Washington State Knowledge Test Sharing the Road 5

Question 1

You want to pass a bicyclist on a road with two lanes going your direction. What does Washington law require?

Accepted Answer

Move completely into the left lane to pass

Answer

On roads with two or more lanes in the same direction, Washington requires drivers to move completely into the next lane to pass a bicyclist.

Question 2

You see a tow truck stopped on the shoulder with its warning lights flashing. If you cannot safely change lanes away from it, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down below the posted speed limit and pass with caution

Answer

Washington's Move Over law requires you to move away from stopped emergency or work vehicles with flashing lights, or slow down if you can't.

Question 3

You are behind a school bus that stops at a railroad crossing. What should you expect?

Accepted Answer

It must stop before crossing the tracks, so be ready to stop

Answer

School buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at railroad crossings, so the drivers behind them need to be ready to stop.

Question 4

In a roundabout, a large truck uses the raised apron in the center. This means:

Accepted Answer

The apron is designed to let long vehicles turn, so give it room

Answer

Truck aprons give long vehicles extra room in roundabouts, so cars should not drive alongside them there.

Question 5

If you cannot see a truck driver's face in the truck's side mirror, you are most likely:

Accepted Answer

In the truck's blind spot (No-Zone)

Answer

If you can't see the driver in their mirror, the driver can't see you, which means you're in a No-Zone.

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