Speed Limits and Right of Way Flashcards
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When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road in Washington, you must:
Answer: Stop at least 20 feet away in all directions
Washington law requires all vehicles traveling in both directions on a two-lane road to stop at least 20 feet from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.
What is the maximum speed on Washington State freeways unless otherwise posted?
Answer: 70 mph
The maximum speed limit on most Washington freeways and expressways is 70 mph unless a lower limit is posted.
A driver approaching a yield sign in Washington must:
Answer: Slow down and give right of way to conflicting traffic
At a yield sign, you must slow down and give the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection; stop only if necessary.
In Washington, when a driver and a pedestrian arrive at an intersection simultaneously, who has the right of way?
Answer: The pedestrian always
Washington law gives pedestrians the right of way at intersections; drivers must always yield to pedestrians.
What is the speed limit in an alley in Washington State?
Answer: 10 mph
The maximum speed limit in an alley in Washington is 10 mph due to the confined space and pedestrian presence.
When must a driver yield to a bicycle in Washington State?
Answer: When turning across a bike lane or path the cyclist is using
Drivers must yield to cyclists when turning across a bike lane or path, just as they would yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
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