Washington State Knowledge Test Traffic Signs and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road mean?
- Curve ahead
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- School zone
- Merge left
Correct answer: No passing zone
A yellow pennant sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone where overtaking other vehicles is prohibited.
Question 2: What color and shape is used for railroad crossing warning signs in Washington?
- Yellow circle (Correct answer)
- Red octagon
- Orange diamond
- White rectangle
Correct answer: Yellow circle
Railroad advance warning signs are round and yellow with an X and the letters RR to alert drivers of a crossing ahead.
Question 3: A blue sign on a Washington highway typically indicates:
- Road construction zone
- Services such as food, gas, or lodging (Correct answer)
- A state or national park boundary
- A speed limit change
Correct answer: Services such as food, gas, or lodging
Blue signs provide motorist service information such as rest areas, gas stations, food, and lodging locations.
Question 4: What does a solid white line on the right edge of a Washington road indicate?
- The center of the road
- The edge of the travel lane or shoulder (Correct answer)
- A bicycle lane boundary
- A pedestrian crossing
Correct answer: The edge of the travel lane or shoulder
A solid white line on the right edge marks the edge of the roadway, separating the travel lane from the shoulder.
Question 5: A double solid yellow center line means:
- Passing is allowed for both directions
- Passing is prohibited for traffic in both directions (Correct answer)
- The road is a one-way street
- Passing is allowed only when the road is clear
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited for traffic in both directions
Double solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles traveling in either direction from crossing the line to pass.
Question 6: What does an orange construction sign indicate in Washington?
- A permanent road feature
- A temporary traffic control zone ahead (Correct answer)
- A school zone
- A state park entrance
Correct answer: A temporary traffic control zone ahead
Orange signs indicate temporary traffic control measures in work zones, warning drivers to slow down and watch for workers.
Washington State Knowledge Test Traffic Signs and Signals 2
What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road mean?