Washington DOL Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is This lane is only for making turns.

Lane use control signals are special overhead signals indicating which lanes of a roadway may be used in different directions at various times. A flashing yellow "X" indicates that this lane can only be used to make turns. A steady yellow "X" warns that the lane is about to close in your direction, at which time the signal will change to a steady red "X."

Source: Reversible Lanes, Rules of the Road, Washington Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only after you stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians.

In Washington State, you are allowed to turn right on a steady red signal unless a "No Turn on Red" sign is posted there. Before turning, however, you must come to a complete stop and then yield to pedestrians and traffic. In Washington State, unlike most other states, the same rules apply to a red arrow signal pointing right.

Source: Traffic Signals, Rules of the Road, Washington Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is a barrier.

Two sets of two solid yellow lines that are spaced two or more feet apart are considered a barrier. Don't drive on or over this barrier. Don't make a left turn or U-turn across it except at designated openings.

Not quite. The answer is an overpass ahead; clearance from the roadway surface to the overpass is 13 feet 6 inches.

This sign indicates that you are approaching an overpass, and the clearance from the roadway surface to the overpass is 13 feet 6 inches.

Not quite. The answer is Move over 200 ft before and after the scene; slow down to 10 mph below the posted speed limit.

Under Washington State's Move Over Law, to pass an emergency vehicle, tow truck, or other roadway assistance vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing, you must move into a non-adjacent lane if possible, leaving at least one vacant lane between you and the vehicle 200 ft before and after the scene. If this is impossible (no other lanes in your direction) or unsafe, you must slow down to 10 mph below the posted speed limit until you have passed the vehicle.

Source: Emergency Zone; Zones; Rules of the Road; Roads; Washington Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is a nighttime reflector.

This sign is a nighttime reflector that shows where the road lies.

Not quite. The answer is stopping or shifting gears.

At a railroad crossing, don't try to cross the tracks until you can cross them without stopping. Don't shift gears while crossing the tracks, because your vehicle might stall.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles from either direction to make a left turn.

The sign and pavement markings indicate that the middle lane is a two-way left-turn lane, also known as a shared center turning lane. Vehicles from either direction may enter this lane only to make left turns. This lane must never be used for through traffic.

Not quite. The answer is a school zone.

This sign indicates that a school zone is ahead. Schoolchildren may be crossing the road ahead, so slow down and proceed with caution when schoolchildren are around. If there is a second sign with an arrow below this sign, it indicates a school crosswalk. (Note: Newer school zone and school crosswalk signs have a yellow-green background instead of a yellow background.)

Not quite. The answer is when you are in a left-turn lane.

Under Washington State law, you may pass a vehicle on the right when 1) the vehicle is making or about to make a left turn; or 2) there are two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction as the vehicle. (This can be the case on a multilane roadway or a one-way street.) A left-turn lane is used only for making left turns (and U-turns where permitted).

Not quite. The answer is This roadway ends at a T-intersection.

This sign warns that you are approaching a T-intersection from the terminating roadway. At the T-intersection, you must turn either left or right after yielding the right-of-way to through traffic if necessary.

Not quite. The answer is traffic merging ahead.

If you are on the main road and see this sign, be prepared for other cars and trucks entering your lane.

Not quite. The answer is at least 40 mph.

This sign means that under normal traffic, weather, and road conditions, you may not drive slower than 40 mph. Such minimum speeds are posted to improve traffic flow and safety. However, if driving conditions are hazardous, you may drive at a speed below the posted minimum speed.

Not quite. The answer is 15 1/2

To obtain an instruction permit, you must be at least 15 years old if you are enrolled in an approved driver training course or at least 15 1/2 years old otherwise.

Source: Getting Your License; Washington Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is you must not drive in this lane.

Lane-use control signals are special overhead signals that permit or prohibit the use of specific lanes of a street or highway. A steady red X signal over a lane indicates that you must not drive in this lane.

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign ahead

Most warning signs are diamond shaped with a yellow background. This sign gives you advance warning of a stop sign ahead. Prepare to stop and yield. You must stop before any stop line or crosswalk painted on the pavement.

Not quite. The answer is Sharp right turn

This sign indicates that the road ahead turns sharply to the right. Slow down and use caution.

Not quite. The answer is 15

To obtain an instruction permit, you must be at least 15 years old if you are enrolled in an approved driver training course or at least 15 1/2 years old otherwise.

Source: Getting Your License; Washington Driver Guide

Not quite. The answer is a stop sign.

A stop sign is an eight-sided white-on-red sign, indicating that other traffic has the right-of-way. You must always bring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to approaching traffic before proceeding.

Not quite. The answer is Do not walk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.)