Washington State Knowledge Test Washington Traffic Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Washington law, when must a driver report a collision to law enforcement?
- Only if someone is injured or killed
- When damage exceeds $1,000 or there are injuries or fatalities (Correct answer)
- Only when the other driver requests it
- All collisions must be reported regardless of damage
Correct answer: When damage exceeds $1,000 or there are injuries or fatalities
Washington requires collision reporting when there are injuries, fatalities, or property damage that appears to exceed $1,000.
Question 2: How long do Washington drivers have to report a change of address to the DOL after moving?
- 10 days
- 15 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
Correct answer: 30 days
Washington drivers must notify the Department of Licensing of an address change within 10 days of moving.
Question 3: What does Washington's implied consent law mean?
- You agree to follow all traffic laws by obtaining a license
- By driving in Washington, you consent to chemical testing if arrested for DUI (Correct answer)
- You give consent to police searches of your vehicle
- Passengers imply consent to be transported safely
Correct answer: By driving in Washington, you consent to chemical testing if arrested for DUI
Washington's implied consent law means that by operating a vehicle, you automatically consent to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs if a law enforcement officer arrests you for DUI.
Question 4: In Washington, when driving in a roundabout, who has the right of way?
- Vehicles entering the roundabout
- Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout (Correct answer)
- The vehicle to the right at each yield line
- Emergency vehicles always have priority in roundabouts
Correct answer: Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout
Vehicles already traveling inside a roundabout have the right of way; entering vehicles must yield before merging.
Question 5: Washington law requires headlights to be on when windshield wipers are in use due to:
- Any light precipitation including mist
- Precipitation, smoke, or other conditions requiring wiper use (Correct answer)
- Only heavy rain or snow
- Only when visibility is under 500 feet
Correct answer: Precipitation, smoke, or other conditions requiring wiper use
Washington law requires headlights whenever windshield wipers are needed due to precipitation, smoke, fog, or other conditions reducing visibility.
Question 6: What penalty does Washington impose for a first-offense DUI?
- Warning and mandatory treatment referral
- Fine and mandatory ignition interlock device
- Fine, possible jail time, license suspension, and ignition interlock (Correct answer)
- Community service and probation only
Correct answer: Fine, possible jail time, license suspension, and ignition interlock
A first DUI conviction in Washington carries fines, possible jail time, mandatory license suspension, and an ignition interlock device requirement.
Washington State Knowledge Test Washington Traffic Laws 2
Under Washington law, when must a driver report a collision to law enforcement?