Washington State Knowledge Test Sharing the Road

Question 1

In Washington, when passing a bicyclist on the road, how much space must you provide?

Accepted Answer

3 feet of clearance

Answer

1 foot of clearance

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2 feet of clearance

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5 feet of clearance

Question 2

What should a driver do when a pedestrian with a white cane is crossing the street in Washington?

Accepted Answer

Yield completely and wait for the pedestrian to reach the other curb

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Honk to alert the pedestrian of the vehicle's presence

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Proceed slowly since the pedestrian can hear the engine

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Yield until the pedestrian reaches the center of the road

Question 3

When should you check for motorcyclists before changing lanes in Washington?

Accepted Answer

In your mirrors and blind spots, as motorcycles are harder to see

Answer

Only in your mirrors since they show all vehicles

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Only if you cannot hear a motorcycle engine

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Motorcycles are required to stay in the right lane

Question 4

In Washington, a bicyclist has the right to use the full lane when:

Accepted Answer

The lane is too narrow to share safely or when avoiding hazards

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Only when a bike lane is unavailable

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Only in residential areas

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At all times on roads without bike lanes

Question 5

When sharing the road with a large truck in Washington, you should avoid:

Accepted Answer

Driving in the truck's blind spots for extended periods

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Passing the truck on its left side

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Maintaining a 4-second following distance

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Letting the truck merge in front of you

Question 6

Motorcyclists in Washington are legally entitled to:

Accepted Answer

The full use of a traffic lane

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Occupy only half a lane when sharing with other motorcycles

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Travel between lanes of stopped or slow traffic

Answer

Use bicycle lanes when traffic is heavy