Sharing the Road Flashcards

When driving near a bicyclist at night in Washington, you should:

Answer: Reduce speed and give extra space since visibility is reduced

At night, cyclists are harder to see; slow down and give them more than the required 3-foot clearance to compensate for reduced visibility.

In Washington, pedestrians must use sidewalks when they are available. If no sidewalk exists, pedestrians should walk:

Answer: On the left side facing oncoming traffic

When no sidewalk is available, Washington law requires pedestrians to walk on the left side of the road facing oncoming traffic for maximum visibility.

How should a driver respond to a funeral procession in Washington?

Answer: Yield to the procession; do not cut between vehicles in the procession

Washington law gives funeral processions the right of way; drivers may not cut through, interfere with, or join a procession unless they are part of it.

What is the primary danger of driving in a large truck's 'no-zone' in Washington?

Answer: The truck driver cannot see your vehicle

A truck's no-zone areas are blind spots where the truck driver has no visibility; staying in these areas means the driver does not know you are there.

In Washington, which vehicle must yield when a bus is pulling back into traffic from a bus stop?

Answer: Drivers must yield to a bus signaling to re-enter traffic

Washington law requires drivers to yield to transit buses that are signaling and re-entering traffic from a designated bus stop.

When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle on a two-lane road in Washington where moving over is impossible, what must you do?

Answer: Slow to a safe and prudent speed appropriate for conditions

When you cannot move over on a two-lane road, Washington's Move Over law requires you to slow to a safe and prudent speed given road and traffic conditions.