Washington Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: The right lane, except to pass

Keep right except to pass. When there are multiple lanes in the same direction, drive in the right lane and use the left lane to pass slower traffic.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.10 Traffic Laws

Correct answer: No, the limit still applies

Follow speed limit laws even when using the left lane to pass.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.10 Traffic Laws

Correct answer: No, unless officials or signs direct it

Don't use the shoulders to pass. Unless directed by officials or signs, you shouldn't drive on the shoulder.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.10 Traffic Laws

Correct answer: No, carpool lanes are not passing lanes

Carpool lanes are not passing lanes. To travel in one, your vehicle must meet the posted occupancy requirements.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.10 Traffic Laws

Correct answer: By a diamond symbol

HOV lanes are marked with a diamond symbol on signs and pavement and are separated from other lanes by a solid white line.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: Motorcycles

HOV lanes are reserved for carpools, vanpools and buses that meet the posted occupancy requirements, and motorcycles are also allowed.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: It is changing direction; leave it safely

Check overhead signals before using a reversible lane: a green arrow means you can use it, a red X means you can't, and a steady yellow X means the lane is changing direction, so move out when safe.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: Double-dashed white lines

Reversible lanes are usually marked by double-dashed white lines; check the overhead signals before driving in one.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: Pass using the oncoming lane when safe

A dashed yellow line marks the center of a two-way, two-lane road; if it is safe, you may use the oncoming lane to pass.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: No

With a solid and a dashed yellow center line, you may not pass when the solid line is on your side; if the dashed line is on your side you may pass when safe.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: No passing in either direction

Double solid yellow centerlines mark the middle of a two-way road, and passing is not allowed in either direction.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: To enter a center left-turn lane

You can cross a solid yellow line on your side to get into a shared center lane marked with left-turn arrows. Do not cross a solid yellow line to pass.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: Stay in your lane unless it is necessary

A solid white line means you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. A dashed white line means you may change lanes when safe.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: As far right as is safe

If there are no markings on the road, stay as close to the right side as you safely can.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: Only for a legal turn, after checking

The crosshatched buffer is considered part of the bike lane and should not be entered unless you are making a legal turn after checking that it is safe.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings