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

Answer

A solid yellow line on your side means you may not cross it to pass; passing is prohibited from your lane.

Question 2

Double solid yellow centerlines indicate:

Accepted Answer

No passing allowed in either direction

Answer

Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions and must not be crossed.

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

Answer

A flashing orange hand means do not start crossing; pedestrians already crossing should complete their crossing quickly.

Question 4

A brown sign on Washington highways typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

Recreational areas, parks, or cultural sites

Answer

Brown signs are used to direct drivers to recreational areas, parks, historical sites, and cultural attractions.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles (HOV)

Answer

A white diamond pavement marking designates the lane as an HOV (carpool) lane restricted to qualifying vehicles.

(WA DMV) Washington Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test