Sharing the Road Flashcards
7 cards from real Washington State Knowledge Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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On a divided highway with a physical median, a school bus on the OPPOSITE side stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?
Answer: Continue with caution; you are not required to stop
In Washington, traffic going the opposite direction on a divided highway (or a road with three or more marked lanes) does not have to stop for a school bus.
A large truck ahead signals a right turn and swings left before turning. What should you do?
Answer: Stay back and do not move into the space on its right
Trucks need extra room for wide right turns, so squeezing in on the right can get you crushed.
You approach a person on horseback on a rural road. What is the correct way to pass?
Answer: Slow down, give plenty of room, and avoid sudden noises
Loud noises and fast-moving vehicles can frighten horses, so pass slowly and give them wide clearance.
A vehicle displaying an orange-and-red triangular emblem on its rear is a:
Answer: Slow-moving vehicle
The orange triangle with a red border marks slow-moving vehicles such as farm equipment, which usually travel 25 mph or slower.
A pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog is about to cross in front of you. You must:
Answer: Yield the right-of-way
Washington law requires drivers to yield to blind or visually impaired pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog.
Why should you avoid sharing a lane side-by-side with a motorcycle?
Answer: Motorcycles are entitled to the full width of the lane
A motorcyclist needs the whole lane to move around hazards, so cars must not share a lane with one.
An emergency vehicle with siren and flashing lights comes up behind you. What should you do?
Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road, clear of intersections, and stop
Drivers must pull over to the right edge and stop, without blocking an intersection, until the emergency vehicle has passed.
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