2020 Drivers Test WA STATE

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Added Lane

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Advance warning Bicycles

Parking

Always park in a designated area if possible. • Always set your parking brake when you park. Leave the vehicle in gear if it has a manual transmission or in "park" if it has an automatic transmission.

RoW (10) 4 Way Stops

At a four-way stop the driver reaching the intersection first, goes first (after coming to a complete stop). If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.

RoW (9) Intersection Signs

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles in the intersection and to those coming from the right. Drivers must follow the rules for yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk whether or not it is marked.

Bike boxes

Bicycle boxes are pavement markings that are installed at intersections to allow bicyclists a safe way to turn when approaching a red light. Bicycle boxes are green and have an image of a bicyclist. At intersections, they are painted on the pavement before the crosswalk and they cover the entire travel lane. Drivers must stop behind the bicycle box (even when it's empty) and wait for a green light. Bicyclists who are turning left should stop in the bicycle box, move to the left side of the box, signal the turn, and wait for the green light.

It is illegal to

Drive without a seat belt or child safety restraints you will be fined if this isn't the case

RoW (5) Yields

Drivers crossing a sidewalk while entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot must stop and yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. It is illegal to drive on a sidewalk except to cross it.

RoW (8) Roundabout Yields

Drivers entering a roundabout must yield to drivers and bicyclists already in the circle.

RoW (12) Intersections

Drivers must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop. You should wait until traffic ahead clears so you are not blocking the intersection.

Right of Way (2) Roadway stops

Drivers must stop if a pedestrian or bicyclist is in their half of the roadway.

Right of Way (3) Roadway stops

Drivers must stop if a pedestrian or bicyclist is within one lane of their half of the roadway.

RoW (13) Passing Yield

Drivers passing a vehicle going in the same direction must be ready to yield in case the other driver suddenly turns, slows down, or stops.

RoW (7) Yields

Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Emergency Zones

Emergency zones are defined as the adjacent lanes of the roadway 200 feet before and after a stationary emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights, tow truck using red lights, emergency assistance vehicle using warning lights, or police vehicle using emergency lights. The fines for traffic infractions issued for speeding in an emergency 3-17 zone or improper passing of a designated stationary vehicle are doubled, and the driver license of a person who recklessly endangers a worker or property in an emergency zone is subject to a 60-day suspension.

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Hill

Multiple Lanes Turning

If there are signs or lane markings that allow for two or more turning lanes, stay in your lane during the turn.

Turning

Turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from. When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines or interfering with traffic. Once you have completed your turn, you can change to another lane if you need to.

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Two way traffic

Insurance required to drive

Liability required in washington state

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Merging traffic

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No Passing Zone

Passing

On a road with two lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-hand lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles. On roads with more than two lanes traveling in the same direction, use the right lane for slower speeds, the middle lanes for higher speeds, and the left-hand lane for passing only. If you pass on the right, the other driver may have difficulty seeing you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you. Never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not. Other drivers will never expect you to be there and may pull off the road without looking. The shoulder can also be used by pedestrians and bicyclists. On limited access roadways of three or more lanes in one direction, vehicles towing a trailer or vehicles over ten thousand pounds may not use the left-hand lane unless otherwise posted. However, this does not prevent these vehicles from using the HOV lanes.

Right Turns

On right turns avoid moving wide to the left before going into the turn. If you swing wide, the driver behind you may think you are changing lanes or turning left and may try to pass you on the right. If you swing wide as you complete the turn, drivers who are in the far lane will not expect to see you there.

Reserved Lanes

On various roadways, one or more lanes may be reserved for special vehicles. Reserved lanes are marked by signs stating that the lane is reserved for special use. These lanes often have a white diamond posted at the side of the road or painted on the road surface. • "Transit" or "bus" means the lane is for bus use only. • "Bicycle" means the lane is reserved for bicyclists. • "HOV" stands for "High Occupancy Vehicles" and indicates lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person in them. Signs say how many people must be in the vehicle, as well as the days and hours to which it applies. For example, "HOV 3" means there must be at least three people in the vehicle.

