On an ordinary intersection approach with no signs directing a different turn path, where should you position your car for a right turn?
Correct answer: As near the right curb or edge as practicable
Approach and make a right turn close to the right curb or roadway edge when practicable. Official turn controls can direct a different course.
Source: RCW46.61.290 (1), (4); complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
You turn left into a two-way road with two lanes in your new direction. No signs or markings direct otherwise, and either lane is practicable. Which lane should you enter?
Correct answer: The leftmost lane lawfully available in your direction
When practicable, finish a left turn in the leftmost lawful lane for your direction. Follow any official controls that require a different path.
Source: RCW46.61.290 (2), (4); complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
Official lane markings guide two left-turn lanes through an intersection. What should you follow while turning?
Correct answer: The course required by your lane's official markings
Official traffic-control devices can require a turn path different from the general rule. Stay on the marked path rather than drifting into another turning lane.
Source: RCW46.61.290 (4); complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
In Washington, what is the maximum distance a vehicle may travel within a marked two-way center left-turn lane?
Correct answer: 300 feet
The center lane is for left turns from either direction, not extended travel. Washington limits travel within it to 300 feet.
Source: RCW46.61.290 (3)(c); complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
A slow vehicle is ahead, and a marked two-way center left-turn lane is empty. May you use it to pass that vehicle?
Correct answer: No; it is not a passing lane
A center left-turn lane must not be used to overtake traffic going your direction. Its distance limit does not authorize passing.
Source: RCW46.61.290 (3)(c); complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
Under Washington's turn-signal rule, how far before turning must you give the required signal continuously?
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
Give the required signal throughout at least the last 100 feet before turning. A signal does not remove the need to check that the movement is safe.
Source: RCW46.61.305 (1)–(2); complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
Near a hill crest, drivers approaching from one direction cannot see your vehicle until they are only 300 feet away. May you make a U-turn there?
Correct answer: No; the required 500-foot visibility is missing
Do not U-turn on a curve or near a hill crest where approaching drivers cannot see your vehicle within 500 feet from either direction.
Source: RCW46.61.295 (2); complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
There is no No U-Turn sign, but turning around would force an approaching driver to brake sharply. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait or find another safe place to turn
A U-turn must be safe and must not interfere with other traffic. The absence of a prohibition sign is not enough.
Source: RCW46.61.295 (1); complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
You plan to park and leave your car, not pick up a passenger. How much clearance must you leave from a fire hydrant in Washington?
Correct answer: At least 15 feet
Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited. This situation is ordinary parking, not the separate momentary passenger-stop exception.
Source: RCW46.61.570 (1)(b)(ii); ordinary parking; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
You are choosing a place to park and leave your car near a crosswalk. Which minimum distance is required by Washington's general rule?
Correct answer: 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk. Keeping the approach area clear helps drivers and people crossing see one another.
Source: RCW46.61.570 (1)(b)(iii); ordinary parking; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
You intend to park and leave your car on the approach to a stop sign at the side of the road. How far away must you stay?
Correct answer: 30 feet
Washington prohibits parking within 30 feet on the approach to a roadside stop sign, yield sign, flashing signal or traffic-control signal.
Source: RCW46.61.570 (1)(b)(iv); approach side, ordinary parking; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
You want to park on the same side of the street as a fire station entrance. What minimum distance from its driveway entrance applies?
Correct answer: 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance. The opposite-side restriction has a different distance and sign condition.
Source: RCW46.61.570 (1)(b)(v); same side, ordinary parking; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
Across the street from a fire station entrance, the restriction is properly signposted. Within what distance of that entrance is ordinary parking prohibited on the opposite side?
Correct answer: 75 feet
The opposite-side restriction extends 75 feet when properly signposted. It is different from the 20-foot rule on the entrance side.
Source: RCW46.61.570 (1)(b)(v); opposite side when properly signposted; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
You want to park and leave your car near a railroad crossing, without loading or unloading. What minimum clearance from the nearest rail applies?
Correct answer: 50 feet
Ordinary parking is prohibited within 50 feet of the nearest rail at a crossing. This parking rule is separate from where a driver must stop for an approaching train.
Source: RCW46.61.570 (1)(c)(i); no loading/unloading exception in scenario; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
A curbside parking space is occupied. May you leave your car on the roadway beside that parked car while you enter a shop?
Correct answer: No; parking beside the curbside vehicle is prohibited
Parking on the roadway side of a vehicle already parked at the curb is prohibited. Hazard lights do not turn that location into a legal parking space.
Source: RCW46.61.570 (1)(a)(i); voluntary shop stop, no traffic-control exception; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
You are parallel parking a car beside the right curb on a two-way road where ordinary parallel parking is permitted. How close should the right wheels be?
Correct answer: Within 12 inches
Under the general rule, park parallel with the right wheels within 12 inches of the right curb. Special authorized parking arrangements may differ.
Source: RCW46.61.575 (1); ordinary parallel car parking; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
Both sides of a one-way street allow ordinary parallel car parking, with no local rule changing the state requirement. Which way must your parked car face?
Correct answer: In the permitted direction of traffic
On a one-way road, park in the authorized direction of travel. Permission to use either curb does not permit facing against traffic.
Source: RCW46.61.575 (2); car, no different local ordinance; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
Your car fits partly in a driveway only if its rear end blocks the sidewalk. May you leave it there while unloading groceries?
Correct answer: No; do not stop or park on the sidewalk
The general prohibition on stopping, standing or parking on a sidewalk does not create a grocery-unloading exception. Keep the walking path clear.
Source: RCW46.61.570 (1)(a)(ii); voluntary stop; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
On a four-lane highway with two lanes each way, a stationary emergency vehicle flashes its warning lights on your right shoulder. A safe lane change is available. What must you do?
Correct answer: Use caution, reduce speed and move away when safe
Washington requires caution and reduced speed, plus moving away when a safe opportunity exists. Moving over does not replace slowing down.
Source: RCW46.61.212 (1)(a), (2)(a); complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
You approach a qualifying roadside emergency zone on a road posted at 55 mph. Changing lanes or moving away would be unsafe. What is the highest speed allowed by the reduction rule?
Correct answer: 45 mph
When moving away is unsafe here, reduce to at least 10 mph below the posted limit: 45 mph or less. Conditions may require going slower.
Source: RCW46.61.212 (2)(c), (3); posted55, move unsafe; complete current substantive section and notes read September13,2026. ↗
