#3 WA Drivers Test
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What is the meaning of a flashing red traffic light?

  • Proceed with caution without stopping
  • Slow down but do not stop
  • Treat it the same as a stop sign (correct)
  • Come to a full stop and then proceed when safe

When can a driver make a left turn onto a one-way street with traffic moving left?

  • After coming to a full stop if there is no sign prohibiting the turn on a red arrow (correct)
  • Only during daytime hours
  • Anytime as long as traffic is moving left
  • Only if there is a green arrow signal

What do traffic signs tell drivers about?

  • Traffic rules, hazards, where you are, how to get where you are going, and where services are located (correct)
  • Only traffic rules and hazards
  • Only where you are and how to get where you are going
  • Only where services are located

What is the shape and color of warning signs?

<p>Diamond shaped with black lettering on a yellow background (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a driver make a right turn on a red light?

<p>After coming to a full stop, if it is safe and there is no sign prohibiting the turn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of regulatory sign?

<p>Construction signs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a regulatory sign has a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, what does it indicate?

<p>It prohibits certain actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists do when encountering highway construction personnel or vehicles with flashing yellow lights?

<p>Yield to them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to fines for moving violations in construction areas when workers are present?

<p>They are tripled (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of speed limit signs?

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of traffic rules?

<p>To ensure traffic flows smoothly and safely (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you approach an intersection where the traffic signal is not working?

<p>Come to a complete stop, then yield to traffic as if it were a four-way stop (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a green traffic light signal indicate?

<p>You can proceed through the intersection, but you must yield to emergency vehicles and others as required by law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a traffic control device?

<p>Speed bumps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When turning left at an intersection with a green light, what should you do?

<p>Turn left only when it is safe to do so, yielding to oncoming traffic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a green arrow in a traffic light signal indicate?

<p>You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you see a steady yellow traffic light?

<p>Stop if it is safe to do so (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should you interpret a flashing yellow arrow at an intersection?

<p>Prepare to stop and give right-of-way to oncoming traffic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a two-stage left turn for bicyclists?

<p>To allow bicyclists to make a left turn in two separate steps, reducing exposure to traffic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

<p>Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter when there is a gap (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traffic control devices is designed to discourage speeding and reduce collisions?

<p>Speed bumps and curbing that narrows the roadway (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when driving inside a roundabout?

<p>Drive around the circle to the right, following the flow of traffic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reversible lanes?

<p>To allow traffic to flow in one direction during certain times and in the opposite direction at other times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on a railroad crossing?

<p>Call the number on the blue sign attached to the crossing gate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle indicate?

<p>The vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when the red lights at a railroad crossing are flashing alternately?

<p>Stop and wait for the train to pass (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of variable speed limit signs?

<p>To warn drivers of upcoming lane closures and traffic backups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should a driver reduce their speed below the posted maximum limit?

<p>Whenever road conditions are less than ideal, such as rain, snow, or reduced visibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lane use control signs?

<p>To direct drivers where they can go or turn using arrow symbols (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some high-speed roads have minimum speed limits?

<p>To prevent drivers from traveling too slowly and creating a hazard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of no passing signs?

<p>To indicate areas where passing is not permitted due to limited visibility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver do if the minimum posted speed on a high-speed road is too fast for them?

<p>Use another road that has a lower speed limit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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