Right of Way & Intersections — Washington
Washington DMV practice test: 450 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 40 Q, pass 32. Right of Way & Intersections: 23 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Washington Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 23 (5% of 450 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (23)
1. When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?
- After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic
- After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed ✓
- After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection
- After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph
Answer: B. After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed
2. Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
- A solid red light.
- A flashing yellow light.
- A solid green light.
- A flashing red light. ✓
Answer: D. A flashing red light.
3. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
- Maintain their speed and proceed.
- Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.
- Yield to all other drivers.
- Be prepared to yield. ✓
Answer: D. Be prepared to yield.
4. A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
- Has the right-of-way.
- Should yield to drivers already on the public road. ✓
- May force their way into traffic.
- Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.
Answer: B. Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
5. When entering traffic from a private driveway:
- You must yield to vehicles already on the main road. ✓
- You have the right-of-way over other traffic.
- Enter only if there is a traffic light.
- Have someone stop the traffic on the road you’re entering.
Answer: A. You must yield to vehicles already on the main road.
6. Drivers entering an intersection to turn left:
- Can wait in the intersection until they can turn left.
- Can wait in the intersection until the light turns yellow before turning left.
- Must wait for the green arrow before turning left.
- Must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop. ✓
Answer: D. Must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop.
7. You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
- Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
- Signal and keep your wheels straight. ✓
- Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
- Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.
Answer: B. Signal and keep your wheels straight.
8. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
- Either one
- The vehicle on the left ✓
- The vehicle on the right
- Neither
Answer: B. The vehicle on the left
9. On a sidewalk or in a crosswalk, bicyclists should ride slowly and:
- Don’t need to give an audible signal before passing any pedestrian.
- Yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian. ✓
- Take the right-of-way without yielding to pedestrians.
- Don’t need to do everything possible to avoid colliding with a pedestrian.
Answer: B. Yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian.
10. When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:
- Is not required to stop.
- Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.
- Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.
- Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway. ✓
Answer: D. Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook