Washington Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Turn right when there is room to enter traffic

In Washington, after a complete stop at a red light you may turn right unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted, as long as you have room to enter traffic safely.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: Onto a one-way street, unless a sign prohibits it

Washington allows a left turn on red onto a one-way street after a complete stop, unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: Like a stop sign

A flashing red light works the same as a stop sign. Come to a full stop and proceed when it is your turn.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: A yield sign

A flashing yellow light means slow down and treat the intersection as uncontrolled, the same as a yield sign. Proceed when you have the right-of-way.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: Continue through at the posted speed

If the yellow appears while you are in the intersection, continue through at the posted speed. You may not accelerate beyond the speed limit to enter or clear an intersection on yellow.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: No, never above the posted limit

Washington's guide says you are not allowed to accelerate beyond the posted speed limit to enter or clear an intersection when the light is yellow.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: Prepare to stop; the arrow will soon turn red

A yellow arrow warns that the light will soon turn red. Prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: Oncoming traffic

On a solid green, oncoming vehicles have the right-of-way over left turners. Wait in a spot with a clear view and turn when there is a break in traffic.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: The right-of-way to travel in the direction of the arrow

A green arrow gives you the right-of-way in that direction; oncoming vehicles, crossing traffic and pedestrians should be stopped.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: Washington does not use them

You won't see a flashing green light in Washington. They are used in British Columbia, Canada, to warn that pedestrians are waiting to cross.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: Treat it as a four-way stop

When a signal isn't working, treat the intersection like a four-way stop. Stop completely, yield to traffic on your right and proceed when safe.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.10 Traffic Laws

Correct answer: Like a regular traffic signal

Ramp meters work like regular traffic signals. When red, stop at the white stop line; when it turns green, continue along the on-ramp.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.11 Traffic Light Signals

Correct answer: Stop and follow the officer's directions

Law enforcement, construction workers, maintenance personnel and school crossing guards can overrule traffic signals, and their directions must be followed.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.10 Traffic Laws

Correct answer: Opposite directions of traffic

Yellow lines separate traffic traveling in opposite directions; white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings

Correct answer: Your lane is ending

Shorter dashed white lines mean the lane is ending; you will need to merge or exit. You may cross dashed lines when it is safe.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.16 Road Markings