Sharing the Road Flashcards
6 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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What is lane splitting, and what is its legal status in Washington State?
Answer: Riding between lanes of traffic; it is illegal
Lane splitting, which is riding a motorcycle between lanes of moving or stopped traffic, is illegal in Washington State.
When a large truck is making a wide right turn in Washington, drivers behind it should:
Answer: Stay back and allow the truck space to complete the turn
Large trucks often need to swing wide to the left before turning right; staying back allows them to complete the maneuver safely.
In Washington, what does it mean when you see a pedestrian on the sidewalk waiting at an intersection?
Answer: You must yield because the pedestrian intends to cross
Washington law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians waiting at crosswalks who clearly intend to cross, not just those already in the roadway.
What is the safest way to pass a horse and rider on a Washington road?
Answer: Slow down, move over, pass wide and slowly, and avoid sudden movements
Horses can be startled by sudden movements, sounds, or speed; slow down, give wide clearance, and avoid anything that might frighten the animal.
In Washington, farm equipment traveling on public roads must be:
Answer: Yielded to, as it cannot easily stop or maneuver
Farm equipment is large, slow, and difficult to stop; drivers should be patient, slow down, and yield space when encountering it on public roads.
What should a driver do when a school bus stops and extends its stop-arm on a divided highway in Washington?
Answer: Stop only if on the same side of the median as the bus
On a divided highway with a raised median separating traffic, only vehicles on the same side of the median as the stopped school bus must stop.
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