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A police officer is directing traffic contrary to the traffic signal at an intersection. Which control should you follow?

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100

Road Signs Practice Questions

Open Exam Prep

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Official Knowledge Test Questions

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32/40

Official Passing Score

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$35

First Instruction Permit Fee

Washington State DOL

No separate exam

Road Signs Are Part of the Knowledge Test

Washington State Driver Guide

Washington DOL's official knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions, and you must answer 32 correctly to pass. This 100-question practice bank focuses only on the signs, signals, pavement markings, work zones, railroad crossings, school-zone signs, pedestrian and bicycle warnings, lane controls, and ramp-meter guidance in the Washington State Driver Guide and FHWA MUTCD standards.

Sample Washington Road Signs Practice Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your Washington Road Signs Practice exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1In the Washington State Driver Guide, what are traffic control devices?
A.Signals, signs, and road markings that control traffic flow
B.Only electronic traffic lights at intersections
C.Only signs posted beside state highways
D.Vehicle equipment required before a drive test
Explanation: Washington describes traffic control devices as signals, signs, and road markings that control the flow of traffic. Drivers are responsible for looking for them and complying with them because they make streets and highways safer for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
2Who can overrule a traffic signal in special circumstances in Washington?
A.Any driver who arrived first
B.Law enforcement, construction workers, maintenance personnel, or school crossing guards directing traffic
C.Only a tow truck driver
D.Only the owner of nearby private property
Explanation: Washington tells drivers that law enforcement, construction workers, maintenance personnel, and school crossing guards can direct traffic in special circumstances. Their orders can overrule traffic signals, so you must follow their directions.
3What should you do if a traffic signal is not working at all?
A.Treat the intersection like a 4-way stop
B.Drive through because no red light is showing
C.Stop only if another driver honks
D.Use the largest road as if it always has priority
Explanation: If a traffic signal is not working, Washington says to treat the intersection like a 4-way stop. Come to a complete stop, yield to traffic on your right, and proceed cautiously when it is safe.
4What does a solid red traffic light require?
A.Slow down and continue if no traffic is near
B.Stop and wait until the light turns green and the intersection is clear
C.Turn left immediately
D.Stop only when a pedestrian is present
Explanation: A solid red light means stop. Washington says to wait until the light turns green and there are no vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection before moving ahead.
5What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
A.Continue without stopping if the way looks clear
B.Stop, then proceed when it is your turn
C.The signal is only for pedestrians
D.Speed up before it turns yellow
Explanation: Washington says a flashing red traffic light functions as a stop sign. Come to a full stop, then go when it is your turn and the movement is safe.
6What does a solid yellow traffic light tell you?
A.The light is changing to red, so slow down and prepare to stop
B.The intersection is closed to all traffic
C.You have a protected left turn
D.The signal is broken and should be ignored
Explanation: A solid yellow light means the signal is changing to red. Washington tells drivers to slow down and prepare to stop, while drivers already in the intersection should continue through at the posted speed.
7What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean in Washington?
A.Stop and wait for a green light
B.Slow down, treat it like a yield sign, and proceed when you have the right-of-way
C.The road is closed ahead
D.Only buses may proceed
Explanation: Washington says a flashing yellow light has the same meaning as a yield sign. Slow down, treat the intersection as uncontrolled, and proceed only when you have the right-of-way.
8What does a green arrow signal mean?
A.Go in the direction of the arrow
B.Stop and wait for a circular green light
C.Turn only after all oncoming traffic passes
D.The signal is warning that the lane is closed
Explanation: A green arrow means you may go in the direction of the arrow. Washington explains that the green arrow gives you the right-of-way for that movement, with no oncoming vehicles, crossing traffic, or pedestrians expected while it is green.
9What does a red arrow signal mean?
A.You may turn after honking
B.Stop; you cannot go in the direction of the arrow
C.The lane is only closed to trucks
D.The arrow is only advisory
Explanation: Washington says a red arrow means stop and that you cannot go in the direction of the arrow. It controls that movement even if other lanes or signals are moving.
10At a freeway ramp meter, what should you do when the ramp-meter light is red?
A.Stop at the white stop line
B.Merge immediately because freeway traffic has priority
C.Back up to find another ramp
D.Ignore it because ramp meters are optional
Explanation: Washington says ramp meters work like regular traffic signals. When the light is red, stop at the white stop line; when it turns green, you may continue along the on-ramp.

