Washington road signs practice test
Road signs are part of the Washington DOL knowledge test. Practise the 29 sign questions we wrote from the Washington handbook, then drill every common sign.
Washington handbook sign questions
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Question 1In Washington, what does a red sign color indicate?
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D: Prohibitive or restricted action. Red signs show prohibited or restricted actions. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.
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Question 2What does an orange sign indicate?
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B: Construction and maintenance warning. Orange signs warn of construction and maintenance. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.
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Question 3A fluorescent yellow-green sign warns of:
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D: School, pedestrian and bicycling activity. Fluorescent yellow-green signs warn of school, pedestrian and bicycling activity. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.
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Question 4What does a yellow sign indicate?
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B: General and unexpected road conditions warning. Yellow signs warn of general and unexpected road conditions. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.
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Question 5Brown signs identify:
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B: Public recreation, cultural and historical areas. Brown signs identify public recreation, cultural and historical areas. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.
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Question 6Blue signs provide:
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C: Motorist services guidance. Blue signs give motorist services guidance. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.
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Question 7Green signs give:
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A: Guide or directional information. Green signs provide guide or directional information. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.
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Question 8What does a white sign color mean?
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C: Regulatory. White is used for regulatory signs. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Signs, page 113.
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Question 9What must you do at a stop sign?
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C: Stop at the line, crosswalk or corner, look in all directions and yield the right-of-way. A stop sign means stop at the line, crosswalk or corner, look for vehicles and pedestrians in all directions, and yield. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 114.
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Question 10What does a yield sign require?
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D: Slow down and let traffic with the right-of-way cross first. A yield sign means you must slow down and allow traffic that has the right-of-way to cross first. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 114.
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Question 11Can you get a ticket for driving too fast for conditions even if you are below the posted speed limit?
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D: Yes. The maximum limit is for ideal conditions; you can be ticketed for traveling too fast for road conditions even under the posted limit. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 114.
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Question 12Why do some roads have a minimum speed limit?
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D: So you are not a hazard to other drivers. Some roads have minimum speed limits, and you must travel at least that fast so you are not a hazard. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 114.
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Question 13A 'Keep Right' sign reminds you to:
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C: Stay in the right lane unless passing. This sign reminds you to stay in the right lane unless you're passing another vehicle. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 114.
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Question 14Automated traffic safety cameras in Washington record images when you:
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A: Fail to stop at a steady red light or railroad crossing signal, or speed in a school zone. Cameras record failing to stop at a red light or railroad signal and speeding in a school zone; tickets are mailed to the vehicle owner. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 115.
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Question 15A yellow speed warning sign (often at a curve) indicates:
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B: A recommended speed change for a potential hazard. Speed warning signs indicate a recommended speed change for a hazard or road condition, often a curve. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 115.
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Question 16A sign with a red circle and a red slash over a symbol means:
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B: The action shown is not allowed. Regulatory signs with a red circle and slash indicate that the action shown, like a turn or U-turn, is not allowed. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 116.
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Question 17What does a square sign with a white horizontal bar inside a red circle mean?
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D: Do Not Enter. This is the Do Not Enter sign: you can't enter the street from that direction. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 116.
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Question 18You see a WRONG WAY sign facing you. What should you do?
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A: Stop and turn around immediately. A Wrong Way sign means you're driving in the wrong direction; stop and turn around immediately. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 116.
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Question 19A sign marking a shared center lane for left turns only means the lane is:
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C: Reserved for left-turning vehicles from either direction. The lane is reserved for left turns from either direction and isn't to be used for through traffic or passing. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Common signs, page 116.
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Question 20In a highway work zone, who must motorists yield to?
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A: Highway construction personnel, vehicles with flashing yellow lights, and equipment in the work zone. Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists must yield to construction personnel, vehicles with flashing yellow lights and equipment inside a work zone. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Work zone signs, page 117.
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Question 21When are fines doubled in Washington construction areas?
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A: When workers are present. Fines double for offenses committed while driving in construction areas when workers are present. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Work zone signs, page 117.
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Question 22What do service signs show?
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B: Locations of services such as hospitals, EV charging stations and rest areas. Service signs show the location of services such as hospitals, electric vehicle charging stations and rest areas. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Service signs, page 117.
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Question 23What does the shape and color of a route number sign tell you?
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D: The type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city or county. The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Destination signs, page 118.
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Question 24Whose signs are Washington drivers responsible for knowing?
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C: All signs, including city and county signs. You are responsible for knowing all signs, including city and county signs. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Other traffic signs, page 119.
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Question 25A warning sign shows an 'Added lane' symbol from the right. What does it mean?
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D: A lane is added from the right and no merging is required. The added lane sign (from right) means a new lane joins and no merging is required. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Other traffic signs, page 120.
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Question 26What does a 'Divided highway ends' sign warn you about?
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C: The median ends and traffic will travel in both directions without a divider. Divided highway (road) ends means the median ends and you will share the road with two-way traffic. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Other traffic signs, page 120.
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Question 27A yellow sign shows an arrow bending to the left with a '35 MPH' plaque below it. What does it mean?
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C: A curve to the left ahead with a recommended speed of 35 mph. This is a curve-left warning with a 35 mph recommended (advisory) speed for the curve; it is not the legal speed limit. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Other traffic signs, page 120.
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Question 28Which sign marks the route to follow out of an area threatened by a volcano?
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A: Volcano evacuation route. The volcano evacuation route sign shows which way to drive to leave an area at risk from a volcanic eruption; the guide pictures it with other Washington signs. Washington Driver Guide: 4.12 Other traffic signs, page 121.
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Question 29What is the school zone speed limit in Washington?
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B: 20 mph. The school zone speed limit is 20 mph because higher speeds increase the risk of fatal crashes. Washington Driver Guide: 4.17 School zone, page 140.
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