Washington State Knowledge Test Speed Limits and Right of Way 2

Question 1

What is the speed limit in a Washington school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

Speed limits in Washington school zones are reduced to 20 mph when children are present or the school zone sign is flashing.

Question 2

At an uncontrolled T-intersection in Washington, vehicles on the through road have the right of way over:

Accepted Answer

Vehicles on the terminating road

Answer

At a T-intersection, vehicles on the through (continuing) road have the right of way over vehicles on the terminating road that ends at the intersection.

Question 3

When may you exceed the posted speed limit in Washington?

Accepted Answer

You may never exceed the posted limit

Answer

Posted speed limits are maximum speeds; you may never exceed them, though you may need to drive slower when conditions require.

Question 4

Who has the right of way when a vehicle approaches an intersection where an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and siren?

Accepted Answer

The emergency vehicle always has right of way

Answer

Emergency vehicles using lights and sirens always have the right of way; all other vehicles must yield and pull to the right.

Question 5

In Washington, when two vehicles on different roads reach an intersection at the same time, which must yield?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the unpaved road

Answer

When a vehicle on an unpaved road and a vehicle on a paved road reach an intersection simultaneously, the driver on the unpaved road must yield.

Washington State Knowledge Test Practice Test

Washington State Knowledge Test Practice Test

Washington State Knowledge Test Speed Limits and Right of Way 2