Washington permit test: signs
Common, regulatory, warning, work zone, service, recreation and destination signs. 33 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key signs rulesShow the rules
- Fluorescent yellow-green signs warn of school, pedestrian and bicycling activity. (p. 113)
- Blue signs give motorist services guidance, such as hospitals, EV charging stations and rest areas. (p. 113)
- Yellow signs warn of general and unexpected road conditions, such as curves, hills or slippery roads. (p. 113)
- Green signs give guide and directional information. (p. 113)
- Orange signs warn of construction and maintenance work. (p. 113)
- A yield sign means you must slow down and let traffic with the right-of-way cross first, stopping if needed. (p. 114)
- The maximum speed limit is for ideal conditions. (p. 114)
- The Wrong Way sign means you are driving in the wrong direction. (p. 116)
- Drivers must yield to highway construction personnel, vehicles with flashing yellow lights, and equipment in a work zone. (p. 117)
- The handbook shows some, but not all, signs. (p. 119)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample signs questions
1.Which signs are you responsible for knowing as a Washington driver?
- AOnly regulatory signs
- BOnly signs shown in the handbook
- COnly state highway signs
- DAll signs, including city and county signs
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✓ D. All signs, including city and county signs
The handbook shows some, but not all, signs. You are responsible for knowing all signs, including city and county signs.
2.You see an orange sign ahead. What is it most likely warning you about?
- AMotorist services
- BA recreation area
- CConstruction or maintenance
- DA school or crosswalk
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✓ C. Construction or maintenance
Orange signs warn of construction and maintenance work.
3.You pass this sign while driving. What should you do?
- AStop and turn around immediately
- BTurn on hazards and continue
- CSpeed up to exit
- DPull right and keep going
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✓ A. Stop and turn around immediately
The Wrong Way sign means you are driving in the wrong direction. It is meant to prevent head-on collisions, so stop and turn around immediately.
4.You come to this sign at a corner with no stop line or crosswalk. What must you do?
- AStop at the corner and yield
- BHonk and go if clear
- CStop only if cars are coming
- DSlow down and roll through
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✓ A. Stop at the corner and yield
At a stop sign you must stop at the line, crosswalk, or corner, look in all directions, and yield the right-of-way.