About the Washington Road Signs Practice Exam

This practice set targets the road signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, railroad crossings, work-zone controls, school-zone signs, pedestrian and bicycle warnings, lane-use controls, and ramp-meter rules covered in the Washington State Driver Guide and Washington Knowledge Exam Reference Guide. Washington DOL identifies the official knowledge test as a 40-question multiple-choice test requiring 32 correct answers to pass. This is a signs, signals, and markings focused practice resource for the broader Washington knowledge test, not a separate official Washington road signs exam.

Assessment

Road signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings are tested as part of Washington's general driver license knowledge test. Washington DOL does not publish a separate official road-signs-only exam.

Time Limit

No fixed time limit published by the Washington State Department of Licensing for the standard knowledge test

Passing Score

32 correct out of 40 questions (80%) on the official Washington knowledge test

Exam Fee

No separate road signs exam fee; the Washington knowledge-test fee varies by testing location, and the first instruction permit is $35 (Washington State Department of Licensing)

Washington Road Signs Practice Exam Content Outline

Practice focus

Regulatory Signs

STOP, YIELD, speed limit, minimum speed, keep right, one-way, not allowed, DO NOT ENTER, WRONG WAY, no-passing, lane-use, shared center lane, and no-turn-on-red signs

Practice focus

Warning, Guide, and Service Signs

Yellow warning signs, fluorescent yellow-green school, pedestrian, and bicycling warnings, curve, crossroad, deer, hill, low-clearance, merge, lane-ends, route, guide, service, recreation, and destination signs

Practice focus

Traffic Signals and Ramp Meters

Solid and flashing red, yellow, and green indications; red, yellow, and green arrows; dark signals; right and left turns on red; intersection clearing; and freeway ramp meters

Practice focus

Pavement Markings and Lane Controls

Yellow and white lane markings, solid and broken lines, stop lines, crosswalks, two-way left-turn lanes, turn-only arrows, HOV markings, bicycle lanes, and railroad pavement markings

Practice focus

Work Zones, Railroads, and School Areas

Orange construction and maintenance signs, workers and equipment with flashing yellow lights, doubled fines when workers are present, railroad warning signs, gates and flashing lights, school-zone signs, and automated traffic safety-camera locations

How to Pass the Washington Road Signs Practice Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 32 correct out of 40 questions (80%) on the official Washington knowledge test
  • Assessment: Road signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings are tested as part of Washington's general driver license knowledge test. Washington DOL does not publish a separate official road-signs-only exam.
  • Time limit: No fixed time limit published by the Washington State Department of Licensing for the standard knowledge test
  • Exam fee: No separate road signs exam fee; the Washington knowledge-test fee varies by testing location, and the first instruction permit is $35

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Washington Road Signs Practice Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn sign colors by function: red for prohibitive or restricted actions, orange for construction and maintenance, yellow for general warnings, fluorescent yellow-green for school, pedestrian, and bicycle activity, white for regulatory rules, green for guide information, blue for services, and brown for recreation or cultural sites.
2Drill Washington signal rules carefully: steady red, flashing red, red arrow, steady yellow, flashing yellow, yellow arrow, steady green, green arrow, dark signals, turns on red, and ramp meters.
3Study where to stop: at the stop line, before the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection, depending on what markings are present.
4Connect signs with pavement markings: no-passing signs and solid yellow lines reinforce each other, and shared center lane signs match the turn arrows painted on the road.
5Do not skip work zones, railroad crossings, school-zone signs, and automated safety camera locations; Washington's guide specifically calls out these controls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an official separate Washington road signs exam?

Washington DOL publishes a general driver license knowledge test, not a separate official road-signs-only exam for standard driver license applicants. This practice page focuses on the signs, signals, and pavement-marking content from the Washington State Driver Guide that may appear on the general knowledge test.

How many questions are on the official Washington knowledge test?

The official Washington knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 32 correctly, which is an 80% passing score.

How much does the Washington knowledge test cost?

Washington DOL states that the knowledge-test fee varies by testing location. The first instruction permit fee is $35 for one year; there is no separate official road signs test fee for this practice focus.

What Washington road signs topics should I study?

Study regulatory signs, warning signs, guide and service signs, school and pedestrian signs, traffic signals, traffic arrows, ramp meters, broken signals, two-way left-turn lanes, yellow and white pavement markings, crosswalks, railroad crossings, and work-zone controls.

What is the best official source for Washington signs, signals, and markings?

Use the current Washington State Driver Guide from the Washington State Department of Licensing. The Knowledge Exam Reference Guide also lists sign and road-rule topics such as warning signs, railroad crossings, do-not-enter signs, no-right-turn signs, speed limits, lane endings, pedestrian crossings, and traffic signals.