Washington State Knowledge Test Speed Limits and Right of Way

Question 1

What is the basic speed law in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

Answer

Always drive exactly at the posted speed limit

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Drive at the flow of traffic regardless of conditions

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Speed limits apply only in urban areas

Question 2

In Washington, what is the default speed limit in a residential area unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

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20 mph

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25 mph

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35 mph

Question 3

Who has the right of way when two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right

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The vehicle on the left

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The larger vehicle

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The vehicle going straight

Question 4

When must you yield to pedestrians in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

At all marked crosswalks and any intersection

Answer

Only at marked crosswalks with traffic signals

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Only when a pedestrian signal is displayed

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Only when the pedestrian is already in the crosswalk

Question 5

What is the maximum speed limit on most Washington State rural highways unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

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55 mph

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60 mph

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70 mph

Question 6

When entering a highway from a private driveway in Washington, you must:

Accepted Answer

Yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the highway

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Have the right of way since you are entering

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Stop only if traffic is within 500 feet

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Honk to alert highway traffic of your entry