Washington State Knowledge Test Sharing the Road 4

Question 1

On a divided highway with a physical median, a school bus on the OPPOSITE side stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Continue with caution; you are not required to stop

Answer

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.

Question 2

A large truck ahead signals a right turn and swings left before turning. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay back and do not move into the space on its right

Answer

Trucks need extra room for wide right turns, so squeezing in on the right can get you crushed.

Question 3

You approach a person on horseback on a rural road. What is the correct way to pass?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, give plenty of room, and avoid sudden noises

Answer

Loud noises and fast-moving vehicles can frighten horses, so pass slowly and give them wide clearance.

Question 4

A vehicle displaying an orange-and-red triangular emblem on its rear is a:

Accepted Answer

Slow-moving vehicle

Answer

The orange triangle with a red border marks slow-moving vehicles such as farm equipment, which usually travel 25 mph or slower.

Question 5

A pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog is about to cross in front of you. You must:

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way

Answer

Washington law requires drivers to yield to blind or visually impaired pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog.

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Washington State Knowledge Test Sharing the Road 4