Washington State Knowledge Test Washington Traffic Laws 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Washington's Move Over law requires drivers to do what when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with lights on?
- Stop completely until the vehicle moves
- Move to the far lane if possible, or slow to a safe speed (Correct answer)
- Honk to warn the emergency crew of your approach
- Pass at normal speed while watching for workers
Correct answer: Move to the far lane if possible, or slow to a safe speed
Washington's Move Over law requires drivers to move to a non-adjacent lane or, if unable, slow to a safe and prudent speed below the posted limit.
Question 2: In Washington State, drivers under 18 with an intermediate license may not drive between what hours unless with a licensed adult?
- 10 PM and 5 AM (Correct answer)
- 11 PM and 5 AM
- Midnight and 5 AM
- 10 PM and 6 AM
Correct answer: 10 PM and 5 AM
Washington teen drivers with an intermediate license are restricted from driving between 1 AM and 5 AM without a licensed adult 25 or older — the night restriction begins at 1 AM.
Question 3: Washington's Distracted Driving law prohibits drivers from:
- Using a GPS device of any kind
- Holding and using a personal electronic device while driving (Correct answer)
- Adjusting the car radio while in motion
- Eating while driving
Correct answer: Holding and using a personal electronic device while driving
Washington's Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (DUIE) law prohibits holding or using a handheld device while driving.
Question 4: What is the Washington State law regarding seat belts for passengers 16 and older?
- The driver is responsible for ensuring passengers wear seat belts
- Each individual over 16 is personally responsible for wearing a seat belt (Correct answer)
- Seat belts are optional for rear seat passengers over 16
- Only the front passenger must wear a seat belt
Correct answer: Each individual over 16 is personally responsible for wearing a seat belt
In Washington, passengers 16 and older are personally responsible for wearing their own seat belt, while the driver is responsible for passengers under 16.
Question 5: When is it legal to make a U-turn in Washington State?
- Whenever no other vehicles are visible
- In a business district only at intersections
- Any time it can be done safely without interfering with traffic (Correct answer)
- Only in residential areas
Correct answer: Any time it can be done safely without interfering with traffic
U-turns are permitted in Washington when they can be made safely without interfering with other traffic, except where specifically prohibited by signs.
Question 6: What must a Washington driver do when their vehicle registration expires?
- Drive only locally until renewed
- Renew the registration before operating the vehicle on public roads (Correct answer)
- Display an expired sticker with a 30-day grace period
- Renew within 30 days and continue driving
Correct answer: Renew the registration before operating the vehicle on public roads
In Washington, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with an expired registration on public roads; renewal must occur before the vehicle is driven.
Washington State Knowledge Test Washington Traffic Laws 1
Washington's Move Over law requires drivers to do what when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with lights on?