Sharing the Road — Washington
Washington DMV practice test: 450 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 40 Q, pass 32. Sharing the Road: 53 questions.
Pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, emergency vehicles and heavy trucks.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | Washington Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 53 (12% 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 (53)
1. What is a "No zone?"
- A designated no passing zone
- A one-way traffic area
- The blind spot of a large vehicle ✓
- An area designated for motor vehicles
Answer: C. The blind spot of a large vehicle
2. A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
- A deaf person.
- A person involved with a traffic study.
- A blind person. ✓
- None of the above.
Answer: C. A blind person.
3. If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:
- Drive with your flashers turned on.
- Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop. ✓
- Speed up and take the nearest exit.
- Slow down until the vehicle passes you.
Answer: B. Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.
4. A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
- Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
- Can be ticketed. ✓
- Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
- Will have their bicycle impounded.
Answer: B. Can be ticketed.
5. When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
- Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
- Keep driving in your lane.
- Pull to the right curb and stop. ✓
- Stop exactly where you are.
Answer: C. Pull to the right curb and stop.
6. Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
- It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
- You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
- Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
7. Do not pass:
- On a hill or curve.
- When school bus lights are flashing.
- When approaching an intersection.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
8. If you see side-by-side red lights flashing at a railroad crossing, you must:
- Signal before going any further.
- Maintain your speed and cross the railroad.
- Slow down.
- Stop. ✓
Answer: D. Stop.
9. To safely pass a bicycle, you should:
- Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.
- Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.
- Slow down and give them as much space as possible. ✓
- Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.
Answer: C. Slow down and give them as much space as possible.
10. You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:
- Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle. ✓
- Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
- Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
- Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.
Answer: A. Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook