Washington State Knowledge Test Sharing the Road 3

Question 1

When driving near a bicyclist at night in Washington, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and give extra space since visibility is reduced

Answer

At night, cyclists are harder to see; slow down and give them more than the required 3-foot clearance to compensate for reduced visibility.

Question 2

In Washington, pedestrians must use sidewalks when they are available. If no sidewalk exists, pedestrians should walk:

Accepted Answer

On the left side facing oncoming traffic

Answer

When no sidewalk is available, Washington law requires pedestrians to walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic for maximum visibility.

Question 3

How should a driver respond to a funeral procession in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Yield to the procession; do not cut between vehicles in the procession

Answer

Washington law gives funeral processions the right of way; drivers may not cut through, interfere with, or join a procession unless they are part of it.

Question 4

What is the primary danger of driving in a large truck's 'no-zone' in Washington?

Accepted Answer

The truck driver cannot see your vehicle

Answer

A truck's no-zone areas are blind spots where the truck driver has no visibility; staying in these areas means the driver does not know you are there.

Question 5

In Washington, which vehicle must yield when a bus is pulling back into traffic from a bus stop?

Accepted Answer

Drivers must yield to a bus signaling to re-enter traffic

Answer

Washington law requires drivers to yield to transit buses that are signaling and re-entering traffic from a designated bus stop.

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Washington State Knowledge Test Sharing the Road 3