RoW (6)Animal

Pedestrians using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way. It is unlawful to interfere with or distract a service animal. Do not use your horn as it could confuse or frighten the pedestrian or the service animal.

Law Enforcement stops

Police vehicles attempting to stop drivers will do so by turning on flashing lights and/or a siren. If a law enforcement officer pulls you over: • Drive as close as you safely can to the right side of the road, stop and turn off the engine. Do not stop in an intersection or pull into the center median of a highway. • Limit your movements and those of any passengers. • Keep your hands on the steering wheel. Passengers should keep their hands in plain view. • Show your driver license and/or vehicle registration only when requested. • Stay in your vehicle. DO NOT GET OUT UNLESS REQUESTED. • If it is dark, turn on the vehicles' interior dome light after stopping and before the officer approaches your vehicle. • Do not argue with the officer at the scene. Traffic violations and traffic crimes charged against you are decided in court.

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Railroad crossing

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Regulatory Sign (No Left or Right Turn)

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Regulatory Sign (No U-Turn)

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School crossing

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Sharp Curve Right

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Signal Ahead

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Slippery when wet

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Slow Moving Vehicle

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Soft Shoulder

Edge and Lane Lines

Solid lines along the side of the road show you where the edge of the road or lane is located.

White Lane Markings

Solid white lines are used to mark both edges of two-way roads, right edge of one-way roads, and to separate bicycle lanes from other traffic. You should not drive to the right of the edge line or in the bicycle lane. A dashed white line between lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.

Yellow Lane Markings

Solid yellow lines mark the left edge of one-way roads and separate traffic moving in opposite directions. A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to pass if it is safe to do so

No Parking Zones

There are many areas where you cannot park. Check for signs that may prohibit or limit parking. Some parking restrictions are indicated by colored curb markings. Do not park: • in an intersection. • on a crosswalk or sidewalk. • in a bicycle lane. • in a construction area if your vehicle will block traffic. • within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign. • within 20 feet of a pedestrian safety zone. • within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. • within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. • more than 12 inches from the curb. • within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street or within 75 feet of the fire station driveway on the other side of the street. • within 5 feet of a driveway, alley, private road, or area of the curb removed or lowered for access to the sidewalk. • on a bridge or overpass or in a tunnel or underpass. • on the wrong side of the street. • in a space marked for the disabled unless you have a disabled license plate or placard. • on the road side of a parked vehicle (double parking). • on railroad tracks. • on the shoulder of the freeway unless you have an emergency. • wherever there is a sign that says you cannot park. Other parking restrictions may be indicated by signs or curbs painted: • white indicates that only short stops are permitted. • yellow/red indicates a loading zone or some other restriction.

Traffic Control devices

Traffic control devices include traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and roundabouts. Traffic control also can be provided by law enforcement, highway construction or maintenance personnel, or school crossing guards. You must obey directions from these persons.

Medians

When a highway is divided into two or more roadways, it is illegal to drive within, over, or across the space. This separation can be an open space, a highway divider, or a median island. It can also be formed either by 18 inch solid yellow pavement markings or by yellow crosshatchings between two solid yellow lines.

Left turns

When making a left turn, avoid starting the turn so soon that you are turning on the wrong side of the street. However, be sure to leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you.

Cross Walks and Stop Lines

When required to stop because of a sign or signal, you must stop before your vehicle reaches the stop line or crosswalk, if there is one. Crosswalks define the area where pedestrians and bicyclists may cross the roadway. You must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in or about to enter a crosswalk. Some crosswalks may also have in-pavement lights that are activated by crossing pedestrians. You must yield when these lights are flashing. Not all crosswalks are marked every intersection is legally 3-11 defined as a crosswalk regardless of whether a crosswalk marking is present. Be alert for pedestrians and bicyclists when crossing intersections or turning.

