted Answer

A lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles (HOV)

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A no-passing zone within the lane

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A bicycle-only travel lane

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A loading zone for commercial vehicles

Question 6

When you see a yellow 'SCHOOL XING' sign, you must:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop for children

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Stop completely regardless of whether children are present

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Yield only when a crossing guard is present

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Maintain your current speed through the zone

Question 7

A steady green traffic light means:

Accepted Answer

You may go if the intersection is clear, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic

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You must proceed immediately without stopping

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You have absolute right-of-way over all other vehicles

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You must honk before proceeding through the intersection