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

Answer

Lane splitting, which is riding a motorcycle between lanes of moving or stopped traffic, is illegal in Washington State.

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

Answer

Large trucks often need to swing wide to the left before turning right; staying back allows them to complete the maneuver safely.

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

Answer

Washington law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians waiting at crosswalks who clearly intend to cross, not just those already in the roadway.

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

Answer

Horses can be startled by sudden movements, sounds, or speed; slow down, give wide clearance, and avoid anything that might frighten the animal.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yielded to, as it cannot easily stop or maneuver

Answer

Farm equipment is large, slow, and difficult to stop; drivers should be patient, slow down, and yield space when encountering it on public roads.

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