Parallel Parking

When you parallel park, park within 12 inches of the curb. Here are the steps to parallel parking: • Stop even with the car ahead. Turn the wheel sharp right and back slowly toward the car behind. • When clear of the car ahead, turn the wheel sharp left and back slowly to the car behind. • Turn the wheel sharp right and pull toward the curb in the center of the parking space.

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pedestrian crossing

Parking on a hill

with a curb and are facing uphill, set your parking brake and turn your steering wheel away from the curb. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll, it will roll into the curb. • facing downhill, set your parking brake and turn your steering wheel toward the curb. • and there is no curb, set your parking brake and turn your steering wheel toward the edge of the road. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll, it will roll away from traffic.

RoW (11) Road Entry

• Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley, parking lot, or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road.

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Winding Road

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Yield Ahead

Driving in a round about

1. Slow down as you approach the intersection; roundabouts are designed for speeds of 15-20 mph. 2. Enter the roundabout when there is a gap in traffic. Once inside, do not stop. Follow directions on signs or pavement markings about which lane to use. 3. You may exit at any street or continue around if you miss your exit.

Increased risk drivers

16-25 years old

Traffic Signals

A green traffic light means you can go through the intersection. A green arrow means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. A steady yellow traffic light means the traffic light is about to change to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop but continue through the intersection. A flashing yellow traffic light means slow down and proceed with caution. A steady red traffic light means stop A flashing red traffic light means the same as a stop sign. You must come to a full stop and then may proceed when it is safe to do so.

Roundabout

A roundabout is an intersection control device with traffic circulating around an island. Approaching vehicles must yield to the traffic in the circle. Always yield to pedestrians and bicyclists who are legally crossing the road. Inside the circle, always drive around the circle to the right.

Bike Lanes

Bicycle lanes are marked with solid white lines and bike symbols. Some bike lanes are further separated from the adjacent motor vehicle travel lane and/ or parking lane with a buffer consisting of two solid white lines with diagonal cross-hatching or chevron markings. This buffer is considered part of the bike lane width and should not be encroached on by motorists unless executing a legal turning maneuver after checking that it is safe to do so. Protected bike lanes are further separated from passing traffic by some method of physical protection such as bollards, posts, or planters. Bicycle lanes may be filled with green paint.

Parking (2)

Check traffic before you open the door. Get out of the vehicle on the curb side if you can. When opening a vehicle door, drivers and passengers should do the following: (1) Check your rear-view mirror. (2) Check your side-view mirror. (3) Open the door with your far hand (the hand farthest from the door). This is called the "Dutch Reach" method which originated in the Netherlands. It forces your body to turn, which will better allow you to see approaching bicyclists. It also prevents the vehicle door from being opened too fast. This not only protects bicyclists, but can also prevent your door from being damaged or torn off by an approaching motor vehicle. Shut the door as soon as you can after getting out.

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Cross Road

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Curve Left

Lane Markings (In General)

Dashed yellow line - All traffic may pass when safe. Solid yellow lines - No passing allowed. One solid, one dashed yellow line - Traffic next to the dashed line may pass when safe.

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Deer Crossing

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Divided High way ends

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Divided highway Begins

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Do not Pass

General Driving

If you back your vehicle, look carefully and move slowly. Drivers do not expect a vehicle to be backing towards them and may not realize it until it is too late. If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up, but go on to the next turn or exit or where you can safely turn around. It is illegal to back up on a shoulder or a freeway. Do not stop in travel lanes for any reason (confusion, breakdown, letting out a passenger). Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. In Washington State it is illegal to give or to seek a ride on any limited access roadway such as a freeway unless otherwise posted. No person seeking a ride may stand on or along a public 3-16 highway or street where a vehicle cannot safely stop off the main traveled portion of the roadway. On a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you must drive on the right side of the road except when you are legally passing another vehicle. On a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the right lane except to pass. On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, if there is a lot of entering or exiting traffic, use the center travel lane. Unless directed to do so by officials or signs, never drive on the shoulder of the road.

