Washington Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: Stop and stay stopped

All drivers traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop when red lights flash and the stop sign is extended. Never pass a school bus with flashing lights.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.2 Sharing With School Buses

Correct answer: When the lights stop, the sign retracts and the arm returns to the bumper

You may go after the lights stop flashing, the stop sign is retracted and the metal arm returns to the front bumper. Keep watching for children.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.2 Sharing With School Buses

Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop and the sign retracts

On a 2-lane road, all vehicles must stop when the bus's red lights flash and the stop sign extends, including traffic going the opposite direction.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.2 Sharing With School Buses

Correct answer: On a road with 3 or more lanes or a median or barrier

On a multilane road, drivers going the opposite direction don't need to stop if there are three or more lanes, or lanes separated by a median or barrier.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.2 Sharing With School Buses

Correct answer: The fine is doubled

Fines are doubled for anyone who passes a stopped school bus.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.2 Sharing With School Buses

Correct answer: No, drivers in turn lanes must also stop

Don't use a center turn lane to pass a school bus; drivers in all turn lanes must stop.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.2 Sharing With School Buses

Correct answer: 450 feet

Large vehicles can't stop quickly. A loaded truck with properly adjusted brakes going 55 mph takes about 450 feet to stop, so never cut in front of one.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.4 Sharing With Large Vehicles

Correct answer: 2 lanes

Large vehicles may need more than one lane to turn and need 2 lanes of space in a roundabout. They may also use the truck apron.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.4 Sharing With Large Vehicles

Correct answer: Thrown snow can create blizzard-like conditions

Snowplows can force snow up and off the road, causing blizzard-like conditions that reduce visibility for drivers following too closely.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.4 Sharing With Large Vehicles

Correct answer: Slick surfaces are a serious problem for motorcyclists

Leave plenty of room behind a motorcycle, and even more when it's raining or the road is slick, since these conditions are serious problems for riders.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.5 Sharing With Motorcycles

Correct answer: Riders may slow by easing off the throttle

When slowing, motorcyclists might use the throttle instead of their brakes, so no brake light shows. Some motorcycle turn signals also don't turn off automatically.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.5 Sharing With Motorcycles

Correct answer: Look left, look right, then look left again

Motorcyclists are often missed in blind zones. When turning right, look left, look right, then look left again; looking twice can save a life.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.5 Sharing With Motorcycles

Correct answer: 3 feet

You cannot share a lane with a bicyclist; they may use the full lane. When driving behind a bicyclist, leave at least 3 feet of space.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.6 Sharing With Bicyclists

Correct answer: They may legally use the full lane

Bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers. Legally they may use the full lane and ride where they are most visible.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.6 Sharing With Bicyclists

Correct answer: As though the bike lane markings continue

Bike lane markings vary in length, but you should drive as though the markings continue.

Source: Chapter 4: Roads – 4.6 Sharing With Bicyclists