Washington Permit Test: Road Signs Practice Questions
Shapes, colors and meanings of regulatory, warning and guide signs.
Question 1
In Washington's sign color system, what does fluorescent yellow-green indicate?
Correct answer: School, pedestrian and bicycle activity
Fluorescent yellow-green signs warn of school, pedestrian and bicycle activity. Orange is for construction, blue for services and brown for recreation.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 2
What color are signs that guide you to motorist services such as hospitals, EV charging and rest areas?
Correct answer: Blue
Blue signs give motorist services guidance, such as hospitals, electric vehicle charging stations and rest areas.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 3
Orange signs warn drivers about:
Correct answer: Construction and maintenance
Orange is used for construction and maintenance warnings.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 4
Brown signs identify:
Correct answer: Recreation and cultural areas
Brown signs point out public recreation, cultural and historical areas, such as hiking trails or picnic spaces.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 5
Automated traffic safety cameras in Washington record drivers who do which of the following?
Correct answer: Speed in a school zone
Automated cameras record drivers who fail to stop at a steady red light, fail to stop at a railroad crossing signal, or exceed the speed limit in a school zone. Locations are clearly marked.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 6
Who receives a ticket from an automated traffic safety camera?
Correct answer: It is mailed to the vehicle's owner
Tickets from automated traffic camera locations are mailed to the vehicle owner.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 7
What happens to fines for offenses committed in a construction zone when workers are present?
Correct answer: They are doubled
Fines double for offenses committed while driving in construction areas when workers are present.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 8
Inside a highway work zone, who must yield to construction personnel, vehicles with flashing yellow lights and equipment?
Correct answer: Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists
Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists must yield to highway construction personnel, vehicles with flashing yellow lights, and equipment inside a work zone.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 9
You are responsible for knowing which signs?
Correct answer: All signs, including city and county ones
The guide shows only some Washington signs; you are responsible for knowing all signs, including city and county signs.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 10
Even when you are driving below the posted speed limit, can you get a ticket?
Correct answer: Yes, for driving too fast for conditions
The maximum limit is for ideal conditions. You can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions, such as fog or slippery roads, even below the posted limit.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 11
What do variable speed limit signs do?
Correct answer: Post changing limits to spread out traffic
Digital variable speed limit signs post changing limits to distribute traffic flow, and advance notification signs can close lanes and warn of slower traffic ahead.
Source: Chapter 4: Roads β 4.12 Signs
Question 12
A sign tells you that you are going the WRONG WAY. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop and turn around immediately
The WRONG WAY sign means you are driving against traffic. Stop and turn around immediately to prevent a head-on collision.