Parking (5)

If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible. If there is a curb, park as close to it as you can.

Parking (4)

It is against the law to leave children under 16 years of age alone in a parked car with the engine running.

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Lane ends merge left

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Lane use Control Signs

Reversible Lanes

Some travel lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times. These lanes are usually marked by doubledashed yellow lines. Before you start driving in them, check to see which lanes you can use at that time. There may be signs posted by the side of the road or overhead. Special lights are often used. A green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it, a red "X" means you cannot. A flashing yellow "X" means the lane is only for turning. A steady yellow "X" means that the use of the lane is changing and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Speed Zone Ahead

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Stop Ahead

Right of Way (1)

There will be many times when you will need to slow down or stop your vehicle to allow another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist to continue safely. Even if there are no signs or signals to regulate traffic, there are laws governing who must yield the right-of-way. Infractions for failing to stop or yield the right of way for pedestrian or bicyclist within a crosswalk that is marked with school or playground speed zone signs receive twice the scheduled penalty. The law says who must yield the right-of-way, it does not give anyone the right-of-way. Failure to yield right of way is the number one citation in city collisions. You must do everything you can to prevent striking a pedestrian, on foot or in a wheelchair, a bicyclist, or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances. For their own safety pedestrians should walk toward oncoming traffic and off the roadway. You should be ready to yield to pedestrians in case they step into your path. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than in a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection must yield the right of way to all vehicles on the roadway. The following right-of-way rules apply at intersections: • Pedestrians and bicyclists have the right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections, whether the crosswalk is marked or not. Drivers must yield where necessary to avoid striking pedestrians and bicyclists who are crossing the road.

Two Way Left turn lanes

These shared center lanes are reserved for vehicles making left turns in either direction from or into the roadway (or U turns when they are permitted). These lanes cannot be used for passing and cannot be used for travel further than 300 feet. On the pavement, left turn arrows for traffic in one direction alternate with left turn arrows for traffic coming from the other direction. These lanes are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines. Enter the lane only when it is safe to do so.

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Warning

RoW (16) School Bus or Transit Bus

You must stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road or at an intersection you are approaching. You are not required to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing when the stopped school bus is traveling in the opposite direction and the roadway: - has three or more marked traffic lanes, - is separated by a median, or - is separated by a physical barrier. You should never pass a stopped school bus on the right hand side. After the school bus red lights have stopped flashing, watch for children along the side of the road and do not proceed until they have completely left the roadway. The risk of injuring a child crossing the road is increased during the loading and unloading of a school bus. Be alert for children that may try to return to the bus after unloading. Fines are doubled for anyone that passes a stopped school bus. The penalty for failing to stop for a stopped school bus may not be waived, reduced, or suspended. You must yield to any transit vehicle (bus) that has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway.

RoW (15) Police Vehicle

You must yield the right-of-way to a police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or a red or blue flashing light. Pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction. If you are in an intersection, drive through the intersection before you pull over. If the light is red, stay where you are. Follow any instructions given over the emergency vehicle's loudspeaker.

RoW (14) Train Crossings

You must yield the right-of-way to trains crossing the roadway; trains cannot stop for you.

U Turns

You should only make a U turn when it is safe. U turns should not be made on any curve or when approaching the crest of a hill when your vehicle cannot be seen by others. Some towns and cities do not allow U turns. Check with local police to be sure.

Parking (3)

• Never leave the ignition key in a parked vehicle. It is a good habit to lock the doors whenever you leave your vehicle.

RoW (4) Pedestrians

• Once the pedestrian or bicyclist is beyond one lane of their half of the roadway, the drivers may go.

Passing Driving test Requirements

• first pass the knowledge test. • bring a vehicle. It must be legally licensed and registered, and it must not have defective parts. All brakes, brake lights, turn signals, tires, seat belts, and windshield wipers will be checked before the test begins. • present acceptable proof of liability insurance showing the policy holder's name or the vehicle's description and the dates of insurance coverage.