Washington State Knowledge Test Sharing the Road 2

Question 1

What is lane splitting, and what is its legal status in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

Riding between lanes of traffic; it is illegal

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Riding between lanes of traffic; it is legal

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Riding on the shoulder; it is legal in emergencies

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Sharing a lane with another motorcycle; it is legal

Question 2

When a large truck is making a wide right turn in Washington, drivers behind it should:

Accepted Answer

Stay back and allow the truck space to complete the turn

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Pass the truck on the right to avoid the backup

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Honk to alert the driver

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Move into the bike lane to go around

Question 3

In Washington, what does it mean when you see a pedestrian on the sidewalk waiting at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

You must yield because the pedestrian intends to cross

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The pedestrian has not yet entered the crosswalk, so you may proceed normally

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The pedestrian must wait for a walk signal before you yield

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You must stop only if the pedestrian steps into the road

Question 4

What is the safest way to pass a horse and rider on a Washington road?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, move over, pass wide and slowly, and avoid sudden movements

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Honk to alert the rider of your approach

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Maintain normal speed to minimize time next to the horse

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Flash your headlights to get the rider's attention

Question 5

In Washington, farm equipment traveling on public roads must be:

Accepted Answer

Yielded to, as it cannot easily stop or maneuver

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Treated like any regular vehicle

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Prohibited from using public roads

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Passed as quickly as possible to minimize traffic disruption

Question 6

What should a driver do when a school bus stops and extends its stop-arm on a divided highway in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Stop only if on the same side of the median as the bus

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Stop in both directions as on undivided roads

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Slow to 20 mph and proceed cautiously

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Only drivers directly behind the bus must stop